Paris plans to be 100% cyclable by 2026
In a new initiative to update its existing Plan Velo for a more cycle-friendly city, Paris, France is investing 250 million euros ($290 million) to make the city entirely bikeable.
Climate crisis
The climate crisis demands action — and action is happening. This archive tracks real progress: policy wins, clean-energy milestones, community resilience, and scientific advances that show meaningful change is possible. Stories here come from every corner of the world.
McDonald’s to trial McPlant plant-based burger in the U.S.
McDonald’s is looking to expand its menu to include purely plant-based options, and began trialing its first such offering, the PLT, in Europe and Canada in 2019.
AXIS Capital becomes first North American insurer to commit to phase out coal business
AXIS Capital announced new measures restricting insurance and investments in coal, tar sands oil, and Arctic oil and gas, as part of the company’s efforts to accelerate the transition to a low-carbon economy.
India to install EV chargers every 50 kilometers of national highway by 2023
NHAI will install an EV charging station along the national highways every 50 kilometers by 2023. This is over 40,000 kilometers of highways, with a plan of almost 700 charging stations.
Armenian Government to replace official cars with electric ones
With the support of the Global Environment Facility, the Ministry of Environment plans to replace the official cars of government agencies with electric ones.
Ozone layer on track to be restored to 1980 state by 2050
With consumer boycotts, political action, a major international treaty, and huge investment in new technologies, CFC production was effectively brought to a halt over the 1990s and early 2000s.
Biden plans for 700% increase in community solar by 2025
If the Biden Administration reaches its targets, it would result in $1 billion in energy savings. Further, clean energy would create jobs while providing cheaper and sustainable energy for Americans.
Zimbabwean startup Yanaya introduces new range of plant-based milk
Plant-based milks also have a much lower impact on the environment, as they use less carbon, water, and land.
Biden administration plans massive offshore wind expansion
The seven lease sales are part of Biden’s plan to generate 30 gigawatts of offshore wind energy in the next nine years and could create up to 77,000 jobs.
Volvo builds a world-first vehicle using fossil-free steel
SSAB plans to begin producing its fossil-free steel at scale in 2026, while Volvo plans to have an entirely climate-neutral business by 2050, including its supply chain.