Looking back on America’s summer of heat, floods and climate change: Welcome to the new abnormal
The US experienced many extreme weather events during summer 2022, which were amplified and intensified by climate change, an environmental scientist says.
How digitalization kept aid coming to flood-hit Pakistanis
Massive flooding has upturned the lives of 70 million Pakistanis. This digital financial inclusion scheme means the country's poorest can still access aid.
The IEA has identified 25 ways to boost clean energy technologies. What are they?
A lack of technology sharing and collaboration are threatening the world’s chances of hitting its climate goals, the International Energy Agency says.
Solar panels have come a long way. Recycling them has not - but that could change
There are few options for solar panel recycling. Making it more common will require technological advances, economic incentives and smarter policies.
Climate tipping points and other environment stories you need to read this week
Top stories: China urges EU to take climate change steps; Japan starts carbon credit trial; World at 'positive tipping point' in climate fight – Al Gore.
11 climate leaders share their visions for saving the planet: Sustainable Development Impact Meetings
Climate leaders at the Sustainable Development Impact Meetings held during UN Week in New York discuss innovative ways of tackling climate change and building a better future for all.
This technology turns windows into solar panels, here’s how
Solar glass that turns windows into transparent solar panels could turn skyscrapers into solar farms, experts say.
How has global warming fuelled extreme weather this year? 5 climate change stories to read this week
From climate-induced mass migration to the impact of the green energy transition on jobs, here are some of this week's top climate change stories from Agenda.
The Inflation Reduction Act offers much-needed certainty for climate start-ups
Inflation, COVID-19 and conflict are fuelling global economic uncertainty. But, for climate start-ups, the US Inflation Reduction Act actually eases some of this pressure.
Company given away to support the fight in saving our planet and tackle the climate crisis
Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard has transferred 98% of the company’s stock to a nonprofit, and 2% plus decision-making authority to a different trust.
'Positive' climate tipping points are possible. What are they?
‘Positive’ tipping points for the climate are possible. Solar and wind power are growing cheaper than fossil fuels, and electric vehicles are taking off.
Tax windfall fossil fuel profits and give the money to those hit hardest by climate crisis, UN chief says
UN head António Guterres says rich countries should impose windfall taxes on fossil fuel firms and use the money to help nations harmed by climate change.