The shrinking Arctic ice protects us all. It’s time to act
Arctic old ice - the ice that stays throughout the summer - is shrinking rapidly. It plays a vital role in regulating the planet's climate, and its loss would be catastrophic. It's time t...
How climate change caused the world’s first ever empire to collapse
New research suggests a period of drought lasting several hundred years coincided with the collapse of the Akkadian Empire.
Malawi is using bamboo to fight climate change
Malawi has lost almost 10% of its forests since 2001, now the country is fighting back with something you might not expect - giant bamboo.
Why heatwaves are the silent killers more devastating than hurricanes
In Hong Kong, many small apartments have been illegally converted to home even more residents, with little fresh air and air conditioning. Now researchers are turning a spotlight on the d...
California wants all its buses to be 100% electric
The US state of innovation and technology has voted to clean its air in a huge leap forward towards a greener future.
From rescue animals to electric buses, California is introducing bold new rules
Legislation that requires pet shops to sell only rescued animals is among a number of progressive new laws in California.
A cure for Alzheimer's, don't give up on 2019 and other top stories of the week
Also in this week's round-up: rabbit-plant hybrids, 750 million migrants and the countries that emit the most carbon.
This city in Pakistan is going to use cow poo to power its buses
The project aims to clean up the city's air, cut carbon emissions, and improve public transport for struggling commuters.
Analysis: UK electricity generation in 2018 falls to the lowest level since 1994
The UK electricity generation was at a record low in 2018. Despite that, the output from renewables increased and the economy got a considerable boost.
This 12-year-old built an underwater robot to fight plastic pollution
The challenge of cleaning the ocean calls for a variety of innovative solutions – could this be one of them?
Chart of the day: These countries have the largest carbon footprints
This chart highlights the enormous variations between the major world economies in CO₂ emissions per capita.
A business model for sustainability
It is impossible to outsource corporate responsibility - businesses must take the lead in transitioning to a more sustainable future that protects the planet.