Can We Plant Our Way Out of Climate Change?
Can we plant enough trees to suck up all human carbon dioxide emissions? How many trees will it take, and do we have enough land area for it?
Adapting to Warm Climate Without Contributing to Climate Change
As climate change warms up the planet, people already living in hot areas and tropical regions will experience more extreme temperatures.
Reducing Embodied Carbon Emissions to Fight Climate Change
Buildings emit carbon in two ways – operational emissions and embodied carbon emissions. How can we reduce embodied carbon emissions?
Addressing the Health Risk of Climate Change
The WHO survey highlights how many countries are left unsupported and unprepared to deal with the health impacts of climate change.
Why Climate Adaptation for Potato and Coffee is Needed
Climate change will likely affect potatoes and coffee. Climate adaptation is needed to maintain their quality and yield.
Urban Planning and Architecture Based on Climate Adaptation Studies
Climate-friendly urban designs like greening, planted roofs, reflective materials can make a city climate-resilient and reduce GHG emissions.
Climate Now, a Multimedia Resource on the Science and Economics of Climate Change
Climate Now is a multimedia resource that provides expert-driven insights and explanations of key ideas related to the global climate crisis.
Effects of Volcanic Eruptions on the Climate
The world witnessed Cumbre Vieja volcano on Spain's La Palma Island, inactive for 50 years, erupt. What are the climate impacts?
Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation through Urban Planning
Urban planning and design can effectively tackle climate change by addressing climate adaptation and mitigation.
Climate Resilience Needed in Southeast Asia
Climate change threatens Southeast Asian countries. A study features climate resilience suggestions for vulnerable countries.
Climate Crisis Solutions Combo – Electric Cars and Lifestyle Changes
The author points out that EVs are still cars that support peoples' lifestyles, affecting the climate. Lifestyle change is needed.
Free Webinar Features Climate-resilient, Cost-Effective Road Pavement Solution
Join the 3rd CRISPS webinar, 'Epoxy Modified Bitumen – Performance from Laboratory Test, Trials and Applications to Date' on 14 December 2021.
Engineers’ Role in Fixing Climate Change
Engineers have a role in fixing climate change - factoring climate-related events and climate adaptation in their designs, decarbonisations.
Climate Change Negotiations Outcomes at the COP26 Glasgow
At the COP26 conclusion, negotiators finally settled the issues on the Paris Agreement Rulebook, carbon markets regulations and climate data.
Climate Adaptation Efficacy and Adequacy Determined
Researchers reviewed climate adaptation literature and identified 11 frames to what effective climate adaptation is.
Climate Adaptation “Scorecard” for Climate Change Projects Created
Climate adaptation evaluation is a complex undertaking but these researchers developed a “scorecard” for climate adaptation projects.
What COP26 Accomplished
The Glasgow COP26 has concluded with its aim to keep the Paris Agreement, limiting global temperature rise. Know what the summit achieved.
Engineering NZ Offers Climate Action Resources
Engineering NZ is challenging engineers in New Zealand to act now—to be bold and creative in mitigating and adapting to climate change.
Visualizing Life in a 3°C Warmer World
As COP26 Glasgow took up global warming, we picked up an interesting scenario of living and adapting to a 3°C warmer temperature.
NZ’s Climate Policies and Local Government Actions
New Zealand enacted the 2019 Zero Carbon Amendment Act to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. Local Councils are on the frontline.
Climate Adaptation Example – Matatā, NZ Managed Retreat
Matatā NZ shows how extreme climate events can affect a peaceful and tight-knit community, forcing them to adapt through managed retreat.
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