Societies could lose ability to respond to climate change
Human societies could lose the ability to respond to worsening climate change, scientists have warned. With global warming set to...
Alex Morrison
Beyond national parks: researchers explore a broader future for conservation
As governments prepare to gather in Armenia for the UN biodiversity summit, researchers are highlighting a conservation approach that recognises...
100-year magazine study reveals ‘narrowing’ of UK seafood recipes
A century of recipes published in the magazine Good Housekeeping reveal how the variety of seafood presented to UK readers...
Study explores why Indigenous communities may accept oil extraction despite its harms
The uneven distribution of oil extraction's impacts and benefits helps explain why some Indigenous communities accept it, newly published research...
Stratospheric winds can warn of extreme energy demand in Europe
A breakdown of normal polar winds in winter raises the chance of extreme cold – and a resulting spike in...
Sperm whale study highlights need for ‘extensive & dynamic’ conservation
A new study of sperm whales highlights the need for ocean conservation that covers large areas – with boundaries redrawn...
Wildfire ozone pollution weakening Amazon’s ability to absorb carbon
Ozone pollution released by Amazon wildfires is significantly reducing the rainforest's ability to absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, new...
‘Real opportunity’ to boost low-carbon European holidays
UK holidaymakers and the tourism industry have a “real opportunity” to shift to low-carbon European holidays, researchers say. Air travel...
Scientists develop ‘floating scarecrow’ to protect threatened seabirds
New research has shown that a “floating scarecrow” developed by UK-based scientists and a repurposed bird-scaring kite can help save...