How a demand-driven approach could accelerate zero-emission freight transportation
Reducing supply-chain emissions could significantly reduce freight's Scope 3 emissions, accelerating decarbonization of global freight transportation.
This is what working in extreme heat can do to your health
A new study has shown that physically intense work in hot temperatures could potentially increase US kidney disease rates.
What Durban can teach the world about water
A decade ago, Durban was facing severe water shortages, but today it's addressed significant water-related challenges offering a template for other cities.
Action! How movies are helping young people fight climate change and other global challenges
Movies can make you laugh, cry, and think differently about life. It’s no surprise that climate change movies are helping activists spread their message.
Reusing 10% will stop almost half of plastic waste from entering the ocean. Here's how
Pollution created by single-use plastic items is a growing threat to the planet and economy. A system based on reuse would create new sources of value.
The organization planting millions of trees in old coal mines
Reforesting surface-mined land can be tricky – but this US nonprofit is doing just that to help reduce the impact of climate change and create local jobs.
52% of the world's greenhouse gas emissions come from just 25 cities
Check out the greenhouse gas emissions by country. New research shows that 52% of urban greenhouse gas emissions come from just 25 mega cities.
How rising sea levels are threatening US coastal homes
Rising sea levels could put 300,000 US homes at risk by 2045. California is planning a 'managed retreat' roadmap with a 'buyout' funding plan to counter the threat.
Climate change could spark floods in world’s largest desert lake
A new UNEP report has found that over the next 20 years, Lake Turkana in Northern Kenya is likely to flood, due to heavy rain caused by climate change.
These are the 10 key actions needed to save the Amazon rainforest, scientists say
With the rainforest’s future hanging in the balance, scientists have drawn up 10 actions to help save the Amazon.
How many space launches does it take to have a serious climate impact?
The rockets necessary to blast people and equipment into space haven’t been much of a climate concern to date, but that may change as launches increase.
5 reasons why tropical forest protection should be central to corporate climate strategies
Jurisdictional approach to forest protection enables governments to drive systemic change at a national level while supporting local and private efforts.