Arctic tundra now emits planet-warming pollution, federal report finds
Arctic tundra, which has stored carbon for thousands of years, has now become a source of planet-warming pollution.
Indonesia’s Sinabung volcano spews ash, hot clouds
A rumbling volcano on Indonesia’s Sumatra island on Wednesday shot billowing columns of ash and hot clouds down its slopes
Queen secretly lobbied Scottish ministers for climate law exemption
The Queen’s lawyers secretly lobbied Scottish ministers to change a draft law to exempt her private land from a major initiative to cut carbon emissions, documents reveal.
Mercedes-Benz to go all-electric by 2030
Mercedes-Benz maker Daimler plans to invest more than 40 billion euros ($47 billion) by 2030 to be ready to take on Tesla in an all-electric car market, but warned the shift in technology would lead to job cuts
As Drought cuts Hay Crop, Cattle Ranchers face Culling Herds
With his cattle ranch threatened by a deepening drought, Jim Stanko isn’t cheered by the coming storm signaled by the sound of thunder.
Italy Bans Cruise Liners from Venice, after Years of Hesitation
Italy on Tuesday banned cruise liners from Venice lagoon to defend its ecosystem and heritage, moving to end years of hesitation and putting the demands of residents and culture bodies above those of the tourist industry.
Alex Lynn seals emotional maiden Formula E win in frenetic Round 13 on home soil in London
Alex Lynn sealed an emotional maiden ABB FIA Formula E World Championship race win on home soil in a dramatic Heineken® London E-Prix Round 13 to the absolute delight of the Mahindra Racing crew.
Extreme Weather Renews Focus on Climate Change as Scientists Update Forecasts
As scientists gather online to finalize a long-awaited update on global climate research, recent extreme weather events across the globe highlight the need for more research on how it will play out, especially locally.
Once its strength, water now threatens Germany
July’s floods are set to be Germany’s costliest ever, according to the German Insurance Association, which estimated claims alone at up to 5 billion euros.
California Couple Charged in Deadly Fire Sparked by Their Gender Reveal
A California couple has been criminally charged for their role in igniting last year’s destructive El Dorado wildfire after they used a pyrotechnic device during a gender-reveal party
The Oil and Gas Industry Produces Radioactive Waste. Lots of It
A new report from the Natural Resources Defense Council confirms Rolling Stone‘s bombshell investigation into the fossil fuel industry’s waste problem
Millions of Feral Pigs Pose Bigger Threat to Environment than Previously Thought
Feral pigs are releasing about 4.9 million metric tonnes of carbon dioxide across the globe annually – the same as 1.1 million cars
Leonardo DiCaprio Has Raised More Than $80m To Save The World’s Wildlands
The Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation states its goal as ‘protecting the world’s last wild places’, and has 6 key areas of activity: Wildlands Conservation, Oceans Conservation, Climate Change, Indigenous Rights, Transforming California, and Innovative Solutions.
Bumblebee population increases 116 times over in ‘remarkable’ Scotland rewilding project
‘The sound of traffic and a uniform sea of barley have been replaced by the most beautiful meadows, full of wildflowers, young saplings and the buzz of bees’
Barbados Completes World’s First ‘Debt-for-Climate’ Swap
Barbados has secured the world’s first “debt-for-climate” swap to finance crucial water and sewage projects that will help the island cope with the destructive impacts of climate change.
Killer whales have found new homes in the Arctic Ocean, potentially reshaping marine ecology
The vast ice sheets that historically kept killer whales out of the Arctic Ocean are melting as the region rapidly warms.
Pollution in Delhi hits record high, cloaking city in smog
India’s capital, Delhi, imposes emergency measures including closing schools and offices and barring heavy vehicles.
Denmark will plant 1 billion trees and convert 10 per cent of farmland into forest
Danish lawmakers on Monday agreed on a deal to plant one billion trees and convert 10 per cent of farmland into forest and natural habitats over the next two decades in an effort to reduce fertilizer usage.