An array of climate funds promise to help poorer countries either stop climate change or adapt to its consequences. But what do they actually cover, and why is it all so contentious? Fossil fuels powered...
As extreme heatwaves, storms and wildfires increase in severity and frequency, a comparatively new kind of research called weather attribution studies determines whether they are linked to human-caused climate change. From prolonged periods of extreme heat...
Words like green buildings, green vehicles, green textiles, and more of this kind have been buzzing for a while… but are they all really green? The first thing that would strike most of us when...
As weather becomes more extreme, forecasting is helping businesses avoid damage and increase profits. But the most vulnerable markets are still missing out. What’s the weather like in Papua New Guinea? That’s what one man...
Climate change; biodiversity loss; soil, water, and air pollution are amongst the environmental damages that are threatening human well-being and sustainable livelihoods up-close. Having said that, these degradation elements pose significant risks to economic activity...
About 55 million people live with dementia worldwide. New research into why brain cells die is enabling scientists to develop effective Alzheimer’s drugs. About 55 million people worldwide live with some form of dementia —...
As the first-ever Africa Climate Summit kicks off on Monday in Nairobi, Kenya, some representatives in attendance are wondering whether the political elite will match their words with meaningful action. Innocent Tshilombo arrived in Kenya as...
The world’s richest man has made public statements that deny basic science about the role of agriculture in heating the planet, say experts. Elon Musk, the wealthy owner of Twitter, has falsely claimed that farming has...
Under current climate change policies, billions will face life-threatening heat. But a global network of heat officers are tackling the problem in their own cities. About 2 billion people will live in hazardous heat conditions...
A report released on Wednesday found that wind and solar energy made up a record high 12% of global electricity generation in 2022. Meanwhile EU countries are lagging behind with wind power expansion. All renewable...
While the big five oil companies registered record profits on the back of the energy crisis, relatively little will be reinvested in renewables as climate goals are slashed. Oil and gas giant Shell last week announced a historic...
It could be the biggest revolution in the aviation industry since the invention of the jet engine, but there is still much in the way before electric passenger planes before take to the skies. What...
