Policy
A Nobel way to save the planet?
Though innovative and forward-looking, William Nordhaus's ideas on a global carbon tax aren't widely shared among many policymakers.
A new roadmap points the way for making Paris targets achievable
A new report shows how all sectors of the economy can halve greenhouse gas emissions by 2030.
Nexus approaches promise a more sustainable future for all
Sustainability challenges have been often addressed separately, and as one problem gets resolved, others emerge out of nowhere.
How to make sure environmental science bears real fruit
A new academic paper reveals key lessons on how to help sustainability research change the world for the better.
Microsoft hopes to save the Earth with AI
An initiative by Microsoft puts AI tools in the hands of people working to solve global environmental challenges.
Breeding cows that are resistant to climate change
Some scientists from the University of Florida in the US are breeding what they call the “cow of the future”: a bovine that is far more tolerant of increased heat.