How Google is fighting fire with real-time mapping data
Some of the worst wildfires in California’s history have killed at least six people. Wildfires can move at up to 22 km per hour and are unpredictable.
Global warming: This is how much ice melted on Earth in 23 years
A group of UK scientists found that a 'staggering' 28 trillion tonnes of ice has disappeared from the surface of the Earth since 1994.
Global warming: Scientists 'stunned' by how much ice we've lost
The rise in temperature across the Arctic Ocean between Canada, Russia, and Europe is faster than climate models have previously predicted.
Hybrid physical and virtual meetings are the future for the IPCC
In April, the IPCC hosted its first ever virtual lead author meeting. This presented both challenges and benefits, and suggests a new approach to meetings.
Greenland's ice sheet has reached 'point of no return'
A study has found Greenland's ice sheet would continue to shrink even if surface melting decreased and global warming was stemmed. But that doesn't mean giving up.
Here's how we can defeat debt and strive for sustainability post COVID-19
Many developing countries face huge debts from the COVID-19 pandemic. An IMF endorsed 'debt for nature swaps' initiative could help countries tackle debt and improve sustainability together.
This is BP's plan to become a green energy powerhouse
BP plans to cut its oil and gas output by 40% by 2030 and spend $5 billion a year on low-carbon projects, to become one of the world's biggest green energy producers.
Scientists studied microbes feeding on Antarctica’s first methane leak – here’s what they found
Current climate models don't account for underwater methane leaks like this one when predicting atmospheric warming.
Why the world's peatlands are key to stopping climate change
Peatlands count for just a few percent of the world's land, but store almost one quarter of soil carbon. If global temperatures continue to rise, they'll soon start emitting more carbon t...
Tree ferns are older than dinosaurs. And that’s not even the most interesting thing about them
Tree ferns are older than dinosaurs - and have grown since the Carboniferous period. Their stems provide a mini ecosystem and don't easily burn in bushfires.
Climate change after COVID-19: Harder to defeat politically, easier to tackle economically
COVID-19 and climate change share a similarity in that by acting early we can avoid the most catastrophic effects, write two academics. Here's what policymakers can do.
World temperature record set in California's Death Valley
Climate change has pushed global temperatures to new highs. A world record temperature was set in Death Valley, California, while temperatures in Spain broke local records.