Correcting climate ‘misperceptions’ may not boost climate action
New research finds that correcting public misperceptions about climate action support does not automatically increase individual climate engagement or behavior.
Q&A: Does the world need ‘carbon capture and storage’ to reach net-zero?
Carbon capture and storage technology is considered critical for achieving net-zero emissions targets, particularly for hard-to-decarbonize industries, though critics argue it remains unproven and represents a distraction from other climate solutions.
Factcheck: How nuclear, gas, wind and solar power are affected during heatwaves
Heatwaves impact all electricity generation sources including nuclear, gas, wind, and solar, with France experiencing 9% power production losses during July 2026 heat.
Q&A: What does China’s 15th five-year plan for coal mean for climate action?
China’s latest five-year coal plan covers 2026-2030 but avoids setting a specific government target year for peak coal consumption, instead emphasizing coal’s role in energy security.
Lobsters and acidic seas: can shellfish help neutralise one of the greatest threats to the ocean?
Scientists are testing ocean alkalinity enhancement, adding alkaline materials to seawater to boost carbon absorption, with lobsters serving as a key study organism in Gulf of Maine trials.
Factcheck: 10 flaws in the Conservative report on ‘cheap power’
A Conservative-backed report proposing to abandon UK net-zero policies claims significant savings, but experts identify numerous flaws undermining its anti-climate rhetoric and core arguments.