Businesses' efforts to reverse nature loss will help limit climate change, too
Hundreds of companies are using science-based targets to reduce their emissions; now a growing number also want to reduce their impact on the natural world. Here's how it works.
Renewable energy could power the world by 2050. Here’s what that future might look like
With global CO2 emissions continuing to increase researchers are seeking ways to replace oil, coal and gas with sustainable alternatives. Stanford University collected research from arou...
Climate change could pose 'catastrophic' security threat, experts warn
Global warming and its effect could cause disease to spread, border security and infrastructure to break down as resources grow more scarce, fueling extremism, crime, and human traffickin...
5 reasons why CEOs must care about safeguarding nature
Nature Risk Rising, the first in a new series of reports, sets out why businesses must start taking nature-related risks into better account. Here are five of its key takeaways.
Here's how transparent global fisheries can be a reality
The WEF's Tuna Traceability Declaration comes into force this year – a crucial step towards stemming illegal fishing that harms both ecosystems and economies
Fukushima gets new life as a renewable powerhouse after the 2011 meltdown
Nine years after the tsunami which destroyed the nuclear plant and contaminated the surrounding land, a renewable energy hub could breathe new life into the area.
Why do we give names to extreme, deadly weather?
Raising alerts about severe weather can help save lives and limit disruption. To ensure clear communication, weather services name the highest-impact storms.
Avocado: the 'green gold' causing environment havoc
Intensive avocado farming in Mexico is causing water shortages, biodiversity loss and even earthquakes – what are the solutions?
Are rich countries shirking their carbon responsibilities?
In many developed countries their 'consumption emissions' far exceed their 'production emissions'.
Biodiversity and indigenous cultures are facing a 'dual extinction'
Greater appreciation and understanding of the link between indigenous people and biodiversity is vital if both are to be protected, writes a PhD candidate in biocultural heritage.
This is the carbon footprint of your internet activity
Data centres processing and storing data already account for around 1% of global electricity use, according to the IEA.
How close is the West Antarctic ice sheet to a ‘tipping point’?
The latest research suggests threshold for irreversible loss is likely between 1.5 and 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels.