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.
Enigmatic fairy circles detected in hundreds of arid areas of the planet
Spanish researchers have created a world atlas of the phenomenon, which has been found in 265 sites in 15 countries
Europe’s olive oil supply running out after drought – and the odd hailstorm
Heatwaves around Mediterranean have damaged harvests and forced producers to import from South America
First otter sighting in Nepal’s Chitwan park in two decades raises questions
A wildlife photographer snapped images of a smooth-coated otter in the Rapti River in Chitwan National Park, where the species hadn’t been recorded in more than two decades.
Farmers in Italy Switch to Mangoes, Other Tropical Fruits in Response to Climate Change
Amid warming temperatures caused by climate change, some farmers in Italy are cutting back on growing traditional crops of the country, instead focusing on producing fruits that are commonly grown in tropical areas.
Japanese scientists find microplastics are present in clouds
Researchers in Japan have confirmed microplastics are present in clouds, where they are likely affecting the climate in ways that aren’t yet fully understood.
Off the reef and on the menu: fishers in the Caribbean wage war on the invasive lionfish
In Venezuela, tourists and fishing communities are being encouraged to catch and eat the lionfish before it wipes out other species
IEA Says ‘Unprecedented’ Clean Energy Surge Has Kept Key Warming Target Alive
The pathway to 1.5°C has narrowed in the past two years, but clean energy technologies are keeping it open
Florida Celebrates Record Green Sea Turtle Nesting Season Amid Climate Change Concerns
In 2023, Florida experienced an exceptional nesting season for green sea turtles, breaking previous records, but concerns about skewed sex ratios in recent hatchlings due to rising sand temperatures highlight ongoing challenges in sea turtle conservation.
Unraveling Africa’s Fairy Circle Mystery – Researchers Identify True Source
For over a decade, the origin of the numerous circular bare patches amidst the African grasslands, known as fairy circles, has been a topic of discussion among researchers.
Meet the young climate activists taking 32 European countries to court this week
The historic climate case is due to begin on Wednesday at the European Court of Human Rights.
Endangered parrot species is now thriving in Texas, researchers discover
Red-crowned parrots first arrived in Texas during the 1980s through the illegal pet trade.
Flowers are starting to spread in Antarctica and experts say that’s not good news
Bringing a pop of color and a promise of spring, flowers are usually a welcome sight – but not in Antarctica.
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.