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.
Nepal to move Everest base camp from melting glacier
Nepal is preparing to move its Everest base camp because global warming and human activity are making it unsafe.
Scientists unravel the mystery of how elephants mourn their dead thanks to YouTube, report says
A team of scientists used YouTube videos to observe how elephants mourn their dead, according to a new paper.
Over a third of US population urged to stay indoors amid record-breaking heat
More than 125 million people under heat alerts as record high temperatures set throughout US, particularly in the south-west
‘Doomsday Glacier’ among those melting at fastest rate in 5,500 years
A new study says in the past 30 years, two major glaciers in Antarctica have been losing ice at their fastest rates over the last 5,500 years
‘Eco mermaid’ sets world record for monofin swimming at 26.22 miles
Merle Liivand swam in choppy waters off Miami coast to raise awareness about importance of clean oceans
Flooding havoc in Cape Town leaves residents stranded
The heavy downpours in Cape Town flooded houses and streets, sending emergency workers and volunteers scrambling to help.
House Swept Into Yellowstone River as Record Flooding Offers Yet Another Glimpse of Climate Crisis
Footage circulating on social media Tuesday showed a home in Gardiner, Montana crashing into the flooded Yellowstone River after rushing water undermined the foundation and broke the house’s stilts
Fish leather is here, it’s sustainable – and it’s made from invasive species to boot
An avid diver saw how lionfish have devastated populations of Florida’s native tropical fish and resolved to help solve the problem
‘We beg God for water’: Chilean lake turns to desert, sounding climate change alarm
The drought has hit mine output in the world’s largest copper producer, stoked tensions over water use for lithium and farming, and led capital Santiago to make unprecedented plans for potential water rationing.
Cloned Crayfish Accidentally Created in an Aquarium are Conquering the World
It sounds like something out of a movie, but it’s really happening.
More than 50 million people in the U.S. are under excessive heat warnings
More than 25 major cities tied or broke record-high temperatures Saturday, during a dangerous heatwave that enveloped much of the Southwestern United States over the weekend.
California Breaks Record by Achieving 100% Renewable Energy for the First Time
As Earth Month drew to a close, the state of California was recently able to produce virtually all of their energy needs from renewable sources for the first time ever.
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.