Energy security is possible without nuclear power or fracked gas
There is a mantra that nuclear and natural gas power stations are essential to keep the lights on in the UK. It's a myth, says Keith Barnham
Hot, sleepless nights will get more common with climate change
People in the US stand to lose sleep as the climate warms – and those in hotter countries will be harder hit
Governments sued over climate change, with banks and firms next
Almost 900 climate change cases have now been filed in 24 countries, and the Paris climate agreement could provide a further boost to litigation efforts
Quit nature to save wolves and bears? There are better ways
Wild predators bounce back as nations modernise, people shift to cities and attitudes change. But we don't have to seal ourselves off to save them, says Niki Rust
East Africa’s drought threatens iconic wildebeest migration
Fewer rains and dried-out riverbeds could mean more conflict with humans and livestock, and have a devastating impact on Africa’s wildlife, reports Adam Popescu
Unshackled, big auto will keep choking the world on diesel fumes
We now know diesel vehicles pollute more than they should to deadly effect everywhere, but the real scandal is government foot-dragging, says Olive Heffernan
Corals that grow faster in warm water could beat climate change
The unique history of the Red Sea means that reefs in its northern part may be able to adapt to higher water temperatures, at least for a while
Seabed images show the scars icebergs carve into polar sea floor
A new atlas shows scars gouged into polar sea floors by glaciers and icebergs in unprecedented detail, which could help our understanding of how they behave
Environment chief says US should exit Paris climate agreement
The US appears to be getting closer to quitting the Paris climate agreement, with Scott Pruitt, the head of the EPA, saying it’s a bad deal for the country
California’s wet year eases drought but many still lack water
Don’t be fooled by the superbloom. Despite record-breaking rains, California’s drought is still ongoing in four counties, and the driest five years on record will have lasting effects