Climbing and Hiking: 'The Era of Hero Worship is Over'
Constanze Hampp, the new director of the Alpine Museum in Munich, discusses the evolving appeal of the mountains and how climate change is being represented in exhibitions.
Tartu's Green Area Maintenance Plan Sparks Lively Debate on Urban Nature's Future
Tartu's plan to change the maintenance of its parks and green areas has raised concerns among scientists and youth about its impact on biodiversity restoration.
Climate change accelerates, but nature slows down
A study from Queen Mary University in London reveals that despite rising temperatures, the rate of species turnover in global ecosystems has significantly decreased, indicating a potential loss of biodiversity essential for maintaining ecological balance.
Organizations sued the government over its long-term climate plan
The Finnish Association for Nature Conservation and Greenpeace Finland have taken Prime Minister Petteri Orpo's government's long-term climate plan to the Supreme Administrative Court, claiming it undermines the country's goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2035.
Angry Nature: Snowstorm in Italy and Fires in Arunachal
A snowstorm in Italy has claimed lives while forest fires in Arunachal Pradesh are being combated by military forces.
Danger to Rare Wildlife: Winter Recreational Pressure in Bavaria's Mountains
Conservationists in Bavaria are raising concerns about the impact of winter recreational activities on rare wildlife in the region's designated nature protection areas.
Forests Change Secretly.. 'Fast-Growing' Trees Weaken The Planet's Shield Against Climate Change
A global study reveals that forests are undergoing significant changes with a shift toward dominance of fast-growing trees, which could negatively impact biodiversity and climate resilience.
High 5ive: Weather Will Only Remain in the Image
The article reflects on a painting by Caspar David Friedrich that symbolizes both the beauty and destruction of nature, particularly in the context of climate change and its potential permanence.
Savanna burns with thirst and forests stagger... Australia loses its trees in an unequal race with climate
A study reveals that Australian forests are experiencing an accelerated death of trees due to climate warming, based on decades of data across major ecosystems.
Greenland Was Green Seven Thousand Years Ago... Will It Return?
A recent study reveals that the Greenland ice sheet's northern region was entirely ice-free about seven thousand years ago, raising questions about the potential for its return to that state.
Due to the climate crisis, ski slopes are closing in France. Will wild nature take back the Alps?
The article discusses the impact of the climate crisis on ski resorts in France, focusing on the potential return of wild nature to the Alps as ski slopes shut down.
Climate Impact Network: Blueprints for Crisis Management
Futurists are developing networks to early recognize climate impacts on the European economy and society and implement countermeasures.