A new year’s resolution to think about your wardrobe will save you money and create less waste
Major fossil fuel and industrial groups push for mandatory requirements in letter to European climate commissioner
Equivalent of one-quarter of global GDP lost annually, report by 165 scientists finds
Also in this newsletter: a dispatch from the political mess in Romania
Funds are beginning to target an issue long neglected when compared with sustainability
Better social infrastructure can foster resilience in densely-populated urban environments
The fragile ecosystem has been battered by mass tourism and global warming. Could travel become part of the solution?
Canadian scientist Vaclav Smil crunches the numbers around how we farm, eat and waste food — and proposes sustainable solutions
Sustainability has risen up the curriculum in Europe but US peers are under pressure to be less ‘woke’
Materials from organic sources could cut pollution, but there are potential downsides, too
In our seasonal special, we travel from property hotspots in Switzerland to those in British Columbia, weigh up the appeal of contemporary chalets and traditional turf cabins, shine a light on art and design rooted in Alpine culture — and explore how to embrace year-round living in the mountains
Many funds have changed their labelling as rules are tightened to prevent greenwashing
Industry demands clear guidance and fixed timeframes as concerns over delays to heating reforms mount
Quantifying ultimate impact is difficult but there is scope to track dissemination externally. This report identifies and analyses a series of alternative ways to measure research that is rigorous but also relevant and resonating with non-academic audiences.
While governments fall short of biodiversity targets, a new generation of activists is picking up the slack by advising on how individual gardens can make a measurable difference
Critical minerals rush spurs demand and study finds loss of one in three tree species
One contentious proposal seeks to impose 1% levy on returns from products made using genetic data
ReNew co-founder Vaishali Nigam Sinha outlines her route from finance to sustainability
A clutch of luxury operators are trying to demonstrate that visiting the region can be managed responsibly
By using the newest tech and designs, wealthy homeowners can help bring down the high costs associated with sustainability
More companies are committing to protect and improve biodiversity. But some experts fear the potential for greenwashing
Preloved clothing, compostable cutlery and the world’s best staff canteens
Pieces with a sustainable source, from pine needles to recycled plastic
Graduate and model Grace Clover swaps subfusc for second-hand, as she takes us on a tour of her alma mater
The winner of the inaugural Bentley Lighthouse Award for eco design on Karen Blixen, making wine and her sneaky chicken, Eva
