Why low-end ‘climate sensitivity’ can now be ruled out
New research develops the 'equilibrium climate sensitivity' – a measure of how much the world can be expected to warm for a doubling of CO2 above pre-industrial levels.
Rising CO2 levels could have 'very severe' global impact, according to the latest research
A study looks at how much global average temperatures will increase in the long term following rising CO2 levels and provides a base for climate policies.
This is how we can make floating wind farms the future of green electricity
Floating wind farms are an expensive affair today. Developing new technologies using AI and machine learning could change this.
Five must-read novels on the environment and climate crisis
These 5 books will help you connect with the environment and understand the importance and urgency of the climate crisis.
To solve the climate crisis, we need an investment revolution
The scale of the climate crisis and its potential impacts mean we need a scientific and investment revolution to tackle it. Here's how to get started.
Why this moment could be decisive for tackling climate change: Report
COVID-19 has created a unique opportunity to build a more sustainable world, the Sustainability Trends Report 2020 says, thanks to renewed support for global cooperation and sustainable p...
Polar Bears could be nearly gone by 2100, study finds
A new study has revealed that polar bears could be gone by as early as 2100, unless greenhouse gas emission are significantly reduced.
Siberia’s 2020 heatwave made ‘600 times more likely’ by climate change
Siberia’s prolonged heat from January to June this year would have been “almost impossible” without human-caused climate change.
This Is How Damaging Coal Is To The Planet
‘Edible forests’ can fight land clearing and world hunger at the same time
Research on a small Himalayan village shows that farming can be done in a sustainable way, in the form of 'edible forests'.
This app plants trees when people make lower-carbon choices
For every 'green' action – such as taking public transport or paying a bill online – this Chinese game plants a real-life tree.
Meeting Paris climate pledge will be 'enormous challenge', says WMO
A new study by the WMO shows there's a 20% chance that average annual temperatures could hit the 1.5C mark within the next 4 years.