Carbon Emissions and COP30: Can China, India, Others Meet Paris Climate Goals?
Efforts to cut greenhouse-gas emissions are falling short of what scientists say must be done to avoid catastrophic…
Space Lasers Reveal a 30-Year Secret About Our Rising Oceans
The research team implemented an innovative forward modelling technique to tackle spatial resolution limitations of satellite laser ranging,…
Ireland and the world must do megaprojects better – The Irish Times
Applying the metrics of economic geographer Prof Bent Flyvbjerg, Ireland is far from being a standout failure on…
Don’t rely on price to indicate how hard wearing a T-shirt is – The Irish Times
Spending big on a T-shirt doesn’t guarantee it’s more hard-wearing. Splash your cash on a designer brand if…
Why Britain is heading for another energy crisis
The UK has some of the highest energy prices in the developed world. Despite the Labour government’s pledges…
New Study Shatters Long-Standing Myths About Primate Origins
The first primates were about the size of a mouse lemur: tiny. Credit: Jason Gilchrist Primates originated in…
The shocking waste in the clothes we wear – The Irish Times
Pretty much everyone knows the environmental damage being done by petrol and diesel guzzling cars and the huge…
Hurricane Sandy survivors face elevated heart risks long after the storm
New research shows that hurricane-related flooding does not just cause short-term damage; it can raise cardiovascular risks for…
Global warming and increased travel drive surge in Hong Kong dengue infections
Global warming and globalisation have significantly increased the number of imported dengue fever cases in Hong Kong, health…
As much as I love my dog, I can’t ignore the toll of pet flea treatments on aquatic life – The Irish Times
For me, the month of September comes with a creeping sense of dread: the inevitable email from the…
Climate Risk Assessment’s ‘high risk’ warning for 1 million Australian homes
One million homes will be in “very high risk” zones by 2050 and effectively uninsurable, the National Climate…
The World Is Urbanizing Faster Than We Are Building
For as long as all of us alive today can remember, the world has been getting more urban.…