Meeting global climate goals requires a step change in nuclear investment
Nuclear power is key to achieving climate goals, requiring increased investment and innovation in small modular reactors to enhance energy security.
How the US election result could affect the energy transition, and other top energy stories
Top energy news: The US election result's impact on energy; Build business case for grid upgrade in Europe, says report; Blackouts amid drought in South America.
Why the world needs a carbon removal budget, not just a carbon budget
Establishing a global carbon removal budget could help countries and companies boost their net-zero transition planning in a more effective and equal way.
Prioritizing Sustainability in MENA: Mapping Critical Environmental Issues for Regional Businesses
Pressure is growing on companies in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) to accelerate their progress on sustainability. To achieve this will require regional guidelines, materiality a...
No-snow record for Japan’s Mount Fuji, and other nature and climate stories you need to read this week
Top nature and climate news: Mount Fuji missing snow for longer than before; Here's what happened at COP16; UN warns it is ‘crunch time’ for the climate.
Beyond promises: Why COP29 must secure a $1trn climate finance goal for global action
COP29 must set a $1 trillion climate finance goal to fund urgent global action, ensure justice for vulnerable nations and meet critical climate targets.
CEO Climate Alliance Letter | Gim Huay Neo
With climate and biodiversity on the global agenda, the business benefits of net zero are clear, says Gim Huay Neo, co-chair of a global Alliance of CEO Climate Leaders. In an open let...
Vanishing shores: This is the impact of rising sea levels in Guinea-Bissau
The rising sea levels impact in Guinea-Bissau is devastating coastal villages, destroying homes, farmland and livelihoods, highlighting climate injustice.
How 'sinking cities' can address subsidence challenges
Saving sinking cities like New York, Jakarta and Venice must involve re-evaluating infrastructure and water use, and building resilience into urban design.
WHO and COP29 launch health initiatives ahead of summit, and other top health stories
WHO and COP29 presidency launch climate summit health initiatives; NICE endorses AI tools for fracture diagnosis; Smart insulin self-regulates low blood sugar.
These 4 companies are removing carbon dioxide from the ocean. Here's how
Direct Ocean Capture removes CO2 from seawater, offering another pathway on the world’s quest for carbon dioxide removal and climate mitigation.
What are neglected tropical diseases – and what are we doing about them?
Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) impact more than 1 billion people in poor and marginalized communities. What are they and how is the world fighting them?