How businesses can empower people to take action on climate change
Businesses can drive climate change action by enabling customers to contribute to sustainability projects, like tree planting, via their online activity.
How ultra-white paint could help fight climate change
Scientists at Purdue University in the US say they’ve created an ultra-white paint that can cool buildings by reflecting up to 98% of sunlight.
It’s never been this expensive to finance a new coal power plant
Loan spread for coal mines and coal-fired power plants rose 38% and 54% between 2010 and 2020, as global economies look for more sustainable investment.
Environmental art initiative aims to help paint a better future for Southeast Asia
Supported by Wildlife Asia, the PARDICOLOR Creative Arts Fund provides artists with financial support to highlight environmental issues in Southeast Asia.
Why your kelp-based products could be bad news for biodiversity
Researchers are concerned that large-scale harvesting of kelp forests could have significant impacts, as they are an essential part of marine biodiversity.
Afghan city's new bike lanes improve road safety for cyclists, pedestrians
A new initiative is rebuilding Afghanistan's roads to make them safer for cyclists, while supporting local businesses and creating job opportunities.
Wild mammals have declined by 85%, but there is a possible future where they flourish
Since the rise of humans, wild land mammal biomass has declined by 85%, writes Hannah Ritchie for Our World in Data. But it is possible for them to flourish.
Kenyan insurer Pula offers lifeline to African farmers hit by climate change
Insurer Pula is growing fast, with 600,000 farmers in Kenya taking out policies in the six years since launch to protect against climate change effects.
2020 was Europe's hottest year on record as Arctic wildfires raged
Europe's average annual temperature in 2020 was the highest on record. Climate change also saw record-breaking wildfires in the Arctic.
How can we store renewable energy? 4 technologies that can help
Pumped hydro, batteries, and thermal or mechanical energy storage capture solar, wind, hydro and other renewable energy to meet peak power demand.
This study shows kids really can make adults care about the planet
This study shows kids really can make adults care about the planet
3 ways CEOs can tackle climate change and build a net-zero economy
Mitigating climate change by 2030 requires public-private collaboration. Here are three ways companies can use their influence to achieve net-zero targets.