Bio-inspired robo-dolphin could soon be vacuuming oil off the sea’s surface
When it comes to systems for cleaning up marine oil spills, most of them simply float in place,…
this would be the last living thing to become extinct on Earth
When people joke about the end of the world, they usually picture cockroaches walking over the ruins of…
Net zero will cost less than fossil fuel price rise, UK climate adviser says
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this…
Darwin River residents say they have ‘lost everything’ in flooding that struck without warning
About 20 properties in Darwin’s rural area have reportedly been severely damaged by flooding, with some residents reporting…
Preliminary report into Moa Point wastewater plant made private during Crown review
Lyall Bay beach and the rest of Wellington’s south coast has been off limits since the Moa Point…
Earth’s Largest Waterfall Is Hidden Beneath the Ocean, and It’s Bigger Than Anything on Land!
For centuries, waterfalls have captured the imagination of travelers and scientists alike. From Niagara Falls to Angel Falls,…
Police warn of crocodiles “absolutely everywhere” after Australia floods
Police in Australia’s Northern Territory warned of crocodiles “absolutely everywhere” on Sunday and said they had moved more…
Beijing Quietly Recalibrates Decarbonization Targets to 2030
In China’s new five-year plan, released Thursday, the world’s second-largest economy declared its aim to “lead global climate…
Amazon rainforests are rejuvenating their canopies by producing more photosynthetically efficient young leaves under climate change
Wu, J. et al. Leaf development and demography explain photosynthetic seasonality in Amazon evergreen forests. Science 351, 972–976…
Expect delays during SH1 drainage upgrade
The Waimakariri District Council is planning to upgrade stormwater drainage in Woodend. Photo: David Hill / North Canterbury…
Renewables May Break the Century-Old Utility Rulebook
Renewable sources of power generation, such as solar, wind, and batteries, are displacing fossil fired power generation. The…
The Guardian view on the Iran crisis exposing Britain’s energy vulnerability: clean power offers protection | Editorial
What should Britain do when war in the Middle East sends energy prices soaring? If the strait of…