Surprising fossil discoveries trace back the evolution of complex animals

Surprising fossil discoveries trace back the evolution of complex animals

The artist’s reconstruction of an ancient marine environment preserved in the Jiangchuan region Xiaodong Wang A large and well-preserved series of fossils discovered in China has cast doubt on the idea that complex life flourished during the rapid burst of evolution known as the Cambrian explosion. This event, which took place about 541 million to … Read more

Asia is ramping up its use of fossil fuels to cover energy shortages caused by the Iran war

Asia is ramping up its use of fossil fuels to cover energy shortages caused by the Iran war

Governments across Asia are increasing their use of coal, the dirtiest fuel, as they try to cover the huge energy deficit caused by the US-Israel war against Iran. This process has produced warnings from climate experts who point to the negative environmental impact of coal, and they say that the energy crisis should be an … Read more

Fire-ravaged shire wants fossil fuel companies to pay for climate disaster

The white car was completely destroyed by fire

A Victorian shire recovering from bushfires that destroyed more than 50 homes and businesses is calling for the federal government to force fossil fuel companies to help finance the country’s climate disaster. The Mount Alexander Shire Council, an hour and a half northwest of Melbourne, is recovering from a fire that destroyed more than 50 … Read more