How successful leaders make effective decisions in uncertain times: AlixPartners' CEO
COVID-19 isn't the main disruption worrying leaders. This CEO shares research-backed insights on how leaders can better manage disruption on the latest Meet The Leader.
This is how much of the Earth's surface humans have modified
14.6% of the world's land area, an area greater than Russia, has been modified by humans, according to researchers.
Seven ways to save lives on the frontline of the climate crisis
Experts asked aid workers how best to prepare for the climate change emergency in the most affected areas.
Flood risk is rising. Here's where - and what can be done
In the lead-up to the COP26 climate summit, Shanxi province was hit with the worst flooding ever. This visualization shows which areas are most at-risk.
COP26, getting to net-zero: How clean electricity can be crowdsourced by digitalizing the grid
Digitalization offers the chance to crowdsource for net zero, by empowering everyday citizens to shift from pure demand and consumption to both producing and consuming electricity, and ev...
Renewable energy is cheaper than previously thought, says a new report - and could be a gamechanger in the climate change battle
Renewable energy prices have fallen far quicker than the industry anticipated, says a new report. This can support the world's fight against climate change.
Children face life with more heatwaves, floods, droughts and wildfires than their grandparents
Children born in 2020 will be harder hit by the climate crisis in their lifetime than their grandparents. Research from Save the Children shows what's needed now.
Chart: Europe’s airlines take to skies again but don’t expect a return to ‘normal’
Vaccinations and cheap tickets are bringing passengers back after the pandemic decimated Europe’s aviation industry.
A carbon moon-shot: Fossil fuels could peak as early as 2025, experts explain
Demand for fossil fuels will peak by 2025 if countries meet their climate pledges, according to the latest World Energy Outlook 2021 from the International Energy Agency (IEA).
Strengthening restoration monitoring systems in Africa is critical - here's why
It's important to understand how much progress AFR100 and the Great Green Wall are making - but monitoring restoration is notoriously challenging.
This year's e-waste to outweigh Great Wall of China
This year, 57.4 million tonnes of electronic waste will be discarded, which outweighs the Great Wall of China. The amount of waste increases by 4% annually.
Last Ice Area: Where multi-year Arctic sea ice could make its final stand
Researchers have coalesced around the idea of what they have called the Last Ice Area—the region where multi-year ice will likely make a last stand.