Ships are silencing the songs of Humpback whales. This is why that matters
A new study shows that noise pollution is stopping whales from singing, and affecting their choices of habitat under the sea.
Climate change is an economic problem that needs fixing. Here's why
Tackling climate change isn't just imperative for our planet, failure to do so could have major economic impacts - particularly in the most vulnerable countries.
How to future-proof our cities against climate change
Technology can help future-proof cities and make it possible for everyone to afford ways to cool and heat their urban homes.
We no longer have faith in technology to solve global issues
Innovation could be one of the casualties of a lack of trust in digital technology in some countries.
Saving the world starts with the Arctic. Here's why
The effects of climate change on the northern ice sheets will be felt far beyond the region.
Jordan's capital is creating green mosques and schools to tackle emissions
Across Jordan's capital city, Amman, buildings are turning to renewable sources and green alternatives.
Justin Trudeau has vowed to impose a carbon tax on those unwilling to tackle climate change
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Tuesday said he would fulfill a promise to impose a carbon tax on provinces unwilling to combat climate change, prompting instant protests from a...
India is building a high-tech sustainable city from scratch
Norman Foster is helping the Andhra Pradesh government build a new sustainable state capital. Here are the key elements.
Can green bonds help us manage climate risk?
We have a brief window of time to limit global warming and its potentially devastating consequences. The financial system needs to understand and prepare for climate risks better.
The Philippines is reopening a ‘cesspool’ island after a six month clean up
Boracay, an island paradise, is set to reopen after a six-month clean-up operation that may mark a turning point for sustainable travel.
The EU is planning to ban single-use plastics
EU lawmakers are making steps towards reducing the amount of single-use plastics being produced, with an aim of switching to viable alternatives by 2021.
We're going backwards in tackling hunger - and climate change is a major reason
After a decade of declines in global undernourishment, levels have been steadily rising again, hitting 821 million people in 2017.