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.
In a first, scientists plan to submerge pendulums in the ocean to reduce coastal erosion
The team highlights that the system could easily absorb ocean waves, and reduce the risk of coastal erosion in the near future.
Preventing Extinction: Predicting the Future to Save Our Wildlife
A new study suggests using conservation data to proactively predict and prevent species from becoming threatened, potentially benefiting up to 20% of land mammals by 2100. The research emphasizes the need for conservation approaches that respect Indigenous communities and foster human-animal coexistence.
Billionaire founder of Paul Mitchell and Patron invests in man-made coral reefs
They are majestic and beautiful and critical to the world economy. Coral reefs, often called the “rainforests of the sea,” support roughly 25% of all known marine species.
‘Headed off the charts’: world’s ocean surface temperature hits record high
Scientists warn of more marine heatwaves, leading to increased risk of extreme weather
‘Drink to dust’: Startup says just smash its clay alternative to plastic cups
Disposable plastic and paper cups are an environmental mess. GaeaStar, a startup based in Berlin and San Francisco, thinks it can do better with just clay, water, salt and sand.
Wildlife Officials Warn Public After Angler Catches Piranha-Like Fish in South Carolina Lake
15-year-old Drew Patrick was fishing for striped bass when he unexpectedly hooked the exotic fish
Why don’t whales get cancer? Cracking one of medicine’s greatest mysteries
Scientists are homing in on one of medicine’s most baffling mysteries: why some species avoid getting cancers while others are plagued by tumours that shorten their lives.
‘Abnormal’ Sea Level Rise in US South Making Hurricanes More Devastating, Study Shows
“If you have a hurricane now as opposed to the same hurricane 150 years ago, the impacts would be different,” said one researcher.
Rehabilitated monk seals get second chance at survival, released back into the wild
Thanks to a multi-agency effort, three endangered Hawaiian monk seals have been released back into the wild after being treated for malnourishment.
Paper or plastic? Instead ask which companies are innovating recycling
Paper or plastic? If you’re looking to invest in the packaging that’s best for the environment, the answer is… it’s complicated.
Coral Viruses Worsening Because of Increasing Ocean Temperatures
Ocean warming can trigger viral outbreaks that impact coral reefs, according to the newly published research.
Glaciologist Says New Melting Study ‘Frankly Scary. Even to Me.’
Peer-reviewed research out Wednesday shows that parts of a huge ice sheet covering Eurasia retreated up to 2,000 feet per day at the end of the last ice age—by far the fastest rate measured to date.
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.