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.
For BP, car chargers to overtake pumps in profitability race
BP says its fast electric vehicle chargers are on the cusp of becoming more profitable than filling up a petrol car.
New chief scientist wants NASA to be about climate science, not just space
Katherine Calvin was appointed as NASA’s chief scientist on Monday. In an interview with CNBC, Calvin explains she wants people to think of NASA as a leading voice on climate science, not just space.
Australia matches its hottest day on record as Western Australia town hits 50.7C
Mercury in the remote town of Onslow registers 50.7C (123.3F) , while two other sites also reach extreme temperatures
What Are Solar Trees, and Could They Replace Solar Panels?
At first glance, solar trees might seem impractical — more art than function when compared to the best solar panels. But solar trees offer a few surprising benefits over their ground-mounted counterparts.
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Taiwan soon to have more Gogoro electric scooter battery swap stations than gas stations
Electric scooter manufacturer Gogoro is famous for its battery-swapping network of GoStations that extensively covers its native Taiwan. The system has become so popular that it will soon eclipse the number of gas stations on the island nation.
‘Dancing through the water’: rare sighting of blanket octopus in Great Barrier Reef
‘Seeing one in real life is indescribable,’ says marine biologist of the technicolour marine mollusc she spotted off Queensland
Lowland gorilla born in DRC, boosting Virunga park population to seven
The new arrival is a boost for the critically endangered species, which has been hard-hit by unrest in eastern Congo
Multi-century sea level rise may lead to unprecedented threats to coastal cities
Sea level rise projections generally focus on the second half of this century, but we all know that sea level will continue to rise for centuries or millennia into the future.
Climate-fueled permafrost thaw threatens up to half of Arctic infrastructure
Thawing permafrost could put as much as 50 percent of Arctic infrastructure at high risk of damage by 2050, requiring tens of billions of dollars in maintenance and repairs, scientists warned on Tuesday.
Gilbert’s Potoroo among a handful of rare species surviving on remote Australian islands
Many remote islands are now being used as homes for critically endangered species, as mainland populations come under threat from bushfire and feral predation
Bill Gates-backed fund aims to invest $15bn in clean tech
Breakthrough Energy Catalyst, a fund that sits within the wider Breakthrough Energy Group that was founded by Gates in 2015, has raised over $1.5 billion from businesses and charitable organizations so far.
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.