Briefing: Historic March heatwave in US west shatters high-temperature records
Strategic angle: Some highs in California, Nevada and Arizona recorded at 25-35F above normal, with widespread alerts and closures.
Editorial Staff Mar 19
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Briefing: US states sue Trump EPA over decision to repeal bedrock climate finding
Strategic angle: Lawsuit claims the rescission of the endangerment finding was illegal, threatening public health.
Editorial Staff Mar 19
Briefing: Researchers link carbon fiber weakening in aircraft to total moisture content
Strategic angle: New research reveals moisture absorption is crucial in carbon fiber degradation, impacting aircraft safety.
Editorial Staff Mar 19
Briefing: UK to cut climate aid to developing countries by 14% to £2bn a year in ‘refocus’
Strategic angle: Move will put national security and lives overseas at risk, critics say, as overall UK aid budget is slashed to 0.3% of gross national income.
Editorial Staff Mar 19
Briefing: New ice core studies expand histories of greenhouse gases and ocean temperature to 3 million years
Strategic angle: New analyses of ancient ice from Antarctica are extending Earth's climate records and enhancing understanding of climate change over 3 million years.
Editorial Staff Mar 18
Briefing: Colliding dust and the sparks of creation: Carbon-coated grains provide new clue to life's early energy
Strategic angle: Two microscopic grains collide and produce a tiny spark, potentially providing the energy necessary for the emergence of life on Earth.
Editorial Staff Mar 18
Briefing: Light-activated material offers new approach to carbon dioxide conversion
Strategic angle: Scientists have developed a new material that can use sunlight and water to convert carbon dioxide into carbon monoxide, paving the way for sustainable fuel and chemical production.
Editorial Staff Mar 17
Briefing: Using cow dung for sustainable carbon dioxide capture
Strategic angle: Exploring innovative methods to combat climate change through natural resources.
Editorial Staff Mar 17
Briefing: Carbon nanotube 'black paint' absorbs terahertz radiation to cut 6G interference
Strategic angle: Skoltech researchers develop a key component for enhancing 6G communication technology.
Editorial Staff Mar 17
Briefing: Saving the pint: behind the race to climate-proof beer in the US
Strategic angle: Water shortages and rising heat are putting pressure on beer ingredients, but US brewers and farmers are adapting.
Editorial Staff Mar 17
Briefing: Brazil's new climate plan prioritizes stopping deforestation
Strategic angle: President Lula is pledging to reduce deforestation to zero by 2030 and is calling for a reduction of greenhouse gases by 67% compared with 2005 levels.
Editorial Staff Mar 17
Briefing: Carbon trading cuts emissions better than carbon taxes
Strategic angle: A global study reveals that carbon trading is more effective in reducing emissions compared to carbon taxes.
Editorial Staff Mar 17
Briefing: Could reduced air pollution from climate mitigation boost crop yields and lower hunger risk?
Strategic angle: An international research team found that climate mitigation consistent with the 1.5 °C target could raise global hunger risk in 2050 by 17% compared to a baseline scenario.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: 4 ways Trump is sabotaging climate action around the world
Strategic angle: In just the last year, the Trump administration has derailed an international carbon tax, boosted forecasts for oil and gas, and sought to silence an island nation’s climate campaign.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: Germany misses climate targets as emissions barely fall in 2025
Strategic angle: Greenhouse gases dropped just 0.1% last year as environment minister criticises lack of improvement.
Editorial Staff Mar 14
Briefing: ‘Unprecedented in the past 3.6 million years’: How human-made climate change is making days longer
Strategic angle: Human activity is responsible for slowing Earth’s spin and making days longer, according to a new study.
Editorial Staff Mar 14
Briefing: Q&A: How climate change and war threaten Iran’s water supplies
Strategic angle: Climate change, war and mismanagement are putting Iran’s water supply under major strain, experts warn.
Editorial Staff Mar 13
Briefing: Seagrass is a secret weapon against climate change. Can eco-moorings protect it from boat anchors?
Strategic angle: Anchors are damaging Posidonia seagrass, a key Mediterranean habitat that stores carbon, filters seawater and supports marine life.
Editorial Staff Mar 13
Briefing: White House plan to break up iconic U.S. climate lab moves forward
Strategic angle: The White House is advancing its proposal to restructure a key climate research facility.
Editorial Staff Mar 12
Briefing: Self-regenerating catalyst restores its own performance, advancing CO₂ conversion technology
Strategic angle: Innovative catalyst technology promises to enhance carbon dioxide conversion efficiency, crucial for carbon neutrality.
Editorial Staff Mar 12