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.
Wildlife species worldwide exposed to ‘forever chemicals,’ survey shows
Wildlife from around the world — from polar bears to monkeys to dolphins — may be exposed to cancer-linked “forever chemicals,” a new survey has found.
An organism used as fire starter for centuries could replace some plastics, study finds
The fungus has structural integrity similar to certain grades of plastics and could be used to replace shock-absorbing materials
After Mexican government cracked down on solar geoengineering, startup lets off balloons in Nevada
The solar geoengineering startup had to cease operations in Mexico after the government there cracked down on the idea of using chemicals to reflect sunlight away from the surface of the Earth.
Horn of Africa drought trends looking worse than 2011 famine
Trends in a historic Horn of Africa drought are now worse than they were during the 2011 drought in which at least a quarter-million people died, a climate center said Wednesday.
Parts of Europe face risk of drought after historically low winter rainfall
Europe saw the third warmest January on record at the beginning of this year, according to the Copernicus climate monitor.
World’s oldest European hedgehog could provide hope for the future of the species
The world’s oldest European hedgehog has been found at a Danish volunteer project.
New gecko species from Timor-Leste hints at island’s unknown diversity
Scientists have described a new species of bent-toed gecko from a remote cave in Timor-Leste.
Jane Fonda campaigns to save ‘our brethren in the ocean’
Actress and activist Jane Fonda is campaigning for a treaty to save marine creatures that are hunted for food including sharks, swordfish, octopus and tuna
Venice canals start to run dry as low tide and lack of rain hit
Gondolas unable to navigate some of its famous canals as Venice faces prospect of another drought
Fears of massive disaster if Vaal Dam bursts its banks
There are concerns that the Vaal Dam could burst its banks, leading to a massive disaster for communities living close to the dam and river bank.
Starving bear cub rescued in the Adirondacks, taken to Catskills wildlife center
While it’s a general rule of thumb to leave young wildlife alone, a bear cub was recently rescued after being seen alone for five days in an Upstate New York town.
‘Incredibly intelligent, highly elusive’: US faces new threat from Canadian ‘super pig’
Northern states on alert for invasion of cross-bred pig that threatens flora and fauna – and is difficult to stop For decades, wild pigs have been antagonizing flora and fauna in the US: gobbling up crops, spreading disease and even…
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.