Fields, greenhouses or vertical farms: what is…
The amount of land occupied by a farming system does not necessarily reflect its importance to our food supply.
The Conversation
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Climate, energy, conservation and the future of the planet.
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Confused about carbon capture? Experts explain…
Carbon dioxide removal is different to carbon capture, utilisation and storage. It’s easy to confuse the two processes but they tackle…
The Conversation
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The Cost of Net Zero to the Average UK Household by 2030
Net zero policy is frequently debated in terms of its cost to households, but the honest answer depends heavily on which measures, which…
Elena Marsh
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Solar Panels vs Heat Pumps: Which Cuts Your Carbon Footprint Faster?
Both are common first steps toward a lower-carbon home, but they reduce emissions through very different mechanisms and at different…
Elena Marsh
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‘Was this heatwave caused by climate change?’…
Instead of asking whether climate change caused a heatwave, we should ask how much hotter it became because of fossil fuel emissions.
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Wildfires, wombats and wake‑up calls – what to…
There is often a disconnect between coverage of acute emergencies and the long-term link with the climate crisis.
The Conversation
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As mayor, Andy Burnham’s climate record was…
The UK prime minister has described his new government as a circuit breaker – but tipping points may be a better metaphor.
The Conversation
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Wildfires: why media coverage doesn’t always…
A wildfire can be explained by today’s barbecue, yesterday’s wind direction, a dry spring, four decades of land use change, or a century of…
The Conversation
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Seven climate‑friendly ways to transform your…
Anna Turns (AT), senior environment editor and Rachael Jolley (RJ), environment editor, showcase climate-friendly ways to transform your…
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