The global energy transition starts with local solutions. Here's why
We can make global progress towards the energy transition by supporting local communities with holistic energy solutions and detailed analytics. Here's why
Countries must transition to a circular economy. The right roadmap can help
A circular transition is needed to tackle a host of crises, from resource scarcity to biodiversity loss and climate change. Finland’s example shows the right roadmap can kickstart systems...
5 ways to align debt with climate and development goals
Climate vulnerable countries have high levels of debt burden, making a post-pandemic recovery harder. Could investing in nature solve the debt crisis?
40% of global crop production is lost to pests. And it’s getting worse
Each year, plant diseases cost the global economy over $220 billion, and invasive insects cost at least $70 billion. Climate change is making it worse.
These stunning crystals are revealing deep secrets about Australian volcanoes
Measuring and predicting volcanic eruptions are vital for the safety of the 1 billion people who live within range. Here's how microscopic crystals can help.
Study: 1 in 3 heat-related deaths since 1991 are linked to climate change
Estimated death rates used a combination of modelling and crude mortality, the total number of deaths in proportion to the population size over a set time.
How can we limit global warming at the lowest possible cost?
New research suggests that we should change how we value different greenhouse gases to limit warming at the lowest possible cost.
ESG is missing a metric: R for resilience
The growing pace of upheavals in the world means a need to give investors a means of assessing how well businesses are equipped to withstand, adapt and grow in the face of shocks
People of colour exposed to twice as much heat stress in US cities
A study has found people of colour face greater levels of heat stress than white residents in American urban areas. Segregation could be the cause.
How to reimagine our cities as hubs for biodiversity conservation and climate resilience
Our expanding cities, as well as rural areas, must be at the forefront of efforts to protect ecosystems – a key realization at the start of the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration
Restore land the size of China to meet climate and nature goals, U.N. says
Nature needs to be restored on land the size of China by 2030 to curb pollution, stop species loss and tackle climate change, according to a U.N. report.
How pollution and other environmental effects can affect human DNA
Gene expression can be altered by environmental factors such as food, drugs or exposure to toxins - and these changes can be passed on to our children.