How governments can drive a faster, bigger and better energy transition
We can only achieve the energy transition with strong leadership and policy-making from governments – and in this year of COP26, now is the time to start.
These striking visuals show how rising temperatures are affecting the Earth
After the hottest year ever, these dramatic satellite images show what consecutive years or warming are doing to the planet.
Biden administration pledges to halve U.S. emissions by 2030
The Biden administration pledged to cut U.S. greenhouse gas emissions by 50%-52% from 2005 levels by 2030 at a climate summit.
How much are our food systems responsible for climate change?
A new study analyzing how food systems contribute to global greenhouse gas emissions has found they are responsible one third of the overall amount.
Why we can’t afford to dismiss carbon offsetting in a climate crisis
Despite the climate crisis and deforestation, carbon offsetting is often dismissed as 'greenwashing'. But carbon projects can be part of the solution.
Earth Day 2021: A turning point for climate action
With President Biden's Leaders Summit on Climate, major governments are making important commitments to help the world meet net-zero emissions by 2050.
We need to replace the world's most potent greenhouse gas. Here's how
Sulfur hexafluoride is 23,500 times more powerful than CO2 as a greenhouse gas. Several climate-friendly alternatives now exist. It's time to make the switch.
How fashion can be a key player in a nature-positive economy
Recognizing the fashion industry's reliance on raw materials, Gucci launched the 'CEO Carbon Neutral Challenge', an initiative to reduce carbon emissions.
This Lego experiment shows our brains prefer adding. Here's why it matters
Research shows we prefer adding things to taking stuff away. Here’s why it has implications for the planet and technology.
How climate change can impact the timing of lake stratification, with drastic consequences
Scientists expect that the average seasonal lake stratification could last almost two weeks longer by the end of the century due to climate change effects.
Here’s a safer, cleaner way to recover rare-earth metals from our old phones and laptops
This research is a positive step towards increasing the sustainability of rare-earth metals, while helping the supply chain in the digital revolution.
These countries are leading the energy transition race
A new Forum report examines the past decade of the energy transition, looks at where we are now, and identifies what else needs to be done.