On Friday, Microsoft published its 2025 Environmental Sustainability Report, revealing that the company’s total greenhouse gas emissions increased by 25% during fiscal year 2025 compared with the previous year, largely due to the continued expansion of artificial intelligence technologies. The…
The hottest nights of the year are warming faster than the hottest days—by 0.32°C per decade, compared with 0.27°C per decade. That is the key finding of a global study on heat stress covering the period since 1950, published in…
Owners of coastal land in Singapore will soon be legally required to prepare for a projected 2.15-meter sea level rise by 2150. The country’s new Coastal Protection Code will take effect in 2028, with non-compliance carrying penalties that include fines…
Homeowners in Kyrgyzstan can now sell surplus electricity generated by solar panels. Under the new law, owners of residential solar systems with a capacity of up to 15 kilowatts are allowed to feed excess power back into the grid. The…
The incident took place in London due to the lack of air conditioning at the event venue. Organizers decided not to bring participants together in 37°C (99°F) heat to discuss how cities can adapt to rising temperatures under such extreme…
It sounds like something out of steampunk, but this is actually planned for 2027. DHL has partnered with the French startup Vela Transport, which is building 67-meter aluminum trimarans. Each vessel can carry up to 415 tonnes of cargo—roughly five…
Adidas, Uniqlo, and Calvin Klein have come under scrutiny for greenwashing after running paid Google ads in the United Kingdom. The ads promoted products using sustainability-related claims. Adidas advertised “recycled running shoes,” Calvin Klein promoted “recycled” women’s tops, and Uniqlo…
MSCI has given SpaceX the lowest possible ESG score, reflecting a rather pessimistic view of the company’s sustainability performance. Following the assessment, the company’s shares fell 4% after its recent high-profile IPO, despite soaring 65% above the offering price on…
A London Underground station in northwest London had been suffering from flooding since the 1970s, and engineers were unable to find an effective solution. However, the situation changed thanks to five beavers that were released into Paradise Fields Park in…
Shell is preparing to sell its offshore wind power portfolio for approximately $1 billion, effectively marking its exit from the renewable energy development business. The sale process could begin as early as the end of this year, with the transaction…