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If we all biked like the Dutch, world would avoid a Germany’s worth of emissions

Universal cycling could slash greenhouse gas emissions significantly and also bring health benefits to the world.

Scientists discovered a 5 million-year-old time capsule buried in Antarctica

It's an ice core with bubbles containing remains of ancient Earth atmosphere.

Climate change is threatening ketchup, salsa, and California

The biggest tomato-producing state in the US is losing its tomato yield to climate change.

Has the pandemic made us a bit more sustainable?

Surveys in Australia and Austria showed a higher commitment with sustainable practices.

China cuts power to factories and homes as heatwave-induced shortage continues

Factories have been shut down and people were asked to reduce power consumption

The drought in Europe is unveiling cautionary 'Hunger Stones' -- "when you see me, weep"

Europe's rivers are running dry as one of the worst droughts in centuries hits the continent.

Japanese airline adds insects to their flight meals -- and they're here to stay

Insects are starting to make their way to our meals, and some are using them to lower their carbon footprint.

The effect turning our cities into heat islands

The images are pretty, but the effects can be very ugly.

New satellite data shows landfills are actually methane 'super emitters'

Four major cities are releasing more methane emissions than previously thought.

Most human pathogenic diseases will be worse because of climate change

Climate change is aggravating illnesses and hindering our ability to fight them. Here's why.

Could climate change actually wipe out humanity? Researchers say we need to study this ASAP

We desperately need to understand what the worst climate scenarios are. Focusing only on optimistic scenarios can seriously backfire.

Physicists map gigantic supercharged lightning jets with 100 times more charge than regular lightning bolts

These are some of the most mysterious weather phenomena on Earth.

A win for the planet: US Senate approves largest US climate investment in history

The government would spend billions in new climate policies to bring down greenhouse gas emissions.

Is climate change causing more volcanic eruptions? Iceland provides some hints

Volcanoes themselves can also impact the climate, due to a “cooling effect” that comes after eruptions.

US cities could have Middle Eastern temperatures by 2100 if we don't reduce our emissions

There's still chance to avoid this, but we have to act now.

Lack of Russian gas could actually accelerate Europe’s energy transition

It could be a way of turning a problem into an advantage.

This is how climate change has impacted the world’s economy so far this year

Spoiler alert: it's not good.

UK heatwave almost definitely wouldn't have happened without climate heating

There's no realistic way it could have happened in normal conditions.

No magic solution needed: we can switch to renewables now, with the technology we have

The roadmap exists and it can be followed. We can reach 100% renewable energy within a couple of decades.

When is it too hot to work? Climate heating prompts debate about working heat cap

Unions are calling for a maximum working temperature cap as heatwaves continue.

Private flights from the rich and famous are screwing the planet

A private jet emits as much carbon dioxide in one hour as the average person emits in one year.

The story of how plastic was invented, and how it's turned into a big problem

Plastic was not invented by a supervillain, but unfortunately now we are turning plastic into an evil force that can destroy our planet.

Scientists want to trap hydrogen in powder form, a solid-state storage that could prove groundbreaking

The technique could also cut energy expenditure during petroleum refining by up to 90%.

All-time high temperature record broken during unprecedented UK heatwave

If you're wondering, yes -- it's climate change.

California is losing its trees -- perhaps permanently -- as climate change is shifting its ecosystems

Trees are burning and grasslands are taking their place.

ISS uses instrument to capture heat extremes from European cities

It could help to mitigate future heatwaves by planning water resources

In most countries, the vast majority believes climate should be a "high" or "very high" priority

Many feel it's a problem, but few would join an organized group to convince leaders to reduce climate change.

A helping fin: dolphin poop is helping reefs in the Maldives grow strong and resilient

Against the backdrop of massive coral die-offs all around the world, these findings are quite welcome.

Spain and Portugal are the driest they've been in over a thousand years, due to climate change

This is one development that we'd best not ignore.

This researcher says there’s a massive ozone hole over the tropics – but not everyone is convinced

Study argues it's seven times larger than hole over Antarctica, but many have doubts over its accuracy

Deep-sea mining? It's just not worth the risk. Momentum grows against the controversial practice

The activity is questioned for the unknown environmental impact it could have on the ocean.

Peatlands help protect us from climate change. But if we don't, they'll turn on us

Moor, bog, fen, mire, swamp or pocosins, whatever you may call it, are all peatland – also known as wetlands, with a twist.

When, where, and how an electric vehicle is charged matters a lot. Here's why

Charging at the right time and place could double battery life and drastically reduce emissions from EVs.

Climate change is taking a big toll on US citizens -- virtually all of them

Climate change left no stone unturned.

Photographer recreates 100-year-old photo from the Arctic showing the alarming scale of glacier retreat

The differences are mind-boggling.

Melting glaciers are forcing Nepal to shift the Everest base camp

The base camp used by thousands of people every year, lies on a melting glacier and is no longer considered a safe location.

Huge burst of methane from Russian coal mine detected by satellite

Russia really needs to start playings its part on climate change.

France bets big on urban vegetation to put massive heatwaves in the shade

The government cautions its citizens to show “vigilance” in the coming days.

Yesterday, the US experienced several natural disasters. All of them are linked to climate change

The climate emergency is here.

Climate change could be triggering a shortage of spicy sauces

There's a serious shortage affecting one of the world's most popular hot sauces.

Carbon and health taxes can bring down emissions and improve diets

A traditionally unpopular approach could make us healthier while also reducing emissions.

US diets are gradually shifting away from beef but it’s not fast enough

Meeting the country’s climate targets will require even broader dietary changes.

A huge Atlantic ocean current is slowing down. If it collapses, La Niña could become the norm for Australia

Australia, much like the rest of the world, is vulnerable to climate change in ways that are not always evident.

Atmospheric carbon levels are now 50% higher than pre-industrial times

The rate of accumulation of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere is simply staggering.

Siberia will lose all its tundra by the year 2500 unless emissions are curtailed fast

Once this unique ecosystem is gone, we won't be able to bring it back.

Ethiopian 'false bananas' could be the new supercrop we've been waiting for against climate change

It's probably the most important crop you've never heard about.

Moving uphill to survive climate change is not the best option for hummingbirds

Climate change is forcing humming birds to go to higher altitudes but their bodies don't like it.

US company wants to build the world’s largest facility for cultivated meat

Good Meat hopes to produce up to 13,000 tons of chicken and beef a year without slaughtering a single animal.

The US corn belt risks becoming cornless by 2100 as climate change forces farms northwards

Both technological solutions and a change in farming patterns will be needed to adapt to this shift.

Germany could restart coal plants if Russian gas is cut

It’s the most polluting fossil fuel, which we should be abandoning to tackle the climate crisis. But the war in Ukraine may force Germany to

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