This is the state of the climate in Africa - and why it urgently matters to us all
Africa is warming faster than the rest of the world, according to a new report, which identifies key trends and urgent action to avert total deglaciation.
Prey to project: Fishermen and scientists have teamed up to save Bolivia's pink river dolphins
Bolivian fishermen who once hunted rare pink dolphins are monitoring their behavior to help scientists understand the threats they face.
These stunning photographs show how vital mangroves are to the health of the planet
Now in its seventh year, the Mangrove Photography Award raises awareness about the importance of maintaining these valuable woodland ecosystems.
This ‘smart’ walking stick works like a self-driving car
A new, affordable smart cane guides people with visual impairments safely and efficiently through their environments, say researchers.
The energy transition needs metals. But it needs social awareness too
The new importance of ESG investments means companies extracting metal to supply clean-energy tech will have to pay more attention to their social impact
How venture capital investment in deep tech can tackle climate change
Venture capital investment can scale-up existing technologies to reduce emissions. We highlight companies that are using deep tech to advance solutions.
The world’s largest floating office has just launched - is this the answer to our flood-prone future?
Sustainably designed buildings that float on water may be the answer for at-risk waterside communities, including the world's first largest floating office in Rotterdam.
Where can you find the world’s most sustainable coffee? In a lab in Finland, of course...
The coffee industry is facing a number of challenges including biodiversity loss, deforestation, and labour exploitation – is growing coffee from cells the answer?
Coldplay's next world tour will be net-zero. Here's how they plan to do it
Coldplay plans to make its next world tour net-zero, through a combination of renewable energy, sustainable practices and carbon capture.
Hurricanes are having an increasing impact on coastal communities. This is how policy-makers can respond
Coastal states such as Florida experience more hurricane impacts than other states and thus the greatest labor market disruptions from these disasters.
Three ways to engage young people for effective climate action
Young people are acutely aware of the climate crisis, and willing to take action. But when it comes to making decisions, they lack a seat at the table
How green funds help protect investors from climate change risks
European investment funds are heavily exposed to climate risks. We've examined over 23,000 funds and can reveal the long-term benefits of green funds.