science/climate

The Hidden Cost of Ozone Protection A recent study reveals an unexpected consequence of efforts to protect the Earth's ozone layer. Scientists have found that chemicals introduced as safer alternatives to ozone-depleting substances have generated over 335,000 tonnes of trifluoroacetic acid (TFA) since 2000. TFA is a

Coral reefs worldwide have faced devastating bleaching events, raising concerns among scientists about potentially irreversible damage to these critical marine ecosystems. However, recent research is revealing a more hopeful picture: corals demonstrate significant resilience when intervention efforts successfully address the key stressors affecting their recovery. The approaches being explored include

A solar park constructed on restored peatland in Germany has demonstrated that renewable energy infrastructure and biodiversity conservation can coexist effectively. Researchers have documented a diverse range of bird species at the site, indicating that rewetted peatlands—areas that have been restored to their natural waterlogged state—can support thriving

Freshwater reservoirs are accumulating sediment at a concerning rate, threatening water security for billions of people. According to a comprehensive analysis of more than half a million reservoirs globally, the world is losing over 7 per cent of its freshwater storage capacity to sediment build-up every decade. This gradual accumulation