This is how German forestry is trying to hold its ground
Last year, Germany lost 3,000 football pitches worth of forest to fires alone. But, with their vital role in mitigating climate change in mind, German forestry is in full action
Citizens of Mumbai are braving arrest and punishment to fight climate change – here's how
Aarey Colony, known as the Indian city's "green lung", is under threat for new plans for a subway, where thousands of trees are due to be cut down, which has brought out hundreds of prote...
The solution to fighting climate change could be lurking in our oceans
It is known for being the most efficient method of storing carbon dioxide, but algae is also used to make tennis shoes, metal alternatives and meat-free burgers. This is how it could help...
Faced with climate change and growth, Ethiopia's capital shores up its water supply
According to the Barcelona-based We Are Water Foundation, among Ethiopia's population of more than 100 million, about 42 million people do not have access to safe drinking water. Furtherm...
Antarctica now has more than 65,000 meltwater lakes as summer ice melts
A study conducted by Durham University has used satellite technology to record more than 65,000 of Antarctica's lakes. Though seasonal meltwater lakes have formed on the continent for dec...
These infographics show how plastics end up on the ocean floor
From rivers to shorelines, plastics are plaguing our waters - but the whole picture could be worse than we thought.
Drug trade damaging Central America's forests, researchers say
$215 million dollars are lost annually as a result of deforestation by drug gangs in South America who are clearing trees for illegal airports and cocaine warehouses. All of this is incre...
There have been over 35,000 fires in Indonesia already this year, but the worst is yet to come
With thousands of hectares of rainforest being burned down, Indonesia is blanketed by a toxic haze as a result of the carbon dioxide being released from the trees, which is causing health...
This pioneering British ‘wildland’ estate could boost biodiversity and yields
The Knepp Wildland Project is home to grazing animals that are helping to boost biodiversity while also providing sustainable, high-quality meat.
Here's how innovation will power the green revolution
The future of business depends on tackling climate change and investing in new technologies and business models to deal with its impacts. It’s a business plan that’s good for the environm...
This is why limiting global warming to 1.5°C is crucial
From heatwaves and droughts to cyclones and floods, devastating extreme weather events are frequent now, yet are just a taste of what's to come.
Australia set to experience extreme sea level events every year by 2050
For a country completely surrounded by the sea, Australia depends heavily on the health of its seas and coasts. Yet a recent report suggests rising tides, warming seas and increased extre...