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 new approach to renewables could cut emissions by 90% in some US states
With proper policy support, investment in batteries and other energy storage technologies can cut greenhouse gas emissions.
Breaking the silence: the journalists fighting to turn up the volume on climate change coverage
Our impact on the environment has been seen as a “ratings killer” by some in the media. But a new project is calling on mainstream organizations to ramp up coverage of the issue.
Cancelled races, fainting players: How climate change affects sports
Climate change effects are leading to the cancellation of many competitions, and in some cases, it poses a threat to the players and spectators safety.
Alaska used to be the frozen state. Not any more
July 2019 now stands as Alaska's hottest month on record, showing the effects of global warming. Like other parts of the far north, Alaska is warming at least twice as fast as the planet ...
This is how recognizing indigenous people's land rights can tackle global warming
A report by the U.N. climate science panel recognises strong community land rights for indigenous people and women as key to tackling global warming.
Food from thin air, climate tipping points and other top stories of the week
Also in this week's round-up: why lesser-known cities can be better for careers but also why children born in big cities earn more later.
Rome's trash-for-tickets scheme is a shot in the arm for recycling plastic bottles
Italy’s capital has joined the list of world cities that have adopted innovative ways for recycling plastic bottles - plastic waste for a free ride home
Downsizing to a tiny home reduces your ecological footprint by 45%
Downsizing to a tiny home not only encourages you to embrace a more environmentally friendly lifestyle, but also to simplify your life by shedding unnecessary possessions and achieving fi...
The UN says we need to reduce our meat consumption to fight climate change and improve food security
The UN report stops short of advocating going meat-free, but says dietary changes, featuring plant-based foods and sustainable animal-sourced food, could free up land and cut emissions.
This is what we can learn from the Romans about ignoring climate change
The paradoxes of social development, and the inherent unpredictability of nature, worked in concert to bring about Rome’s demise, writes classics professor Kyle Harper.
These scientists have mapped the world's oceans - here's what they found
In 83% of the ocean, at least a quarter of the species are threatened and regions like the Mediterranean and Black seas are the most vulnerable, according to a new study.