A glaciologist reviews a new film covering the ascent of Tenzing Norgay (played by Genden Phuntsok) to the top of Everest in 1953.
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Scientists aren’t focusing on the systems that may be closest to tipping.
A noise researcher compares London and Copenhagen and takes a closer look at what the countries’ different regulations say about how much noise we accept in cities.
Satellite data shows roads, settlements and infrastructure are expanding into the same valleys that are vulnerable to floods and landslides.
The WWF’s Living Planet Index is one of our best measures of biodiversity loss. But the populations it counts may not be representative of wildlife as a whole.
Hospital journeys can be costly, exhausting and hard to plan. The timing and location of appointments can determine whether lower-carbon travel is possible.
Fashion lovers are generally associated with bursting wardrobes and chasing the latest trends. But that reputation is beginning to shift.
Holiday destinations in northern Europe saw a boost in tourist numbers this summer, but for some this throws up new problems.
AI can be used to predict microalgal growth, monitor cultivation and, in some cases, control operating conditions.
Digger’s hat is borrowed from Major ‘King’ Kong (Slim Pickens), a character in Stanley Kubrick’s film masterpiece.
Around 65% of the British public are now concerned about climate change.
Large animals such as rhino and elephant need to be moved carefully, if they are relocated to a new reserve.
In the Ecuadorian Amazon, oil extraction reaches communities already facing environmental pressures, pressing needs and aspirations for a better life.
When free-floating patches of seaweed are pushed together by currents and winds, seaweed strandings can inundate the coastline with often devastating consequences.
Beyond the monetary value of carbon credits sits something more complex: every restoration project involves trade-offs, and somebody carries them.
As Britain builds more renewable energy, it will need to get better at encouraging people to use electricity when it’s plentiful.
Wildfires are a growing issue in the UK, with incidents escalating in 2026.
Physics suggests slower cars use less petrol. But in the real-world, fuel consumption depends on much more than aerodynamic drag.
A new model offers a template for just and transparent accounting of loss and damage.
Year-round tomatoes and asparagus depend on heated glasshouses, abundant sunlight and long-distance transport – all of which come with costs.
The climate science behind 2026’s super El Niño.
Yellowstone’s reintroduced wolves have become a famous conservation success story, but the reality is far messier.
In Oceanhamnen, wastewater is collected through three separate pipelines, making the processing and reuse of black and greywater more efficient.
With extreme weather and glacier melt predicted to increase, neighbouring nations will need to act together to prevent deaths.
We are not wired to deal with the complexity of climate change – but we can tune into relatable stories that emphasise common experiences and values.