3 surprising facts about global warming in the polar regions
The polar regions are threatened by rising temperatures that are causing heatwaves, wildfires and melting permafrost that holds huge amounts of carbon.
The amazing system plants use to shape their roots and why it could help protect crops from climate change
Plants use a system to manage where their roots branch in response to water availability in the soil, which helps them adapt to climate changes.
World's glaciers at serious risk from climate crisis
Glaciers provide water for about 1.9 billion people globally, and their loss could also increase the likelihood of hazards such as floods and landslides.
Global cooperation has mended a divided world before — it can do the same for a fragmenting one
The US and Soviet Union collaborated to tackle polio and smallpox during the height of the Cold War. Global cooperation can solve climate change, too.
Taking the lead on climate adaptation
Trillions of dollars will need to go into climate adaptation to make our world more resilient. Here are 5 steps that need to be taken.
5 charts that show the impact 2022 had on global development
These World Bank charts show the impact of 2022 on human development. The year will be remembered for war in Europe, inflation, and food and energy crises.
From protective coatings to stop water evaporating to farmer-driven eco-movements. How start-ups are combating drought
Drought may affect more than 75% of the world’s population by 2050, the UN says. Several start-ups are helping to tackle drought in Chile, Niger and India.
The UN calls for massive financial support for Pakistan - and other climate change stories you need to read this week
Top environment stories: UN calls for massive financial support for Pakistan; Brazil backs the fight against climate change; UK records its warmest year since records began.
More than 100,000 tourists will head to Antarctica this summer. Should we worry about damage to the ice and its ecosystems?
Tourism in Antarctica has environmental impacts, including the release of black carbon from cruise ships and the potential to introduce invasive species.
The global energy crisis is causing hardships for many, but it’s also driving growth in renewables, says the IEA. Here’s how
The energy crisis has forced governments to accelerate existing plans, with global capacity of renewables set to almost double over the next five years, according to the International Ene...
Speeding up renewable energy – bottlenecks and how you resolve them
The 'permitting process' takes so long because it is a manual machine, that is often under-resourced, dogged by jumbled decision-making and starved of digital support.
Forestry teams are the first line of defence against climate change. Here’s what they need in 2023
When it comes to the climate crisis, there are few things more important in our arsenal than our forests and those that manage them — many of whom are Indigenous.