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.
Why You Should Care About Warmer-Than-Average Ocean Temperatures
Higher sea surface temperatures disrupt the mixing of nutrients and oxygen that is key to supporting life. They have the potential to alter the ocean’s crucial role in absorbing carbon from the atmosphere.
Thirsty elephants rampage through north Cameroon city
At least two people were killed when a herd of elephants wandered into villages in Cameroon this week.
Progressives Call for Embrace of ‘Green Steel’ Manufacturing
“It’s time that the steel industry take the growing need and demand for fossil-free steel seriously,” said one advocate.
The Perfect “Pathogen” Storm – Deadly Bacteria Is Adapting to Plastic
Genomics study in the Caribbean and Sargasso Seas signifies the first assembly of vibrio bacteria sourced from plastic waste.
Imports of ivory from hippos, orcas and walruses to be banned in UK
Ministers to close loophole in 2018 Ivory Act that means animals other than elephants can be targeted
Fast fashion has spawned a mountain of leftover clothes in the Chilean desert that’s so massive it can now be seen clearly from space
A giant dump of unused fast fashion clothing in Chile’s Atacama Desert is now clearly visible to satellites.
The hole truth: scientists solve mystery of ‘pogo-stick’ seabed tunnels
When scientists discovered holes poked into the floor of the Bering Sea, they were baffled. Now they think they have found the culprit.
Global South Saw More Than 90% of All Extreme Weather Deaths in Last 51 Years: UN Agency
More than 90% of the people killed in extreme weather events during the last half-century lived in the Global South, a new World Meteorological Organization report has found.
Revolutionizing Cultured Meat: Lab-Grown Fat Unlocks Realistic Flavor and Texture
Scientists have successfully proposed lab-grown adipose tissue on a substantial scale, paving the way for the possibility of large-scale production of cultured meat.
Rare Rainbow Sea Slug Found In UK Rock Pool Due To Warming Sea
These sea slugs are known for their bright colours and unusual shapes and are usually found in warm sea waters off the west coast of Spain, Portugal and France.
80% Plastic Pollution Reduction Could be Achieved by 2040: UNEP Report
While the amount of global plastic pollution is staggering, the United Nations Environment Programme has found that it is still possible to reduce plastic pollution as much as 80% by 2040.
Australia’s First Genetically Modified Fruit Sent for Government Approval
There’s a new banana in town, and it’s been genetically modified (GM)
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.