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.
EU citizens could claim damages for harmful pollution levels, says court adviser
European Union citizens may be able to claim compensation from governments if their health has been affected by excessive air pollution, a top court adviser announced this week.
These seed-firing drones are planting 40,000 trees every day to fight deforestation
“Each of our drones can plant over 40,000 seed pods per day and they fly autonomously,” says Andrew Walker, CEO and co-founder of AirSeed Technologies.
Flood impact won’t affect annual sardine run
The impact of the recent devastating floods on the ocean will not affect this year’s sardine run in KwaZulu-Natal.
For marine biologist, Haitian gangs make work dangerous
In a blue bay that spans the border of Haiti and the Dominican Republic, fishermen from both countries recently aired grievances in a rare face-to-face meeting thanks to the efforts of marine biologist Jean Wiener.
North Korea mobilises office workers to fight drought amid food shortages
North Korea’s office workers and factory labourers have been dispatched to farming areas around the country to join a fight against drought.
Denmark wants to build two energy islands to supply more renewable energy to Europe
They would serve as a hub for offshore wind farms along the coast.
Will Hawaii’s Spinner Dolphins Finally Get A Rest From The Crowds?
NOAA officials said they hope to finally issue a new rule this summer that bars anyone from approaching within 50 yards of the dolphins.
India and Pakistan heatwave is ‘testing the limits of human survivability,’ expert says
Temperatures in parts of India and Pakistan have reached record levels, putting the lives of millions at risk as the effects of the climate crisis are felt across the subcontinent.
Vandoorne Masters Monaco to take Standings Lead with Round 6 Win
Mercedes-EQ’s Stoffel Vandoorne mastered the streets of Monte Carlo with a tactical drive to win the 2022 Monaco E-Prix Round 6
Global warming accelerates the water cycle, with relevant climatic consequences
Researchers at the Institut de Ciències del Mar (ICM-CSIC) in Barcelona have found that global warming is accelerating the water cycle.
Living in Areas With More Greenery May Boost Cognitive Function
Cognitive function at middle age is a strong predictor of whether a person may develop dementia later in 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.