Lighthouse Eco

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Month: June 2023

Global heating making extreme rain and catastrophic flooding more likely

Study finds extreme rainfall at higher elevations increases by 8.3% for every degree Fahrenheit world warms

First Recorded Birth of Critically-Endangered Burmese Peacock Turtle Hatchlings

This little fellow is the Burmese peacock softshell turtle, and he’s sitting here in the hands of one of the first humans to ever hatch them in captivity. As one of the most endangered freshwater turtle species on the planet,…

Deep-Sea Mining Could Cause 25x the Biodiversity Loss of Land-Based Mining, Report Warns

Research suggests that the process of deep-sea mining could destroy habitats and decimate species.

Climate change: China’s green power surge offers hope on warming

Wind and solar power are booming in China and may help limit global carbon emissions far faster than expected, according to a new study.

DePoly keeps hard-to-recycle plastic from ending up in landfills

About 400 million tons of plastic are produced each year, but less than 10% is recycled, with most of the rest ending up incinerated or in landfills.

Canada’s first hydrogen train is taking passengers

The first hydrogen-powered train in North America is taking riders on a two-and-a-half hour trip through central Quebec this summer.

Beaver spotted ambling around Welsh garden in broad daylight

Beaver spotted at end of last year – the first to appear in the wild in Wales for centuries – makes surprise daytime appearance

Sounding the alarm: Scientists say noise pollution is affecting ocean health

The deep blue is alive with sound but human acoustic interference is disrupting this vibrant ecosystem. Euronews spoke with some of the scientists aiming to address noise pollution in our waters.

Rare Underground Flowering Palm Species Discovered in Borneo

Palm trees with their feathery fronds are a long-standing symbol of the tropics… aboveground. Now, researchers with Royal Botanic Gardens have documented a unique member of the palm family that produces its flowers and fruits almost exclusively beneath the soil.

Why We Are Fighting to Save the Pollinators From Neonics

We all eat, and we all rely on honeybees and other pollinators to create and sustain our food supply. This is a battle humanity cannot afford to lose.

American bison reintroduced to northern Mexico helping to fight climate change

The largest land mammal in America is rehabilitating a vast grassland in Coahuila, benefiting hundreds of species in a reserve that can theoretically store 6.3 million tons of carbon in its soil

‘Super curious’ whale follows kayaker off Bondi beach in Australia

A drone pilot was able to capture the footage of a rather unique encounter which took place over the weekend, where a humpback whale followed a kayaker off Bondi Beach in Australia for a couple of minutes.