Climate
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Supermarkets warn Brazil of boycott over Amazon
Can supermarkets save the Amazon? Yesterday, UK retailers attacked a Brazilian bill they argue would encourage deforestation, hinting that they would stop buying the country’s products.
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On the road to greater social inequality
Could self-driving cars be racist? Experts worry that the machines of tomorrow are being inadvertently programmed to reflect human prejudices, and could make existing divisions even worse.
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‘Pizzly bears’, genes and the climate crisis
Will evolution help defeat climate change? Yesterday, Joe Biden launched a “decisive decade” of environmental action. Now it seems that nature might also offer a helping hand.
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UK sets world’s most ambitious climate target
Will Britain’s move create a global turning point? Some think one relatively small island can’t make a difference – but others believe the UK will set a powerful example.
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Rise in rhino numbers offers wildlife hope
Is conservation working? A survey of rhinoceroses in Nepal shows that a population once close to extinction is now on the rise. But many species remain high on the danger list.
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‘Cherry-picking facts and selective quotation’
Is Seaspiracy right about fishing? A shocking new Netflix documentary about the horrors of the fishing industry is causing controversy – and kicking up a new debate over facts.
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Stunning photos reveal magical world of birds
Do birds have magical powers? The best birdlife photos of the year were released this weekend, reminding many of the beauty, power and mystery of these incredible creatures.
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How blocking the sun could help fix climate
Is it a good idea? As a new report shines light on a radical idea to cool the Earth, some scientists warn that solar geoengineering might actually cause more problems than it solves.
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Billions of fish living in misery, says report
Should we stop eating fish? Experts recommend seafood as a healthier alternative to meat, but animal welfare campaigners say fish farming is cruel and damages wild ecosystems.
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The people who fix rubbish to mend the Earth
THE GREEN REVOLUTION: 5/5 Culture. Is throwaway culture the heart of the problem? Each year, humans discard two billion tonnes of waste worldwide, causing untold harm to our fragile planet.
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Fierce criticism for ‘vital step to net zero’
THE GREEN REVOLUTION: 4/5 Politics. Are governments doing enough? The UK announced a £1bn plan to create green jobs and slash emissions yesterday. But many say a bigger vision is needed.
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Virtual Earth to test planet-saving science
THE GREEN REVOLUTION: 3/5 Science. Can science solve climate change? From dimming the sun to placing giant mirrors in the desert, some incredible projects are nearing completion.
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How it may soon be weird not to be green
THE GREEN REVOLUTION: 2/5 Society. Will being green soon be as normal as saying please and thank you? A recent book explains how things we take for granted can change remarkably quickly.
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Grey goop that means a car can run on water
THE GREEN REVOLUTION: 1/5 Climate. Is hydrogen the key to fixing global warming? Research is speeding up, promising far lower costs than sceptics suppose. And the future scale is vast.
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‘Day of hope’ as US rejoins climate agreement
Is there still time to rescue nature? The US is returning to climate talks today, in a turning-point year for the planet. The situation is bleak, but scientists say nature CAN be restored.