Oceans have been warming at almost half the rate of land - here's why
Land has a smaller “heat capacity” than water, which means it needs less heat to raise its temperature significantly.
The UN says climate-smart cities are the future – these 3 projects show their potential
Cities around the world need investment in smart infrastructure to hedge against climate risk and manage their contribution to it. Here are three projects that show what can be achieved.
Here's how electric vehicles can keep us on the road to Paris
The electric vehicle revolution is well underway, but progress is still too slow. Here are three reasons why – and three ways to get things back on track.
Wildlife populations have plummeted by two-thirds in 50 years
Since 1970, populations of mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles and fish have shrunk by 68%, mainly due to farming and the wildlife trade, says WWF.
1 in 8 deaths in Europe are linked to pollution, says EU
According from the EEA ( European Environment Agency), air pollution and heatwaves exacerbated by climate change contribute to around 13% of all deaths in Europe.
These surfers are using sensors in their board fins to monitor ocean warming
Surfers around the world are using Smartfins to gather data about the health of oceans. Smartfins are fixed to the tail of surfboards and contain a number of sensors.
From 3D-printed tiles to sunken statues: 4 innovative approaches to coral restoration
A team of marine scientists is using 3D-printed tiles to save endangered coral reefs. Other innovative coral restoration projects include reef cubes and statues on the seabed.
These charts show how little the global energy supply has changed since the 1970s
In the past 51 years, there’s been a little change in the global energy supply mix. The world is now trying to move towards green energy alternatives.
Water wars: How conflicts over resources are set to rise amid climate change
From erratic rainfall to severe droughts, global warming is increasing competition for water around the world, with water-related conflicts on the rise.
Pollution costs lives and is bad for business. Here are 5 ways companies can clean up the air
There are approximately 4.2 million premature deaths per year from health issues related to air pollution (WHO). This is a higher death toll than other diseases, including COVID-19 to dat...
Storytellers can save the planet. Here's how we can help them
Powerful pictures and the latest scientific evidence are key to bringing our Pioneers for the Planet films to life. They should be freely available for campaigners and content creators ev...
These Estonian volunteers are getting their hands dirty in the climate fight
Volunteers in Estonia are working to restore the country's peatlands. Many have been drained for mining purposes, but when restored will help tackle climate change.