We desperately need to store more carbon – seagrass could be the answer Seagrass plants have an excellent capacity for taking up and storing carbon in the oxygen-depleted seabed, where it decomposes much slower than on land. This oxygen-free sediment traps the carbon in the dead plant material which may then remain buried for hundreds of years.
Are joint custody and shared parenting a child’s right? OPINION: Traditional family roles of mothers and fathers are changing, and policies to public protect children's interests should reflect this.
Why the new Arctic 'Cold War' is a dangerous myth OPINION: Discussing “a new Cold War” detracts from the broader roles that militaries play throughout the Arctic and stokes the very tensions it warns of.
The Arctic: we don’t know as much about environmental change in the far north as we'd like to think The region is warming faster than anywhere else on Earth and its polar bears and melting glaciers have become a key symbols of climate change. But the Arctic, it seems, is not as well researched as you might think.
What the world can learn about equality from the Nordic model OPINION: Given that the five Nordic countries – Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden – are some of the world’s most equal on a number of measures, it makes sense to look to them for lessons in how to build a more equal society.
Here's a mental health workout that's as simple as ABC The Act-Belong-Commit approach promotes keeping active, building stronger relationships with friends, family and community groups, and committing to hobbies, challenges, and meaningful causes.
Is Iceland's Katla volcano crying wolf? OPINION: The Icelandic volcano's rumblings do not necessarily mean that airspace chaos is imminent
