Climate change: This is the impact of extreme weather events on the economy
Research shows that over the last decade, global economic losses from extreme weather events have grown more costly.
These are the foods that climate change is taking off the menu
Wild relatives of popular crops are being driven to extinction through the changing climate, including potatoes, avocados and vanilla.
Study: African forests hold more carbon than we thought
African tropical mountain forests are carbon-rich, are rich in biodiversity and also store as much carbon per hectare as those found in African lowlands.
How big data can help the shipping industry get to net zero
The pressure is growing on the shipping industry to reduce its environmental impact. More accurate data on carbon emissions is an essential first step
Europe's hottest summer, climate change's 'existential threat': What to know about the planet this week
Top stories: Europe sees hottest summer ever; US President Biden calls climate change an 'existential threat'; four tuna species show signs of recovery - but more work is needed.
How to build smart, zero carbon buildings - and why it matters
Decarbonization, electrification, efficiency and digitalization can revamp old buildings, make new builds zero carbon ready and reduce operating costs.
2021 was Europe's warmest summer on record
According to the EU's Copernicus Climate Change Service, Europe had its warmest summer on record in 2021, overtaking 2010 and 2018 which were slightly cooler.
How Arctic warming could be the cause of extreme cold-weather events
Extreme cold weather events could be attributed to Arctic warming, a study released in the Journal Science suggests, showing the widespread impact of climate change
How can we mitigate the flood risks to subway systems?
Klaus Hans Jacob, a geophysicist and flood expert, explains the flood risk to underground transportation systems and what planners and engineers can do.
Silk and trees are helping combat climate change and trafficking in India
The initiative has the potential to be applied to other areas across the world to address rural unemployment, combat climate change and human trafficking.
Experts explain the effects of global weather disruptions on advanced economies
Two experts have examined the macroeconomic effects of global food commodity price increases that are caused by global harvest and weather disruptions.
How AI's full power can stimulate climate change action
AI can measure and cut emissions at scale as well as enable innovative business models. Utilising AI's full power could speed up climate change action.