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.
Politicians from Across the World Call for ‘Global Green Deal’ to Tackle Climate Crisis
People around the world need a “global green deal” that would tackle the climate crisis and restore the natural world as we recover from the Covid-19 pandemic, a group of politicians from the UK, Europe and developing countries has said.
Madrid building a huge urban forest in bid to combat climate change
To combat climate change and pollution, Madrid is building a green wall around the city. A 75-kilometre urban forest with nearly half a million new trees
This Tiny $6,800 Car Runs on Solar Power
The two-seater car can go 12 miles on a charge, with a top speed of 28 mph—perfect for short city errands.
Korindo: Korean Palm Oil Giant Stripped of Sustainability Status
A Korean palm oil giant has been rejected from the world’s leading green certification body in the wake of a BBC investigation.
Mouse Thought to be Extinct Found in Australia
A native mouse that was thought to be extinct was found off Western Australia recently, The Guardian reported. Gould’s mouse was found on several small islands after not being found on the mainland.
For the First Time, Tree DNA Was Used to Convict Lumber Thieves
Genetic evidence showed that two men illegally chopped down and sold valuable bigleaf maple trees inside Olympic National Forest
China’s First Floating Wind Turbine Heads Offshore
China’s first floating offshore wind turbine has set sail towards its installation site off the coast of Yangjiang City in Guangdong Province.
Hawaii Marks World Oceans Day With 9 New Laws To Protect Sharks And Marine Life
Beginning Jan. 1 there will be steep penalties for intentionally or knowingly capturing, entangling or killing a shark in state marine waters.
All Porsche Parts Will Now Be Made with Renewable Energy
Porsche has announced it is taking further steps to achieve its sustainability goals: The high-performance car maker is calling for its roughly 1,300 series suppliers to use exclusively renewable energy in the manufacture of Porsche components, starting this month. The…
Report Claims One-Fifth of Caviar and Meat Sold in Key Markets Illegal
A survey by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) has revealed that the trade of caviar and sturgeon-based products in four key European countries continues to be plagued by illegal trading
Formula E: Bird brings it home for Jaguar with comeback victory in New York City
Jaguar Racing’s Sam Bird makes it a fairytale of New York at the ABB New York City E-Prix Round 11, bouncing back from a difficult Saturday to take a dominant lights-to-flag victory to jump to the top of the Drivers’ standings.
World’s Largest Seagrass Project Proves “You Can Actually Restore the Oceans”
A “game changing” 20-year effort suggests that even severely depleted marine ecosystems can be brought back to life.
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.