Decades of human activity have left “irreversible damage” to the planet’s water supply, a new report warns. Human activity has pushed the world into an era of “global water bankruptcy”, as experts call for an urgent, science-based transformation. A new report from the United Nations University (UNU) warns that decades of deforestation, pollution, soil degradation, […]

Scientists have linked the burning of fossil fuels to the ongoing acidification of the ocean. Sharks are the most feared predators in the sea, and their survival hinges on fearsome teeth that regrow throughout their lives. But changes in the ocean’s chemistry could put those weapons at risk. That is the takeaway from a study […]

Eco anxiety is very real, so we share this year’s most uplifting stories to prove there’s hope for our climate. With powerful nations rolling back climate protections and temperatures soaring ever closer to dangerous thresholds, it’s hard not to feel worried about the state of the planet. As green journalists, climate anxiety, climate doom and […]

Alterra, the UAE’s $30 billion climate fund, has announced plans to launch a new co-investment vehicle worth $1.2 billion with a $250 million contribution from global financial institution BBVA to advance energy transition goals. Once launched and approved, Alterra Opportunity Fund will be domiciled at Abu Dhabi finance hub ADGM. It will consolidate existing co-investments into a […]

Newly published research finds that tropical forests can rebound up to twice as fast after deforestation when their soils contain enough nitrogen. The study shows that what happens below ground plays a major role in how quickly forests return after land has been cleared. Scientists led by the University of Leeds launched the largest and […]