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.
Elephant ecosystems in decline: Habitat loss tracked over 13 centuries
More than 3 million square kilometers of the Asian elephant’s historic habitat range has been lost in just three centuries, a new report from an international scientific team led by a University of California San Diego researcher reveals.
Polynesian snails release is biggest ever of ‘extinct in the wild’ species
Misguided introduction of alien predator saw partula snails driven from their habitat – but zoos have reared new populations
‘Extinct’ lion spotted in Chad national park
A lion has been spotted in Chad’s Sena Oura National Park, where the big cats have not been seen since 2004 and were believed to be extinct until now.
A massive cavern beneath a West Antarctic glacier is teeming with life
Glaciologists bored 500 meters through the Kamb Ice Stream to access the cavern
Dam fine work: record number of barrier removals helps restore rivers across Europe
A record number of river barriers, including dams and weirs, were removed across Europe in 2022, with at least 325 taken down in 16 countries, allowing rivers to flow freely and migratory fish to reach breeding areas.
North West thieves steal crocodile
A crocodile was stolen in the North West, leading to the arrest of three men.
Scientists discover why sea urchins are dying off from US to the Caribbean
A research team has discovered a parasite that’s been killing off sea urchins, but there’s no method to eliminate it yet
Stinky seaweed blooms: Turning an ecological risk into an opportunity
As Atlantic beaches brace for their annual onslaught of a potent-smelling seaweed, scientists on a project led by the University of Southampton are sharing their research into how communities affected can make use of this putrid problem—by turning it into a compost.
These tiny creatures are losing their battle to survive. Here’s what we can do to save them
The Rufous Hummingbird is magical. The male’s iridescent throat glows brighter than a shiny copper penny and like most hummingbirds, whizzes through the air curiously hovering right in front of humans who ponder them.
Scientists discover pristine deep-sea Galápagos reef ‘teeming with life’
Diving to 600m, researchers find reefs full of octopus, lobster and fish, raising hopes for corals’ survival amid rising sea temperatures
World Could Face Record Temperatures in 2023 as El Niño Returns
After a few years of the La Niña weather pattern, which cools ocean surface temperatures and can make global temperatures feel cooler, climate models are predicting the return of El Niño.
Researchers discover a way to improve mining yields while capturing CO2 from the atmosphere
A University of Alberta researcher has found a way to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere while mining critical metals needed for renewable energy infrastructure
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.