Evidence library
Research, explainers and solution analysis for understanding change across a living planet.
201 resourcesAvoidance credits finance projects that prevent emissions, while removal credits support projects that extract CO2 from the atmosphere. Both are used in carbon markets…
PM2.5 refers to fine inhalable particles with diameters of 2.5 micrometers or smaller. Research consistently links exposure to these particles with increased risks of…
Financial materiality focuses on how sustainability issues affect a company’s financial performance, while impact materiality addresses the company’s effects on society and the environment.…
An evidence-based assessment of carbon capture, utilization and storage technologies: their potential to mitigate climate change, real-world performance, costs, risks, and role in a…
Hydrogen is not a one-size-fits-all energy solution. It makes the most sense in hard-to-electrify sectors like heavy industry, long-haul transport, and seasonal energy storage,…
A novel entity is a new substance, a new form of an existing substance, or a modified life form introduced by human activities that…
Yes, PFAS can be removed from drinking water using advanced treatment technologies such as granular activated carbon, ion exchange resins, and reverse osmosis. These…
Renewable groundwater is replenished on a human timescale through precipitation and surface water infiltration, while non-renewable (fossil) groundwater was recharged thousands to millions of…
ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) refers to a set of criteria used by investors to evaluate a company’s operations and risk exposure, while sustainability…
Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) are substances that interfere with the body's hormonal systems, potentially causing adverse health effects. Found in many everyday products, they can…
