by Helen Bunting | Jun 15, 2026
Most global heat assessments rely on exposure-only indicators. However, heat risk in cities extends beyond climatic extremes and is mediated by social vulnerabilities and infrastructural capacities that determine how populations experience and respond to heat. Here,...
by Helen Bunting | Jun 11, 2026
In a rapidly changing climate, evidence-based decision-making benefits from up-to-date and timely information. We track twelve key sets of indicators of the state of the climate system, closely following Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Sixth...
by Helen Bunting | Jun 11, 2026
Global sustainability challenges demand large, rapid and systemic transformation of the systems that underpin modern life. Disruption is increasingly discussed as a trigger of these transformations, but the drivers of disruption have remained unclear. While much of...
by Helen Bunting | May 29, 2026
Household cleaning products and packaged chemicals sold by fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies contribute significantly to global emissions. Once used, these products largely enter wastewater systems and degrade into carbon-based greenhouse gases (GHGs). Such...
by Helen Bunting | Apr 28, 2026
This article systematically reviews guidance for non-state entities on transitioning to net zero. The voluntary governance system for corporate climate action consists of a competitive landscape with many documents setting the rules for alignment with ‘net zero’. Our...
