Environment
What we know—and still don’t know—about Easter Island
The Polynesian island has intrigued generations of Western explorers and scholars. But much of what they had previously assumed is wrong
How growing conflict with China could impact UK nuclear power
Given the tension between the two countries, the UK is unlikely to give China access to its nuclear energy. But a trade dispute would affect us more than them
Can central banks help fight climate change?
Now the Bank of England is supporting the government’s net-zero target, will other central banks follow suit?
Partnership is the path to a greener future
The UK is leading the world by boldly investing in the future of our energy industry. But the journey to net-zero emissions requires everyone’s help
Ed Miliband: Why the government’s policies are nowhere near sufficient to address the climate emergency
Climate change means we need to step up—not back
Investing to help the planet
Ensuring your investments make a positive impact is easier than you think
New tariffs are not the answer to global climate challenges
As part of its recent Green Deal, the EU is planning to impose tariffs on those who do not meet its climate standards. The policy sounds logical—but it won’t work in practice
The battle to revolutionise food
For nearly all of human history, the main concern was to cultivate enough food to feed everyone—but now we face a new crucial problem
In Texas we are living through a humanitarian crisis. How on earth will we cope with climate change?
The state’s unique politics left residents exposed to record-low temperatures without power. But this will not be the last severe weather event
Why the government’s bold green promises lack substance
Reducing UK carbon emissions to net zero will be costly. Postponing the Environment Bill for a third time risks making the green transition less feasible
The dark side of the sea shanty
Jaunty nautical tunes have been keeping us entertained in lockdown—but songs like the “Wellerman” belong to a cruel age of whaling
Putting the people first
People and communities must be at the heart of how we store and use power