How much has been spent already to retreat from rising seas?
It’s a potentially controversial acknowledgement that some places simply can’t be saved, but in some cases it may also be the most responsible course of action.
7 opportunities to strengthen ocean-based action in climate strategies
Sustainable ocean-based climate actions can deliver up to 21% of the annual GHG emission cuts needed by 2050. Here are 7 ways to achieve it, says the WRI.
Wind energy is healthier for us, here's why
The health benefits of wind power could quadruple if operators turn down output from the most polluting fossil-fuel-based power plants, an MIT study finds.
Combating climate change by putting our planet first
Social innovators are finding new ways to combat greenhouse gas emissions and climate change with speed and scale, at the lowest possible costs. In this episode of Let's Fix It, hear f...
Russian energy imports to Europe are falling - here’s what that means for the energy transition
The European Union has acknowledged it needs to move away from importing Russian energy - so how is it doing?
Here's why older trees are more climate resilient
Protecting older trees should be a priority in climate mitigation. They are more tolerant of drought than young trees and have offer better carbon storage.
Nature tech – what is it and why is it important for climate and nature?
We need to scale up action on climate change and biodiversity and nature tech can be tool in everything from deployment of solutions to reporting results.
COP15 begins and other climate change stories you need to read this week
Top climate and environment stories: COP15 summit begins; Cocoa farmers need living wage; Extreme weather in India leads to record deaths from lightning.
Guest post: Intensive, lower-carbon animal farming could raise pandemic risks
Agriculture not only has a greenhouse gas footprint, but also a disease footprint. An environmental expert outlines ways we can help reduce both.
Here's how India can reduce its cement-related emissions
India is the second-largest market for cement in the world. To reduce emissions, it must look at small-scale residential and large infrastructure projects.
The aviation sector wants to reach net zero by 2050. How will it do it?
The aviation industry has adopted the goal of reaching net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. Sustainable fuels and carbon offsetting are at the core of its strategy.
Global Shapers: How youth and least developed countries helped shape climate outcomes at COP27
Youth representation at the climate talks in Sharm el-Sheikh was encouraging, despite young people often being sidelined in key decision-making processes.