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.
In a comparison of life-cycle emissions, EVs crushed combustion cars
“The elephant in the room is the supply chain of fossil fuel-powered vehicles, not that of electric vehicles,” says lead researcher.
Climate action pays for itself a lot sooner than you think
Near-term benefits of decarbonization are mostly from improved air quality, not reduced heat -- but those benefits are substantial.
Here’s how GMO crops could reduce greenhouse gas emissions—particularly in Europe
Genetically modified plants are often more productive, and that could result in large land savings across the EU and beyond.
Protecting the beasts of the land and sea could help fight climate change
A comprehensive review of the scientific literature finds three major places where large animal conservation and climate mitigation goals intersect
People tune out climate messages about personal responsibility
Survey respondents prefer solutions that target the producers rather than consumers of carbon-intensive goods.
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
The race is on to build an AC unit that doesn’t cook the planet
There's a $1 million prize for anyone that can design a room air conditioner that costs no more than twice what a standard one costs and produces five times less greenhouse gas
The UK could comfortably cut energy use in half to meet climate targets. Here’s how.
A new study suggests that reducing energy demand is a cheap, reliable strategy to fight climate change.
Dimming the sun could expose 1 billion more people to malaria
A new study illustrates how geoengineering doesn’t just turn back the clock on climate change, it alters the climate in new and perhaps profound ways
In the face of climate change, it’s time to rethink regular work hours
According to a first-of-its-kind study, working at night or in the cool of the morning could spare outdoor laborers extreme heat exposure—at least for the time being.
