9 must-read stories about our planet
Top environment stories: New UN report on climate change; US warns of economic cost of climate change; Global methane levels hit record highs.
What do the findings of the IPCC report mean for our world?
Opportunities to affordably cut global emissions have risen sharply, but the world must act urgently and make hard cuts to hold global warming to safe levels.
Extreme Weather 101: Everything You Need to Know
The climate crisis is making extreme weather more frequent and severe. There are two main types of extreme weather – what are they and what causes them?
For secure, nature-positive food systems, Europe must invest in farmers
Short-term plans to strengthen Europe's food security in the light of the Ukraine war must not come at the expense of green ambitions for its agriculture
Solutions to the climate crisis will come from the multitudes
Bringing climate solutions into the world at scale will require that we all work toward a future that is healthier, more resilient, and more prepared.
Any plans to dim the Sun and cool the Earth must be led by those most affected by climate change
The best way to avert climate disaster is to shield the Earth from the sun, say experts. But this must be led by the 'global south' who will be most affected.
Global wind, solar production hit highest benchmarks ever in 2021, but coal also kept pace
Solar and wind are increasingly being used to supply our energy. But to reach global climate targets we must significantly reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
These energy innovations could transform how we mitigate climate change, and save money in the process – 5 essential reads
Experts believe renewable resources have untapped potential. Here are five clean energy innovations which could help us make our world more sustainable.
WHO Says 99% Of Global Population Breathes Unsafe Air
Globally, air pollution causes 7 million deaths a year. New data from the World Health Organization highlights the scale of the problem and the solutions needed.
Wind and solar generated 10% of global electricity in 2021 - a world first
Fifty countries have now crossed the 10% wind and solar landmark, according to a new report. Here’s what this milestone means for the renewables transition.
These are the countries best prepared for a green future
The Green Future Index 2022 ranks 76 economies on their readiness for a low-carbon future. European countries perform well with Iceland and Denmark topping the table.
99% of the world breathes air that exceeds recommended limits
The WHO suggests governments implement stricter vehicle emissions standards, improve public transport and cut down on agricultural waste incineration.