Global warming “cools” your sexual desire

Global warming “cools” your sexual desire

Climate change is responsible for way too many things. From biodiversity loss to economic growth slowdowns and violence increase. However, it has never been accused of reducing human fertility, both in women and men. The economists Alan Barreca, Olivier Deschenes and Melanie Guldi carried out a research for the National Bureau of Economic Research, examining 80

Lord Nicholas Stern. Why are we waiting to save the Earth?

Lord Nicholas Stern. Why are we waiting to save the Earth?

His report was crucial to stimulate public consciences on the economic impact of global warming. Published in 2006, the Stern Review, commissioned by the British government, has been a decisive turning point that let leaders understand the real, negative effects of inaction before climate change. Lord Nicholas Stern is the economist currently chairing the Grantham Research

What is glacial retreat, in 90 seconds

What is glacial retreat, in 90 seconds

Glacial retreat is when glacial melt occurs faster than new seasonal snow and ice have time to accumulate. In this 90 second video Professor Ben Orlove, Director of the Columbia Centre for Research on Environmental Decisions, explains how, for a mountain, losing its glaciers is like losing the Twin Towers for New York. The video

20 celebrities who decided to go solar

20 celebrities who decided to go solar

Ever more celebrities are switching to renewable energy, helping combat climate change and, overall, supporting sustainable lifestyles. A number of actors have installed solar panels on their homes or use other forms of renewable energy. This green trend in Hollywood is demonstrated by the number of stars who have signed up to the Solar Neighbors