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.
‘It was wonderful’: Eviation’s Alice electric airplane wins praise after its first flight test
After years of on-the-ground development, Eviation’s all-electric Alice airplane quietly took to the air here this morning for its first test flight.
Ships are turning whales into ‘ocean roadkill’. This AI system is trying to stop it
Whale Safe, backed by a tech billionaire, is a step forward, but not the only answer to avoiding collisions, biologists say
“Brick toaster” aims to cut global CO2 output by 15% in 15 years. Seriously.
Rondo Energy says its brick-toasting heat storage device is so cheap and efficient that it makes decarbonization an instant no-brainer
21 Sustainability Innovations That Might Just Change the World
The world has to change if it’s to survive: here are some of the most interesting sustainable innovations that could save the planet.
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.
Solar storm from hole in the sun will hit Earth Today
High-speed solar winds from a “hole” in the sun’s atmosphere are set to hit Earth’s magnetic field on Wednesday, triggering a minor G-1 geomagnetic storm.
Solar is one of the cleanest power sources we’ve got. But it could be even greener.
Some manufacturers are going the extra mile to clean up emissions from a critical material in solar panels’ supply chain.
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.
Researchers Develop Clean Method to Get Lithium From Water
Centuries ago, alchemists thought they could turn lead into gold. Today, the prospect of coaxing valuable materials from abundant resources guides scientists who have seen a golden opportunity.
Preview: Everything You Need to Know About the 2022 Shell Recharge Berlin E-Prix
The ABB FIA Formula E World Championship heads to Germany and Berlin’s Tempelhof Airport Circuit at the historic Tempelhofer Feld for a double-header and Rounds 7 & 8 of the 2021/22 campaign on 14 & 15 May, as Season 8 reaches its half-way mark.
Twitter bans ads that contradict science on climate change
Twitter says it will no longer allow advertisers on its site who deny the scientific consensus on climate change, echoing a policy already in place at Google.
Scientists Turn Nuclear Waste Into Diamond Batteries That Could Last For Thousands Of Years
Nuclear waste is radioactive waste generated by nuclear power plants that no one wants to be kept near their houses or even carried through their communities. The ugly substance is poisonous and deadly, takes thousands of years to disintegrate completely, and we continue to produce more of it.
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.