ICESat: Space will get unprecedented view of Earth’s ice
The US space agency launches a laser into orbit to assess the impact of climate change on the poles.
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Intensive farming ‘least bad option’ for food and environment
Scientists say that high-yield farming may be the best way to meet demand for food while conserving biodiversity.
Cities lead the way on curbing carbon emissions
Twenty-seven leading cities see their greenhouse gas emissions peak and decline over the past five years.