Germany's giant floating solar plant - and other environment stories to read this week
Top stories: New analysis says we can limit warming to 2C - but rapid action is needed; John Kerry makes renewables push; solar energy breakthroughs and projects.
How to get past despair to take powerful action on climate change
Young people are feeling overwhelmed by climate change and lack agency to take action, a survey finds. Two experts provide tips for bolstering self belief.
Why tackling climate change needs true 'nature-positive' solutions
The Executive Director of Forests and Climate Change Wildlife Conservation Society argues for the need for true nature based solutions in tackling climate change.
Sponges in Tasmania’s ‘twilight zone’ are bleaching for first time after marine heatwaves
Scientists from the University of Tasmania’s Institute of Marine and Antarctic Studies have found bleached sponges off the eastern coast of Tasmania.
How to get involved this Earth Day
Earth Day 2022 takes place on 22 April, and the theme is “Invest in Our Planet”. An event called The Great Global Cleanup will run throughout April.
Oceans and marine wildlife could be key to storing carbon emissions
The ocean and marine mammals could be an overlooked global carbon sink to help tackle climate change, write two experts.
9 youth-led innovations that are protecting the planet
Addressing the climate crisis calls for innovation and collective action from young leaders. This group is at the forefront of the climate fight.
Mumbai heatwave is jeopardizing the livelihoods of 40,000 female fish sellers
As the Mumbai heatwave warms the waters, shrinking fish catches are sparking calls for aid and insurance for all workers across the fishing industry.
Zinc is critical for the low-carbon economy. Here's why
Zinc plays a critical role in technologies like solar and wind power, and zinc-ion batteries are seen as safer than lithium-ion ones in electric vehicles.
Climate change-related losses are driving the migration of farmers in Iraq
Farmers in Iraq face crop failure because of extreme temperatures and droughts. This is boosting migration to cities, but people may struggle to find work
The 200-year history of mankind's energy transitions
There have been many energy transitions over the past 200 years. Technological innovations are key drivers and are enabling today's move to clean energy.
Here's why fashion retailers need to know where their cotton comes from
Shoppers care about sustainability, and are demanding higher standards. The fashion industry needs to act to ensure that the origin of cotton is traceable