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.
Strawberry crops are releasing large amounts of plastics in their production
Researchers found over 200,000 plastic particles per hectare.
Safety concerns for chicks grow as birds build nests with rubbish, study shows
Almost 200 bird species found to build nests with human litter, including cigarette butts, plastic bags and fishing nets
Can mushrooms prevent megafires?
Thinning forests to prevent fires produces a lot of sticks and other debris, which also pose a fire risk. In Colorado and elsewhere, scientists are using fungi to turn those trimmings into soil.
Critical negotiations on deep sea mining kick off in Jamaica
Critical negotiations concerning the future of deep sea mining and mineral extraction kicked off Monday in Jamaica, as conservationists aim to rein in a nascent industry that so far lacks meaningful guardrails.
Watch What Happens When a Young Elephant Approaches 12+ Lions
This video brings us right into the heart of Kenya, Africa, the Masai Mara National Reserve. We see a large pride of lions resting quietly under a tree just before a young elephant comes from behind it.
Mysterious Arachnid Turns Out to Have 3 Different Kinds of Male
Scientists have found a rare species of arachnid in New Zealand that hosts three different types of males. Recent findings on the species are forcing a rethink of animal mating systems and the evolution of reproductive strategies.
Climate Crisis ‘Out of Control’ as Global Temperature Breaks Record for 3rd Time in 4 Days
Thursday’s record came after the revelation that the seven-day stretch ending Wednesday was also the hottest week in at least 44 years.
Cultivated meat: Lab-grown meat without killing animals
For thousands of years, humans have slaughtered animals for meat. But Dr. Uma Valeti dreamt of a different way: eating chicken without having to kill a chicken. He figured out how to “grow” meat directly from animal cells.
The Melting Glaciers of Svalbard Offer an Ominous Glimpse of More Warming to Come
New research reveals what one scientist called a “very stark image of climate change” as methane leaks from springs exposed by the glaciers’ retreat.
Filmmaker captures breathtaking images of Knysna forest’s elusive elephant cow
After weeks of tracking, living on peanut butter and jam sandwiches, a filmmaker has captured breathtaking pictures of Knysna forest’s lone and elusive surviving elephant cow.
‘A Wake Up Call’: The World Needs to Prepare for Massive Crop Failure
Climate change is messing with the jet stream, and it means more extreme weather events in the future.
‘Revolutionary’ solar power cell innovations break key energy threshold
Next generation cells surpass limits of today’s cells and will accelerate rollout of cheaper, more efficient solar power
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.