Although the contribution from renewable energy doubled last year, the world still relies heavily on fossil fuels, pushing carbon emissions to new levels.

Douglas Broom 09 Apr 2019

Environment and Natural Resource Security

What happens when you toss your water bottle in the trash?

India is banning imports of plastic waste. This is what it means for the fate of your recycling.

Emma Charlton 09 Apr 2019

Environment and Natural Resource Security

Climate change threatens one-in-three Bangladeshi children

Worsening storms, sea level rise and other threats could drive worsening poverty, hunger, early marriage and child labour.

Naimul Karim · Thomson Reuters Foundation trust.org 09 Apr 2019

Climate Change

Arctic warming is causing a 60-fold increase in permafrost landslides

Dr Antoni G. Lewkowicz explains how warmer summers are causing more landslides, which is having a profound impact on the Arctic landscape and ecosystem.

Antoni G. Lewkowicz · Carbon Brief 09 Apr 2019

United Kingdom

London’s new charge on polluting vehicles. Here’s everything you need to know

From April 8, 2019, vehicles will have to meet tight exhaust emission standards or pay a daily charge to drive into central London.

Nicole Badstuber · The Conversation 08 Apr 2019

Environment and Natural Resource Security

Are we heading the same way as the dinosaurs?

The extinction of the dinosaurs was the result of a combination of dramatic changes to the global climate and ecosystem. Humanity could end up facing a similar set of circumstances if glo...

Simon Beard, Lauren Holt, and Paul Upchurch · The Conversation 08 Apr 2019

Environment and Natural Resource Security

CO2 levels are now at a 3 million-year high

There is likely more carbon dioxide in the atmosphere now than at any other time in the last three million years.

Olivia Rosane · EcoWatch 08 Apr 2019

Middle East and North Africa

We have the tools to beat climate change. Now we need to legislate

We have the tech and know-how needed to fight climate change - but we can't wait for individuals to do the right thing. It's time for boldness and action from our national and regional la...

Dietmar Siersdorfer 06 Apr 2019

Middle East and North Africa

How the Middle East is suffering on the front lines of climate change

Climate change threatens the Middle East and North Africa more than any other region on the planet. By the end of the century, daytime highs could reach 50°C, with 200 days of exceptional...

Douglas Broom 05 Apr 2019

Climate Change

7.5 billion people, 100 Arab start-ups and other top stories of the week

Read also about Middle East tech revolution, grey water and expandable houses.

Adrian Monck 05 Apr 2019

Climate Change

5 ways cities can use emerging technologies to fight climate change

Big data, artificial intelligence, blockchain, virtual reality and 3D printing will be vital in mitigating the worst consequences of global warming. Here are some solutions already in the...

Mounir Kabbara 05 Apr 2019