Global Pesticide Toxicity Is Rising and Threatening Biodiversity
A new study published in the journal Science shows that pesticides used in farming are becoming more toxic to the…
Personal Action Against Global Warming
World Action Against Global Warming Day As the climate continues to warm, and devastating droughts, heat waves, floods and forest…
The Hidden Role of Nitrogen in Tropical Forest Climate Benefits
Tropical forests play a major role in slowing climate change because they absorb carbon dioxide (CO₂) from the air and…
How Ocean Damage Raises the Cost of Carbon Pollution
Climate change causes many types of damage, from heatwaves to floods. To measure these damages, economists use a number called…
How Artificial Intelligence Helps Protect Water from Biological Pollution
Water is essential for life, but rivers, lakes, and oceans are increasingly threatened by aquatic biocontaminants. These include harmful bacteria,…
BIOAMA: Driving the Bioeconomy Through Waste Valorization
It is estimated that 11.2 billion tonnes of solid waste are collected worldwide each year, and the decomposition of the…
The IEA 2025 Annual Report on the future of energy
Energy has moved back to the centre of global security and economic stability. This is the central message of the…
More Buildings, More Heat: How Urban Design Shapes City Temperatures
Cities are getting hotter, and not only because of climate change. The way cities are built plays a major role…
The Olive Tree: A Millennia-Old Tree in the Face of Climate Change and Conflict
For centuries, the olive tree has traditionally been regarded as a symbol of peace. However, recent scientific research shows that…
Warming Beyond 1.5°C: What It Means for the World’s Glaciers
International Mountain Day In May this year I attended a climate meeting in Dushanbe, the capital of Tajikistan, on exploring…