Farmers in hot, arid regions are turning to low-cost solar pumps to irrigate their fields, eliminating…
Author: Fred Pearce
Abandoned Farms Are a Hidden Resource for Restoring Biodiversity
A billion acres of old farmland—an area half the size of Australia—has fallen out of use.…
The Upper Atmosphere Is Cooling, Prompting New Climate Concerns
Scientists are worried about the effect this change could have on orbiting satellites, the ozone layer,…
Will a Nile canal project dry up Africa’s largest wetland?
South Sudan is moving ahead with plans for a 240-mile canal to divert water from the…
In Tanzania, carbon offsets preserve forests and a way of life
Carbon offsets have been criticized for failing to provide carbon savings and ignoring the needs of…
It’s not just climate: are we ignoring other causes of disasters?
A growing number of scientists are cautioning that blaming disasters solely on climate overlooks the poor…
Can the world’s most polluting heavy industries decarbonize?
The production of steel, cement, and ammonia emit about one-fifth of all human-caused CO2. Technologies are…
As disasters mount, central banks gird against threat of climate change
From the Bank of England to the People’s Bank of China, officials of the world’s largest…
Is It Better to Plant Trees or Let Forests Regrow Naturally?
Nations are pledging to plant billions of trees. But a new study shows that we've underestimated…
Natural debate: Do forests grow better without our help?
Nations around the world are pledging to plant billions of trees to grow new forests. But…