Climate change

It’s still unclear what the ocean floor looks like, or how marine species adapt to changes. The U.N. Decade of Ocean Science could answer these questions.

Global warming's effect on oceans and the cryosphere will result in devastating storms, loss of freshwater and threatened fish stocks, say scientists.

Xiuhtezcatl Martinez on his values, the interplay between music and activism, and how to maintain hope in the climate crisis.

Tree planting is capturing the minds of those who look for fast climate action. Earlier this month, the Ethiopian Government announced a new world record: thousands of volunteers planted 353 million trees in one single day. This came shortly after a team of scientists identified suitable places in the world where up to 1 trillion […]

Artist Melissa McGill uses traditional sailboats to speak on climate change, water health and the importance of history to the sinking city's future.

Water-intensive crops like avocados could become a thing of the past as climate change reduces the land’s ability to feed humanity.

How well are countries meeting their Bonn Challenge commitments? It’s hard to tell – but a new reporting protocol aims to provide more concrete answers.

In this news roundup: Germany bets on hydrogen, IPCC warns of impending food crisis, and blockchains ensure ethical cobalt in electric cars.

Looking for ideas for your backyard? Here’s how you can replace your manicured lawn with a thriving garden ecosystem in just four steps.

In this news roundup: Cambodia says no to U.S. trash, Greta Thunberg's new pop-rock hit, and how Pacific islands could morph to survive climate change

The region’s countries could gain 19 million hectares of forests by 2050 if all goes well – or they could end up losing 5 million hectares.

A recent study looks at how the price of carbon can be a crucial tool for encouraging reforestation – and remove gigatons of CO2 from the atmosphere.

New methods of growing rice can increase yields by up to 200 percent, while reducing water use and greenhouse gas emissions.

Our best summer reads: sustainable cities in Japan and Germany, activism in Fiji and South Africa, and showcasing the future of bamboo in China

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