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Nanotechnology promises to help farmers cut pesticide use – but could also make chemicals more toxic

Nanotechnology promises to help farmers cut pesticide use – but could also make chemicals more...

2 years ago

Side-effects of expanding forests could limit their potential to tackle climate change

Side-effects of expanding forests could limit their potential to tackle climate change

2 years ago

Offshore wind farms: policymakers are more influenced by reports that accentuate negative impacts

Offshore wind farms: policymakers are more influenced by reports that accentuate negative impacts

2 years ago

Tracking tropical turtles deep down to the seabed reveals their feeding habits

Tracking tropical turtles deep down to the seabed reveals their feeding habits

2 years ago

A single Antarctic heatwave or storm can noticeably raise the sea level

A single Antarctic heatwave or storm can noticeably raise the sea level

2 years ago

The energy transition can be fair, just and inclusive – but the window of opportunity is closing fast

The energy transition can be fair, just and inclusive – but the window of opportunity is closing...

2 years ago

Potassium in our soil is running low, threatening global food security – new study proposes a way out

Potassium in our soil is running low, threatening global food security – new study proposes a way...

2 years ago

Jo Brand translated my science. I’m certain that comedy can connect people to climate change

Jo Brand translated my science. I’m certain that comedy can connect people to climate change

2 years ago

State-owned energy companies are among the world’s most polluting – putting a price on carbon could help

State-owned energy companies are among the world’s most polluting – putting a price on carbon...

2 years ago

Extraction of raw materials could rise 60% by 2060 – and making mining ‘greener’ won’t stop the damage

Extraction of raw materials could rise 60% by 2060 – and making mining ‘greener’ won’t stop...

2 years ago

Migratory animals face mass extinction – but as a conservationist I’m optimistic

Migratory animals face mass extinction – but as a conservationist I’m optimistic

2 years ago

Developers in England will be forced to create habitats for wildlife – here’s how it works

Developers in England will be forced to create habitats for wildlife – here’s how it works

2 years ago

From crop to cup – a new genetic map could make your morning coffee more climate resilient

From crop to cup – a new genetic map could make your morning coffee more climate resilient

2 years ago

Five reasons to heat your home using infrared fabric

Five reasons to heat your home using infrared fabric

2 years ago

Oil and gas lobbyists have deep pockets and access to politicians, but an EU ban could be in the pipeline

Oil and gas lobbyists have deep pockets and access to politicians, but an EU ban could be in the...

2 years ago

Four ways AI could help us respond to climate change – despite how much energy it uses

Four ways AI could help us respond to climate change – despite how much energy it uses

2 years ago

Struggling seabirds thrown a lifeline by new commercial fishing ban in the North Sea  – but it may not be enough

Struggling seabirds thrown a lifeline by new commercial fishing ban in the North Sea – but it...

2 years ago

Forever chemicals in ski wax are being spread on snowy slopes

Forever chemicals in ski wax are being spread on snowy slopes

2 years ago

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