Is the Global Financial System Making the Hormuz Shock Worse? by Hanan Morsy
en English Economics May 8, 2026 Hanan Morsy The existing global financial architecture was supposed to ensure stability by providing…
Emerging Technologies Disconnected From Our Future Climate-Constrained Energy Realities, New Report Finds
Large-scale technology trends and evolving everyday practices, from AI-driven systems and electrified homes to remote care and hybrid work, are…
Conservationists fear fires could erase years of orangutan habitat recovery
Fires have burned part of a restoration site being prepared for orangutan habitat in Indonesia’s West Kalimantan province, raising fears…
Scientists discover a new way to prevent gum disease without killing good bacteria
Bacteria are constantly evolving to survive. One major consequence is that many harmful microbes are becoming resistant to antibiotics and…
The Missing Linchpin of European Hard Power by Ana Palacio
Spurred by the Ukraine war and deepening doubts about America’s commitment to its NATO allies, Europe has begun building the…
Philippines urges Southeast Asian neighbours to accelerate renewable energy, stabilise food security at Asean summit | News | Eco-Business
Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. urged Southeast Asian leaders to fast‑track renewable energy development and bolster food security, saying both…
Life in the Fast Lane: Electric Cars Hit Price Parity with Petrol on Monthly Lease
Electric cars have hit a major tipping point in the UK: many models now cost the same as – or…
15 of the best quotes from Sir David Attenborough
On his 100th birthday, we share some of our favourite quotes from the broadcaster and natural historian “You know, it’s…
The solution to urban heat is much, much simpler than you think
Johnny Appleseed was ahead of his time. Not because he fed so many people by planting apple trees (really, he…
Trump wants to kill a carbon tax on shipping. He may not succeed.
Ninety percent of global trade is conducted by giant ships that crisscross the globe, delivering containers of jet fuel, electronics,…
In Mozambique, four isolated mountains yield four new chameleon species
Scientists have identified four new-to-science species of chameleons inhabiting four distinct, isolated mountains in northern Mozambique. These mountains — Namuli,…
ESG funds outperform peers and benchmark over longer term, South Korean study finds | News | Eco-Business
Public mutual funds with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) themes in South Korea outperformed both non-ESG funds and the broader…
What went right this week: health wins, green energy victories and more
The world ‘entered the age of electricity’ Fossil fuels are losing their grip on the global energy market as renewables…
15 David Attenborough Quotes on Nature and Climate Change
David Attenborough is turning 100 today. The world-renowned British naturalist and broadcaster has been one of the strongest voices advocating…
How controlled burns can help save taxpayers billions
For decades, the U.S. Forest Service has actively managed public lands to reduce wildfire risks by clearing underbrush and trees,…
Media Capture Failed in Hungary-and America Could Be Next by Amy Brouillette
Former Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán spent 16 years perfecting a model of media capture that aspiring autocrats around the…
Crude oil and wood fires fuel Nigeria’s soot pollution, in photos
Visual storyteller Taiwo Aina-Adeokun traveled across Nigeria over several months from 2025-26, documenting areas of the country where heavy plumes…
Climate change could erase most South American cloud forests, study warns
Climate change could eliminate up to 91% of South America’s cloud forests by 2070 under a high-emissions scenario , even…
India’s New Globalization Raj by Shashi Tharoor
India’s deliberate, strategic shift from economic seclusion to global engagement is arguably one of the most consequential structural changes of…
Eastman’s AI bot screens for greenwashing
The sustainability team at specialty chemicals company Eastman has turned to generative AI tools to fine-tune many of its day-to-day…