Environmental Protection
Green jobs are outpacing the labor force: what this means for the planet
The need for green-focused jobs is increasing, but institutions haven’t fully established training programs.
The planet is at risk of numerous climate tipping points
If global temperatures rise beyond 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, the planet will undergo more tipping points.
‘Enhanced weathering’ to trap CO2 may harm peat soils
It's hoped that adding basalt rock to peat soils may boost CO2 absorption and improve crop yields. New research suggests it may not work.
Sewage pollution: why the UK water industry is broken
Sewage spills damage the environment, including chalk streams: a rare shallow-water habitat in England.
Regrowing trees along rivers would have great benefits
Restoring even narrow strips of forests to riverfronts can have transformative effects on improving water quality.
West Africa’s fisher women are experts at coping with job insecurity
All along West Africa’s coastline, women play a vital role in the fisheries sector as processors, traders and distributors.