Wind, water and solar sources − the renewable energy trio − could meet almost all the needs of our power-hungry society in 30 years.
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Paris climate goals may be beyond reach
Scientists find carbon dioxide is more potent than thought, meaning the Paris climate goals on cutting greenhouse gases may be unattainable.
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Wildfire risk can be reduced with agroforestry
As Australia struggles to recover from months of wildfires, farmers and foresters say agroforestry could help to protect the country.
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Rewilding the Arctic can slow the climate crisis
It would be a monumental task to start rewilding the Arctic, but the climate payoff could be mammoth.
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Physicians press climate emergency button
If you were doubtful before, the news that British doctors are now acting to limit the climate emergency may prompt a rethink.
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Can batteries help to limit bushfire horrors?
The Australian inferno has yet to reach its worst, but already minds are seeking ways to reduce the bushfire horrors. Could batteries help next time?
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Russia moves to exploit Arctic riches
As the polar sea ice vanishes faster, Russia unveils plans to exploit Arctic riches: fossil fuel deposits, minerals and new shipping routes.
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Building with bamboo can cool the climate
If you want to cut global temperatures try building with bamboo, say UK-based researchers studying its thermal properties.
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Forest damage costs far more than thought
Tropical forest damage is bad enough. New thinking suggests it could prove far more ruinous in terms of the climate crisis.
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New-borns face multiple climate health risks
Multiple climate health risks threaten today’s babies. They may grow up hungrier, more diseased and facing more pollution and danger. But there’s hope.
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