Future Planet

The environmental pros and cons of Christmas trees go far beyond the climate impact of "real or plastic", scientists say. So what's the best choice for a green Christmas?

Conservationists and communities are planting thousands of agave plants to protect endangered bats, and the future of Mexico's tequila production.

Faced with worsening floods and a shortage of housing, the Netherlands is seeing growing interest in floating homes.

Born from a desire to make boats go faster, today the hydrofoil is being revived as a cleaner form of water transport by helping boats rise above the waves.

An overlooked technology for nearly 50 years, the world's largest liquid air battery facility is finally set to power up in 2026.

In 1964, Jane Goodall's husband Hugo van Lawick took a photo of her and an infant chimp reaching out to each other. Decades later, it continues to impact how we view chimpanzees.

Grown using the Miyawaki method, fast-growing miniature forests in the middle of cities can bring surprisingly big benefits for people and the environment.

Facing eviction for environmental degradation, this Brazilian favela decided to go green – and prove that more sustainable slums can give back to their residents.