What’s going on here? Countries across the world have been sweltering under deadly heatwaves for most of July. These extreme weather events were once a rare occurrence. But we should now expect them to be hotter and more frequent due to the climate crisis, say scientists working with the World Weather Attribution initiative. What does this mean? It’s hard to attribute specific…
The UK needs to start eating differently if it is to hit its Net Zero climate and nature targets. That’s the message from a new report by WWF, which calls for people to get more fruit, vegetables and plant-based protein and eat less meat and dairy.
What’s going on here? Over a thousand methane emissions hotspots have been detected from new satellite data. The emissions appear to come from gas and oil facilities, with the US, Russia and Turkmenistan responsible for the most. In 2022 these “super-emitter” sites were shown spewing methane into the atmosphere at alarming rates. What does this mean? These emissions hotspots are caused by…
What’s going on here? Low-emission flights will face significant challenges to get off the ground, according to a new report by the Royal Society. Green aviation is a vital pillar of the UK’s net zero strategies, but the authors warn there’s no one simple alternative that could replace jet fuel. What does this mean? To reduce a plane’s emissions, you need to…
What’s Going On Here? Wind power has become cheaper than coal in the United States. In 99% of cases, it now makes better economic sense for the US to build a new solar or wind farm than to keep running an existing coal plant. What Does This Mean? Renewable energy has been getting steadily cheaper for a long time. The Biden administration…
What’s Going On Here? On the 15th November the global population reached 8 billion, according to the United Nations. It’s just 12 years since the world celebrated the birth of its 7 billionth resident. But look closer and this data contains some trends which might surprise you. What Does This Mean? The world’s population is still growing, but slower than before. It’s…
