How Southeast Asia can simultaneously protect nature and generate $2 trillion a year
Investing in biodiversity in Southeast Asia could produce benefits valued at more than $2.19 trillion a year - while helping tackle climate change, say scientists.
Billions of humans depend on 50,000 wild species for food, fuel and income, new report finds
Half the world relies on 50,000 wild species for food, medicine, fuel and income, according to a new report, which urges more biodiversity conservation.
How land erosion is forcing a community in Bangladesh to live entirely on small boats
Many Bangladeshi families are being forced to live on boats as climate change and sea-level rise speed up land erosion and drive more displacement.
Heat waves can impact our mental health. Here's how
Heat waves have a huge impact on our physical and mental health, as rising temperatures worsen symptoms of those with diagnosed mental health conditions.
Why are temperatures within a city’s neighbourhoods different?
India has been experiencing a severe summer this year, with the urban heat island effect making cities particularly hot - but why are some neighbourhoods hotter than others?
If we want to build truly sustainable cities, we need to think about how women use energy and space
By considering how men and women use buildings differently, and the energy implications of this, buildings can be made more sustainable, urge researchers.
3 climate factors predict upcoming mosquito activity
Three climate factors—temperature, rainfall, and ocean warming—can predict mosquito activity and prevent the transmission of diseases like dengue.
Why shipping might be about to get a little bit slower
Upcoming rules from the IMO require shipping firms to calculate their vessels' annual carbon intensity, which could lead to slower sailing speed on older ships.
Climate change: Why is the world seeing more record-breaking floods?
Climate change is causing more intense precipitation, shifting snow and rain patterns, and increased wildfires, exposing more areas to severe flood risks.
How one Belgian town is rebuilding from last year's floods
The Belgian town of Limbourg was hit by devastating floods in July 2021, with a rebuilding effort complicated by the ever-growing risk of flooding.
A new survey reveals what the world thinks about climate change
A new Meta and Yale survey looks at public views towards climate change across the globe, finding deep concern and a wish to see action.
What is a pond? Study provides first data-driven definition
There are hundreds of millions or even billions of ponds globally and everyone can identify them, but what makes them different from lakes or wetlands?