German energy policy, a global plastics treaty and climate-tracking satellites: Everything to know about the environment this week
Germany to diversify energy supply, delaying exit from coal; UN approves roadmap on global plastics treaty; corporate climate disclosures inadequate – CDP.
How much snow does each visitor 'melt' in the Antarctic? The answer may surprise you
From 2019-20, 74,000 people visited Antarctica, the majority by ship. The travel and resulting stay produce black carbon that accelerates climate change.
Animals on the brink: Why extinctions matter
With the ongoing threat of climate change, and its effects being felt globally, biodiversity will struggle to survive. This is how it will impact the planet
Climate change is changing biodiversity as we know it
Climate change will have a huge impact on our biodiversity, a recent study shows. Could adapting our farming rituals be valuable in reducing the effect?
What the IPCC Report tells us about the need for radical climate action
The latest IPCC Report warns that the window to act to avoid climate catastrophe is closing fast unless urgent action is taken and commitments increased
IPCC's Latest Climate Report Highlights Need For Urgent Action
Any rise above 1.5˚C will cause irreversible impacts, says the latest report.
Key takeaways from the IPCC report on climate impacts and adaptation
A major report has been released by the U.N. climate panel, detailing the worsening effects of climate change, including loss to habitats and biodiversity.
People need to be central to climate change solutions
Real progress on deforestation and climate change was made at COP26 in Glasgow, but people and organisations need to work together to accelerate efforts.
We need to invest in infrastructure for electric vehicles: here's why
The market in electric vehicles is growing fast – but not fast enough. To scale up effectively, we need to invest in battery swapping and electric roads
Here's why the world needs a treaty on plastic pollution
A global plastic pollution treaty would help to hold polluters accountable and reduce the waste that clogs up oceans and contributes to climate change.
Net-zero: the risks and benefits for companies pledging to save the climate
Aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions is vital in fighting climate change, but there are many risks that companies and governments should consider.
Plastic pollution: Why we urgently need a comprehensive global treaty
Businesses and governments are calling for an urgent and binding global treaty on plastic pollution with ambitious targets akin to net-zero emissions.