Expert Opinions
Harrison Ford warns against politicians who don’t believe in climate change
"Stop giving power to people who don't believe in science, or worse than that, pretend they don’t believe in science for their own self-interest."
Is an Arctic shipping breakthrough good for the climate?
The Venta Maersk seeks to become the first container ship to pass along the Northern Sea Route owing to climate change.
Arctic’s ‘thermokarst’ lakes may spike methane, CO2 release
Climate scientists are underestimating the methane released from the Arctic permafrost, according to new research from U.S. and German scientists who warn that “abrupt thawing,” a less-understood feature of Arctic melting, may dramatically increase the greenhouse gases released into the
In the treetops: Understanding the planet’s ‘rainbow water’
Scientists study blue water, the surface resources available to people from our lakes, rivers and aquifers. They study green water, which is held in our plants and soils. Now a team of researchers is calling attention to the importance of
Policy expert: expanding nuclear energy is a must for Europe
Nuclear energy, once touted as the ultimate energy source of the future, is facing challenges across much of Western Europe. The industry is also losing momentum in the US. The main reason is that investing in modern nuclear technology is
UN Environment chief: green economies are a must
Economic growth is a must for free and prosperous modern societies. Yet that growth must be in line with sound environmental principles because that is the only we can ensure that our planet will avoid becoming an environmental basket case.