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To reduce fossil fuel dependence, sustainable buildings are key
The EU has recognized the CO2-reducing potential of the buildings sector, but a lot remains to be done.
France works at climate adaptation to protect its forests
Deforestation is at the heart of the COP15 summit in Côte d'Ivoire, and climate adaptation is at the heart of France's forestry efforts.
A hardy plant could help us fortify stressed crops
Photo: José Dinneny Most plants handle adverse conditions like droughts by scaling back their biological functions or even shutting down entirely. Not so extremophytes, which have evolved to endure and even thrive in conditions that would be deadly to other
Intensive agriculture and climate change are threatening insects worldwide
The environmental harms of high-intensity agriculture present a challenge as we try to keep up with food demands.
Climate change will transform how we live, but there is cause for optimism
We will have to change how we generate and use energy, transport people and goods, design buildings and grow food.
Young activists can help lead the fight for a healthier planet
Young activists have a lot to teach the world about the climate crisis and how to approach these issues in the future.