Ghost forests: How rising seas are killing Southern U.S. woodlands
A steady increase in sea levels is pushing saltwater into U.S. wetlands, killing trees from Florida to as far north as New Jersey.
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Can we balance the energy trilemma?
The importance of international cooperation is something seldom out of the news, especially in the U.K. following the Brexit vote.
Alibaba leading China’s push for cleaner data centers
China’s 1.37 billion people, many of whom are fully connected to the internet, use an enormous amount of energy as they email, search the Web or stream video.
The Methane riddle: What is causing the rise in emissions?
The cause of the rapid increase in methane emissions since 2007 has puzzled scientists.
In new ozone alert, a warning of harm to plants and to people
Scientists are still trying to unravel the damaging effects of ground-level ozone on life on earth.
The port city that lost its water
Fishing boats lie stranded more than 100km from the sea, victims of a terrible environmental disaster.
For a bird nearing extinction, an Indian doctor seeks a cure
Numbers of the great Indian bustard are down to about 250, the result of hunting and habitat loss.
Climate finance a survival strategy for banks?
What are the driving factors for banks to sign onto a voluntary statement on integrating climate mitigation into their workflow?
The rising environmental toll of China’s offshore island grab
To stake its claim in the strategic South China Sea, China is building airstrips, ports, and other facilities on disputed islands and reefs.
Natural aquaculture: Can we save oceans by farming them?
A small but growing number of entrepreneurs are creating sea-farming operations that cultivate shellfish together with kelp and seaweed ...
