Jocelyn Timperley
Jocelyn is a freelance climate and science journalist.
Recent articles by Jocelyn Timperley
Why going on a tech-free holiday may not be the cure for burnout
Getting away from the daily grind and leaving your laptop, smartphone and tablet behind might seem like sure-fire way to unwind, but the science isn’t so clean-cut.
How to start a farm under the sea
Dive beneath the turquoise waves off Noli, Italy, and you’ll find biospheres just metres under the surface. Within these domes, researchers look after herbs, strawberries, tomatoes and tobacco, in order to explore the limits of farming on Earth, with the hope that they may one day be able to do the same in space.
Untreated sewage is being pumped onto British beaches. And the problem may be worse than we think
The UK’s ageing water network is struggling to cope with increased rainfall, a growing population and additional runoff caused by the loss of green spaces, experts say.
Britain’s overlooked rainforests are vanishing, but there’s a plan to save them
The unique, ancient ecosystems are home to a wealth of biodiversity.
Reality Check: How much power do 'vampire electronics' really drain?
Can you save £££s by switching off appliances at the mains, as suggested by some headlines?
Reality Check | Is peat-free compost better for the environment?
Compost containing peat is due to be banned for UK gardeners. What’s the debate around ending peat sales, and are there any alternatives?
Are we too late to stop climate change?
It can be hard not to be despondent.
Will working from home help the environment?
No commuting, no large offices to heat. Is it really that simple?
Seven tips to make your Christmas greener
A poll by WWF found some 64 per cent of UK adults who celebrate Christmas will try to be more environmentally friendly this year.
Should we cull the beaver? A legal case at the heart of the rewilding debate
A Scottish legal battle over licences to shoot beavers is setting the scene for a fresh debate on how the reintroduction of native species should be managed.
Reality Check | Billionaire space race: What does it mean for climate change and the environment?
New regulations regarding the environmental impacts of space travel must be put in place to prevent the emergence of a ‘Wild West’ attitude, experts say.
Reality Check: Can the new UK climate targets get us to net-zero?
The UK government aims for a country-wide emissions cut of 78 per cent by 2035, compared to 1990 levels.
Reality Check | Should livestock and crops be genetically engineered in the UK?
The genetically modified food debate has been reignited after the UK government announced plans to consider loosening regulation on GM crops and animals.
Rewilding: Can it save our wildlife and temper climate change?
We’ve pushed nature to the brink, but it may be capable of repairing the damage - provided we step aside and let it go back to doing what it does best.
NGOs call for a post-COVID green recovery
A letter signed by 57 leading charities urges the government to ensure public spending in the wake of the coronavirus puts the country on track to reach its goal of net-zero emissions.
‘Turn off the tap’ on all ocean pollutants, not just plastic, says report
Pollutants such as oil and gas, pesticides, antibiotics, heavy metals and industrial chemicals are also severely impacting the world’s oceans.
Human overpopulation | Can having fewer children really make a difference?
In richer countries around the world, people are grappling with the ethics of bringing children into a crowded and overheated planet. But is a reduction in birth rates the best way to beat climate change? The argument rages on.
Children among the worst hit by climate change
Damning international survey highlights urgent need for action.
‘War on drugs’ is driving deforestation
Military action is pushing criminals into protected areas.