Could electrofuels help power a greener future?
Can electrofuels help power the world towards a greener future? How the net-zero energy source could help the transportation sector clean up its act.
China's sea levels, emperor penguins and other environment stories you need to read this week
Top environment stories: Emperor penguins could be extinct in 30 years; China sea levels hit record high; Rich nations must hit climate goals, says Kerry.
Record-breaking heat wave strains ‘limits of human survivability’ in India and Pakistan
India and Pakistan experienced a record-breaking heat wave in April. The extreme temperatures strained people's health, with students developing nose bleeds.
Charging for wasted water helps more Kenyan farmers get a fair share
Water meters are being used to encourage Kenyan farmers to limit excess irrigation water. Careful water use lets more farmers protect crops and incomes.
Climate crisis is speeding the water cycle, satellite data reveals
Rising temperatures are accelerating Earth's water cycle. Water is evaporating more quickly, making wet areas wetter and dry areas drier, according to new research.
How a plastic-eating enzyme could inspire a truly circular economy
Researchers have developed a plastic-eating enzyme with the potential to break down environmentally damaging plastics in just a matter of hours, instead of centuries.
Today’s children will emit 10 times less CO2 than their grandparents
Here’s how the CO2 emissions of kids, parents, and grandparents born between the 1950s and 2020s will be in a net-zero-by-2050 scenario.
Droughts could increase migration by at least 200%, says new study
Research team worked from 16 climate models to generate drought projections for the rest of the 21st century and showed migration could increase by more than 200%.
Breeding larger goats is helping Zimbabwe's drought-hit farmers. Here's how
The Sustainable Wildlife Management Programme is helping Zimbabwe cross-breed goats that produce bigger offspring worth up to four times more at market.
Most of the world's ocean is unprotected. This is why that needs to change
The ocean is a critical global resource in the fight against climate change and biodiversity loss. In 2022, countries must join global treaties to protect it.
As the planet continues to warm, how can we survive a heatwave?
Tips for surviving a heatwave include: keeping cool by bathing feet in cold water, keeping curtains closed, maintaining flow of air and staying hydrated.
Surprise' Malaysian flood highlights climate crisis - how can we reduce the risk?
Recent floods in Malaysia caused nearly $1.5 billion in widespread destruction. Analysts believe deforestation is contributing to the worsening floods.