Special report: Climate change

A series of features on aspects of climate change:

We can’t wait any longer: In February 2007, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released its fourth report, leaving no room for doubt that climate change is a reality.

IPCC – science above all else: A behind the scenes look at the extraordinary scientific body that has muscled its way onto the world’s political stage.

Geo-engineering to the rescue?: For Paul Crutzen, Nobel laureate in Chemistry, researchers should be studying the possibilities of human intervention in the Earth’s atmosphere. Though only as a solution of last resort. A one-on-one interview.

The economic argument: Interview with Nicholas Stern, author of a striking report on the economic consequences of global warming. Dr Stern’s work puts a price tag on this new challenge facing the planet.

Towards a planet-wide ethic: ‘Our companies are taking refuge in the headlong rush toward new technology. Therein lies the tragedy of sustainable development.’ Philosopher and environmentalist, Dominique Bourg, presents his point of view.

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