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.
‘Ancient Heat Records Will Be Broken’: Southern Europe Braces for Unprecedented Temperatures
“If the disasters we’re seeing this month aren’t enough to shake us out of that torpor, then the chances of our persevering for another hundred and twenty-five thousand years seem remote.”
Fountain of youth: Living near a green space can reduce your biological age by 2.5 years
Could living near a park make you ‘younger’ than your actual age?
Red alga added to cow poop slashes methane emissions by almost half
A particularly impressive red alga has already shown great promise in dramatically reducing the alarming levels of methane gas produced by a cow’s enteric digestive system. Now, a team of scientists has moved from the animal’s belches to its tail end, in an effort to get to the bottom of the methane produced in the poop.
It’s even hot in Antarctica, where it’s winter
Antarctica isn’t immune to the recent heat baking much of the planet. It could affect the rest of the world.
Giant Panda Gives Birth To Squirming, Squealing Healthy Twin Girls
Ai Bao gave birth to the tiny cubs last Friday at the Everland theme park near Seoul.
Study Shows Methane Leaks Put Climate Risk From Gas ‘On Par With Coal’
If fracked gas leaks, even a little, “it’s as bad as coal,” said the lead author. “It can’t be considered a good bridge, or substitute.”
Microplastics: Australian lake among world’s most polluted in landmark study
Researchers measured amount of tiny plastic particles in 38 freshwater lakes around globe including Brisbane’s Forest Lake
New biodegradable plastics are compostable in your backyard
We use plastics in almost every aspect of our lives. These materials are cheap to make and incredibly stable.
World’s oceans changing colour due to climate breakdown, study suggests
The sea is becoming greener due to changes in plankton populations, analysis of Nasa images finds
New Aussie species discovered hidden in a box
Scientists believe tens of thousands more species can be found if we invest $1 billion.
An alien-like fish find along KwaZulu-Natal coast
Rocksuckers, that is the name of the ‘alien fish’ spotted on a beach in Port Alfred, according to the South African Association for Marine Biological Research (Saambr).
‘A Geography of Arks’: Extending Park Networks Across 1% of Earth Could Save More Than 1,000 at-Risk Species
A new study by scientists asserts that bolstering the protections of current conservation areas is as important for keeping biodiversity intact.
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.