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.
“Ubiquitous” – Scientists Discover That the Oceans Release Microplastics Into the Atmosphere
New research identifies the composition and origins of the microplastics.
Scientists Discover Alarming New Effect of Plastic Pollution in the Ocean: ‘[Things are] Rapidly Changing’
Plastic trash is acting like a life raft.
‘An utter disgrace’: 90% of England’s most precious river habitats blighted by raw sewage and farming pollution
More than 90% of freshwater habitats on England’s most precious rivers are in unfavourable condition, blighted by farming pollution, raw sewage and water abstraction, an Observer investigation reveals.
Plastic litter in oceans overestimated but could persist longer than expected, study suggests
There is less plastic littering the ocean than scientists previously thought, but what is there could persist for a long time, a new study said Monday.
Water-soluble circuit boards could cut carbon footprints by 60 percent
Infineon Technologies is trialing the printed circuit boards in demo units ahead of a potential wider rollout.
Microplastic pollution: some lakes are worse impacted than oceans
Researchers surprised by extent of pollution
Safety concerns for chicks grow as birds build nests with rubbish, study shows
Almost 200 bird species found to build nests with human litter, including cigarette butts, plastic bags and fishing nets
European packaging producers embrace the circular economy
New research commissioned by material technologies business, Aquapak, with sustainable packaging producers and users in the UK, Italy and Germany, shows that European packaging businesses are committed to the circular economy, but few are acting ahead of legislation.
DePoly keeps hard-to-recycle plastic from ending up in landfills
About 400 million tons of plastic are produced each year, but less than 10% is recycled, with most of the rest ending up incinerated or in landfills.
Scientists have discovered an alarming new side effect of air pollution: ‘We had not thought about this before’
Air pollution is having an unbelievable effect on flies, altering how they attract one another and mate.
Climate Campaigners Urge Standard Bank to Ditch ‘Alarming’ East African Crude Oil Pipeline
Hundreds of climate justice activists on Monday descended upon Standard Bank’s offices in Johannesburg, South Africa, where they implored the financial institution to stop backing the proposed East African Crude Oil Pipeline and other harmful fossil fuel projects.
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.