The future looks bright for solar energy
The cost of solar modules has fallen dramatically over the past decade, and is expected to halve again by 2030. Could this spell the end for fossil fuels?
These innovations could keep us cool without warming the planet
Driven by global warming and urbanization, demand for air conditioning is growing - and so is its impact on the climate. Could the finalists of the Global Cooling Prize have the answer?
Climate resilience is make or break for businesses. Here's why
Even if we meet emissions targets, we will still have to deal with the impacts of climate change. But building resilience is about more than business survival - it's a huge opportunity, too
Our indispensable problem: the paradox of modern plastics
Plastics pose a huge environmental challenge - but they also offer enormous environmental benefits, too. Here's how we can address the former without sacrificing the latter.
Deforestation can't be stopped by voluntary action alone
Half of tropical deforestation is illegal, and it won't be stopped by voluntary measures alone.
Viet Nam is creating its first zero plastic waste city. Here's how
A new project in Viet Nam hopes to develop scalable local solutions to the country's plastic waste problem. Here's how it will work.
This chart shows the history of temperatures in Australia
A series of weather maps shows how the country has warmed over the past century.
BlackRock announces move to green finance after activist outcry
After pressure from climate activists, Larry Fink, CE of BlackRock, announced a tougher stance on green finance a move away from fossil fuel investments.
Climate change is a planetary emergency - how can we avert disaster?
Climate change tipping points are close. How can we avert the worst of the climate emergency?
Biodiversity loss puts our food supplies and medical care at risk. It must be stopped
Humans rely on nature more than they realise. Food and medical research will also be a victim from biodiversity loss. But it's not too late.
Top risks are environmental, but ignore economics and they'll be harder to fix
The 2020 World Economic Forum Global Risks Report reveals that climate-related risks overshadow all other risks – in particular economic risks – undermining cohesive action and creating b...
The heat is on businesses to respond to climate change
Climate change-related risks to business are huge. Here's how they should be preparing.