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.
How Floating Wetlands Are Helping to Clean Up Urban Waters
As cities around the world look to rid their waterways of remaining pollution, researchers are installing artificial islands brimming with grasses and sedges.
US to spend $250m on cleanup at California’s toxic Salton Sea
Move could help restore drying lake, a former resort destination that has deteriorated into an environmental crisis amid drought
Embrace what may be the most important green technology ever. It could save us all
Never mind the yuck factor: precision fermentation could produce new staple foods, and end our reliance on farming
Could Dissolvable Cranberry Film Replace Plastic Packaging Someday?
The technology to use biodegradable film in place of some plastic or paper packaging is there, say researchers. But first, the industry needs to get on board.
Pompeii deploys flock of hungry sheep to keep grass short
A flock of lawn-mowing sheep have been mobilised to trim unruly grass surrounding the ruins of Pompeii as part of an agricultural initiative for the site that also includes plans to revive ancient vineyards.
Pacific Islands fight for existence before rising sea levels swallow them up
Although they contribute less than 0.03% of the world’s total carbon emissions, the Pacific Islands are at the front line of the climate crisis.
Researchers 3D-printed a fully recyclable house from natural materials
Finding a way to manufacture 3D-printed homes at scale is a challenge many have tried to tackle in recent years.
Researcher shows how a common fungus eliminates toxic mercury from soil and water
A University of Maryland researcher found that the fungus Metarhizium robertsii removes mercury from the soil around plant roots, and from fresh and saltwater.
Europe’s Largest Battery Storage System Goes Live in UK
The largest battery storage system on the European continent went live in East Yorkshire on Monday.
California looks to ban all gas and diesel truck fleets
A controversial new proposal to ban diesel-powered trucks in California has sparked a divisive debate among the trucking industry, the state and environmentalists.
Turtles and see-through frogs on agenda at wildlife summit
A global wildlife summit in Panama will decide whether to take measures to protect the translucent glass frog and 12 types of freshwater turtles in its final week, which kicked off Monday.
The Shark Fin Trade Will Finally Be Regulated Thanks to a Landmark Decision
Sharks may look intimidating, but humans are more threatening to sharks than they are to us.
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.