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A microscoping close up of a group of plankton

Loss of biodiversity and climate change go hand in hand

ByMarco MagriniDec 1, 2022
Marco Magrini argues action on climate change and dealing with the loss of biodiversity are inextricably intertwined
COP27 wrap-up: A very small step towards climate justice

COP27 wrap-up: A very small step towards climate justice

ByMarco MagriniNov 21, 2022
The UN climate summit in Egypt delivered the long-awaited loss and damage fund, yet failed to address the core of the climate emergency
Verdant siberia

A verdant Siberia?

ByMarco MagriniAug 29, 2022
Northern Hemisphere countries such as Russia are set to become more suitable for growing crops as climate change progresses
Fossil-fuel companies knew about climate change as consumption soared

Fossil-fuel companies knew about climate change as consumption soared

ByMarco MagriniJun 24, 2022
Big oil companies have long known about climate change, but they still take no notice, says Marco Magrini
UN move to end plastic pollution is welcome – now what about biodiversity and climate change?

UN move to end plastic pollution is welcome – now what about biodiversity and climate change?

ByMarco MagriniJun 13, 2022
The UN plastics resolution is a big step forward, but on biodiversity and climate, we’re falling far behind, argues Marco Magrini
Solar power breakthrough using perovskite

Solar power breakthrough using perovskite

ByMarco MagriniMay 13, 2022
Climate watch: Marco Magrini looks at some pioneering solar power research using the semiconductor mineral perovskite
Our fossil fuel dependence is fuelling Russia’s war

Our fossil fuel dependence is fuelling Russia’s war

ByMarco MagriniMar 15, 2022
Dependence on fossil fuels is damaging to the world in so many ways, including by empowering acts of war
Plants photosynthesize more as climate warms

Plants photosynthesize more as climate warms

ByMarco MagriniFeb 15, 2022
If governments are to reach the promised 45 per cent cut in global emissions by 2030, they must take plants and photosynthesis into account
Putting a price on fossil fuels has consequences

Putting a price on fossil fuels has consequences

ByMarco MagriniNov 1, 2021
With energy bills soaring across Europe, Marco Magrini examines what a market-based approach to fossil-fuel faze out will really mean
With greenwashing widespread, can we accurately judge companies?

With greenwashing widespread, can we accurately judge companies?

ByMarco MagriniOct 1, 2021
Greenwashing is rife, making it difficult for consumers to judge companies accurately, says Marco Magrini
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