Extreme heat and the limits of tree and forest resilience
Still, C. J. et al. Tree Physiol. 43, 203–209 (2023). Article CAS Google Scholar Sibley, A. et al.…
Solar industry’s shift from silver presents potential barrier for panel recycling
While transitioning from silver to base metals like copper in solar panels presents manufacturers with significant advantages in cost and…
The 20km ripple effect: how mines can trigger distant deforestation in Africa
The global push for a transition to green energy has sparked demand for critical minerals such as lithium,…
Biodiversity recovery is slow following clear-cut harvest of boreal forests
This transatlantic meta-analysis showed that clear-cut harvest in boreal forests consistently resulted in divergence of community composition away…
Extreme Weather Will Upend U.S.-China Competition
Climate change looms in the background of the contest between China and the United States. It is the…
Guest post: How US renewable-energy growth persists despite federal policy uncertainty
Despite recent shifts in federal energy policies, our analysis shows that the US transition to renewable energy is…
Scorching heatwaves, torrential rain – all in a matter of days. It’s not just bad luck
After a heatwave, we crave relief, not more extreme weather. But increasingly, we have to contend with a…
US renewable boom passes key milestone in April
When last we looked at the state of the US grid, the ongoing explosion in solar energy had…
Ozone loss was a thing even before CFCs were widely used
Current satellite data measures ozone separately in the lower, middle, and upper stratosphere, and model simulations help scientists…
Argentinian footballer’s wife and children found dead after devastating Venezuela earthquakes
Yesterday (27 June), officials said the death toll from Venezuela’s devastating earthquakes in the week has risen to…
Get ready for Plastic Free July — the eco-challenge you’ve probably never heard of
I recycle. I volunteer at community gardens and beach cleanups. I like to think of myself as an…
‘Literally growing the future’: volunteers help save Scottish rainforest by collecting 11m seeds | Trees and forests
A small band of volunteers has helped to grow nearly 8m native trees in Scotland, crucial to efforts…