How solar panel 'canopies' can help tackle California's ongoing drought
By investing millions in building solar panels atop canals, California hopes to fight the ongoing drought and simultaneously produce renewable energy.
This is what's really going on with the Greenland ice sheet
The Greenland ice sheet is melting at such a rate, at least 10 inches of sea level rise is now unavoidable, says a professor of glaciology - but it's not too late to act.
Overheating megacities are a climate problem and solution – a Latin America case study
Overheating cities face stark climate change impacts, especially in the second most urbanized region in the world - Latin America. But these cities are fighting back and sharing some of t...
Ancient Relics And Ruins Uncovered By Droughts Around The World
Climate change means droughts are becoming more common and more severe, revealing some long-hidden artefacts from our past.
Germany's €9 transit ticket cuts 1.8 million tonnes of CO2
Germany has been offering ultracheap monthly 9-euro tickets for all local public transportation in an effort to ease the burden of inflation and high energy costs.
This is why humans need other species
According to ecological research, humans are happier and healthier around other animal and plant species and we rely on them for food.
Why extreme heat and air pollution is a deadly combination
Research shows that bad air pollution and extreme heat each raise health risks, but they’re much worse when combined.
Here's how cities can become more resilient to flooding
Climate change is raising global average temperatures, which in turn is leading to increased precipitation and flooding. Looking at past flooding events reveals lessons for future crises.
The Great Salt Lake is getting a little less great - here’s why
The famous Great Salt Lake in the United States has shrunk almost 7 metres since 1985 - because of population growth and climate change, says NASA.
The US is planting a billion trees to fight climate change
The US has announced to take up tree planting on a massive scale to fight climate change. With a plan to plant 1 billion trees, here’s why it matters.
Devastating floods hit Pakistan - and other environment stories you need to read this week
Top climate change and environment stories: Devastating floods hit Pakistan; Europe facing worst drought in 500 years; US government to spend more than $500 billion on climate tech and cl...
The state of global food security - and what could come next year
COVID-19, the war in Ukraine, climate change - global food security is being threatened. So, what's the outlook and what can be done to avoid the worst?