Arctic melt ponds influence sea ice extent each summer — but how much?
July is the peak of melt season in the Arctic. The sun is high and shines for almost 24 hours a day. Air and water temperatures rise above freezing. Rapid…
The UN can set a new course on “critical” transition minerals
Comment: A high-level panel is working to define principles for responsible mining, which will be presented to the UN General Assembly in September Claudia Velarde is Co-director of the Ecosystems…
American manufacturers argue solar imports injuring industry, file critical circumstances allegations
Are some Southeast Asian countries rapidly dumping discounted solar products into the U.S. market to escape impending anti-dumping and countervailing duties? An alliance of major American solar manufacturers argue that’s…
3D ‘digital twin’ rainforest maps could help reforestation programs in Costa Rica
New technology is helping scientists to create 3D maps of tropical rainforests and gain a much clearer understanding of their volume, health and biodiversity. Creating “digital twins” provides new levels…
A Banjiha neighborhood ravaged by rain underscores the gravity of the residents’ living situation. Photo: Seoul Metropolitan Government.
Transforming Seoul’s Banjiha: A Blueprint for Resilient Housing in a Changing Climate
The Banjiha Transformation Initiative represents a forward-thinking and holistic approach to tackling the complex challenges associated with substandard housing. FOLLOW THIS TOPIC In a city long known for its towering…