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.
World Could Lose Half of Glaciers This Century Even If Warming Is Kept to 1.5°C
“The rapidly increasing glacier mass losses as global temperature increases beyond 1.5°C stresses the urgency of establishing more ambitious climate pledges,” reads a new study.
Mercedes-Benz will build a $1 billion EV fast-charging network in the US
Working with ChargePoint, Mercedes-Benz will install more than 2,500 EV chargers at 400 sites by 2027.
Mexico dismantles illegal fishing cartels killing off rare vaquita porpoise
At a press conference, a top navy official confirmed that the Mexican government has arrested members of criminal groups dedicated to illegally fishing totoaba in the Gulf of California.
Satellite images show dramatic lack of snow in ski resorts as heat in Europe ‘annihilates’ records
Striking satellite images have revealed dirty brown hillsides around what should be pristine, white snow-covered ski resorts as record-breaking January heat hits all over Europe.
Melted butter clogs historic canal and storm drains after dairy plant fire in Wisconsin
A dairy plant caught fire in central Wisconsin on Monday night, sending the melted contents of a storage room full of butter flowing through the building as it went up in flames, local authorities said.
Climate impact labels are encouraging people to eat less meat
According to a new study, information on food packaging that indicates the level of planet-heating gases emitted during production can persuade consumers against carbon-heavy meal options.
Cambodian leader orders Mekong safe zones to save rare dolphins
Cambodian premier Hun Sen on Monday ordered the creation of conservation zones on the Mekong river to protect critically endangered dolphins.
Three’s a crowd: how farmers are cutting out the supermarkets
CrowdFarming network provides a one-stop shop to bring fresh produce to the customer’s door
Coral bleaching causing ‘unnecessary’ fish fights
Fish that have lost food due to mass coral bleaching are getting into more unnecessary fights, potentially threatening their survival.
Study reveals new factor in Antarctic ice shelf melting
Scientists discovered a process that can contribute to the melting of ice shelves in the Antarctic.
‘Absolute Madness’: Record-Shattering Heat Dome Hits Europe
It’s “the most extreme event ever seen in European climatology,” said one climatologist. “Nothing stands close to this.”
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.