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.
‘Eye of Fire’ that Erupted in Gulf of Mexico is Under Control, says Mexico-owned Oil Company
Gulf of Mexico ‘eye of fire’ caused by electrical discharges, leaking gas and heavy rain, oil company says
Solar-Powered Moon Rovers Will Help Scientists Seek Lunar Ice
Scientists have long tested solar energy in space, but it may soon arrive on the moon — in the form of rovers equipped with solar panels.
Jake Dennis takes maiden win with perfectly judged lights-to-flag drive in the DHL Valencia E-Prix Round 6
BMW i Andretti Motorsport’s Jake Dennis produced the perfect balance of pace and energy management to take a lights-to-flag race win in the DHL Valencia E-Prix Round 6 at Valencia’s Circuit Ricardo Tormo – his first in Formula E.
Small farms outdo big ones on biodiversity — and crop yields
Large-scale farms account for most of the global food supply, but smallholdings protect species and are just as profitable.
WATERBEAR NETWORK – The First Interactive Video-On-Demand Platform Dedicated To Our Planet
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Formula E Heads To Valencia This Weekend
The ABB FIA Formula E World Championship heads to Spain and Valencia’s Circuit Ricardo Tormo this weekend (April 24-25) for Rounds 5 & 6 of the season, with Formula E’s long-time test venue making its debut on the calendar proper.
Antarctica’s ice shelves are trembling as global temperatures rise – what happens next is up to us
Images of colossal chunks of ice plunging into the sea accompany almost every news story about climate change. It can often make the problem seem remote, as if the effects of rising global temperatures are playing out elsewhere. But the break-up of the world’s vast reservoirs of frozen water – and, in particular, Antarctic ice shelves – will have consequences for all of us.
China’s vast bitcoin mining empire risks derailing its climate targets
China powers nearly 80% of the global cryptocurrencies trade, but the energy required could jeopardise its pledge to peak carbon emissions by 2030
Rosberg X Racing makes history as first Extreme E winner following dramatic desert dust-up
Rosberg X Racing duo Johan Kristoffersson and Molly Taylor were the pace-setters from the outset in Extreme E’s inaugural race weekend in AlUla, Saudi Arabia (3/4 April), but the pair still had to dig deep in the desert to battle their way to victory and carve themselves out a piece of motorsport history.
How much plastic are you eating?
What’s for dinner? Lego sushi, credit card burgers, or a well-done piece of PVC pipe? These examples may sound extreme, but can easily represent over time the cumulative amount of microscopic pieces of plastic we consume every day.
How Dirt Could Help Save the Planet
Farming practices that retain carbon in the soil, or return it there, would limit both erosion and climate change
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.