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Bushfires release decades of pollutants absorbed by forests
When bushfires strike, pollutants absorbed by plants are re-released into the air with smoke and ash.
David Attenborough’s new documentary ‘Extinction: The Facts’ is surprisingly radical
Biodiversity loss is obviously happening. So why have we failed to act and do what needs to be done?
Extreme heat and air pollution pose grave global health risks
Last November, New Delhi experienced a week of the worst air pollution in human history. Heat waves are also on the increase.
A world first effort to return threatened pangolins to the wild
The reintroduction of pangolins has not been easy. But it’s vital to the continued survival of these shy, mysterious creatures.
Marine heatwaves spell trouble for tropical reef fish
What happens to fish during a severe heat stress event when the corals have not yet bleached and died?
We need to focus both on increased consumption and population growth
The question of population is more complex that it may seem in the context of climate change.