The first mention in parliament of ‘greenhouse gas’ occurred in 1986 – decades later the government…
Day: April 24, 2021
‘Insanely cheap energy’: how solar power continues to shock the world
Australian smarts and Chinese industrial might made solar power the cheapest power humanity has seen –…
Secrets of a tree whisperer: ‘They get along, they listen – they’re attuned’
Suzanne Simard revolutionised the way we think about plants and fungi with the discovery of the…
Green – or envious? The winners and losers in Britain’s climate change plan
The tougher target for carbon reduction could dramatically reshape the fortunes of several industries – for…
Shell and BP bounce back into profit even as oil’s glory days fade
Covid dealt fossil fuel giants a heavy blow, but demand is lifting revenues again in a…
How to plan your 2021 trip to a US national park
Is this the year to venture to a national park? Questions to consider include Covid risks,…
The strange, amazing stories behind six everyday plants
Did you know that tomatoes respond to a high C note? Or that the prickly pear…
Biden vows US will work with Russia on climate
Countries with poor track records on climate change, including Brazil and Saudi Arabia, were also courted…
Weatherwatch: Qatar’s hot, rainless summers
The small Middle Eastern country has an average rainfall well below 100mm, and once hit 50.4C…
Blossom watch day: National Trust urges UK to share blooms
Find a tree, bush or hedge and emulate Japanese custom of hanami by savouring sights and…