How Europe’s science offers hope in tackling the climate emergency
From understanding ice melt to building bird-like drones to monitor pollution, 'blue sky' innovations are helping us tackle the climate emergency.
Is the flight shaming movement 'Flygskam' changing international travel?
With the advent of the flight shaming movement 'Flygskam', even the airlines are advertising to fly responsibly. How will it impact international travel?
What are the harmful effects of ocean acidification on marine life, and why is climate change to blame?
Climate change is making oceans acidic, and marine animals like Dungeness crabs are having their shells dissolved due to the effects of ocean acidification
These facts show how unsustainable the fashion industry is
The fashion industry emits more carbon than international flights and maritime shipping combined. Here are 22 statistics showing its impact on the planet.
These trees are crucial to our planet's survival - why are we not protecting them?
Mangrove forests shrunk by as much as 35% between 1980 and 2000 and 11 of some 70 mangrove species are at risk of becoming extinct. We must reverse the trend or face dire consequences.
As the climate warms, wine-growing regions are at risk. Here's how diversity can save them
A new study finds that 85% of the world's wine-growing regions will be threatened if global warming reaches 4C, with Italy, Spain and Australia hardest hit.
Oscars go green with plant-based menus, no plastic bottles
At the Academy Awards guests will be served vegan food and plastic bottles have been banned, in a bid to reduce the award's carbon footprint and become more sustainable.
This man swam under the East Antarctic ice sheet to highlight the impact of climate change
Endurance swimmer and campaigner Lewis Pugh braved freezing waters for the feat, swimming 1km in a river beneath the melting ice.
Markets can accelerate the transition to a low-carbon economy
Getting incentives right will go a long way towards speeding up the changes needed to ensure a sustainable and brighter future.
We need natural solutions to fight ocean and climate risk
The ocean, which feeds us, regulates our climate and is one of the engines of the global economy, is changing at the fastest rate in human history. We need to find practical, powerful way...
Zero-carbon buildings are possible following these four steps
It is possible to have buildings that do not emit carbon. Here are some striking examples from around the world.
8 top stories from the week in Davos 2020
Find out what Donald Trump, Greta Thunberg and other key leaders had to say at Davos.