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Britain’s quarter century: crime falls, sea-levels rise and education yet to recover from COVID

Britain’s quarter century: crime falls, sea-levels rise and education yet to recover from COVID

2 months ago

Why poetry is a powerful form of climate communication

Why poetry is a powerful form of climate communication

2 months ago

The free EU database that tells you if an appliance is actually green

The free EU database that tells you if an appliance is actually green

2 months ago

What live sewage spill data does (and doesn’t) tell us about water pollution

What live sewage spill data does (and doesn’t) tell us about water pollution

2 months ago

Empty North Sea oil fields could store enough green hydrogen to power the country for seven years

Empty North Sea oil fields could store enough green hydrogen to power the country for seven years

2 months ago

‘The Sun was dark and its darkness lasted for 18 months’ – what we can learn from worst volcanic eruptions in history

‘The Sun was dark and its darkness lasted for 18 months’ – what we can learn from worst...

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The world’s biggest trees could hold the secret to coping with drought

The world’s biggest trees could hold the secret to coping with drought

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After a wildfire Britain’s moors and heaths can be green again within weeks – but the real recovery takes much longer

After a wildfire Britain’s moors and heaths can be green again within weeks – but the real...

2 months ago

Over 75% of UK wetlands have been destroyed – restoring them would help prevent wildfires

Over 75% of UK wetlands have been destroyed – restoring them would help prevent wildfires

2 months ago

Only 3% of UK homes have air conditioning. What are the costs and consequences of fitting it?

Only 3% of UK homes have air conditioning. What are the costs and consequences of fitting it?

2 months ago

Wildfires and a summer of extreme heat mean Andy Burnham can’t stay quiet on climate any longer

Wildfires and a summer of extreme heat mean Andy Burnham can’t stay quiet on climate any longer

3 months ago

Extreme drought is changing Britain’s wildlife – and some effects won’t be seen until next year

Extreme drought is changing Britain’s wildlife – and some effects won’t be seen until next...

3 months ago

What if our cities were designed for wildlife as well as people?

What if our cities were designed for wildlife as well as people?

3 months ago

Can Britain’s railways cope with ever-more extreme heat? An expert Q&A

Can Britain’s railways cope with ever-more extreme heat? An expert Q&A

3 months ago

Climate doom may discourage climate action, but there’s a way to counter it

Climate doom may discourage climate action, but there’s a way to counter it

3 months ago

Are zoos ready for the changing climate?

Are zoos ready for the changing climate?

3 months ago

Climate change is driving some entire communities to relocate – but simply moving isn’t enough

Climate change is driving some entire communities to relocate – but simply moving isn’t enough

3 months ago

Traffic-calming schemes are controversial – here’s why some succeed while others fail

Traffic-calming schemes are controversial – here’s why some succeed while others fail

3 months ago

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