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.
Return of the lions: Large protected areas in Africa attract apex predator
It’s a critical time for lion conservation as the species declines across Africa. Globally, the lion population has dropped by 43% over the past 21 years. But some African lion populations are increasing, with the big cats spotted after years of absence in parks in Mozambique and Chad.
Whisper it, but the boom in plastic production could be about to come to a juddering halt
A plastics treaty is on the cards – and it could join the rescue of the ozone layer as a landmark success in environmental diplomacy
The planet’s coldest, saltiest ocean waters are heating up and shrinking, report finds
Deep ocean water in the Antarctic is heating up and shrinking, with potentially far-reaching consequences for climate change and deep ocean ecosystems, according to a report.
Climate Campaigners Urge Standard Bank to Ditch ‘Alarming’ East African Crude Oil Pipeline
Hundreds of climate justice activists on Monday descended upon Standard Bank’s offices in Johannesburg, South Africa, where they implored the financial institution to stop backing the proposed East African Crude Oil Pipeline and other harmful fossil fuel projects.
Mexico’s fur seals are suffering from alopecia
Sea lions in Mexico are suffering from alopecia, or severe hair loss. A group of scientists has been studying these creatures for a decade, specifically a subspecies called fur seals.
‘Things not going well’: plan to return cheetahs to India under fire after six die within months
A controversial attempt to reintroduce cheetahs to the wild has suffered a major setback after three adults and three cubs died over the past eight months.
Sardine Run: All you need to know
The Sardine Run along the South African coast is one of the largest marine-life migrations on earth. Here’s all you need to know about this extraordinary event.
‘Encouraging News’: Endangered Vaquitas Hanging On in Gulf of California, Expedition Finds
The shy, elusive vaquita is the smallest and most endangered porpoise in the world, with fewer than 20 remaining in their small range in the Gulf of California’s Sea of Cortez.
Wild horse deaths in California sierra show a delicate ecosystem off balance
Heavy snow from a harsh winter buried food sources and forced the herd to starve or venture into new territories
‘People Didn’t Listen to Our Warnings’: Scientists Say It’s Too Late to Save Arctic Summer Ice
Even with dramatic shifts in emissions, summer sea ice in the Arctic is doomed.
US East Coast blanketed in veil of smoke from Canadian fires
Schools across the U.S. East Coast canceled outdoor activities, airline traffic slowed and millions of Americans were urged to stay indoors on Wednesday as smoke from Canadian wildfires drifted south, blanketing cities in thick, yellow haze.
The ultimate eco building – made of salt, sunflowers and recycled urine
Its door handles are made of salt. Its walls are made of sunflowers. Its furniture is made of Japanese knotweed. And it was stained with dyes made from filtered urine. Is this recycling marvel in southern France the future of architecture?
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.