Archive for June 2021
By phasing out coal-fired plants we can save millions of lives
The burning of fossil fuels also harms us directly by contributing to a variety of diseases, many of them life-threatening.
Ancient Roman engineers can inspire us to create sustainable bridges
Longevity is key to sustainability, simply because it limits replacement and maintenance.
Peatlands worldwide are drying out, threatening to worsen climate change
Peatlands cover just 3% of the Earth’s total land surface, yet store over one-third of the planet’s soil carbon.
COVID’s difficult lessons can help reshape European cities
A new EU Environment Agency briefing details how COVID is showing urban planners ways to make permanent change in sustainable design.
Great apes in Africa are set to lose most of their current ranges
It's vital that new conservation areas be set up for all endangered and critically endangered great apes in Africa.
Attenborough: G7 nations must redouble efforts to save Earth
"We know in detail what is happening to our planet, and we know many of the things we need to do during this decade," he said.