Our taste for meat is endangering the planet
As our meat consumption continues to rise, so too does the amount of greenhouse gas emitted during the production process.
Costa Rica has doubled its tropical rainforests in just a few decades. Here’s how
A mix of environmental awareness and progressive policy-making is regenerating rainforests in the country.
This is how Singapore is inspiring cities to solve their traffic problems
Congestion charges, toll roads and car quotas are just some of the many anti-traffic measures used by city authorities across the world.
Depressed about climate change? Here’s how psychotherapy can help
Psychotherapy could help humans find a path towards a new world shaped by a deepening understanding of our relationship with the planet, writes an academic.
Plastic straws and bags no more: Canada aims to clean up its act
Canada has set an approximate date for when it would like to see the complete ban of various single-use plastics such as bags and straws.
Trade war winners, football economics and other top stories of the week
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Chart of the day: These countries create most of the world’s CO2 emissions
Atmospheric carbon levels continue to rise, and a handful of nations are responsible for the bulk of the problem.
5 ways business can make a real difference to the environment
For real progress to be made in the fight against climate change, businesses must step up and make a difference. This is how.
How Africa’s smallholders can feed the world
Sustainable Development Goal 2 – which aims to end hunger by 2030 – is achievable. But it will require a commitment from both governments and the private sector to help rural farmers shif...
Cambodia’s schools are the new frontline in the battle against climate change
By 2020, secondary pupils will be learning about environmental policies and technologies as part of the national curriculum.
Sweden has invented a word to encourage people not to fly. And it’s working
A Swedish movement wants people to cut out air travel. And the latest figures show the idea is taking off.
10 facts about air pollution on World Environment Day
Tackling the causes of dirty air and climate change together could bring big benefits for public health.