Climate change Articles

The environmental impact of cryptocurrency
Popularised by public figures such as Elon Musk, cryptocurrency has emerged in the public consciousness in recent years. But what actually is it, and how does it affect the environment?

In conversation with Jo Lathwood: Art manifestos, the conflicts of making, and the next realm
The Mancunion chats with installation artist Jo Lathwood, about her new exhibition Making Up, a thought-provoking piece exploring journeys, materials and the environment at Salford Quay’s The Lowry

“The climate change hoax” – and other X threads
When 97% of scientists agree that climate change is caused by humans, what could sway people to go against them and call it a hoax? We took to X to find out

12 Days of Christmas: Six Geese-a-Eaten
What is a polar bear’s favourite snack? Geese, apparently! Does new research show geese have become a summer treat for polar bears, but are they enough to preserve the dwindling polar bear population?

Cute and cuddly: Unpacking animal conservation bias
All species should be treated equally – so why aren’t they?

Mooloo: The Scientists Potty Training Cows to Save the World
Cattle farming has a huge environmental impact, but seems unlikely to disappear any time soon. Find out how scientists are potty training cows to lesson their impact on climate change.