Rising temperatures will weaken the world economy, U.N. warns
The increase in rising temperatures across the globe will lead to decreased labour productivity with people unable to work due to the health risks. Poor countries will be the worst hit wi...
A biodiversity scientist explains the problem with our neat lawns
In the summer months, immaculate gardens come into their own - but they could be harming biological diversity.
America’s shift from coal to renewable energy has begun
In April 2019, the U.S. generated more electricity from renewable sources than from coal for the first time ever.
This Indian teenager has launched a petition to demand government action on climate change
Inspired by climate activist Greta Thunberg, 16-year-old Aman Sharma launched a petition after noticing that every year was getting hotter, drier, thirstier and more polluted.
Efforts to save the planet must start with the Antarctic
Southern Ocean protection needs to be supercharged to help tackle the climate crisis and biodiversity loss
Your essential reading list for the World Economic Forum's China meeting
As almost 2,000 leaders of government, business, civil society, academia and the arts converge in the Chinese city of Dalian for the World Economic Forum's 'Summer Davos', here are five o...
Resiliency is the key to strong investments in a chaotic world
With climate change and environmental degradation looming, technologies that can build greater resiliency into planetary and man-made systems are the new prize.
How China’s sponge cities are preparing for sea-level rise
Chinese cities are hoping to climate-proof themselves with features like permeable pavements, artificial wetlands and underground storage facilities
How fashion companies can collaborate to tackle their biggest source of carbon pollution
The fashion industry has brands and styles available for everyone, regardless of wealth, but one of the fashion industry's main impacts, emissions, are often forgotten.
The Wimbledon tennis tournament is reducing single-use plastics
The world-famous tennis tournament has introduced several environmentally friendly initiatives to boost its eco credentials.
Air pollution, droughts and rains are washing away ancient Greek monuments
Air pollution is eroding marbles, while extreme droughts and torrential rains have destablilised ancient walls and temples.
World is at risk of ‘climate apartheid,’ warns U.N.
The United Nations Human Rights Council has warned of a 'climate change apartheid' as the poor bear the brunt of the negative effects of climate change in years to come.