Why the Colorado river is drying up – and what we can do about it
22 November 2022
The Colorado river is the lifeblood of the US Southwest, but today it is drastically depleted due to overuse, megadrought and climate change. Here’s how to rescue it
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How climate change is knocking natural events wildly out of sync
21 June 2022
Climate change is throwing off the timing of key events in the natural world, from the flowering of plants to the migrations of birds and mammals. Now, ecologists are warning that this could spiral out of control and cause whole ecosystems to break down
30 by 30: The conservation breakthrough we need to save biodiversity
13 April 2022
Negotiators are hammering out a bold plan to set aside 30 per cent of global land and sea area for nature by the end of the decade. But can they succeed – and will it work?
Rising seas could submerge Rio and Jakarta by 2100 – what can we do?
23 February 2022
Smart engineering solutions such as “sand motors” and artificial reefs will defend our coasts for a while. But in many places, conversations are already turning to a managed retreat inland
Six graphics that reveal what materials we consume – and what we waste
9 February 2022
We are devouring ever more biomass, fossil fuels, metals and minerals each year. These graphics show how, and the shocking picture of how much we throw away
Janez Potočnik interview: How a circular economy can help us go green
9 February 2022
A sustainable future means using less stuff more wisely – but politicians aren’t yet grasping the nettle, says the head of the UN International Resource Panel
How to cut material use in buildings, clothes, electronics and plastic
9 February 2022
A sustainable future means using less stuff more wisely – but politicians aren’t yet grasping the nettle, says the head of the UN International Resource Panel
The end of waste: The grand plan to build a truly circular economy
9 February 2022
We hack almost 100 billion tonnes of stuff from Earth’s surface every year, and most of it goes to waste. Changing that means a complete overhaul of how we live
Christopher Jackson interview: How geologists can fight climate change
2 February 2022
Geologists have a reputation for facilitating the extraction of minerals and fossil fuels, says Christopher Jackson. Now we must use our expertise to find sources of renewable energy
How our environment is making us sick – and what we can do about it
26 January 2022
From air pollutants to pesticides in food and cosmetic additives, modern life means constant exposure to environmental chemicals. Picking apart the effects will help us boost the health of humans and the planet
