7 of the world’s 10 most polluted cities are in India
India has one of the most polluted cities in the world. But the success of policies in Europe proves that pollution can be cut without giving up on growth.
These countries are paving the way to a zero-carbon future
For the past decade, these 18 countries have boasted declining carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuels.
Twitter shows how quickly we adapt to wild weather
The frequency of extreme weather events makes it easy to forget just how out of place they would have been just a century ago. The proof is on Twitter.
These are just some of the hidden impacts of Britain's winter warmth
Britain's temperature in February reached record highs, affecting the behaviour of wildlife and plants.
US faces fresh water shortages due to climate change, research says
Increasing population and rising temperatures will have a serious impact on US fresh water supply, prompting researchers to warn of severe shortages in the future.
Why the foundations of the modern world are costing the earth
If the cement industry were a country, it would have the third highest carbon emissions in the world. Concrete is one of the most useful materials ever invented, so how can we stop it bei...
This is how Britain saved some of its most precious wildlife from the threat of extinction
Tighter controls on pollution and hunting have led to a resurgence of stoats, otters, badgers and other wild carnivores.
How can the seabed warn us about climate change?
Deep in the ocean, chemicals that line the seabed provide crucial information that can help scientists predict climate change.
Planting 1.2 trillion trees could neutralize CO2 emissions, says ecologist
An ambitious ecologist thinks he may have discovered the secret to neutralizing CO2 emissions on planet Earth. According to his findings, we need to start planting more trees — 1.2 trilli...
As China cuts its air pollution, an unseen killer has emerged
China's air pollution crisis is responsible for approximately 1 million deaths a year, and as efforts to reduce this get underway, a previously hidden killer is rearing its head.
What is Earth? How We Answer Could Define Our Future
Here's an interesting answer to the question what is earth? The astronomical body we call home is becoming increasingly difficult to define.
Rio de Janeiro is burning trash to create energy and cut emissions
Capturing methane gas from garbage to burn for energy is helping Rio de Janeiro cut its climate-changing emissions.