What is carbon neutrality and how can we achieve net zero emissions
The Paris Climate Agreement requires us to move towards carbon neutrality, but what does reducing net greenhouse gas emissions to zero actually mean?
What is Earth Overshoot Day and why we are in debt to the Earth
Overshoot Day marks the point when humanity has used up the Earth’s resources for a year. And the date comes earlier and earlier every year.
Robben Island, where Mandela spent 17 years in prison, goes green with solar energy
Robben Island’s solar energy micro-grid project will produce almost one million kilowatt hours of electricity annually, significantly reducing the cost and impact of buying diesel.
Five movies to inspire you in 2017, from the Film4Climate competition
Here’s a selection of movies from the Film4Climate competition that provide plenty of inspiration to take action to make a difference against climate change.
Donald Trump’s first 100 days and energy plans
Here are Donald Trump’s declarations on energy, the environment, renewable energy, fracking and oil, made on the US President’s official campaign site.
Greenpeace urges Amazon and Netflix to adopt renewable energies
A Greenpeace report outlines tech companies’ energy footprints. Google, Facebook, and Apple commit to 100% renewable energy, while Amazon and Netflix lag behind, and Asian companies still rely on coal.
What is World Environment Day and why we celebrate it on the 5th June
Let’s discover the history of the most important day for encouraging worldwide awareness and action for the protection of our environment.
A Google Earth for monitoring climate change. Free and accessible to all
With Open Foris, Google and FAO collaborate to create user-friendly apps that facilitate data collection, analysis and reporting: using Collect Earth technology for environmental monitoring.
How to build an eco house
Building eco homes improves our lives and reduces our impact on the environment.
Energy in India. The time has come to alter the energy balance, but at what cost
Juggling growth goals and lifting its people out of poverty, India walks a tight rope between fuelling its needs with cheaper but harmful sources versus becoming a clean energy leader.