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One year until Brexit: 7 big issues that must be solved

29 March 2018

The UK must answer difficult questions on climate change, food security, aviation and more as it leaves the EU on 29 March 2019


When it comes to climate change, a tantrum is just what we need

When it comes to climate change, a tantrum is just what we need

21 February 2018

We can’t wait for the next generation to solve the problem of climate change but today’s kids can still be a big force for change, says Michael E. Mann


UN climate events are a wasted opportunity for public engagement

UN climate events are a wasted opportunity for public engagement

25 October 2017

Even in green Germany, the UN Paris climate conference failed to catalyse greater concern among citizens. Smarter strategies are required, says Adam Corner


Kids suing nations over climate change wildfire links are right

Kids suing nations over climate change wildfire links are right

2 October 2017

A group of children is aiming to take 47 nations to court over links between climate change and forest fires. Science is on their side, says Richard Schiffman


Another lost tribe feared massacred - how can we save the rest?

Another lost tribe feared massacred - how can we save the rest?

21 September 2017

Should we leave uncontacted tribes alone or try to usher them into the modern world to protect them from violence and disease, wonders Curtis Abraham


There is a good case to unleash job-killing AI on the high seas

There is a good case to unleash job-killing AI on the high seas

11 August 2017

Life on a container ship can be hellish, so maybe we shouldn't mourn the loss of these roles too much as the first crewless vessels take shape, says Paul Marks


Al Gore's <i>Inconvenient Sequel</i> could just make climate rift worse

Al Gore's Inconvenient Sequel could just make climate rift worse

3 August 2017

Perhaps the veteran Democrat should have stayed in the wings for the follow-up to hit documentary An Inconvenient Truth, suggests Adam Corner


Energy security is possible without nuclear power or fracked gas

Energy security is possible without nuclear power or fracked gas

6 June 2017

There is a mantra that nuclear and natural gas power stations are essential to keep the lights on in the UK. It's a myth, says Keith Barnham


Quit nature to save wolves and bears? There are better ways

Quit nature to save wolves and bears? There are better ways

25 May 2017

Wild predators bounce back as nations modernise, people shift to cities and attitudes change. But we don't have to seal ourselves off to save them, says Niki Rust


Unshackled, big auto will keep choking the world on diesel fumes

Unshackled, big auto will keep choking the world on diesel fumes

18 May 2017

We now know diesel vehicles pollute more than they should to deadly effect everywhere, but the real scandal is government foot-dragging, says Olive Heffernan


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