COVID-19 one year on: This company is lifting the fortunes of those who have lost most
On the 1-year anniversary of the WHO’s assessment of COVID-19 as a pandemic, this climate innovation company says an equitable vaccine rollout and healthy environments – particularly in s...
Here's a cost-effective way to improve air quality
Efforts to improve air quality are hugely underfunded, but only $10 million is needed to fill the global air quality data gap and improve millions of lives.
Circular strategies that could cut global emissions and tackle climate goals
The Circularity Gap Report 2021 sets out a series of actions that could save 22.8 billion tonnes of carbon and ensure global temperatures remain well below 2°C.
How China is tackling air pollution with big data
A pilot project in China aims to harness big data through a platform that detects air pollution hotspots and sends data via an app to enforcement officers.
25 things we need to do to help save the planet after COVID-19
The world wasn’t prepared for COVID-19, but by learning lessons from the crisis we can drive a fair, low-carbon recovery. Here’s what we can do to make that happen, according to the OECD.
The hidden dangers of air pollution: how safe is your home?
More than 3 billion people worldwide are exposed to air pollution within their own homes through cooking, heating and lighting with traditional fuels.
Nitrogen dioxide pollution kills thousands every year. Here's how to prevent it
A study has shown that around 51,000 premature deaths could be prevented each year if cities reduce nitrogen dioxide pollution and increase sustainability.
Coronavirus causes ‘record fall’ in fossil-fuel emissions in 2020
Global carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuel and industry are expected to drop by 7% in 2020, according to new analysis. But it won't slow the pace of global warming.
Why addressing the aluminium industry’s carbon footprint is key to climate action
Leaders in the aluminium industry must engage in the conversation around decarbonisation, to set ambitious targets and to work together on a path to reach net-zero by 2050.
Tough air quality rules are making a difference, says London’s mayor
Since introducing its strict emissions regulations, the UK’s capital has seen a drop in air pollution – but levels there still exceed WHO guidelines.
London’s air quality has dramatically improved since 2016. Here’s how the UK capital did it
London Mayor Sadiq Khan’s pollution policies are delivering results. The number of schools in areas with illegal pollution levels has fallen from 455 to just 14.
This is how coronavirus compares to the world's smallest particles
For one of the biggest threats facing the world, coronavirus is very small. This is how the germ compares for size with other diseases and particles like air pollution.