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World Bee Day 2026: What Happens to Ecosystems When Bees Disappear?

Responsible for a third of global food production, bees are essential for life as we know it. To celebrate World Bee Day 2026, we look at what it […]

Biodiversity

Honey bee swarm.

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Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission, meets Donald Trump, President of the United States, in Scotland to discuss transatlantic trade relations.

Power, Pressure, and the Politics of Green Leadership: How the US Is Reshaping Europe’s Climate Ambitions

Policy & Economics

May 18th 20268 mins

renewable energy; solar energy; solar panels; wind energy; wind turbines

5 Clean Energy Myths the Data Has Finally Put to Rest – And Where the Industry Is Heading

Energy

May 11th 20267 mins

Galathea Bay, Great Nicobar Island.

The Great Nicobar Gamble: Exploring the Hidden Toll of the $10 Billion Development Project

Conservation

Apr 17th 20267 mins

Fishermen at work in Tombo village, one of the largest fishing villages in Sierra Leone.

Mapping the Blue Economy: Sectors, Policies, and Challenges Amid Climate Change

Oceans

Apr 2nd 20265 mins

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Dredging of contaminated sediments takes place at Otter Creek, Ohio in 2021.

What to Know About the EPA’s Proposed Revision of the Clean Water Act

Policy & Economics

Apr 1st 20265 mins

Power plant emitting carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.

Explainer: The Vast Promise – And Uncertain Future – Of Carbon Removals

Solutions

Mar 27th 20269 mins

Israel Strike in Tehran, Iran.

Explainer: What Is Black Rain and What Threats Does It Pose to People and the Planet?

Explainers

Mar 26th 20265 mins

nuclear energy; nuclear reactors

Japan’s Complicated Relationship With Nuclear Energy

Energy

Mar 25th 20265 mins

Amir Kabir Dam, Chalus road, Alborz Province, Iran.

From Lifeline to Strategic Weapon: How Water Infrastructure Becomes a Target in Armed Conflicts

Explainers

Mar 22nd 20266 mins

power plant; fossil fuels; emissions global warming; carbon baseline; carbon budget; co2 levels 2024

The Implications of Rescinding the US Endangerment Finding

Policy & Economics

Feb 12th 20265 mins

fast fashion; environmental issues of fast fashion; fast fashion waste; india fast fashion

The Environmental Impact of Fast Fashion, Explained

Pollution

Feb 3rd 20266 mins

forever chemicals; PFAS; toxic pollutants; flammable product

Understanding PFAS: Health Concerns, Regulations and Solutions to Tackling the Spread of Forever Chemicals

Policy & Economics

Jan 13th 20265 mins

Opening Ceremony COP15 UNFCCC Climate Change. Photo: UNclimatechane/Flickr

Explainer: What Is the UNFCCC?

Policy & Economics

Jan 8th 20265 mins

A Wildlife SOS medical care team at the Elephant Hospital massages an injured elephant's back legs in an effort to encourage movement and circulation.

Ancient Healing, Unexpected Patients: The Role of Acupuncture in Elephant Care

Explainers

Jan 8th 20264 mins

A pile of electronic waste.

Throwing Away the Future: Why We Still Cannot Recycle Rare Earths

Future

Jan 2nd 20264 mins

Favela close to Alphaville, São Paulo, Brazil.

Environmental Racism: A Global Overview

Explainers

Dec 23rd 20256 mins

COP30 Presidency and and the UNFCCC Secretariat consult during a break after Colombia's intervention at the COP30 Closing Plenary.

Did COP30 Succeed or Fail?

Policy & Economics

Nov 24th 20258 mins

Bees and butterlies pollinate a purple flower.

Beyond the Buzz: Why Pollinators Matter More than You Think

Biodiversity

Nov 24th 20255 mins

nuclear waste disposal site warning sign

Nuclear Waste Recycling: Realistic Pursuit or Delusion?

Explainers

Nov 18th 20256 mins

Action Adaptation Finance Now demonstration at COP30.

Climate Adaptation at COP30: What to Expect

Policy & Economics

Nov 14th 20257 mins

COP30 venue in Belem, Brazil.

COP30 Glossary: What You Need to Know About This Year’s UN Climate Summit in Brazil

Explainers

Nov 10th 20258 mins

Participants attend the Thematic Session: 10 Years on from the Paris Agreement at COP30 in Brazil.

Climate Finance at COP30: What to Expect

Policy & Economics

Nov 9th 20257 mins

Food waste scraps

Waste-to-Energy: Tackling Food Waste in Hong Kong

Explainers

Nov 5th 20256 mins

COP28 President Sultan Al Jaber and other participants onstage during the COP28 Closing Plenary at COP28 in Dubai on December 13, 2023. UNclimatechange/Flickr

Navigating COP: A Deep Dive into the UN Climate Conference Process

Spotlight

Nov 3rd 20258 mins

Farmer spraying pesticides.

How Australia’s Loose Pesticide Rules Are Harming Its Environment and People

Policy & Economics

Oct 30th 20258 mins

sustainable aviation fuel; airplane; flight; sustainable aviation

Sustainable Aviation Fuel: Opportunities and Challenges for Hong Kong

Explainers

Oct 22nd 20256 mins

Inside a commercial chicken farm holding 5,000 layer hens.

Antibiotic Overuse in Food Production Is Fueling a Global Health Crisis

Explainers

Sep 26th 20255 mins

Tropical cyclone from space

What Are Tropical Cyclones? Understanding Hurricanes and Typhoons and Their Link to Climate Change

Climate Change

Sep 23rd 20257 mins

Tourists in Waikiki Beach, Honolulu, Hawaii.

All You Need to Know About Hawaii’s New Green Tax for Tourists

Explainers

Sep 22nd 20254 mins

Joe Rogan Experience episode #2254 with Mel Gibson.

What Joe Rogan Is Getting Wrong About Global Warming

Explainers

Sep 11th 20254 mins

Aerial photo of a forest.

Nature-Based Solutions: Restoring Forests to Combat Climate Change

Conservation

Sep 10th 20255 mins

green bonds; blended finance; sustainable finance; green investing

Soil Carbon Credits: The Promises and Uncertainties of a New Climate Market

Explainers

Sep 9th 20256 mins

2014 United Nations Bonn Climate Change Conference held in Bonn, Germany.

Lessons for COP30: 3 Reasons Why Environmental Treaties Consistently Fail

Explainers

Sep 8th 20256 mins

ocean; ocean heating; ocean warming; Rising ocean Temperatures

The High Seas: Earth’s Last Wild Frontier at Risk

Oceans

Sep 3rd 20255 mins

Floods in Porto Alegre, a city in the Southern Brazil state of Rio Grande do Sul, in May 2024; Brazil floods

All or Nothing: Why We Need Both Climate Adaptation and Mitigation

Climate Change

Sep 1st 20255 mins

Waste picker in Patayas, Manila, Philippines.

Waste Colonialism: A Brief History of Dumping Rich Countries’ Trash in the Global South

Pollution

Aug 20th 20255 mins

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