Author: Alex Kirby, Climate News Network

Teachers and policymakers are missing a golden opportunity to show people the best ways to cut climate change and reduce their carbon footprint, a study says.

Every mouthful of food eaten by virtually every creature on Earth depends ultimately on the sun. But it can do much more than nurture the crops that feed us − and humans are starting to exploit this potential in striking new ways.

The link between global economic growth and emissions growth has been further weakened as greenhouse gas levels show no increase for the second year in succession.