San Jose, California, rethinks parking to help people and the climate
San Jose has voted to reform its parking rules in a bid to reach zero carbon by 2030. The city aims to reduce driving and create more affordable homes.
India has imposed a ban on single-use plastic to tackle pollution
With 14 million tonnes wasted a year, India has imposed a ban on single-use plastics in efforts to tackle the country's rising plastic pollution levels.
Biodiversity risks to linger at least a half century after global temperature peaks, study says
Biodiversity risks are likely to persist for decades, even if global temperatures fall after peaking later this century, a new study finds.
The 16 principles that could save the ocean
The ocean is in serious decline. Only an urgent multilateral effort can halt this and preserve the ocean and the benefits it provides for future generations.
Adapting to climate change may put some animals in a ‘trap’
African wild dogs have delayed their average birthing dates by 22 days due to climate change. But researchers believe the species is in a phenological trap.
Romantic partners can influence each other’s assumptions and behaviors on climate change, study finds
A survey by a Yale research team has found that conversations between romantic partners can influence their beliefs on topics such as climate change.
How shifting to green bonds can help shape India's transition
Between 2005-2010 the Indian government issued oil bonds to regulate prices. Can green bonds offer a sustainable alternative and help India reduce its reliance on oil?
Black communities in the US will be hardest hit by floods caused by climate change, say scientists
Scientists issued the warning after modelling new flood risk maps that detail the impact of flooding on a street-by-street basis across the US.
Australia battles flooding - and other environment stories you need to read this week
Top environment stories: Sydney residents have been ordered to evacuate due to flooding; fall-out from US Supreme Court emissions ruling; environmental groups press leaders to keep promis...
Ancient City In Iraq Discovered During Drought
The 3,400-year-old city lies beneath the massive Mosul Reservoir on the Tigris River in northern Iraq.
Denmark's Corporate Carbon Tax
Companies will have to pay $159 for every tonne of CO2 they emit.
Countries set to join carbon markets as the world demands a green economic transition
For decades, carbon markets have been seen as part of the solution to climate change. They have mostly been dominated by the private sector, but this will soon change.