Ongoing negotiations on wildlife trade and why this matters now Faced with catastrophic biodiversity loss, it is essential that countries agree on protecting the most vulnerable species from unsustainable trade.
What the world can learn from Brazilian coral reefs Unlike Australia, coral reefs in Brazil haven’t seen any mass mortality events related to bleaching so far. Could Brazilian corals hold the key to more resilient reefs?
Can we really electrify the entire world? Yes, but we will need to recycle crucial elements like lithium if we are to meet demand and avoid destruction of vulnerable ecosystems in Latin America.
Time to wake up: Climate Change is already here The serious warnings of the latest IPCC report lost the battle for media attention to Brexit, Trump, and the US mid-term elections. But it’s time to sit up and take notice. For small island states that face loss of sovereignty due to climate change, the clock is already ticking, warns climate researcher Adelle Thomas from the Bahamas.
Here’s why you dread brainstorming at work Brain storming and group think meetings could be killing off the very creativity that they intend to promote. Here’s how to make it work for everyone.
Is it right to destroy monuments over our dark past? OPINION: Politicians, managers and researchers must be able to use their voices when cultural heritage contributes to discrimination, hatred and violence.
How China reduced Europe’s carbon footprint Recent policy changes in China probably have a much bigger effect on EU and U.S. carbon footprints than any other factor.
Can we really limit global warming to “well below” two degrees centigrade? Yes, but only in a model. We have essentially emitted too much carbon dioxide already, and the most feasible pathways to stay “well below” two degrees all require removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere at an unprecedented scale.
OPINION: Population studies need to be transparent Researchers comment on the ScienceNordic article ‘Big EU obesity study is not representative’ and give their point of view.