Humanity on 'spiral of self-destruction' as disasters rise, UN warns
The world is set to face 1.5 disasters a day - 560 a year - by 2030, the UN warns in a new report. And developing nations are suffering disproportionately.
NGO Climate Cardinals Spread Climate Message To Non-English Speakers
Around 80% of scientific papers are published in English. Climate Cardinals, a youth-led non-profit organization, is aiming to change that with the help of thousands of volunteer translat...
Which US state generates the most wind power? There's a clear winner
Wind power is the largest source of renewable energy in the US, generating nearly half of the total. Texas produces three times more than any other state.
San Francisco ferry becomes world's first to run on hydrogen fuel cells
The aptly named Sea Change will be powered only by hydrogen fuel cells. Many firms are exploring fuel cells to create clean-energy cars, trucks and trains.
These companies are helping to kick-start demand for clean fuels in transport and industry
COP26 saw the birth of the First Movers Coalition, whose member companies commit to buy low-carbon products. This will drive up demand and reduce costs.
New York’s Central Park is now a central hub to study climate change
Researchers are using satellite and on-the-ground data from Central Park in New York to study how plants and animals respond to shifting weather patterns.
Arctic doorstops: Why ice shelves are essential for reducing rising sea levels
Lakes on the surface of Antarctica's ice sheets are more widespread than previously thought. Here's why scientists are using satellite data to monitor them.
'Champion' Sir David Attenborough – and other environment stories you need to read this week
Top environment stories: David Attenborough wins Lifetime Achievement Award; Europe faced climate chaos in 2021; Scientists breed threatened coral species.
How company boards can be a vanguard for climate action
Company boards can provide the strategic direction needed for fighting climate change – if the right knowledge and resources are at their disposal
Priya: India's First Female Superhero Comic
Priya was created in 2012 in response to a notorious gang-rape in New Delhi. In her first adventure, Priya’s Shakti, she vows to change the world for the better after her own assault.
Earth Day: Four ways to safeguard investments in nature
This Earth Day, the world must act on the challenge of climate change. Investing in our planet is urgently needed to stay within the 1.5°C climate target.
Earth Day 2022: 3 amazing projects that are tackling climate change with trees
For Earth Day 2022, we highlight the immense impact trees can have in the continuing fight against climate change - from planting to mapping them.