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.
‘Climate Scam’: 180+ Groups Tell Biden to Drop Support for Hydrogen
“Calling hydrogen clean energy is a scam to prop up the oil and gas industry,” said one campaigner.
Watch a see-through squid with demon-like eyes swim in Alaska’s deep waters
An alien-looking, see-through squid with demonic red eyes has been filmed in the deep waters off the coast of Alaska.
It had to be a snake: New species gets famous name
The snake’s actual name is Tachymenoides harrisonfordi, and it is a species new to science.
Pollution Solution: New Device Can Capture 99.9% of Microplastics in Water Using Wood Dust
UBC’s BioProducts Institute develops a plant-based filter, “bioCap,” that can capture nearly 99.9% of microplastic particles in water, offering a scalable and sustainable solution to microplastic pollution.
‘Historic and Wonderful’: Ecuadorians Reject Oil Drilling in Precious Amazon Region
Ecuadorians voted overwhelmingly on Sunday to reject oil drilling in a section of Yasuní National Park, the most biodiverse area of the imperiled Amazon rainforest.
‘Humans everywhere’: lions cling on in Ethiopia’s last patches of wilderness
‘It’s not just the lions that are under pressure, it’s biodiversity in general,’ warn conservationists, amid a rapidly expanding human population
For Florida’s Ailing Corals, No Relief From the Heat
Scientists now fear a global bleaching event, with Florida leading the way. No immediate end is in sight to the unprecedented marine heat wave stressing the state’s coral reefs, raising fears the heart-rending losses seen here may portend a global…
“Ubiquitous” – Scientists Discover That the Oceans Release Microplastics Into the Atmosphere
New research identifies the composition and origins of the microplastics.
Odds of ‘strong’ El Niño now over 95%, with ocean temperatures to ‘substantially exceed’ last big warming event
Sizzling ocean temperatures in the east-central tropical Pacific throughout July indicate there is a good chance El Niño conditions will remain strong for the next six months.
10 Ways the World Would Radically Change if Antarctica Melted
Scientists believe the melting of all the ice in Antarctica is no longer a far-away possibility but a coming certainty. The magnitude of this event would be staggering.
Scientists Transform Flies Into Biodegradable Plastic
Imagine using insects to extract chemicals for creating biodegradable plastics, which later can be decomposed by those very bugs. This idea is not as far-fetched as it sounds.
Wealthiest 10% of US Households Responsible for 40% of Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Study
The richest tenth of U.S. households are responsible for 40% of all the nation’s greenhouse gas emissions, a study published Thursday revealed, underscoring what progressives say is the need for regulations and taxes on carbon-intensive investments.
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.