The U.S. Green Building Council has announced its 2026 LEED for Cities cohort, bringing together 17 local governments across the United States to advance sustainable urban development, resilience and quality of life. The initiative supports municipalities in pursuing certification under…
A new report by Ember shows that 2025 marked a turning point for the global energy system, with clean electricity sources meeting all growth in global power demand and effectively halting the expansion of fossil-based generation. According to Ember’s latest…
The latest edition of the World Inequality Report 2026 has been released, reinforcing concerns that inequality is no longer a standalone social issue but a systemic challenge affecting multiple dimensions of sustainable development. The report shows that wealth remains highly…
A new mobility pilot in Germany is exploring how smaller, automated transport systems could improve connectivity in rural areas. The MONOCAB OWL project, developed in the Lippe district, combines electric autonomous cabins, digital booking and existing rail infrastructure to create…
Global Reporting Initiative has released a new set of draft standards aimed at strengthening how companies report environmental pollution. The proposals cover three key areas: air pollution, soil contamination and major environmental incidents. Under the proposed air pollution standard, companies…
China has reported further progress in reducing pollution and expanding clean energy as the country’s annual parliamentary meetings concluded in Beijing. During the gatherings of the National People’s Congress (NPC) and the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), commonly known…