Gas stoves might be even worse for health and planet than we thought
Methane produced from domestic cooking on gas stoves in the US has a similar environmental impact as 500,000 cars, according to researchers.
There are even nanoplastics at the North and South Poles - and they’re a bigger problem than we thought
Tiny nanoplastics are widespread and could be harmful to our health - and ever more of them are being created as discarded plastics break down in nature.
China's action on air pollution can help restore trust in a greener future
President Xi Jinping's pledge that China will be carbon neutral by 2060 requires global cooperation between nations to achieve ambitious climate targets.
The road to net-zero emissions starts with clean air for all
Clean air and net-zero goals aren't just good for climate change, they will save lives and money spent on healthcare, leading to a more productive workforce.
Scientists have created vegan glitter made from an ingredient found in fruit
Up to now, using glitter to add sparkle has come at an environmental cost, but that’s about to change. Scientists have invented a safe alternative derived from cellulose - and it's vegan,...
Children are dying from air pollution. Here's how we can protect them
According to the WHO over 90% of children are breathing toxic air every day. We outline the measures needed to combat the health risks of air pollution.
Here's how shipping can change course to hit emissions targets
Shipping must reduce its emissions by a third this decade if the industry is to meet the Paris Agreement's goal of 1.5C. Here's how it can be achieved.
COP26: London, Buenos Aires, Singapore are tackling pollution, congestion and climate change
Can efforts to reduce greenhouse gases also help improve the air we breathe? Three major cities explain how they are cutting emissions from road transport.
COP26: How cities are tackling pollution, congestion and the climate
The main greenhouse gas causing climate change is carbon dioxide - a colourless, odourless gas that is otherwise harmless to our health. But emissions of CO2 are often accompanied by othe...
Global CO2 emissions have been flat for a decade, new data reveals
Global (CO2) emissions from fossil fuels and cement have rebounded by 4.9% this year, new estimates suggest, following a Covid-related dip of 5.4% in 2020.
Climate change: How can we make greener steel and concrete?
It’s time to stop the growth of greenhouse gas emissions by decoupling industrial development from climate-polluting energy use, with governments tracking them.
Tackling air pollution can accelerate climate action – here's how
The Alliance for Clean Air is bringing together businesses to reduce their air pollution and champion clean air with employees, customers and communities.