Five ways that high-tech maps can help protect biodiversity
High-tech maps can provide a clear picture of which species are most at threat and why, helping to track and protect those on the brink of extinction
The US is getting closer to making companies disclose their emissions data. What's the next step?
The US wants companies to disclose their emissions, but some firms are against it. Investors are seeking more data from businesses related to climate change.
Tropical forests turn down the planet's heat by 1C, scientists find
Tropical forests cool the world by more than 1 degree Celsius and increase rainfall, playing a vital role in keeping global temperatures at safe levels.
How dyslexia could help humans adapt to climate change
A new theory of human cognitive evolution proposes that humans have survived thanks to complementary ways of processing information, including dyslexia.
How policymakers can help us address future economic challenges
Climate change, inequality and demographic change are the three greatest challenges facing our global economy today, and major policy solutions are needed.
An 'invisible' solution to water shortages is right beneath our feet
With water scarcity set to worsen on a warming planet, a U.N. report calls for sustainable use of underground supplies, which account for 99% of freshwater.
Why forests are essential for a habitable planet
Climate change is not just about reducing emissions, but also protecting scarce environmental resources. Companies must do more now to save water and forests.
Everything to know about the environment this week
Top environment stories: No country met WHO air standards last year; The financial risk of biodiversity loss; Great Barrier reef at increased climate risk.
COP26 President Alok Sharma on the future of climate action in a fractured world
COP26 President Alok Sharma talks about the future of climate action with the head of the World Economic Forum's Centre for Nature and Climate, Gim Huay Neo.
The world has changed since COP26. The climate summit's president, Alok Sharma, on where the energy transition goes from here
Accelerating renewables and securing private sector investment will be crucial to maintaining momentum on net zero, COP26 President Alok Sharma says.
Both North and South poles see unusually high heat
Both the Arctic spring and the Antarctic autumn are seeing record temperatures. Experts are concerned the conditions causing them may repeat.
How many jobs could the clean energy transition create?
The clean energy transition is expected to create 10.3 million net new jobs by 2030. That will offset the 2.7 million expected to be lost in fossil fuels.