Toronto wants to power its trash trucks with food waste
Wasted food is a huge emitter of greenhouse gases: Toronto’s green energy scheme is trying to close the loop.
European Parliament declares symbolic 'climate emergency' ahead of summit
The EU legislature voted in favour of the climate emergency declaration with 429 lawmakers for, 225 against and 19 abstaining.
How religions shape the environmental movement in Indonesia
From eco-friendly “Green Mosques” and “Green Churches” using renewable energy and encouraging conservation, to Hindu and Buddhist tree-planting and recycling initiatives.
IKEA to invest 200 mln euros in race to turn 'climate positive'
This is part of their plan to cut more greenhouse gas emissions than they emit - by 2030.
Wasps are protecting crops from famine-causing worms
Each year, more than 2 million hectares (5 million acres) of millet crops nationwide are vulnerable to the pest, said Garba.
Freshwater lakes emit a dangerous amount of carbon – and it’s only going to get worse
Bodies of water such as lakes and ponds are the final resting place for much of the world's organic material, creating vast ecosystems that produce large volumes of greenhouse gases.
Climate change exposes young generations to life-long health harm
Children's bodies and immune systems are still developing, leaving them more susceptible to disease and environmental pollutants.
The truth behind science's relationship with plastic
Gloves, sample tubes, bottles and vials – the world’s labs produce millions of tonnes of waste each year. Alice Bell meets the scientists who are finding less polluting ways to work.
This global coalition is helping secure a sustainable energy future
For transitioning to a sustainable energy future it requires a global response, using all the leadership, technologies and tools at our disposal, says WEO.
Here’s what the history of the El Niño climate system reveals about climate change
Data show demonstrably that El Ninos, La Ninas, and the climate phenomenon that drives them have been swinging more broadly in the era of human-induced climate change.
These Dutch tomatoes can teach the world about sustainable agriculture
As the population grows and climate change worsens, food security is a major challenge. But innovative farming techniques could make a difference.
Greenhouse gases hit a new record in 2018, says U.N.
As world leaders prepare to meet at a U.N. climate change summit it Spain, new figures show the level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is at a new high.