Articles about 'Climate change'

Invasive pests are slipping unnoticed into northern Europe in huge shipments of cut flowers and potted plants, say researchers, with potential to damage food crops and the natural environment

While trees can cool some cities significantly during the day, new research shows that tree canopies can also trap heat and raise temperatures at night. The study aims to help urban planners choose the best combinations of trees and planting locations to combat urban heat stress.

Engineer Dr Shaun Fitzgerald reports from COP29 on his discussions about climate repair as a looming necessity.

Youth leaders from around the planet celebrated the COP29 premiere of a new film demanding global negotiators give them a say in their own future.

Youth leaders from around the planet join world figures in the COP29 premiere of a new film demanding global negotiators give young people a say in their own future.

Tree planting has been widely touted as a cost-effective way of reducing global warming, due to trees’ ability to store large quantities of carbon from the atmosphere.

Find out how Cambridge's pioneering research in climate and nature is regenerating nature, rewiring energy, rethinking transport and redefining economics – forging a future for our planet.

Economist, researcher and educator, Bhaskar Vira is keeping faith with a life-long love for the natural world and a determination to tackle the climate and nature crises.

Meet Rachael Garrett: land scientist, forest wanderer and Director of the Conservation Research Institute.

Meet the new leader of the Cambridge Conservation Initiative, Professor Melissa Leach CBE.