The world’s largest organism is slowly being eaten by deer
These 47,000 aspen trees are genetically identical clones with shared roots.
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Electric cars might not yet be green, but we should buy them anyway
Our power plants may be dirty now. But unlike combustion vehicles, electric cars give us the chance to finally free ourselves from high-carbon travel.
Algal biofuel production is neither environmentally nor commercially sustainable
The climate change-mitigating dream turns out to be a green damp squib.
British Muslims will live with an intolerable burden of uncertainty under new counter‑terrorism bill
Changes proposed in a new counter-terrorism bill would make the line between pre-criminal and criminal actions ever more uncertain.
Why cruise liners could be a crucial part of the response to national disasters
Tents and food parcels are one thing, ready-built accommodation is another.
Why we won’t be able to feed the world without GM
The concerns about genetically modified foods are well known. But when we look at population and climate projections, what happens if we don’t use them to increase our food supply?
University strikes: yes, students should get compensation – but not in the form of monetary payment
Should students get refunds during strike action? An education economist gives his thoughts.
Can air conditioning really make you sick? A microbiologist explains
Poorly maintained AC units can harbour numerous infectious microbes.
More than a third of urban Chinese live in sinking cities – here’s what they can do
Cities can take action to stop subsidence – or else they need to adapt.
Heatwaves: why British trees are shedding branches and dying
British trees struggle to survive as temperatures get higher, and many die.
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