How can the same El Niño cause drought in one…
The climate science behind 2026’s super El Niño.
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Five foods that could cost even more this…
Conflicts, energy shocks, climate change and El Niño are combining to squeeze food prices upwards. Five familiar foods illustrate what’s…
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North Sea drilling is a distraction: low‑carbon…
Industrial renewal coupled with social reforms could support a green transition away from carbon-intensive industries while narrowing…
The Conversation
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Saltwater flooding could radically change which…
The places most exposed to saltwater flooding, especially the low-lying Fenlands, are also some of the most productive farmland in the UK.
The Conversation
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Nepal floods: China’s strict control of Tibet…
Early warnings and shared data will move only as fast as Beijing’s security concerns allow.
The Conversation
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Can Britain’s railways cope with ever‑more…
Heatwaves can cause tracks to buckle, forcing speed restrictions or closures. An engineering expert explains how railways can adapt to a…
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Hosepipe bans make climate change more tangible…
A hosepipe ban succeeds where abstract messaging often fails, because it turns a distant risk into a visible, felt experience.
The Conversation
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Extreme weather is making work difficult for…
Climate change leading to extreme weather events is making life uncomfortable for many UK workers. A new survey reveals the depth of the…
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What it’s like to discover an ancient Egyptian…
Due to its location at the foothills of the Theban mountain, the monuments in this necropolis are extremely vulnerable to flash flooding.
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