Climate Change Stories

From stories about pioneering work in solar fuels and carbon capture, to building resilient coastal infrastructure, to how the insurance industry is rewriting risk management strategies, Anthropocene magazine aims to be a leading voice in the conversation about the global transition to decarbonized economies.

The fertilizer solution has become a major climate problem

Study reveals that anthropogenic N2O emissions have leapt by 30% over the past four decades

Paper recycling isn’t necessarily good for the climate

Global paper consumption is rising, and recycling paper uses more fossil fuels than virgin paper. But a switch to renewable energy and better wastepaper disposal practices could drastically cut carbon emissions.

Move over Medusa. Chemists turn carbon emissions into a solid—instantly

The commercially viable technique turns carbon dioxide back into solid carbon for building materials and other useful products.

The big contributors to the ivory tower’s carbon footprint originate off campus

A new study found campus carbon hotspots not just in infrastructure but in people's behavior—such as travel to conferences, student commutes, and purchases of research materials.

New concrete recipe soaks up twice the carbon of the conventional one

One tiny ingredient could make the most used construction material in the world more sustainable

How the graying of society threatens climate action

The share of the population over 65 in wealthy countries is projected to double by 2050. Investigating the carbon implications of this trend, researchers discovered some surprising patterns.