What is the 'energy transition' and how is it going? This week's Radio Davos
The Energy Transition Index has been tracking countries' progress over 10 years and while renewables are soaring, CO2 emissions are too. Hear the podcast.
‘Sacred forests’ in West Africa capture carbon and keep soil healthy
One hectare of forest is able to permanently remove as much CO2 from the atmosphere as is released by a power station burning nearly 16 tonnes of coal.
How scientists are restoring boreal peatlands to help keep carbon in the ground
Peatlands are important carbon sinks but have been exploited, writes an expert in restoration. We must focus on keystone species to restore boreal peatlands.
In France, you could soon swap your old car for an electric bike
France is offering car owners the chance to scrap their old vehicle for a 2,500 euro electric bicycle grant to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
A new generation of young people is putting the planet first. Here's everything you need to know
The World Economic Forum is launching the #GenerationRestoration Youth Challenge to support young ecopreneurs and the UN's Decade on Ecosystem Restoration.
This ‘citizen science’ project means anyone can help map the Great Barrier Reef - from the comfort of home
The global community is being enlisted to assess the health of Australia’s famous reef system, in a unique project that hopes to offer solutions for at-risk reefs around the world.
‘Ghost forests’ are appearing along the US Atlantic coast – this is why it matters
Trees along the US Atlantic coast are dying due to rising sea levels and increased salt in the soil, creating what are known as 'ghost forests'.
New coalition to invest $1 billion in forest conservation in Southeast Asia
The Rimba Collective is backed by major household brands and aims to invest $1 billion in conservation efforts in Southeast Asian forests over 25 years.
This chart shows more than 30 years of Arctic sea ice cover
Data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration shows how Arctic sea ice cover in March - when it typically reaches its maximum - has changed.
This start-up has developed a way for businesses to quickly compost food waste
Composting food waste into fertilizer can be a lengthy process – but this Malaysian start-up has found a way to do it in just 24 hours.
New research reveals how airborne microplastics travel around the world
A new study has highlighted the risk of airborne microplastics, with waste swept into the atmosphere where is can travel on jet streams around the world.
United Airlines plans to use jet fuel made from trash
United Airlines has partnered with global firms to finance about 3.4 million gallons of low-carbon, sustainable aviation fuel derived from trash.