Organizations with women managers are likely to have lower carbon emissions. Here’s why
Organizations with a higher percentage of women managers and decision-makers tend to have lower levels of carbon emissions, a new study shows.
Top 25 recycling facts and statistics for 2022
These 25 recycling facts and statistics show the state of plastic, paper, aluminum, glass, electronic and food recycling, and the progress the world has to make.
Here's how one group of polar bears is adapting to climate change
Climate change is impacting how polar bears hunt, a recent study has found. But the species' future depends on us slowing down the rate of global warming.
Want to save the world’s coral reefs? Just listen to them, say scientists
AI technology is being used to monitor the health of coral reefs by listening in to the sounds they give off, say UK scientists. Here’s how it works.
How 3D-printing rockets and living on Mars could help us back on Earth
Tim Ellis is a US aerospace engineer who believes living on Mars can help tackle climate change. His company, Relativity Space, is 3D-printing rockets to achieve this aim.
Climate change is relevant for monetary policy. Here's why
Climate change has long been seen as a long-term challenge while monetary policy is focused on the short term, but the gap between them is narrowing, new research says.
Extreme heat in cities: this new report outlines guidelines for mitigation
A new report details guidance for cities to help mitigate the impact of extreme heat. An expert believes this should be a priority for all city planners.
Hit by heatwaves, cities test fresh ways to cool residents
Heatwaves are becoming more extreme due to global warming. Many cities are exploring ways to keep people safe - from insurance policies to planting trees.
Arctic warming, heatwaves spark record energy demand – and other environment stories you need to read this week
The Artic is heating seven times faster than global average; heatwaves spark record energy demand across the globe; Australia ups climate change pledges.
Cities are under strain as climate change drives a new wave of migration
Extreme weather fuelled by climate change is driving millions of people from their homes and into cities, increasing strains on city budgets and housing.
This 'Space Bubble' shield could counter the effects of climate change by reflecting the sun's rays
MIT researchers are exploring floating frozen bubbles made of a thin film above Earth to reflect solar rays, called 'Space Bubbles'. It could fight the effects of climate change.
How local banking can help champion decarbonization in emerging markets
The transition to clean energy promises great economic benefits for emerging economies – and local banks are best placed to identify the right opportunities.