The 'little ice age' was Europe's original climate crisis, experts explain
Temperatures fell by about 2°C in northern Europe in the 16th and 17th centuries, causing social and economic shocks and creating "the little ice age".
Asthma inhalers use gases that contribute to global warming. These new ‘green’ inhalers could help
Asthma inhalers save lives but emit greenhouse gases. However, pharmaceutical companies are now developing climate-friendly versions using different gases.
Explainer: Carbon insetting vs offsetting
Carbon insetting is the implementation of nature-based solutions such as reforestation, agroforestry, renewable energy and regenerative agriculture.
Sleeping giant: The large climate risk of Europe's thawing peatlands
Large swathes of northern Europe and western Siberia may become “climatically unsuitable” for carbon-rich permafrost peatlands within a few decades, even under moderate warming scenarios,...
NASA 'Climate Spiral' Graphic Illustrates 140 Years Of Global Temperature Change
The 10 warmest years on record have all occurred within the past 17 years.
As sea levels rise, coastal megacities will need more than flood barriers
Rising sea levels due to climate change means coastal megacities in poorer countries need to adopt blue-green infrastructure solutions like 'rain gardens'.
This is how the conflict between Ukraine and Russia could impact climate change
Russia and Ukraine are key suppliers of crucial metals needed for the clean energy transition - will the conflict derail progress to halt climate change?
A cleaner future for coal power plants and coal-reliant communities
As the world transitions to a clean energy future, how to effectively transform coal assets and protect the communities reliant on coal jobs, is a key issue
3 common coral species could survive climate change better than once believed, scientists say
According to a new 22-month study, three common coral species in Hawaii may be more resilient to rising ocean temperatures than once thought, and could withstand a temperature increase up...
Climate change is transforming Europe’s birds
Rising temperatures and other effects of climate change are having a variety of impacts on European bird species like crested tits and garden warblers.
3 innovators in Africa growing food as a force for good
Ecopreneurs in Africa are using regreening initiatives to fight climate change and food insecurity as part of the Great Green Wall project.
Could cities hold the key to accelerating net-zero progress?
In cities, where emissions are high, digital twin technology is able to provide accurate data to track and improve net-zero progress more efficiently.