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
‘Remarkable Discovery’ of Life Beneath Hydrodermal Vents Is Another Argument for Protecting the Deep Ocean
Scientists have discovered a new ecosystem beneath hydrothermal vents inside cavities of a well-explored undersea volcano. The volcano is located on the East Pacific Rise off the coast of Central America.
Tens of thousands of Sydney residents told to evacuate as rains flood suburbs
Third major flood this year for some Sydney suburbs
Human Trash Discovered on Mars
NASA’s Perseverance Mars Rover announced on its Twitter account Wednesday that it had encountered a piece of human-generated litter on the Red Planet.
Judge orders stop to California’s pesticide spraying program
A California judge has ordered a halt to a state-run program of spraying pesticides on public lands and some private property, saying officials failed to assess the potential health effects as required.
‘Surprise’ Move from De Vries Leads to ‘Emotional’ Win in Berlin
For reigning champion and Mercedes-EQ driver Nyck de Vries, a dominating performance in the second of two races in the German capital closed off a difficult period in his ABB FIA Formula E World Championship career.
Heat wave in India threatens residents and crucial wheat harvest
Some states in India’s breadbasket northern and central regions are forecast to hit highs of 120 degrees F this week.
Microplastics found in human blood for first time
The discovery shows the particles can travel around the body and may lodge in organs
Japan’s Bid to Dump Tons of Radioactive Water From Fukushima Into Sea Hits Snag
Japan’s controversial plan to dump a large amount of radioactive water from the damaged Fukushima nuclear power plant into the Pacific Ocean could be forced into a delay due to a series of recent roadblocks.
Rihanna pledges $15 million to climate justice movement through her Clara Lionel foundation
Rihanna, who is from Barbados, said the large donation will go to 18 climate justice organisations carrying out work in seven Caribbean nations and the United States.
Greenland’s ice sheet is melting so fast, it’s raising sea levels and creating global flood risk
Greenland’s ice sheet, the biggest ice sheet in the world behind Antarctica, has melted so much in the past decade that global sea levels rose by 1 centimeter, and trends predict sea levels can rise nearly a foot higher by the end of the century.
Millions of Feral Pigs Pose Bigger Threat to Environment than Previously Thought
Feral pigs are releasing about 4.9 million metric tonnes of carbon dioxide across the globe annually – the same as 1.1 million cars
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.