Some air pollution can block solar radiation – but cutting pollution is still the way to tackle global warming
Air pollution can shield us from the effects of climate change, but it also harms human health. Slashing fossil fuel use is the best way forward
From mangroves to floating gardens: 8 ways Asia is harnessing nature to fight climate change
Asia is adapting to climate change with nature-based solutions that are less expensive and more effective than built infrastructure. Here are eight examples.
Why partnerships are critical to accelerating energy transition
Delivering the energy transition will require a global collective effort. Public-private partnerships will be key to ensure supply of critical minerals.
What are Municipal Green Bonds and how are global cities using them to finance green projects?
Toronto, San Francisco and Cape Town have embraced Green Municipal Bonds. But what are they, and how can they be used in other cities around the world?
Global warming is shaking up the ocean, literally
Global warming is making the Earth shake! A new study shows that rising sea levels and stronger storms are causing more powerful seismic ocean waves.
Antarctica is melting faster than ever. Here’s what we can do about it
With global warming now heavily affecting Antarctica, it is vital we identify useful tipping points in technology and human behaviour that will help keep the southern continent under ice.
Is 2023 going to be the hottest year on record?
The world keeps breaking temperature records in 2023. It has faced the hottest October, September, August and July. Will 2023 be the hottest year ever?
Kongjian Yu’s 'sponge cities' design wins a major prize
Kongjian Yu has just been awarded the 2023 Oberlander Prize for his innovative ‘porous’ city designs based on ancient Chinese wisdom.
The UN now focuses on climate change as a health issue too. Here's why
With millions suffering climate-related health impacts around the world, it is time urgent action is stepped up to protect vulnerable populations and stem financial losses.
"Not just sticks of carbon" - how growing trees for the climate must also benefit biodiversity
When Professor Tom Crowther published research into the massive potential of trees to absorb more carbon than previously thought, he helped spur the Trillion Trees movement to plant, rest...
This year set to be hottest ever recorded, and other nature and climate stories you need to read this week
Also this week: 2 million species facing extinction; Earth's CO2 emissions budget could soon disappear.
COP28: Why it matters and 5 key areas for action
The COP28 climate summit convenes this month at a critical moment. Here's what to understand about the UN Climate Summit and why it's so important.