How taking responsibility for future generations can spur action on climate change
A recent analysis of US data suggests that people who feel a personal responsibility to future generations are significantly more likely to worry about climate change.
What you need to know about the environment this week
Top stories: Rain on the top of Greenland's ice sheet; study finds climate change makes extreme weather more likely; Denmark and Costa Rica team up to phase out fossil fuels.
How mushrooms are capping the alternative proteins market
A new wave of meat-free proteins, made from mushrooms, could be a solution to developing a more sustainable food system for future generations.
A greener Greenland: What a rapid global warming event can tell us about the future of our planet
Research a rapid warming event, where trillions of tonnes of greenhouse gases were released into the atmosphere, highlights what the future could hold.
How a 'trash-to-treasure' mentality can change plastic waste
From reused fishing gear to PPE, innovative waste-to-product designs suggest that a fully circular plastic economy, where nothing is wasted, could be possible
How would planting 8 billion trees every year for 20 years affect Earth’s climate?
Besides planting trees, people need to reduce carbon dioxide and other emissions quickly by transitioning to renewable energy sources, like solar and wind.
How can we reduce the environmental impact of digital healthcare?
Initiatives such as green mining, green cloud computing and green IT will be essential in reducing global health burdens as the digital approach expands.
What is the link between COVID-19 deaths and wildfire smoke?
Researchers have found a link between pollution from wildfires and increased risk of COVID-19 cases and deaths in three western U.S. states.
Researchers at MIT have found a way to create 'cool pavements' in a bid to battle climate change
Pavements heat up cities, by re-emitting solar radiation from the sun. Researchers at MIT have created 'cool pavements' that reflect more solar radiation and emit less heat.
Yara’s Svein Tore Holsether: Trust will power the next big climate breakthrough
After the Paris Climate agreement of 2015, the President and Chief Executive Officer of Yara shifted gears. The milestone event - held just a few months after he started at Yara - sharpen...
Rain falls at Greenland ice summit for first time on record
Rain on Greenland's ice sheet makes it more prone to melting, which would cause sea levels to rise - and is another concerning effect of climate change.
World Bank: Why we need a system-based approach to water
Recent droughts and heatwaves are having serious knock-on effects for the world's economic sectors such as food and energy. How can this be addressed?