Cities are at a greater risk of heat stress, new study finds
Cities are at a greater risk of heat stress, water scarcity, air pollution and energy insecurity due to their design and population density. But there are strategies to help.
I created a class to teach zero waste. It turned into so much more
Activist and graduate Sage Lenier created a course at UC Berkeley about sustainability and the circular economy. We sat down with her for a quick chat.
How Saudi Arabia's ancient AlUla region is building for the future
Three hundred kilometres north of Medina, the region is developing its tourist economy, while aiming to preserve its local culture and heritage, in line with the Kingdom's Vision 2030 pro...
Decarbonizing cities – how to harmonize buildings, mobility and infrastructure
With climate change accelerating, a more comprehensive, integrated approach is needed to decarbonize and harmonize urban energy systems
It's 40 years since whaling stopped - so have polar whale species recovered?
The whaling industry devastated whale populations - even at the two poles. But now, 40 years whaling ended, there are promising signs that species are recovering.
Ocean corals may be more resilient against climate change than we thought
New research by the University of Washington suggests that corals have managed to survive a recent heatwave, giving hope to their chances in the climate crisis.
How climate action and clean energy can regenerate the next decade
2020 could go down as a landmark in the transition to a cleaner world – but this requires us all to think bigger, bolder and riskier in the decade ahead.
Scientists say that, no matter what, the world will warm by 2.3°C
But with the right action, we could delay this by centuries
9 ways to eat better for the planet, according to WWF
Are you changing how you eat to help the planet?
2020 ties with 2016 as world's hottest year on record, EU climate change service says
In 2020, temperatures globally were an average of 1.25 degrees C (2.7 degrees F) higher than in pre-industrial times.
Can investors save the planet? Listen to our House on Fire podcast
In this episode we talk to the bankers, insurers and innovators pushing the world to divest from fossil fuels.
New Year's resolution? Slim your carbon footprint by a tonne in 2021
This climate campaign aims to get citizens to reduce their emissions in 2021, using a free online tool to compare their progress with the Paris Agreement goals.