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Apple unveils its first carbon neutral products
The new Apple Watch lineup marks major progress toward ambitious Apple 2030 climate goal. Apple today announced its first-ever…
2023-09-13
Are We Writing Green Financial Rules In The Dark?
We would like to thank our generous sponsors for making this article possible. Sustainable finance regulations are booming…
2023-09-08
Study Suggests Energy-Efficient Route To Capturing And Converting CO2
The findings, based on a single electrochemical process, could help cut emissions from the hardest-to-decarbonize industries, such as…
2023-09-07
Biodiversity Loss Entails Business Risks
We would like to thank our generous sponsors for making this article possible. Our economic model overlooks the…
2023-08-30
Earth’s “Third Pole” and Its Role in Global Climate
Lake Ximencuo, a glacial moraine lake, sits among mountain peaks on the Tibetan Plateau. Credit: Tenace10/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0…
2023-08-28
A changing climate, growing human populations and widespread fires contributed to the last major extinction event − can we prevent another?
Emily Lindsey, University of California, Los Angeles; Lisa N. Martinez, University of California, Los Angeles, and Regan E.…
2023-08-19
Maui’s deadly wildfires burn through Lahaina – it’s a reminder of the growing risk to communities that once seemed safe
Wildfires, pushed by powerful winds, raced through Lahaina, Hawaii, on Aug. 8 and 9, 2023, leaving a charred…
2023-08-11
Should We Be Treating Fossil Fuels Like Tobacco?
We would like to thank our generous sponsors for making this article possible. Fossil fuel divestment efforts could…
2023-08-07
Climate Change Plays Leading Role In Consumer Spending
We would like to thank our generous sponsors for making this article possible. Will ESG become more of…
2023-08-04
Overcoming The Carbon Investment Conundrum
We would like to thank our generous sponsors for making this article possible. Rethinking emission metrics for a…
2023-07-12
Europe’s Green Energy Transition Is Gaining Momentum
We would like to thank our generous sponsors for making this article possible. “We’re on the eve of…
2023-06-27
Watch Out For These Leading Present And Emerging Technologies, Not Just A.I.
Artificial intelligence is just one of the major technologies that is shaping our world today and transforming the…
2023-06-14
How To Appreciate The Value Of Oceans In An Impact Economy
We would like to thank our generous sponsors for making this article possible. Oceans are crucial to the…
2023-06-12
Semiconductor Primer: Geopolitical Analysis
Geopolitical analysis is a method of studying foreign policy to understand, explain, and predict international political behaviour through…
2023-06-09
Nature Already Inspired A.I. Than Most Realise
Nature offers many valuable insights and inspirations for understanding AI and developing new algorithms and techniques. Here are…
2023-06-08
Chemical Pollution And The Need To Transition To Sustainable Chemistry
We would like to thank our generous sponsors for making this article possible. The true cost of toxic…
2023-06-02
The Six Themes Driving Capital Toward Sustainable Solutions
We would like to thank our generous sponsors for making this article possible. The challenges of navigating the…
2023-04-24
5 ways fusion energy can change the world for the better
Commercial fusion energy has been making headlines since scientists at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in California achieved…
2023-04-14
Electric Vehicles Are Forecast To Be Half Of Global Car Sales By 2035
We would like to thank our generous sponsors for making this article possible. The adoption of electric vehicles…
2023-02-10
Turkey-Syria earthquake: a seismologist explains what just happened
An extremely large earthquake has occurred in the southeast of Turkey, near the border with Syria. Data from…
2023-02-06
We Will Clean the World of Plastic Thanks to Cows
Researchers have identified bacteria in cow tummies that can decompose polyesters used in fabrics, packaging, and biodegradable bags.…
2023-01-11
How Putin’s war and small islands are accelerating the global shift to clean energy, and what to watch for in 2023
The year 2022 was a tough one for the growing number of people living in food insecurity and…
2023-01-05
5 Key Predictions For The Future Of Talent Migration
Many migrants today travel farther distances, consciously seeking cities of choice – a sociological metric designed by Boston Consulting Group…
2022-11-22
COP27: A year on from the Glasgow climate pact, the world is burning more fossil fuels than ever
The burning of fossil fuels caused 86% of all CO₂ emissions during the past ten years. Despite being…
2022-11-11
Ukraine Crisis Expected to Speed Up Shift to Renewables
According to the International Energy Agency, the war in Ukraine will be a factor in a quicker transition to…
2022-11-09
Loss and Damage: Who is responsible when climate change harms the world’s poorest countries, and what does compensation look like?
You may be hearing the phrase “loss and damage” in the coming weeks as government leaders meet in…
2022-11-05
COP27: Why it matters and 5 key areas for action
COP27 is the next meeting of the group of 198 countries that have signed the UN Framework Convention…
2022-11-01
Climate Change – Always Following The Sun
Limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees requires the energy system to be restructured as quickly as possible. But…
2022-10-27
The Most Used Energy Sources in Europe
Much of Europe has set itself the goal of switching away from heavily polluting fossil fuels and towards…
2022-10-14
High Prices, Range Anxiety Holding Back EV Adoption
While the tax credits for new and used electric vehicles included in the Inflation Reduction Act will do…
2022-08-12
Do Snakes Have Ears? Can They Hear Us?
While explaining why snake prevention is important, wildlife professionals often get asked about the particulars of different snakes.…
2022-08-03
Record-Breaking Heat in Europe
A three-day heatwave is rolling across Europe, breaking temperature records in its path. The heat has been topping…
2022-07-21
How To Survive A Heatwave
On colour-coded temperature charts, the Indian subcontinent is currently a sickly mauve. With summer still months away, an…
2022-07-12
Make Your Business More Environmentally Friendly With These Useful Tips
As a business owner, it’s your responsibility to ensure that your business is environmentally friendly. The world’s governments…
2022-07-04
How to Prevent Mice From Entering Your Kitchen
After a stressful day at work, imagine going into your kitchen to prepare your favorite dish, only to…
2022-06-04
Top 4 Reasons For Going Solar
According to the Department of Energy’s Solar Futures Study, solar power could account for up to 40% of the United…
2022-05-18
Happy Mother’s Day! 6 Of Nature’s Great Moms
A mother’s support can be as vital to animals as it is to humans. Across the vast diversity…
2022-05-08
How to Get Rid of Rats in Drainage Pipes
Rats are feared by many, not only because of their looks, but because of the damage and disease…
2022-05-05
7 Steps For Delivering Net Zero Supply Chains
An HSBC and BCG report found that despite increasing numbers of large corporates making emissions commitments, delivering on…
2022-04-14
The Motivation You Need To Build A Sustainable Home
The post is developed in partnership with BetterHelp. When you make your home more environmentally friendly, you are…
2022-04-09
Renewable energy could power the world by 2050. Here’s what that future might look like
It’s possible to switch to a fully sustainable global energy landscape within the next 30 years, according to…
2022-04-07
How To Survive A Move To The City
You may be starting to get used to the environment where you are now. You may walk to…
2022-04-04
6 Ways Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Can Help Transition to Clean Energy
What makes hydrogen fuels “clean”? How can they help reduce emissions? Here are the answers. While energy is…
2022-03-29
These 5 global cities are leading the charge to a renewable future
A billion people live in a city with renewable energy targets or policies. Cities contribute three-quarters of CO2…
2022-03-23
How to Turn Your House into a Sustainable One
Sustainability is everyone’s business. We will only save our planet if we all work at it, together. One…
2022-03-18
A Five Minute Guide To Zero Net Energy In Buildings
With the fast pace that the world is developing, the amount of physical infrastructures is bound to increase.…
2022-03-14
How Climate Change Will Push People Toward Violence
A new book uses climate science and psychology to explain how a rapidly warming planet increases aggression and…
2022-03-11
5 Common Wildlife Diseases
One of the biggest dangers in regards to wildlife on your property is the bacteria they carry. Since…
2022-03-04
Six Simple Storage Concepts For Oil Or Petroleum-Related Substances
Storing petroleum-related substances involves a lot more than just pouring them into tanks or barrels and putting a…
2022-02-08
Beijing’s scant snow offers a glimpse at the uncertainty — and risks — of future Winter Olympics
The postcards and posters from most Winter Olympics call attention to the thick powder and ice-covered mountains we…
2022-02-07