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.
Why ocean pollution is a clear danger to human health
Ocean pollution can be extremely dangerous for human health; for example, people can ingest toxic chemicals by eating seafood which was exposed to pollutants.
How wetlands benefit the environment and why we should protect them
Recognition of the value of wetlands dates back to the 1971 Ramsar Convention - and 171 countries have since signed up to protect more than 2,400 sites.
Can the shipping industry clean up its act?
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.
Circular strategies that could cut global emissions and tackle climate goals
The Circularity Gap Report 2021 sets out a series of actions that could save 22.8 billion tonnes of carbon and ensure global temperatures remain well below 2°C.
This robot could help plant 1 trillion trees
Conservationists say we need to plant one trillion trees to help slow climate change. Now a robot is capable of planting a hectare of trees in under six hours.
Lessons from Africa on climate change adaptation
A new open-access book on building adaptation and resilience in Africa is helping other countries tackle emerging climate risks. Here are two case studies.
Scientists are developing a better alternative to road salt, inspired by nature
Road salt is not only expensive but can also damage roads and harm the environment. Scientists are working on a new compound inspired by nature.
Farming emissions are threatening the Paris Agreement. Here’s why
Without substantial changes in farming practices, rising emissions from land-use will jeopardize the goals of the Paris Agreement, a new study has found.
The circular economy can help save the planet – if we start innovating now
A new initiative, The Circulars Accelerator, will connect global organizations with promising start-ups offering the technology needed to make zero-waste a reality.
Since 1850, these historical events have accelerated climate change
From 1880, the Earth's average surface temperature has risen by 0.07°C every decade, significantly fuelled by human developments such as industrial revolutions.
Annual temperature is the highest in 10,000 years
A study published in Nature has discovered the annual global temperature today is the warmest of the past 10,000 years, contrary to previous thought.