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.
Reinventing the eel: first lab-grown eel meat revealed
Wild freshwater eels are at risk of extinction due to overfishing but their meat can now be cultivated from cells
Scientists Map Largest Deep-Sea Coral Reef Off Atlantic Coast
For the first time, scientists have succeeded in mapping the largest deep-sea coral reef in the world, which runs hundreds of miles off the Atlantic coast of the United States.
Meadow brown butterflies ‘adapt’ to global heating by developing fewer spots
Study finds female chrysalises that develop at higher temperatures have fewer eyespots, making them harder to see in dry grass
Pollinator-Friendly Solar Installations Can Help Solve Climate and Biodiversity Crises
Rehabilitated farmland used for solar energy facilities that are planted with native wildflowers and grasses can create lush habitats for insects, birds and bees, a new study has found.
Dampened desire: Wolf spiders change their mating strategy after it rains
If you hate the rain, you have something in common with wolf spiders.
Greenland losing 30m tonnes of ice an hour, study reveals
The Greenland ice cap is losing an average of 30m tonnes of ice an hour due to the climate crisis, a study has revealed, which is 20% more than was previously thought.
Why we still have brutal cold snaps even as the planet warms to record levels
After a summer of record-breaking heat, vast swaths of the United States are now grappling with extreme cold as a brutal Arctic blast brings snow squalls, deadly ice and life-threatening wind chills.
Orca hunt was like ‘a military exercise’ — scientist describes unexpected encounter on Cape West Coast
It is now more than clear that small craft, like whale-watching boats, need to keep their distance from orcas.
Just 18% of Land Needed to Meet Biodiversity Goals Is Adequately Protected, Study Finds
A new study has found that much of the land needed to preserve biodiversity and maintain well-being for humans is lacking protections that would prevent development.
There are 1.5 billion tires wasted annually. There’s a better way to recycle them
Natural rubber is vital to tire production since it is stronger, more wear-resistant and more flexible than synthetic rubber. Multiple blends of natural and synthetic rubber are used for making different parts of a tire.
Mongolia dragged its wild horses back from extinction – can it save the rest of its wildlife?
Despite the successful reintroduction of Przewalski’s horse, hunting, overgrazing and the climate crisis have pushed many of Mongolia’s other species into crisis
Tesla Megapack battery turns on to replace Hawaii’s last coal plant
A Tesla Megapack battery system has officially turned on to replace Hawaii’s very last coal power plant.
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.