Is human health at risk in the Anthropocene?
Here is the lecture given by Sir Andrew Haines at the Oxford Martin School in March 2018. Since the start of the Anthropocene period – the geological epoch marked by humankind’s impact on the...
Climate change affects women more
When we discuss the impacts of climate change we look at social impacts on people in a general way, yet, there is evidence that women will be impacted by climate change more than men.
Europe's cold spell has had widespread impacts
The "Beast from the East" and Storm Emma have caused mayhem across many areas of Europe and the cold spell looks set to continue for a few days yet.
Flood management: Mapping flood risk in Tanzania
Technology, development, climate change, information and the provision of public goods, this clip has it all. The World Bank has launched an innovative programme looking at how to best use locally...
Mapping company identifies the real locations of the UKs largest cities.
Do most people know where the exact centre of their city lies?
Amazonian national park set to be extended
The Colombian national park; Chiribiquete, in the northern region of the Amazon is set to be extended from 2.8 to 4.3 million hectares. The decision has come from President Juan Manuel Santos.
An all-round look at Ethiopia's new construction to dam the Nile
BBC News is investing in new technology to bring a cutting-edge view of the news. New Virtual-Reality (VR) kit can be obtained to gain a fully-immersive experience of tv reporting. This section...
Rush hour in Los Angeles
A remarkable one minute video providing an aerial view!
Oxfam's scandal could affect all global aid.
The fall out from the news of the Oxfam sex scandal will potentially affect all NGOs; how they are viewed and trusted across the world.
The BBC is to significantly reduce plastic use
Following the Blue Planet II series, Tony Hall, Director General of the BBC was left shocked as to the global scale of the issue.
Mega Cities - Could Wooden Skyscrapers Make their Mark?
Ok, I know what you're thinking. You wouldn't want to be inside a wooden skyscraper, let alone work or live inside one. What happens if it catches fire? How strong would it be? This new video from...
Three Ways Cities Can Build Sustainable Communities for All
This blog from the World Bank draws on data published in the World Urbanisation Report and considers strategies to make urbanisation sustainable and inclusive.
Senegal’s New Toll Road Speeds Progress
Ed Glaeser often makes the point that introducing early the user-pays principle into infrastructure investment is a key part of the infrastructure jigsaw especially in developing countries. This...
The River Seine is set to flood Paris
The population of Paris are set to face significant flooding this weekend as the Seine is close to bursting its banks.
Coral reefs are being smothered by plastic
Scientists are now saying that plastics are one of the biggest threats to the future existence of coral reefs globally.
Global insurance groups pull out of coal and oil in the face of rising climate hazard costs
One sector of finance acutely sensitive to the rising costs of climate change and the increasing financial hazards it is threatening is the insurance sector. Lloyds of London, perhaps the most well...
Drought - Cape Town heads for Day Zero
Here are some links to web resources on the serious challenges facing Cape Town as water reserves run dangerously low.
Senegalese coastal communities facing waves of change
The World Bank are grappling with the effects of climate change and coastal erosion on the coastline of St Louis in Senegal.
Earthquake proofing a city
"Earthquakes don't kill people, buildings do". With this in mind, it is crucial that as cities become larger, more overcrowded and with more complex infrastructure that more is done to prevent...
How do climate models work?
This week Carbon Brief is running a series of articles focused on climate modelling.