On the 50th Earth Day, take collective action for the planet

On the 50th Earth Day, take collective action for the planet

Time to stand together

Cutting personal carbon emissions might slash 10 tonnes per person each year — and contributing to a successful campaign to shutter a coal-powered plant could eliminate one million times that, notes science writer Emma Marris. She argues that scientists are perfectly placed to help to hold governments and companies accountable on the climate — and that such activities need not conflict with our scientific objectivity and rigour. (Nature | 5 min read)

Nature | 5 min read