Canine companions trigger similar neural pathways to the parent-baby bond, and reduce loneliness and depression. Now new pet therapy trials are reporting dramatic effects
A country fuelled by hydropower has become the world’s electric vehicle leader
Greta Thunberg’s zero-carbon Atlantic crossing is not an option for most. But it might be in years to come, if experiments with hydrogen, solar and batteries pay off
A small but growing number of investors are hoping to reverse the slow-motion decline of rural areas
Climate crisis pushes retailers to reduce their impact on the environment
London and others will be watching closely as Dutch city tries to tackle housing shortage