Tag: climate change

  • Can we keep up with the Heat?

    Scientists are uncovering how climate extremes test human limits like never before. New research reveals that body shape, sweat, fat, and adaptation may not protect us as much as we thought.

  • The Solar Panels That Work Indoors

    Researchers at University College London developed perovskite indoor solar panels that convert up to 38% of indoor light into energy—six times more efficient than current tech. Cheap to print and stable over 100 days, these panels could replace billions of disposable batteries in everyday devices.

  • Climate Change Isn’t Ignoring You

    Climate change poses enormous risks to US defence, from $10 billion in storm damages to rising demands for disaster response. The Pentagon’s 2022 strategy warned of threats to readiness, bases, and global stability. Ignoring these realities for political gain risks leaving America weaker, unprepared, and more vulnerable to conflict.

  • The Sustainability Trap

    Sustainability delivers real impact only when embedded in governance, operations, culture and finance, not as superficial add-ons. With climate risks rising and ecosystems collapsing, scaling back weakens resilience. Organizations that integrate sustainability as a core capability gain clearer decision-making, reduced uncertainty and stronger trust—ensuring it grows stronger in crises.

  • Climate Change Is Making Trees Burn

    Scientists at the University of Exeter are testing whether climate change is altering trees’ chemistry, making them more flammable. Rising UV radiation may trigger conifers to produce volatile compounds that increase fire risk. Understanding this could explain worsening wildfires and highlight new dangers to forests, homes, and communities worldwide.

  • The Trillion-Dollar Price of Thirst

    The global water crisis, fuelled by heat, drought, and climate change, threatens trillions in economic losses, food insecurity, and mass displacement. With 2 billion lacking safe drinking water and half the world facing scarcity yearly, nations from India to Europe struggle. Experts warn urgent, sustainable solutions are critical to avert collapse.

  • Earth Is More Sensitive To Greenhouse Gases

    Earth’s climate may be reacting more strongly to greenhouse gases than scientists hoped. New satellite data suggests the planet is more sensitive to emissions, making low-warming scenarios less likely. This means cutting emissions must happen faster to avoid breaching critical temperature limits. The findings add urgency to climate action and recalibrate future projections.

  • Why This Startup Is Helping Cows Burp Less

    Cow burps may seem harmless but they release methane that heats the planet far more than CO2. A startup in North Carolina has created an enzyme-based feed additive that can cut these emissions by over 80 percent while boosting milk and meat yields, aiming to make cattle farming cleaner and more efficient.

  • Rice Is Becoming Increasingly Toxic

    As the planet warms and carbon dioxide levels rise, rice—the daily staple for billions—is becoming more toxic. New research shows that climate change significantly increases arsenic levels in rice, especially the dangerous inorganic kind, heightening health risks like cancer and heart disease in major rice-consuming countries.

  • How to Save a Glacier

    Glaciers are melting faster than expected, threatening sea levels and coastal communities. Scientists are exploring ways to slow their decline, from refreezing ice to blocking warm water. A new research group is studying these bold interventions, but costs, risks, and global cooperation remain challenges.