Extreme heat is weakening cities, financial services can help build resilience
The past seven years have been the warmest on record and have impacted infrastructure. Mitigating extreme heat effects requires significant investment.
2 years of growth in the trillion trees movement
1t.org was launched against a backdrop of worldwide interest in nature. Two years on, we are seeing progress in the movement to conserve, restore and grow a trillion trees by 2030.
These regions produce a lot of carbon emissions - here’s what they plan to do about it
Renewable energy comprised 67% of new electricity generating capacity in the US in 2022. China and the EU are also investing heavily in solar and wind power.
Should schools teach climate change studies? 5 climate change stories to read this week
From the unexpected impacts of drought in Europe to the importance of the US Inflation Reduction Act, here are some of this week's top climate change stories.
Does net zero pose a threat to food security?
Sulfur plays a key role in agriculture and fertilizers. But most of the world’s sulphur comes from fossil fuels, meaning that net zero may slash supply.
30 years of sea level rise in 2 charts
NASA concludes that sea level rise over this 30-year period is about 10 times more than it would be if only natural flows of water between ocean and land were measured in a year.
How a project to rewild the American West could help tackle climate change
Rewilding could help the western US fight climate change and protect more than 90 threatened species, including the grey wolf and North American beaver, ecologists say.
The power couple: Why solar and storage are key to reducing geopolitical risk and securing access to energy
The 'power couple' of solar-plus-storage, facilitated by AIoT, will be vital to safeguarding countries' energy security and reducing geopolitical risks.
Why are there more jellyfish in the sea and what does this mean?
Plankton reflect climate change’s impact on the ocean - increasing levels of jellyfish signal how rising sea temperatures are altering the ocean food web.
Should schools teach climate change studies? These countries think so
The UN is calling for climate education to become compulsory in schools from 2025 to help tackle climate change. Which countries are making the grade?
This is the state of climate ambition around the world
In its 2022 State of Global Ambition Regional Snapshots, UNDP analyzes pledges across five regions to cut emissions and adapt to climate change.
Here's how the food industry can decarbonize
A grocery chain is promoting carbon-neutral eggs as food suppliers are urged to switch to greener production methods.