Future of the Environment
Antarctica's krill shift south as icy waters warm
Krill are shifting south towards Antarctica as the oceans warm, disrupting stocks that are eaten by penguins and whales.
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Future of the Environment
Fighting climate change could add $26 trillion to the global economy by 2030
A new report shows that investing in clean energy won't impact growth.
Switzerland
This Swiss company is taking on climate change - by sucking CO2 out of the air
Climeworks AG has won $31 million in new investment for technology that uses filters and fans to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
Future of the Environment
This Swedish city has cut emissions at rates only seen after economic crashes, recessions or war. And it's thriving
Ringed by forests in southern Sweden, the city of Vaxjo is thriving even as it cuts greenhouse gas emissions by almost 60%.
Antarctica
Plastic waste has reached the most remote parts of Antarctica
Greenpeace recently announced that microplastics have been found in Antarctic snow.
Climate Change
Investors urge G7 nations to phase out coal for good
Ahead of the G7 meeting, big investors are looking to nation leaders to renounce coal as a source of electricity production.
Climate Change
Why fighting climate change is good for the global economy
A new report shows that achieving some of the most ambitious targets outlined in the Paris Agreement could have economics benefits too.
Energy Transition
Renewables grew twice as fast as fossil fuels in 2017
A new UN report shows that 157 gigawatts of renewable energy was commissioned in 2017, compared to 70 gigawatts of fossil fuels.
Automotive Industry
This country is the driving force when it comes to electric cars
Sales of electric and hybrid cars rose above half of new registrations in Norway in 2017.
Future of the Environment
The world's first negative emissions plant turns carbon dioxide into stone
A Swiss company will start to extract carbon dioxide from thin air in Iceland.
Climate Change
Giant carbon-dioxide sucking fans are helping tackle climate change
From dimming the sunlight to using fans to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, geo-engineering could offer hope to tackle global warming.