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Climate Change
5 surprising ways to increase living standards sustainably
To keep global warming below 1.5℃, we need to find new ways to produce everyday goods, many of which have been built on the back of fossil fuels.
Forests
How investors can achieve net zero, help end deforestation and save the Paris Agreement
There is huge potential for retail investors to drive a powerful trend for net zero portfolios, starting today.
Future of the Environment
Panel unveils 10 guiding principles in campaign to revive the Earth
The UN recently announced the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration project, which aims to restore ecosystems with the efforts of millions of people worldwide.
Future of the Environment
How marsh grass could help protect us from climate change
Coastal marsh plants provide significant protection from surges and devastating storms. New research shows how they can be effectively restored and managed.
Future of the Environment
This idea could change how we travel
Researchers in Switzerland led an experiment testing how road users change their transport behaviour when considering the external, environmental costs.
Future of the Environment
COP26, fossil fuels and flooding: Everything to know about the environment this week
Top stories: Window for action closing - warning to G20 ahead of COP26; Fossil fuel production set to far exceed climate targets - UN; John Kerry on COP26.
Future of the Environment
These stunning photographs show how vital mangroves are to the health of the planet
Now in its seventh year, the Mangrove Photography Award raises awareness about the importance of maintaining these valuable woodland ecosystems.
One Trillion Trees
Climate crisis: what can trees really do for us?
Scientists are measuring how trees respond to changing CO2 levels, studying their size, weight and chemical make-up of leaves.
Climate Change
Three ways to engage young people for effective climate action
Young people are acutely aware of the climate crisis, and willing to take action. But when it comes to making decisions, they lack a seat at the table
Plastics and the Environment
These bike shelters are made from wind turbines
Wind turbines have a service life of around 20 years. After that, they can be retired and reused for other purposes such as bike shelters
Sustainable Development
These are the winners of Prince William's Earthshot environmental prize
Winners of the Earthshot prize, including Milan and Costa Rica were awarded £1 million to support their efforts to improve their sustainable practices.
Global Technology Governance Summit
This year's e-waste to outweigh Great Wall of China
This year, 57.4 million tonnes of electronic waste will be discarded, which outweighs the Great Wall of China. The amount of waste increases by 4% annually.
Future of the Environment
Atmospheric rivers are stable for now — but change could be on the way
Atmospheric rivers already pose substantial storm and flood hazards, but these hazards are expected to increase dramatically with changes in our climate.
Future of the Environment
Investment, bans and goals: Everything to know about the environment this week
Top stories: Call for urgent action on biodiversity; IEA calls for major renewables investment boost; Biden Administration planning new procurement rules to include climate risk.
Future of the Environment
Extreme heat now affects 2 billion people living in cities, study finds
A new study has explored how many people in urban areas suffer from extreme heat, putting the figure at 2 billion.