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.
Formula E and FIA Reveal All-Electric GEN3 Race Car in Monaco
The future of all-electric high-performance motorsport has been revealed by Formula E and the Fedration Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA)
Study: Climate change is creating disease hotspots
“The coming decades will not only be hotter, but sicker.”
Over 21% of reptile species at risk of extinction
At least one in five reptile species are threatened with extinction, including more than half of turtles and crocodiles, according to the first major global assessment of the world’s so-called cold-blooded creatures.
Recycled shrimp nets used to remove marine debris
University of Georgia Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant has devised a creative way to clean up the Georgia coast
Monarch Butterflies, Dozens of Other Species One Step Closer to Endangered Species Protections
Legal Victory Secures Decision Dates for 27 Animals, Plants Across Country, Hundreds More Still Waiting
Heat wave in India threatens residents and crucial wheat harvest
Some states in India’s breadbasket northern and central regions are forecast to hit highs of 120 degrees F this week.
‘Oil Fuels War’: Greenpeace Campaigners Block Russian Tanker in Norway
“The fact that our government still allows the import of Russian fossil fuels in the current situation is unfathomable,” said one activist.
Endangered Red Wolf Pups Born in Wild for First Time in Four Years
For the first time in four years, a litter of red wolf pups was born in the wild. The six pups were found in the Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge.
UN Declares David Attenborough a ‘Champion of the Earth’
Sir David Attenborough is a beloved broadcaster who has spent more than half a century bringing the wonders of the natural world into the homes and hearts of viewers.
Twitter bans ads that contradict science on climate change
Twitter says it will no longer allow advertisers on its site who deny the scientific consensus on climate change, echoing a policy already in place at Google.
Climate activist dies after setting himself on fire outside US Supreme Court on Earth Day
A climate activist who lit himself on fire on Earth Day outside the United States Supreme Court Building has died, according to reports.
Scientists breed threatened Florida coral species in step toward reef restoration
Scientists have successfully bred a threatened species of coral as part of a project that hopes to restore damaged reefs off the coast of Florida.
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.