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.
Ecotourism giving rare iguanas a sweet tooth
Ecotourists feeding grapes to rock iguanas on remote islands in the Bahamas have given them a sweet tooth and high blood sugar, researchers said Thursday, warning of unknown effects on the health of the vulnerable reptiles.
Canadian conservation group moves thousands of salmon — by hand — so fish can produce millions of eggs
Mill Bay Conservation Society has built a human-propelled salmon run near Victoria, British Columbia
Scientists Turn Nuclear Waste Into Diamond Batteries That Could Last For Thousands Of Years
Nuclear waste is radioactive waste generated by nuclear power plants that no one wants to be kept near their houses or even carried through their communities. The ugly substance is poisonous and deadly, takes thousands of years to disintegrate completely, and we continue to produce more of it.
Nature-Based Agroecology Is Gaining Momentum as a Key Climate Solution
Responsible for roughly one-third of the world’s carbon emissions, the global food system is one of the key places for transformative action.
Lithium costs a lot of money—so why aren’t we recycling lithium batteries?
The nascent recycling industry needs to economically deconstruct lots of formats.
Search and rescue teams commended for bravery in flooded KZN
KwaZulu-Natal co-operative governance and traditional affairs MEC Sipho Hlomuka has commended the men and women in search and rescue teams who continue to look for 63 missing people in the aftermath of devastating floods in the province.
SA must spend more on climate adaptation, says Ramaphosa, as KZN floods become national disaster
South Africa needs to spend more money on climate adaptation in the face of climate change, President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Monday night.
Japanese bird researcher 1st in the world to prove animals use words, grammar
A Japanese researcher studying a bird common to the country’s forests and urban parks has proven for the first time that animals communicate using words and grammar.
Formula E returns with Rome Double-Header
The ABB FIA Formula E World Championship heads to Europe and the streets of the Eternal City on 9 & 10 April, with a Rome E-Prix double-header for Rounds 4 & 5 of the season.
NASA: The Earth is greener now than it was 20 years ago
The Earth has become five percent greener in 20 years. The increase in leaf area over the past two decades corresponds to an area as large as the Amazon
Pinterest bans climate change misinformation and conspiracy theories
Pinterest is banning false and misleading climate change information and conspiracy theories in content and ads on its social media platform, it said on Wednesday. The company said in a blog post it would not allow content that could “harm the…
Wearing Polyester Clothes Sheds More Microplastic Fibers Than Washing
Back in December 2019, shoppers were warned about purchasing Christmas jumpers as they are significantly damaging to the environment and are typically made from plastic fibers.
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.