Rewilding Europe with bison is good for the planet, says new study
Rewilding a herd of bison in Romania's mountains could reduce as much carbon dioxide as emitted by 43,000 gas-powered cars.
Cristen Hemingway Jaynes
July 2, 2024
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Climate change: Ocean Tribunal ruling gives power to small island nations
A landmark ruling by the Ocean Tribunal empowers small island nations and sets a precedent for global environmental justice and sustainability.
Cristen Hemingway Jaynes
July 2, 2024
NASA launches first satellite to study heat emissions at Earth's poles
As part of NASA's Prefire mission, two satellites will measure infrared heat emanating from the Earth's poles, providing valuable insights into climate change.
Cristen Hemingway Jaynes
July 2, 2024
To ensure widespread benefits in education, teachers must be at the centre of conversations around AI, says Education International’s David Edwards.
David Elliott
July 2, 2024
Climate crisis: How positive tipping points could save the planet
From cheap green energy to rising sales of electric vehicles, a series of 'positive' tipping points might just save us from climate change. Professor Tim Lenton of Exeter University explains.
Michael Purton
July 2, 2024
This project is cleaning up abandoned fish farms in the seas around Greece
‘Ghost farms’ can have harmful impacts on biodiversity and local communities. Here’s how a project in Greece is working to clean up its abandoned fish farms.
David Elliott
July 1, 2024
UN Secretary-General tells tech firms to acknowledge damage; Nvidia becomes world’s most valuable company; McDonald’s halts AI technology in drive thrus
Cathy Li
July 1, 2024
China on track for growth target, and other economics stories to read this week
Top economy stories: China confident of 5% growth in 2024; Manufacturing activity uneven globally; Argentina enters technical recession, and more.
Kate Whiting
July 1, 2024
The countries making progress in the energy transition – plus other top energy stories
Energy on the agenda at AMNC 'Summer Davos'; The countries making progress on energy transition; Global fossil fuel consumption hit record high in 2023.
Roberto Bocca
June 28, 2024
Cities make progress on air quality, and other urban transformation stories you need to read
Top city and urbanization stories: Robotaxies coming to Austin, Texas, and Miami, Florida; Cities' spending power falling; Heatwaves hit cities across the globe.
Lisa Chamberlain
June 28, 2024
Why innovative climate technology requires global collaboration to take off
Tackling the climate crisis necessitates a reshaping of the energy framework, which must consider global dependence on energy resources and infrastructure.
Ayla Majid
June 28, 2024
How to unlock a $500 billion investment opportunity in advanced energy solutions and reach net zero
The business case for advanced energy solutions must show how the benefits outweigh higher costs versus legacy solutions, and how to meet those costs.
Maciej Kolaczkowski and Jeremy Williams
June 28, 2024
AMNC24: Five things to know about the 'Summer Davos' in China
What just happened at the Annual Meeting of the New Champions? Here are five key takeaways from the Summer Davos, whose theme was ‘Next Frontiers for Growth’.
Gayle Markovitz
June 28, 2024
How health economics is redefining climate-resilient healthcare
Healthcare is a huge emitter of global greenhouse gases. Systemic change is needed to advance sustainable practices - that's where health economics can help.
Charlotte Ashton
June 28, 2024