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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.
Microplastics found in fresh snow on Antarctica
The icy continent at the southern tip of the world joins other remote reaches of the planet where researchers have documented the presence of these tiny pieces of polymer
Researchers discover ‘superworms’ capable of munching through plastic waste
The U.S. generates more than 45 million tons of plastic waste every year, and recycles less than 9% of that. A new discovery suggests these worms could help.
British Journalist and Indigenous Protector are Missing in Brazillian Amazon after Reported Threats
A search is underway for a British journalist and a senior staffer of Brazil’s Indigenous protection agency, FUNAI, who went missing during a boat trip on Sunday morning in a remote region of the Amazon rainforest.
Judge orders stop to California’s pesticide spraying program
A California judge has ordered a halt to a state-run program of spraying pesticides on public lands and some private property, saying officials failed to assess the potential health effects as required.
EU overshoots 2020 climate target, records 34% drop in emissions
The European Union slashed greenhouse gas emissions 34% below 1990 levels by 2020, overshooting the bloc’s target of 20%
Greater one-horned Rhino population has increased by 167%
There were just about 100 of these Rhinos 40 years ago but after years of conservation efforts by the Indian government that number has surpassed 4,000.
US agrees to update critical habitat for Florida manatees
U.S. wildlife officials have agreed to revise the critical habitat designation for Florida manatees, which have been dying in record numbers because water pollution is killing a main food source.
Finland Becomes World’s First Country to Make Legally Binding Carbon Negativity Pledge
Many countries have embraced a climate target of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, but one country is taking it further.
Giant Deep Ocean Turbine Trial Offers Hope of Endless Green Power
Tested in one of the world’s strongest ocean currents, a prototype generator could herald the start of a new stream of renewable energy
Germany Slashes Summer Train Fares More Than 90 Percent to Curb Driving, Save Fuel
Germany’s parliament has set summer train fares at 9 euros per month in a bid to slash pollution and curb imports of Russian oil by spurring drivers to take public transit.
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.