The threat climate change poses to human health is so great it should be considered a “medical emergency” and has the potential to undermine the last...
The world is currently in a period of mass extinction, according to a new study. Human activities have been linked to the falling populations of many...
This year is on course to be the hottest year on record after data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) revealed that last month...
In order to ensure that a strong climate change deal can be achieved this year it is “absolutely essential” that developed nations demonstrate how they can...
As a major source of long-term investment the insurance industry must play a “strong role” in shaping a more sustainable future, according to UN secretary general...
Countries with larger banking sectors experience greater inequality and slower economic growth, according to a report published by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)....
Troy Wiseman, CEO of EcoPlanet Bamboo, has stated that bamboo has the potential to transform timber-dependent supply chains by offering a sustainable solution that can reverse...
The wind power industry could be set to lose thousands of jobs in both the industrial and construction sectors after the government announced that it would...
Researchers have identified parts of Tanzania and Mozambique as the areas where most illegally poached elephant ivory can be traced back. Scientists have said that most...
Sir Tim Smit, co-founder of the Eden Project, gave an entertaining but informative talk as the keynote speaker at this year’s Rathbone Greenbank Investor Day. The...
Greek finance minister Yanis Varoufakis has insisted that the debt-ridden country can reach a deal, but warned that the Eurozone was “dangerously close” to accepting an...
The Obama administration has doubled an initial target of gaining $2 billion from the private sector in commitments to support clean energy innovation. In a statement...
The government is facing criticism after announcing that new onshore wind farm will be excluded from a subsidy scheme a year earlier than expected, from 1...
Pope Francis has finally released his much-expected encyclical on the environment and climate change, with unprecedented warnings over the use of resources, climate, poverty and sustainable...
MEPs have urged the European Commission to approve a strong and effective package of measures on circular economy by the end of the year, to cut...