Meet the ‘climate catalysts’ pressing companies to protect the planet
'Climate catalysts', One of the biggest groups campaigning for action on climate change is not the Gen Z-ers, but instead older generations using their money to demand action.
8 endangered species that are being reintroduced around the world
Cheetahs in India, wild bison in Britain and the Eurasian lynx in Europe – here’s why endangered species’ reintroduction is a boost for biodiversity.
Crypto mining can retire fossil fuels for good. Here’s how
Bitcoin mining alone creates more CO2 emissions than the whole of Argentina every year. How can regulators stem the tide of cryptocurrency emissions?
What's stopping the world from using more green hydrogen?
Around 45 countries are devising or have published hydrogen strategies, but there are still significant blockers to widespread adoption of green hydrogen.
How young people in Kenya are helping to tackle drought
Kenya is suffering one of its worst droughts in decades and young people are volunteering to translate and broadcast weather alerts to their communities.
The UN just declared a new human right
The United Nations General Assembly has declared the ability to live in "a clean, healthy and sustainable environment" a human right for all.
How can we make the world's buildings net-zero?
The momentum to electrify building heat is accelerating as investors, tenants, and regulators in many markets press for decarbonization. In response, building owners are increasingly expl...
Here's why Zimbabwe is turning to solar water heaters in a drive for clean energy
Zimbabwe now requires solar water heaters on all new homes, with costs and cutting emissions driving national efforts to generate cleaner power.
These 5 essential reads explain how heat and health are connected
These 5 essential reads explain what researchers know about heat and health - age, humidity, location and food hygiene are all risk factors.
Why don't solar panels work as well in heatwaves?
Solar panels work best between 15°C and 35°C and can lose efficiency in extreme heat, as we’ve seen in recent heatwaves. Here’s how it works.
Why greener cities are cooler and more equal
Green spaces can help to keep cities cooler in hot weather and reduce inequalities between neighbourhoods with different income levels and ethnicities.
Drought in Europe - and other environment stories you need to read this week
Top environment news: US Senate passes $430 billion bill to fight climate change; France faces worst drought on record; India approves new emissions goals.