Recycling on the US–Mexico border

Recycling on the US–Mexico border

Trade in second-hand products between affluent countries and neighbouring developing nations can be mutually beneficial. >>
Whatever happened to carbon capture?

Whatever happened to carbon capture?

CCS has been hobbled by the economic crisis and Europe is far behind the US, but a new Norwegian plant provides hope. >>
The convenience city ultimatum

The convenience city ultimatum

In their exploration of creating a sustainable Vancouver by 2050, a University of British Columbia team presents its final "big ideas". >>
Climate change is a human rights issue

Climate change is a human rights issue

Human rights bodies could help spur collective action to overcome the obstacles to progress on global warming, argues the UN Special Rapporteur on the right to food. >>
Climate pollution killing oysters

Climate pollution killing oysters

New evidence shows that ocean acidification is harming commercially valuable species in the northwestern Pacific region of North America. >>
Enhancing indigenous knowledge in rice terraces

Enhancing indigenous knowledge in rice terraces

Melding science and local wisdom can support farming practices threatened by climate change. >>
The simpler way to a greener future

The simpler way to a greener future

Trying out small changes will make your life better and at the same time greener. >>
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A city that runs on itself

Cut greenhouse gas emissions dramatically? A team of students envisions building this into Vancouver's future. >>
Do you believe in climate change?

Do you believe in climate change?

That's not a question you should be asking — it's a matter of empirical evidence, not belief. >>
Scientists denounce climate change denial, censorship

Scientists denounce climate change denial, censorship

Canadian media coverage of climate change has fallen by 80% due to the conservative government's restrictive policies. >>
What ever happened to the Green New Deal?

What ever happened to the Green New Deal?

Nearly three years since the signing of the G20 Global Green New Deal, a UNU-IAS Ph.D. Fellow surveys action on the plan. >>
Revealed: fossil fuel reserves match climate negotiating positions

Revealed: fossil fuel reserves match climate negotiating positions

Recent fossil fuel data suggests that an overlooked correlation may explain why we’re not solving climate change. >>
Communicating climate science online

Communicating climate science online

Communication of scientific research in all areas is being transformed by the web and social media. >>
Mind the gap: Development options for Delhi’s metro

Mind the gap: Development options for Delhi’s metro

Despite its carbon credentials and fast progress, Delhi's metro has been a controversial issue of urban policy-making. >>
Investing in global climate solutions

Investing in global climate solutions

In his ‘Sustainable Planet’ column, Jacob Park explores the United Nations climate convention-sponsored Green Climate Fund. >>
Secretary General Visits Tebikenikora Community.

Climate change is not child’s play

A new UNICEF study looks at the climate vulnerability of children in the East Asia and the Pacific. >>