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.
1,000-year-old oaks used to create ‘super forest’
Scientists have designed an experimental forest in England to work out the best formula for achieving ambitious tree planting targets.
Starbucks is planning to phase out its iconic cups
“Our cup is ubiquitous, and we love that,” said Michael Kobori, Starbucks chief sustainability officer. “But it is also this ubiquitous symbol of a throwaway society.”
Sustainable batteries: EU Parliament wants cellphones to be glued on
If the battery no longer works, many mobile phones, computers, household robots or headphones end up in the trash.
Amazon Rainforest Nears Climate ‘Tipping Point’ Faster Than Expected
Hammered by climate change and relentless deforestation, the Amazon rainforest is losing its capacity to recover.
Scientists Develop Breakthrough Method for Recycling Industrial Plastics at Room Temperature in 20 Minutes
A new and simple method for upcycling plastic waste at room temperature has been developed by a team of British researchers.
UN agrees to create world’s first-ever plastics pollution treaty in a blow to big oil
The United Nations approved a landmark agreement to create the world’s first-ever global plastic pollution treaty on Wednesday.
75% of people want single-use plastics banned, global survey finds
Three in four people worldwide want single-use plastics to be banned as soon as possible.
City Trees and Soil Are Sucking More Carbon Out of the Atmosphere Than Previously Thought
Researchers found that trees and soils on the outermost edge of forests may have a role in fighting climate change—but the benefits might not last
To Protect ‘Web of Life,’ California Proposal Would Ban Bee-Killing Neonics
“Our pollinators are threatened. We know the cause, and it’s time to take action.”
20% of Brits Are Eating Less Meat To Actively Fight Climate Change, Survey Finds
A Censuswide survey, commissioned by environmental search engine Ecosia, has revealed new plant-based trends. Major takeaways include more than 20 percent of participants reducing meat intake in light of the climate crisis.
Searching for the Future of Sunscreen
Scientists are sourcing new ultraviolet ray–blocking compounds from algae, seaweed, cyanobacteria, and other marine creatures with the hope of designing a more environmentally friendly sunscreen.
America’s hottest city is nearly unlivable in summer. Can cooling technologies save it?
Phoenix’s new ‘heat tsar’ is betting on less asphalt, more green canopy and reflective surfaces to cool the sprawling heat island
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.