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.
Marine reserves unlikely to restore marine ecosystems, say researchers
Protected marine areas are one of the essential tools for the conservation of natural resources affected by human impact—mainly fishing—but are they enough to recover the functioning of these systems?
In China, 1 million people are at risk from glacier-melt flooding, a disaster threat set to grow with global warming
Glacial lake outburst floods – or GLOFs – threaten 15 million people around the world, including vulnerable populations in western China
Ultra-rare ‘rainbow clouds’ light up the Arctic Circle like auroras in stunning new photos
Rare rainbow clouds that give off bright, multi-colored light like an aurora were recently spotted at multiple locations in the Arctic. But what causes them?
Sea turtles under threat from warming seas and hotter beaches, research suggests
Warming seas will likely threaten sea turtles even if the animals lay their eggs at cooler times of year to adapt to climate change, new research suggests.
‘Amazing News’: EU Proposes Ban on Toxic ‘Forever Chemicals’
The toxic materials that have come to be known as “forever chemicals” because of their ability to build up in the environment, wildlife, and humans could soon be on their way out in the European Union
How beavers are reviving wetlands
When it comes to restoring wetlands to their natural state there is one hero with remarkable powers – beavers.
How France became the unlikely home of the insect-farming industry
The country is known for its love of meat. Could the growing insect industry help to reduce agricultural carbon emissions?
The world is creating more single-use plastic waste than ever, report finds
The world is producing a record amount of single-use plastic waste, mostly made from polymers created from fossil fuels.
‘Grim’ Report Warns 40% of US Animals at Risk of Extinction
“We are currently experiencing and causing the Sixth Extinction—the mass extinction of species across the planet,” said the head of NatureServe.
At least 24 dead in Chile as wildfires spread, driving many to flee for safety
Firefighters battled dozens of raging wildfires in Chile on Sunday, seeking to gain control of one of the country’s worst natural disasters in years as the death toll rose to at least 24 with nearly 1,000 more injured.
Greece: Snow reaches Acropolis, halts services
High winds and a cold snap in Greece halted ferry services and highway traffic and dusted the Acropolis and other ancient monuments in Athens with snow on Monday.
An overlooked opportunity for kelp farms to double as pollution cleanup sites
Some varieties of kelp have an impressive ability to mop up coastal nutrient pollution, finds a new study.
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.