Wooden cities ‘could save more than 100bn tonnes of CO2 by 2100’

Houses out of timber could become “unique long-term” carbon sinks, researchers say

‘A 20% reduction in beef consumption could halve deforestation’

New research suggests protein alternatives produced by microbes like fungi could help countries reduce livestock emissions

Raising EU emissions target will create jobs boom, says study

Increasing the EU’s 2020 greenhouse gas reduction target from 20% to 30% could create up to six million ‘green-collar’ jobs and trigger a massive investment boost. This is the conclusion of a new report into generating growth and jobs in the low-carbon economy carried out by the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research. The study […]