Climate change

To protect crops from rising droughts, scientists are looking to the genes of a small group of plants that can survive months of drought then regreen within hours.

In 2019, climate scientist Steffen Olsen took a startling photo of huskies appearing to walk on water. The photo went viral as it revealed the reality of Greenland's melting ice.

In Japan, a smelly waste product is being reimagined as a potential clean fuel of the future that is powering cars and tractors.

Record numbers of heat pumps were installed in UK homes in 2024, driven by government grants.

Antarctica's remote and mysterious current has a profound influence on the climate, food systems and Antarctic ecosystems. Can we stop it weakening by 2050?

Istanbul is one of the world's biggest cities, growing larger still every year. Its rapid expansion is putting enormous stress on its water supplies.

Several old fossil fuel wells in the north of England were going to be used for fracking. Instead, they may now be a template for the UK's geothermal industry.

With a fresh fizz and hoppy scent, a cold beer touches all of our senses. But as our climate changes, the flavour profile of one of the world's most popular drinks might too.