Coronavirus ‘accelerating closure’ of ageing fossil-fuelled power plants
The IEA has outlined some of the effects COVID-19 is having on fossil fuel-based power plants, including bringing plans for their retirement forward.
Ethiopia wants to plant 5 billion seedlings this year
For World Environment Day, the Ethiopian government has announced plans to plant 5 billion seedlings during this year's rainy season.
380 million people could face 'water stress' by 2050, climate experts warn
A study, published in Earth's Future, examined how different scenarios involving global warming could affect water stress for citizens around the world.
These floating homes could protect people from flooding as sea levels rise
Global warming and melting glaciers are leading sea levels to rise, putting millions at risk of flooding. Could floating homes be a solution?
Quotes on the future of our ocean from Queen Noor of Jordan, Marc Benioff and more
The first day of the World Economic Forum's Virtual Ocean Dialogues ended Monday with a session looking at how we can restore the ocean's health - Setting the Stage for Ocean Action.
Global warming is leading to wet bulb temperature levels
Global warming is leading to wet bulb temperature levels, above 35°C - beyond which humans can no longer regulate their body temperature naturally
We need to get better at recording heat-related deaths – it could be crucial for understanding climate change
Official national heat-related mortality in Australia may be 50 times lower than the real figure. More accurate recording of deaths can better show the effects of climate change.
5 things you need to know about the Virtual Ocean Dialogues
The Virtual Ocean Dialogues are the world's first totally online comprehensive global conference for ocean action. Here's what you can expect.
Why a 17% emissions drop does not mean we are addressing climate change
Restrictions imposed in the coronavirus pandemic have seen emissions drop - and offer a glimpse of the significant changes needed in the long-term.
Meanwhile, Antarctica's snow is turning green
As temperatures rise, blooms of snow algae are appearing in the Antarctic. The locations have been mapped for the first time.
An epidemiologist and an exposure scientist explain: how to stay safe when flying
An exposure scientist and infectious disease epidemiologist walk readers through what to consider and how to minimize risks when it comes to air travel.
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Tesla has news on a battery that could compete with combustion engines on cost, whilst Albania's psychologists have banned LGBT conversion therapy.