Madrid is tackling its ‘biggest environmental catastrophe’ in years by cloning trees
Storm Filomena resulted in thousands of Madrid’s trees being damaged, to tackle the damage specialists are creating genetic clones of the trees.
This is how to make driving an EV more accessible and affordable
The switch to electric vehicles is well underway in many countries, increasing the importance of adequate charging facilities.
Hundreds of fish species, including many that humans eat, are consuming plastic
A review of 40 years of research suggests that fish around the world are ingesting plastic in increasing volumes - but the consequences need more research.
Plant-based diets will be essential to the planet's future, report says
The planet’s ability to support us could come under threat if we don’t change how our food is produced, says a new report. It suggests three areas of action.
This root vegetable could help alleviate hunger and end soil erosion. Here’s how
Cassava is a highly nutritious plant that could help bring depleted soil back to life, enabling farmers to grow commercially valuable crops, according to a new study.
British hills could soon be generating electricity. Here’s how
A new high-density hydro system means that small hills, rather than mountains, can be utilized for hydropower. It could help meet future electricity demand around the world.
Climate change: Are forests carbon sinks or carbon sources?
A new study published in Nature Climate Change has found that forests absorb a net average of 7.6 billion metric tonnes of CO2 per year.
How Pakistan is aiming for a green recovery from the pandemic
Pakistan's green stimulus package focuses on innovative financial tools to help build sustainable economic growth by preserving nature and creating jobs.
Can the shipping industry clean up its act? House on Fire podcast
Shipping is responsible for a gigaton of C02 emissions a year. We talk to the people on the climate frontline about one of the world's toughest industries to decarbonize.
Here’s why the Galápagos’ ecosystem is one-of-a-kind
The Galápagos’ unique ecosystem can be traced back to its rich reserves of marine algae, produced by a nutrient-rich upwelling of cold water.
3 shifts can scale the circular economy – triggering a more resilient, prosperous system
Ellen MacArthur, of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, and Philips CEO Frans Van Houten share the changes that must be in place to create a circular economy.
1 in 5 deaths globally caused by fossil fuel pollution, a new study reveals
More than eight million people died in 2018 as a result of breathing particulate matter from burning fossil fuels – prompting calls for a more urgent switch to clean energy.