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.
One-third of the food we eat is at risk because the climate crisis is endangering butterflies and bees
International scientists recently announced the monarch butterfly is perilously close to extinction.
Producing electricity from your sweat might be key to next wearable technology
It sounds like science fiction but researchers have figured out how to engineer a bacterial biofilm to be able to produce continuous electricity from perspiration.
Plant-based meat by far the best climate investment, report finds
Exclusive: Non-animal proteins can play critical role tackling climate crisis, says Boston Consulting Group
Sustainable small-scale fisheries can help people and the planet
Artisanal fishing can improve livelihoods, boost nutrition and strengthen food systems, but fishers’ input is needed at local, national and global levels.
California Breaks Record by Achieving 100% Renewable Energy for the First Time
As Earth Month drew to a close, the state of California was recently able to produce virtually all of their energy needs from renewable sources for the first time ever.
Giant Deep Ocean Turbine Trial Offers Hope of Endless Green Power
Tested in one of the world’s strongest ocean currents, a prototype generator could herald the start of a new stream of renewable energy
Lab grown wood could mean no more deforestation, say scientists
Tables and chairs grown in a lab could help to slow deforestation, according to a study at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Heinz tomato ketchup will soon come in paper bottles to help the environment
Whether it’s accompanying chips or slathered on a burger, ketchup is our trusted companion as BBQ season approaches.
Renewable power is set to break another global record in 2022 despite higher costs and supply chain bottlenecks
New capacity for generating electricity from solar, wind and other renewables increased to a record level worldwide in 2021
Fashion Industry Efforts to Verify Sustainability Make ‘Greenwashing’ Easier
The report by Changing Markets Foundation found that, at best, the certification programs provided a “patchy promise of sustainability.”
Canadian conservation group moves thousands of salmon — by hand — so fish can produce millions of eggs
Mill Bay Conservation Society has built a human-propelled salmon run near Victoria, British Columbia
Nature-Based Agroecology Is Gaining Momentum as a Key Climate Solution
Responsible for roughly one-third of the world’s carbon emissions, the global food system is one of the key places for transformative action.
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.