Kate Ravilious talks to three researchers who are using their "physics mindset" to bring a fresh outlook on the earth sciences
Scientists debate pros and cons of climate intervention
Global Roads Inventory Project predicts large increases in road length in Amazon, Congo basin and New Guinea
There are some problems clean energy from wind and sun cannot solve. Two new studies provide a roadmap of the challenges ahead.
Modelling agricultural expansion in Amazon highlights difficulty of managing landscapes for multiple environmental goals
Researchers decipher US electricity generation data from last 15 years
Wildfires release carbon stored in trees but leave grassland carbon in roots and soil
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Students in modern dorms answered cognition tests faster and more accurately
Model includes river outflow and Earth’s rotation to fine-tune sea-level projections
Pruitt came under increasing pressure following questions about his spending and housing arrangements
Failure to meet the United Nations' 2 ºC warming limits will lead to dire global economic consequences
With climate change soon to be the main threat to biodiversity, protected habitat will be a higher priority than ever to give wildlife a chance
Hyperspectral and thermal imaging find diseased plants before symptoms appear
Rural areas may need more heat mitigation efforts in future
Large ensembles of climate models examine co-occurrence of atmospheric blocking and summer temperature extremes
The southern continent is changing fast. West Antarctica’s rocks are on the rise, something which could slow the rate of ice melt
Elevated nitrate and phosphate levels may leave corals vulnerable to ocean acidification
Renewables are booming across Asia, but there are variations in pace and rival options also play a role
Balloon-borne measurements of 2017 UK event could improve dust transport models
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Invisible flickering detected by satellite could throw new light from plant growth on mysteries of planet’s carbon budget
Mapping at 30 m resolution pinpoints priority areas
Laser-based technique could be a boon for seismologists
The good news is that renewables now supply nearly 30% of UK electricity. Yet the wider investment picture looks grim
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Acoustic recordings show biodiversity harm from 2015 haze pollution
Aiming to reduce plastic waste in food packaging, Sulapac joins forces with Fazer
