On August 22nd 2020, humans will have used up Earth's resource budget for the entire year - a significant improvement when compared to 2019, where Earth Overshoot Day was on July 29th. But while it might seem like a reason to celebrate, the situation is a lot more complex than it appears at first glance. Read on

When people think of environmentally-damaging emissions, their minds often conjure up images of cars and smoke-belching factories. However, a much more literal type of belching also has a major impact - the burps of cows. Read on

Beaming solar power from space to Earth has long been talked about in theory, but now the first steps are being taken towards making it a reality. Read on

An aquarium in Florida achieves a world first by artificially growing ridged cactus coral in their specialised laboratory nurseries. Read on

Until recently, climate engineering was considered too risky to warrant serious attention, but as we edge closer to irreversible climate tipping points, that has begun to change. In April the first-ever tests of cloud brightening technology were carried out in the hope that it could save the Great Barrier Reef. Read on

Leaks in natural gas pipelines often cause methane to escape undetected into the atmosphere, where it fuels climate change. Bluefield is using satellites and optical sensors to detect these leaks from space. Read on

Cleaning up plastic in the ocean requires first spotting it. New research suggests that a combination of AI and satellite technology could make the process easier, cheaper and more effective. Read on

Websites are getting faster, fatter, and… more polluting. Solar Low-Tech Magazine's solar-powered, low-carbon website is a compelling demonstration of the power that web design has to help the planet. Read on