Why is Australia evacuating its rivers?
If the rains continue to fail Down Under, it could spell doom for some of the country’s fish – unless this radical project succeeds.
Oil companies have met young climate activists to hear their concerns
Big oil companies such as BP and Shell have met young climate activists at the United Nations Climate Action Summit in New York. The meeting was aimed at laying the groundwork for a long-...
Climate change inaction has violated our rights as children, young activists tell world leaders
With global warming wreaking havoc on Earth, young Greta Thunberg and 15 others have stood up to world leaders, demanding more action to combat rising temperatures.
What are the UN's plans for developing and managing more urban forests
The U.N. plans to work with Britain's Kew Royal Botanic Gardens to grow urban forests in 90 cities across 30 countries in Africa and Asia.
China is leading the world in sustainable development
Changes in fuel sources, transportation methods, and embracing eco-friendly urbanization have all been paramount in allowing one of the fastest growing countries to be eco friendly.
This French city has banned cruise ships in a bid to boost air quality
France's cruise ship heritage city will be big barge free by 2020, in a bid to reduce pollution and protect local ecosystems.
For small island nations, climate change is not a threat. It's already here
As Hurricane Dorian reminded us, global warming poses an imminent threat to the world's small island nations, many of whose inhabitants live within three metres of sea level.
This global company is aiming to have zero environmental impact. Here's the plan
All of us - companies, politicians and consumers – must contribute to solving climate change. Yet it is easy to be overwhelmed by the task at hand. Where do I start? Here's how one multi...
It's time to bring together global trade and climate action and let them help each other
Tackling climate change and restoring faith in the global trade system both require swift action. There's an opportunity for both to be tackled together.
Greta: the voice of climate activism who says 'listen to the scientists'
A figurehead for a global youth movement demanding action on climate change, Greta Thunberg has come a long way in a year.
Colombian cities gather green speed with electric buses
There is a fleet of 26 now circulating in the southwestern city of 2.5 million people.
These 130 banks are joining the global fight against climate change
Big banks have started to acknowledge the role lenders will need to play in a rapid transition to a low-carbon economy.