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.
Plastic sachets: As big brands cashed in, a waste crisis spiraled
Plastic sachets have allowed companies to tap millions of low-income customers in the developing world but also unleashed a global pollution crisis.
Lake Mead nears dead pool status as water levels hit another historic low
If the reservoir dips below 895ft, Lake Mead would reach dead pool, carrying enormous consequences for millions of people across Arizona, California, Nevada and parts of Mexico.
Scientists find new population of polar bears in sea-ice free region
Polar bears face an existential threat from the rapid decline of Arctic sea ice, which they rely on as platforms to hunt seals.
Solar is one of the cleanest power sources we’ve got. But it could be even greener.
Some manufacturers are going the extra mile to clean up emissions from a critical material in solar panels’ supply chain.
It’s Worse Than We Thought: Food Miles Account For a Sickening Amount of Emissions
With only 12.5 percent of the world’s population, high income countries generate 46 percent of the world’s food-mile emissions.
Sustainable small-scale fisheries can help people and the planet
Artisanal fishing can improve livelihoods, boost nutrition and strengthen food systems, but fishers’ input is needed at local, national and global levels.
A 3,400-year-old city in Iraq emerges from underwater after an extreme drought
A sprawling 3,400-year-old city emerged in Iraq after a reservoir’s water level swiftly dropped due to extreme drought.
‘Fluffy’ crab that wears a sponge as a hat discovered in Western Australia
A “fluffy” crab discovered off the coast of Western Australia has been named after the ship that carried Charles Darwin around the world.
River trash traps chew at huge ocean plastics problem
The devices are fledgling attempts to dent an estimated 8.8 million tons (8 metric tons) of plastic that gets into the ocean every year.
Europe heatwave: France braces for record-breaking temperatures as Spain battles forest fires
Temperature could exceed 42C in parts of France as scientists warn heatwaves will hit earlier than usual due to climate change
Human Trash Discovered on Mars
NASA’s Perseverance Mars Rover announced on its Twitter account Wednesday that it had encountered a piece of human-generated litter on the Red Planet.
U.S. corn-based ethanol worse for the climate than gasoline, study finds
Corn-based ethanol is likely a much bigger contributor to global warming than straight gasoline, according to a study published Monday.
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.