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.
NY Agency Sued Over Cryptomining Operation That Could Increase Plant Emissions by 3,500%
“New York’s landmark climate law means that agencies can’t ignore the climate and environmental justice consequences of their decisions,” said one advocate.
2022 Was A Poach-Free Year For Kaziranga’s Rhinos, A First Since 1977
No rhinos in the Kaziranga National Park were lost to poaching in 2022, marking a first for the protected nature reserve since 1977.
California storms erase extreme drought from nearly all of state
In a single week, the portions of California classified as experiencing extreme drought fell from 27.1% to 0.32%
Step Aboard the Solar-Powered ‘Tesla on the Water’
Innovative design firm Crossboundaries worked with the owner of a 15-by-four meter (approximately 49-by-13 foot) motorboat to transform it into a comfortable, solar-powered “Tesla on the Water.”
Utah’s Great Salt Lake is on the verge of collapse, and could expose millions to arsenic laced dust
Scientists say excessive water use is to blame, with 74% of diverted lakewater being used for unsustainable agricultural practices
‘Ambassador’ population of spotted handfish brings hope for re-wilding in Tasmania
The critically endangered spotted handfish has been bred in captivity for the first time outside Tasmania
Oceans were the hottest ever recorded in 2022, analysis shows
Oceans dominate global weather patterns and the climate crisis is causing profound and damaging changes
‘Holy grail’ wheat gene discovery could feed our overheated world
Harvests that form a vital element of the diets of 4.5 billion people are being devastated by global heating. Now research has found a key to create a heat-resistant variety
Earth’s protective ozone layer ‘on track’ to recover by 2066, according to UN
Reports first suggested a hole in the ozone layer back in 1985. Now, scientists have suggested that full recovery is possible.
Single-use plastic cutlery and plates to be banned in England
‘A plastic fork can take 200 years to decompose’, said environment secretary Thérèse Coffey
California braces for ‘parade of cyclones’ after storms kill 12
California on Sunday braced for more severe weather after a week of torrential downpours and damaging winds killed at least 12 people in the past 10 days and knocked out power for hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses.
70% of Florida’s Coral Reefs Are Eroding
The largest spatial assessment to date highlights the need for improved management practices and coral restoration efforts in Florida.
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.