6 countries taking action to solve concrete's emissions problems
A new report profiles six countries taking action to reduce the enormous environmental impact of public procurement of low carbon concrete – but it requires us to go much further
Space, cyberspace and climate change: the best of Radio Davos over the last year
Every week the Radio Davos podcast looks at the world's biggest problems and how we might solve them. This episode has highlights from the last 12 months.
Space, cyberspace and climate change: the best of Radio Davos over the last year
Radio Davos is the weekly podcast from the World Economic Forum that looks at the world’s biggest challenges and how we might solve them. This episode looks at some of our best stories fr...
This is the state of world's energy - in charts
Energy demand bounced back rapidly after the pandemic. These charts show what that means for the global energy crisis and efforts to control climate change.
Forget digital nomads. Meet the eco-conscious digital ‘slomads’
Digital nomads are becoming eco-conscious ‘slomads’, trying to spend longer in one place, stay in sustainable accommodation and help with green projects.
Earth Overshoot Day: What it is and why it keeps arriving earlier
Earth Overshoot Day is the day that humanity’s demand for resources exceeds the resources Earth can regenerate within a year, marked on 28 July this year.
New US Climate Deal: What's In It And Why It Matters
The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 could unlock $370 billion in funding for energy security and climate change.
Zoe: The World's First Named Heatwave
Heatwave Zoe hit Seville in Spain this July, pushing temperatures past 43°C.
Brussels Plans Public Open Air Swimming Pool
Brussels reached 38°C during a recent heatwave, so the city wants to build a 355-metre open air swimming pool to keep people cool. That’s the length of 7 Olympic swimming pools. At 13 met...
The US website to help people cope with heatwaves, and other environment stories you need to read this week
Rich nations fail to deliver on climate pledge - OECD; US launches Heat.gov as record heatwave continues; Europe needs to move faster on renewables to reach climate goals.
How To Cool Down In Hot Weather
Being too hot can make you unwell and even have fatal consequences. Here are some scientifically-proven ways to beat the heat.
Green infrastructure can protect ports from growing environmental risks. Here's how
For real protection of ports against the risk of hurricanes, governments must become more creative and cooperate with the private sector for green infrastructure.