Restoring salt marshes on the Steart Peninsula offers a groundbreaking solution to flood management, while also delivering unexpected benefits for wildlife, carbon capture, and local communities.
Britain to finally turn its back on coal with the Ratcliffe shutdown
Britain’s closure of its last coal plant marks a historic moment as the birthplace of coal-powered industry turns toward a greener future powered by renewables.
Technology versus governance, bridging the gap between climate ambition and policy
Effective governance and political will are emerging as critical factors in determining the success of global climate action, overshadowing technological advancements and economic strategies in the race to limit global warming to safe levels.
Pacific Island Nations excluded from final pass of Cop28’s historic climate deal
// Hidden Stories SeriesPacific Island Nations excluded from final pass of Cop28’s historic climate dealDecember 19, 2023In the wake of the much-publicised Cop28 climate summit, an air of triumphant progress seemed to permeate the media coverage.The United Arab Emirates, hosting this pivotal event, hailed the final agreement as a historic turning point; a paradigm shift in the battle against climate …
Uncovering Britain’s murky colonial past reveals the true extent of its role in climate change
// Hidden Stories SeriesUncovering Britain’s murky colonial past reveals the true extent of its role in climate changeDecember 12, 2023In the intricate and often contentious dialogue on climate change, a new dimension has emerged around the historical responsibility of nations and empires that once dominated the world.The United Kingdom, long regarded as a significant yet smaller contributor to the warming …
Air-source heat pumps could be about to retrofit Europe
// Hidden Stories SeriesAir-source heat pumps could be about to retrofit EuropeOctober 23, 2023In many homes across Europe, nestled amidst kitchen essentials or hidden away in utility rooms and cupboards, gas and oil boilers have been long-time sentinels of comfort.At their naissance, they heralded a new era—ushering central heating and instantaneous hot baths into homes, obviating the laborious coal shovelling …
Beyond the heat: How climate shifts are impacting global health
// Hidden Stories SeriesBeyond the heat: How climate shifts are impacting global healthOctober 11, 2023We’re in an era of rapid scientific advancements. One where vaccines are developed at breakneck speed and the potential to eradicate some of the world’s most debilitating diseases is within grasp.Just this week, the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to a pair of …
We need more from our financial institutions in the fight to address the environmental crisis
// Hidden Stories SeriesWe need more from our financial institutions in the fight to address the environmental crisisJuly 25, 2023A report by WWF Switzerland and WWF Denmark has called for immediate action by central banks and financial supervisors to combat the urgent twin challenges of climate change and biodiversity loss.The report highlights the need for a precautionary approach and increased …
The integrity gap: research exposes widespread lack of credibility in net-zero commitments
// Hidden Stories SeriesThe integrity gap: research exposes widespread lack of credibility in net-zero commitmentsJuly 3, 2023Countries worldwide have made ambitious pledges to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions, but a report by Net Zero Tracker reveals a significant lack of commitment globally.The report highlights that over 40 percent of the world’s largest companies and many subnational governments lack a net-zero …
The true compensation cost of excessive emissions revealed for historic responsibility
// Hidden Stories SeriesThe true compensation cost of excessive emissions revealed for historic responsibilityJune 8, 2023Wealthier countries, including the United States and those in Europe, could find themselves facing an astronomical price tag of $170 trillion as reparations for their disproportionate carbon emissions, according to a groundbreaking study conducted by the University of Leeds.The research sheds light on the glaring …
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