This newly discovered chameleon is the smallest reptile on earth
The male Brookesia nana, or nano-chameleon was discovered in Madagascar. It's body is only 13.5mm long; the smallest out of 11,500 known species of reptile.
What can consumers do to help solve the climate change crisis?
COVID-19 has reduced emissions for now, but they will rise unless action is taken. Consumers can help by making more environmentally conscious purchases.
Frozen soil is thawing and releasing particles which could affect the weather
A study shows that thawing permafrost contains lots of microscopic ice-nucleating particles that make it easier for water droplets to freeze.
Carbon capture: solution or sideshow? Episode 9 of the House On Fire podcast
Is direct air capture a surefire way to rid the atmosphere of pollution or an overpriced distraction? In this episode of House On Fire podcast, we talk to the people pioneering the techno...
Electric fleets can fuel decarbonisation efforts. Here’s how
By electrifying urban fleets, we can mitigate more than 70% of mobility CO2 urban emissions, remove 50% of city air pollution, and electrify rides to everyone – making the electrification...
Here’s how the start of the rainy season can help Sub-Saharan Africa prepare for drought
A study used remote sensing and historical records to uncover the relationship between the onset of the rainy season and drought conditions in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Wind-blown dust is causing Greenland’s ice to melt faster
A study published in Nature Communications found phosphorus, a mineral in dust, is a key nutrient for an extensive glacier algae bloom on Greenland's ice sheet.
Carbon capture: ecological sideshow or saviour?
Fans of direct air capture see it as a surefire way to suck greenhouse gas emissions from the atmosphere. Critics say it’s an overpriced distraction. We ask the people pioneering the tech...
How cities can lead the green recovery
The new 1000 Cities Adapt Now initiative will focus on water resilience and using natural systems to protect urban areas from climate change impacts.
This Dutch floating village could help tackle city-density and sea-level challenges
Floating homes in the Netherlands neighbourhood of Schoonschip could be a blueprint for communities struggling with climate change and overpopulation.
2 in 3 people think climate change is a global emergency
Young people are the most worried, 69% of teenagers think we’re facing imminent catastrophe...
5 unusual methods to harvest Earth's untapped water sources
Water is crucial for sustainable development. Using unconventional resources, such as catching fog and iceberg harvesting, can help tackle water scarcity.