Hurricanes are becoming so strong a new category may be needed, study says
A warmer planet may bring less frequent, but stronger, hurricanes, prompting debate on adding a Category 6 to the current Saffir-Simpson scale.
Land, loss and liberation: Indigenous struggles amid the climate crisis
Indigenous communities are among those most greatly impacted by climate change. Here's why we must include them in solutions to tackle the climate crisis.
6 technologies to help the world adapt to climate change
AI, drones, Earth observation, advanced computing, IoT and virtual and augmented reality are vital for climate adaptation. Here’s why.
Africa can’t wait for ambitious climate action – here’s what its leaders can do now
A huge climate adaptation and mitigation financing gap means Africa must tap into innovative collaborations to help communities affected by climate crisis.
See why annual planetary boundary health checks will better inform leaders' decision-making
A new partnership announced at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting seeks to speed up the frequency and quality of planetary boundary health checks.
Deep retrofits: how repurposing old buildings can mitigate climate change
Buildings stand for decades. Deep retrofitting an existing structure can result in 50-75% less carbon than constructing the same building from scratch.
Carbon intensity: This overlooked metric is key to the green transition
The amount of emissions produced by commodities varies far more than many realize. Accounting for this variation in carbon intensity is key to decarbonization.
Speed, scale, pragmatism: How to boost climate finance in 2024
Climate finance is a key front in the fight against climate change. The world needs trillions of dollars in investments every year to hit the 1.5°C target.
World Bank: Access to emergency funds and other nature and climate stories you need to read this week
News this week: New funds access for natural disaster responses, a boost for Amazon sustainability, and the lethal virus impacting Antarctic penguin communities.
Securing critical minerals for energy transition requires collective action
There's a supply-demand gap for the critical minerals needed for the energy transition. A new initiative has identified the risks of this gap and how to manage it.
World Wetlands Day: 5 things to know about these carbon sinks
As we celebrate World Wetlands Day on 2 February, here's what you need to know about these crucial habitats that can store carbon and boost biodiversity.
10 climate terms you need to know
What is a carbon sink, a just transition and an NDC? Our glossary of commonly-used terms related to the climate crisis will guide you. #ClimateTerminology