News & Comment

The ocean is a difficult environment to study due to its vast, remote regions. Climate change is impacting on marine biology and we need to better understand how this will manifest.

Time is running out to tackle climate change — it is not too late, but the next 10–15 years will be critical.

Water is a vital resource and as the climate changes so does the hydrological cycle. What this means for water availability (or excess) on the local and regional scale is key for decision makers and communities.

An understanding of the personal frameworks we use to absorb and contextualize climate change information might help us to have more fruitful exchanges about climate policy.

Climate change research can influence policy decisions, but needs to stretch its boundaries.

Increasing climate science literacy through clear communication will not be sufficient to maximize public engagement in the climate change debate.

Indonesia's incoming government must act decisively to protect the nation's forests.

Agricultural production is a key point of social vulnerability to climate change, and also a major contributor to those very changes.

The United States has the responsibly to not only protect its own citizens from the expected impacts of climate change, but also people living in distant lands.

The case for sustainable management strategies is strengthened by the threats climate change poses to the private sector — companies face up to the challenge.

Even if some sceptics consider climate science akin to witchcraft and politicians pursue ineffective policies, private enterprise is beginning to take climate change seriously.

The slowdown in Earth's surface temperature increase has made headlines worldwide — but mainly to dismiss climate science.

That democracy will lead to effective action on climate should not be assumed.

Weather events make the news but shouldn't be confused with climate change impacts.