Climate change could trigger volcanic eruptions across the world, warn scientists
Besides having a disastrous impact on sea levels and weather, a warming climate could also trigger catastrophic volcanic eruptions across...
Climate-smart Farming in Colombia’s Last Agricultural Frontier
When cattle rancher Jorge Rodriguez established his farm years ago in the Meta Department of Colombia’s Orinoquía region, he decided to...
Breaking ground to make climate-smart agriculture ‘the new normal’
Once a conference room talking point, Climate-smart agriculture is now an action item for farmers, extension workers, agribusinesses, and...
Los Angeles painting city streets white in bid to combat climate change
California officials are hoping their latest attempt to stem the rising tides of climate change leads to a more socially conscious -- and...
Overcoming Barriers, African Scientists Creating Award-winning Innovations
When Cameroonian medical doctor Conrad Tankou won the top health award at an international innovation competition, he breathed a sigh of...
Hotter, Drier, Hungrier: How Global Warming Punishes the World’s Poorest
These barren plains of sand and stone have always known lean times: times when the rivers run dry and the cows wither day by day, until...
South Africa Minister Signs Long-Delayed Renewable Power Deals
South African Energy Minister Jeff Radebe signed agreements with 27 independent power producers after more than two years of delays. The...
What is Palm Oil and why is it so bad for the environment?
British supermarket Iceland has banned the use of palm oil in its own-brand products from 2019, citing its harmful impact on the...
Colombian government ordered to protect Amazon rainforest in historic legal ruling
The Colombian government has been ordered to take urgent action to protect the Amazon rainforest by its own supreme court. In a historic...
Ticks rising
Evolution has endowed the big-footed snowshoe hare with a particularly nifty skill. Over a period of about 10 weeks, as autumn days...