World's Whitest Paint Can Reduce Air Conditioning Reliance
Scientists at Purdue University have invented the world’s whitest paint that can lower surface temperatures by up to 4.5˚C. The super white paint reflects 98% of the sun's light, while st...
London's Ultra Low Emission Zone Could Expand Further
4 million Londoners are breathing cleaner air thanks to a huge low emission zone. In 2021, London expanded its Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) to 18 times its original size, covering 3.8 m...
NASA figured out how to weigh Greenland - now we know how much ice has been lost
NASA has worked out how to weigh Greenland, and found huge amounts of ice loss - one of the biggest threats from climate change.
World is in its 'first truly global energy crisis' – IEA's Birol
Tightening supplies of LNG and oil have put the world in the middle of 'the first truly global energy crisis', says IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol.
Pollution is significantly reducing life expectancy in India – here's what needs to be done, say researchers
India pollution research shows that particulate matter pollution reduces life expectancy more than communicable diseases. Here's a three-pronged, comprehensive plan to accelerate zero emi...
'Woefully inadequate' climate pledges and other climate change stories you need to read this week
Top climate change and environment stories: Countries' pledges won't tackle climate crisis; Rising temperatures could hit Italian economy; Corporate climate disclosures growing.
What is 'firetech' and how can it help put out megafires?
A new tech system named Pano links panoramic cameras on mountaintops and uses machine learning to spot smoke from megafires and wildfires and warn emergency services.
How COP27 can help African nations bearing the brunt of climate change
COP27: African nations can achieve a greater impact on global net zero emissions, while tackling poverty, by focusing on three areas of change.
Towards green, resilient, and inclusive agriculture development in Nepal
The irrigation scheme in Nepal's Simbu village is one example of FANSEP’s initiatives to scale up climate-smart food system investments and support lower emissions while also conserving n...
True success at COP27 means addressing climate justice — here's how to do it
By 2030, climate change is expected to push 132 million into extreme poverty. But a focus on climate justice at COP27 could prevent this and aid the fight against climate change.
3 charts that show the state of Europe’s energy crisis right now
Europe's energy crisis: Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and sharp reductions in natural gas supplies to Europe are causing significant harm to consumers, businesses and economies, says the I...
Gaia Vince: Nomad Century: How to Survive the Climate Upheaval
From floods to wildfires and hurricanes across the globe, climate change is causing more frequent and catastrophic extreme weather events.