Experts flag 3 concerns with proposed SEC climate disclosure rule
The Securities and Exchange Commission has proposed new rules for businesses requiring detailed reporting of their net-zero plans. But do they go far enough?
Climate change is turning the Alps from white to green, study finds
A new study using high-resolution satellite data finds the Alps are losing their snow cover, as global warming increases glacial melt and encourages vegetation.
These 4 charts show the state of renewable energy in 2022
Strong growth in renewable energy is set to continue as nations switch away from fossil fuels in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
7 unusual foods you could be eating by 2050
Population growth, conflict and climate change all threaten the globally traded crops we rely on. So scientists have identified some alternative foods that could become future staples.
Explainer: How gender inequality and climate change are interconnected
The climate crisis has a greater impact on women than men and in fact amplifies existing gender inequalities, including health, safety and security.
Financing net-zero: Can banks and investors help prevent climate catastrophe?
Can banks use their financial clout to shift the world towards net-zero production and consumption? Experts grappled with the complexities at Davos 2022.
How to finance net zero
Can banks and investors shift to climate-friendly business in a way that will have a global impact on slashing greenhouse gases? This panel discussion at Davos 2022 goes into the detail o...
World has 42% chance of breaching 1.5 degrees if emissions stopped today
A new study shows that even if we stopped spewing out fossil fuels today, there's still a 42% chance temperatures will rise above the global 1.5°C target.
After millennia of agricultural expansion, the world has passed ‘peak agricultural land’
Have we reached ‘peak agricultural land’? The decoupling of food production and land use means we can produce more food while giving land back to nature.
Could humans become smaller in response to climate change?
As climate change intensifies and carbon dioxide levels increase, humans will shrink for a better chance of survival, believes a professor of paleontology.
These 3 smartphone apps are helping to reduce food waste around the globe. Here’s how
With over 900 million tonnes of food wasted every year, contributing 10% of global carbon emissions, technology is stepping in to help change our habits.
What is 'materials transition' and why is it critical for a net-zero future?
Climate mitigation efforts often overlook the emissions associated with the production and consumption of products. The materials transition aims to change this.