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.
Nearly half of US bald eagles suffer lead poisoning
America’s national bird is more beleaguered than previously believed, with nearly half of bald eagles tested across the U.S. showing signs of chronic lead exposure, according to a study published Thursday.
Koalas: Australia lists marsupial as endangered species
Australia has listed the koala as an endangered species across most of its east coast, after a dramatic decline in numbers.
Wildlife Photographer of the Year: Lions in the rain and kangaroos emerging from wildfire make shortlist for people’s choice award
A surprising encounter between an eagle and a bear cub up a tree and an image of two male golden pheasants were also among the other photographs that were popular with voters.
Improperly discarded surgical masks threaten the marine ecosystem and food chain
Surgical masks have been part of essential personal protection during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the inappropriate disposal of surgical masks can cause serious microplastic pollution.
Groups sue over Maui resort lights that disorient seabirds
Bright lights at a luxury Hawaii resort are killing endangered seabirds, according to a lawsuit filed Monday by conservation groups that say hotel officials need to do more to protect the species.
An Office Worker Captures Beautiful Wildlife Photos On His Lunchbreak
Dave Newman has a full-time job inside an office, but he always tries to make time to go outside to spy on the local animals.
Mass swarm of dead fish in Atlantic prompts European inquiry
France and the European Union are investigating why a massive swarm of dead fish was released by a huge trawler in the Atlantic Ocean off France
Polar bears move into abandoned Arctic weather station
Photographer Dmitry Kokh discovered polar bears living in an abandoned weather station in Kolyuchin, in the Chukotka Autonomous Okrug of the Russian Federation, while on a trip to Wrangel Island, a Unesco-recognised nature reserve that serves as a refuge to the animals
Extreme heat in oceans ‘passed point of no return’ in 2014
Formerly rare high temperatures now covering half of seas and devastating wildlife, study shows
King crabs invade UK waters threatening native species
North Yorkshire fishers found pots heavy not with brown crab but with prized invader
Meet Methuselah, the oldest living aquarium fish
Meet Methuselah, the fish that likes to eat fresh figs, get belly rubs and is believed to be the oldest living aquarium fish in the world.
Documentary short: Carnivorous Plants
Carnivorous Plants intimately details the biology, history and life of one of the worlds strangest plants: the Venus flytrap. Perfectly adapted to it’s region, which only spans a 70-mile radius in Southeastern North Carolina.
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.