Reindeer are struggling to survive because of climate change
Despite being hardy creatures who inhabit some of the world's most inhospitable landscapes, reindeer are finding it hard to adapt to global warming.
Greenhouse gases have reached an unprecedented level
Carbon dioxide in the atmosphere rose to levels the world has not seen in at least 800,000 years, this is having a series of knock-on effects on the environment as a whole.
Indian scientists have found an ingenious way to cut smog
The new seeding device could allow farmers to plant their next crop without burning off stubble from harvested rice.
July was the hottest month ever – what does that actually mean?
With new temperature records being set almost monthly, a look at the calculations that may prove the world is heating up.
Global sea-level rise began accelerating ‘30 years earlier’ than previously thought
Melting ice and ocean warming has caused sea levels to rise by around 20cm over the 20th century. But scientists have just discovered sea levels started rising in the 1960s, not the 1990s.
Indonesia has just made its moratorium on forest clearance permanent
The moratorium on forest clearance in Indonesia was first introduced in 2011 and has been renewed regularly as part of its efforts to combat climate change.
Here’s how the UK dramatically reduced its plastic bag consumption levels
In the last year, the UK has dramatically reduced its plastic bag consumption. In 2015, a 5p charge was introduced for every bag used.
Climate campaigner Greta is setting sail to America on a boat with no toilet
Swede Greta Thunberg is preparing for the trans-Atlantic voyage to join a United Nations summit and raise awareness about the climate crisis.
The glimmers of hope in the latest dire climate report
Last week’s Special Report on Climate Change and Land from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change captures the wide range of factors affecting how we use land and the consequences ...
How countries with the highest food insecurity suffer the worst impacts of climate change
A new report by Christian Aid suggests that Food insecurity is the highest in the poor countries that make the smallest contribution to global warming
This UK university has taken beef off its menu to fight climate change
Goldsmiths, part of the University of London, has taken beef off its menu to fight climate change. The college said it aims to use clean energy and become carbon neutral by 2025.
This is America's first completely solar-powered airport
A 2.74-megawatt solar farm makes Chattanooga the first US airport to be 100% solar powered.