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.
Reports of ‘Breakthrough’ in Fusion Power Fuels Hopes of Major Clean Energy Progress
After decades of experimentation, US scientists have reportedly achieved a major “breakthrough” in fusion energy technology
Could Dissolvable Cranberry Film Replace Plastic Packaging Someday?
The technology to use biodegradable film in place of some plastic or paper packaging is there, say researchers. But first, the industry needs to get on board.
Researchers 3D-printed a fully recyclable house from natural materials
Finding a way to manufacture 3D-printed homes at scale is a challenge many have tried to tackle in recent years.
A deep dive into Zero Hunger: the seaweed revolution
Seaweed is extremely protein rich, low in fat, low in carbohydrates, and rich in vitamins, zinc and iron
From science fiction to reality, ‘no kill’ meat may be coming soon
Imagine a way to produce meat without slaughtering animals.
Sustainable food cold chains reduce waste, fight climate change: UN report
Greater investment in sustainable food cold chains is needed to reduce hunger, provide livelihoods to communities, and adapt to climate change.
California Has Legalized Human Composting
California has joined a growing number of states that allow residents to compost their bodies after death.
Japan’s ‘Zero Waste’ Village Is a Model for Small-Town Sustainability
In Kamikatsu, sustainability isn’t just an environmental imperative — it’s the glue that unifies a community.
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.
New aquaculture technology can help ease the global food crisis with ‘enriched seaweed’
Seaweed can be regarded as a natural superfood, more abundant in the necessary components of the human diet than other food sources
Swedish Neighbors Conserve Water by Holding ‘Ugliest Lawn’ Contest
On the island of Gotland in Sweden, residents have spent this year letting their green lawns die off in a mass effort to conserve water.
One-third of the food we eat is at risk because the climate crisis is endangering butterflies and bees
International scientists recently announced the monarch butterfly is perilously close to extinction.
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.