CLIMATE
Bitcoin’s massive carbon footprint
Aug 06, 2019
Written by
Katie Burton
The environmental impact of Bitcoin is higher than its virtual nature might suggest
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[From the Geographical Archive] James Lovelock – the man who connected the Earth
Jul 26, 2019
Written by
Geographical
The idea of the Earth as a self-regulating, living organism was once scorned by the scientific community. But this holistic view has since gained widespread acceptance. On the occasion of his 100th birthday, Geographical revisits our 2000 interview with James…
Does humanity now have the go-ahead to block out the sun?
Jul 25, 2019
Written by
Jake Stones
The fight to save the planet takes off
UK Environmental experts declare a climate emergency
Jul 12, 2019
Written by
Katie Burton
The Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management pledges to achieve net zero emissions by 2030 and declares a climate emergency
The largest migration on Earth
Jul 04, 2019
Written by
Geographical
Deep sea expert Dr Alex Rogers explains the importance of the ocean’s carbon cycle in regulating life on our planet
Could cleaning the climate save money?
Jun 26, 2019
Written by
Katie Burton
In contrast to established wisdom, one group of scientists believe that by factoring in global health benefits, it is possible to decrease carbon emissions and still save money
The true impact of plastic
Jun 19, 2019
Written by
Marco Magrini
Parkesine, celluloid and Bakelite – the first three kinds of plastics ever discovered – reshaped the world for the better. Their modern descendants are clogging it for the worse says Marco Magrini
Out of sync: The impact of the UK’s earlier spring
May 30, 2019
Written by
Katie Burton
A 50-year look at the activity of aphids, moths, butterflies and birds has revealed some surprising aspects of the UK’s ever-earlier spring
Is hydrogen fuel the future of transport?
May 13, 2019
Written by
Marco Magrini
Marco Magrini discovers that hydrogen is back, but hopefully not with a bang
Global oil consumption is still climbing
Mar 27, 2019
Written by
Marco Magrini
As planetary oil consumption hits the 100-million-barrel mark Marco Magrini looks at an industry that is still thriving due to high demand
Protecting Florida without saying ‘climate change’
Feb 26, 2019
Written by
Chris Fitch
New legislation in Florida aims to solve various environmental issues, and prepare the state for a more unpredictable future. But don’t mention the words ‘climate change’
Grappling with climanomics in a warmer world
Feb 11, 2019
Written by
Marco Magrini
Marco Magrini looks at the financial pressures spilling out into the world’s environment
A new year message to our planet
Dec 31, 2018
Written by
Marco Magrini
As another new year beckons and the fight to protect the climate continues apace, Marco Magrini sends a message to the planet we call home
Blackmailing the world: Bolsonaro and the Amazon
Dec 05, 2018
Written by
Marco Magrini
Brazil’s shift to the right of the political spectrum could be bad news for the natural world, suggests Marco Magrini
The carbon-raising effect of fatter plants
Nov 09, 2018
Written by
Katie Burton
Most plants thicken their leaves in response to higher carbon levels in the atmosphere – a new climate change model reveals this could have a big impact on global warming
Gas leaks: methane and fossil fuels
Nov 03, 2018
Written by
Marco Magrini
Not just the preserve of flatulent cows, methane is causing problems on a much wider scale discovers Marco Magrini
Juliana v US: how America’s youth is fighting Trump on climate injustice
Oct 31, 2018
Written by
Matt Maynard
As the United States’ Supreme Court delays a landmark climate change legal case, young people in the US and across the world are demanding that their voices be heard and their futures protected
A warming world is unhealthy for everyone
Oct 06, 2018
Written by
Marco Magrini
Marco Magrini finds that a warming world also means a more unhealthy one, not just for the planet itself, but for those of us living on it
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