New Research Shows Social Norms Can Boost or Weaken Climate Action

15 July 2026

A new mathematical model suggests that social norms may be as influential as economic forces in determining how societies respond to climate change. The research…

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The Road to Fair Climate Action: Insights From 88 Countries and 5 Billion People

9 July 2026

A major new study from the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) offers an unprecedented look at how the carbon intensity of household consumption…

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Shaping Climate Adaptation Economics in a Warming World

7 July 2026

Climate change is no longer viewed solely as a future environmental threat. Rising temperatures, more frequent heatwaves, floods, severe storms and sea-level rise are already…

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The Highest-Consuming 10% Leave a $5.7 Trillion Environmental Footprint Annually, Overshadowing Global Conservation and Climate Investments

21 June 2026

The environmental damage caused by the world’s highest-consuming 10% of people is estimated at between $1.7 trillion and $5.7 trillion annually, according to a new…

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98% of Sustainability Messaging in Meat and Dairy Industry Flagged as Potential Greenwashing

2 May 2026

The overwhelming majority of environmental claims made by the animal agriculture sector amount to misleading “greenwashing”, often built on vague commitments or distant projections, according…

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Study Highlights Potential of Climate Aid to Lower Resource Conflict Risks in Developing Countries

28 April 2026

Just as major global powers begin to scale back their climate finance commitments, a new empirical study offers the first clear evidence of a direct…

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Scorching Shifts: Study Investigates How Heat Is Influencing Where Americans Live

22 April 2026

As extreme heat intensifies across the United States, it is often assumed that rising temperatures will drive people to relocate. However, new research from Florida…

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From Food Waste to Climate Fix: Study Reveals Low-Cost Emission Cuts with Biochar

17 April 2026

A new study suggests that converting food waste into biochar could provide a compelling and cost-effective way to remove greenhouse gases while tackling the growing…

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Africa’s Climate Equation: How Digital Growth, Renewable Energy, and Trade Drive Emissions

10 April 2026

Climate change is an intensifying global concern that requires coordinated and sustained responses to reduce its far-reaching impacts. For Africa, where many countries are pursuing…

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Growth vs. Green: South Africa’s Struggle Between Industrial Gains and Clean Energy Promise

7 April 2026

A comprehensive new analysis of South Africa’s environmental footprint reveals a complex and often contradictory relationship between development and pollution. Researchers Frank Ranganai Matenda, Helper…

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When Private Solutions Fall Short on Climate Change

2 April 2026

When dealing with climate change, focusing too much on private solutions instead of public action can create serious problems. Private measures—such as building local flood…

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Report Connects Legacy Emissions to Trillions in Upcoming Economic Impacts

30 March 2026

A new study from Stanford University finds that the future economic consequences of carbon dioxide emissions released decades ago are expected to exceed far the…

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