When Greta Thunberg met the Dalai Lama

The wisdom that emerged from a rather iconic convergence of science and spirituality is as simple as it is profound. Read More

How the EU’s new ‘toxic-free’ vision could shape your safer chemicals strategy

Beyond its direct effects on protecting the health of consumers and reducing toxic chemicals in the environment, the chemical strategy is a key component in the EU’s path towards a circular economy. Read More

Systems for managing e-waste aren't keeping up with the consumer electronics market

The U.S. exports up to 40 percent of its e-waste, some of which goes to regions such as Southeast Asia that have little environmental oversight. Read More

People are being displaced by the impacts of climate change — how can cities cope with newcomers?

Multi-stakeholder partnerships that include displaced people in the process show promise for helping overwhelmed communities deal with an influx of climate migrants from rural areas. Read More

The problem with your net-zero commitment

Net-zero pledges place the emphasis on numbers when the focus should be on the quality of credits. Read More

Here's what we learned while flying through wildfire smoke plumes

With wildfires increasingly in the news, a large community of scientists are working to better understand wildfire emissions and how they change as they blow into downwind communities. Read More

Unilever and Alibaba launch AI-powered closed-loop recycling system in 'Waste Free World' initiative

The companies have already installed 20 machines operational in offices and community spaces in Shanghai and Hangzhou, with 500 more set to be installed through 2021. Read More

What’s in store for the future of commuting?

Companies concerned with climate change could increase the appeal of transportation alternatives by developing new initiatives to discourage private vehicle use. Read More

5 key questions for a crucial year of global climate diplomacy

Question No. 2: What will a Biden White House bring to the table? Read More