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.
Farming robot kills 200,000 weeds per hour with lasers
A person can weed about one acre of crops a day. This smart robot can weed two per hour.
Could a digital twin of Tuvalu preserve the island nation before it’s lost to the collapsing climate?
With rising seas expected to submerge the nation by 2100, official says ‘we should always be able to remember Tuvalu as it is, before it disappears’
Bitcoin climate impact greater than gold mining, study shows
Environmental damage of producing bitcoin averages 35% of its market value over past five years
Ships are turning whales into ‘ocean roadkill’. This AI system is trying to stop it
Whale Safe, backed by a tech billionaire, is a step forward, but not the only answer to avoiding collisions, biologists say
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.
Producing electricity from your sweat might be key to next wearable technology
It sounds like science fiction but researchers have figured out how to engineer a bacterial biofilm to be able to produce continuous electricity from perspiration.
Lab grown wood could mean no more deforestation, say scientists
Tables and chairs grown in a lab could help to slow deforestation, according to a study at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Researchers Develop Clean Method to Get Lithium From Water
Centuries ago, alchemists thought they could turn lead into gold. Today, the prospect of coaxing valuable materials from abundant resources guides scientists who have seen a golden opportunity.
Twitter bans ads that contradict science on climate change
Twitter says it will no longer allow advertisers on its site who deny the scientific consensus on climate change, echoing a policy already in place at Google.
Pinterest bans climate change misinformation and conspiracy theories
Pinterest is banning false and misleading climate change information and conspiracy theories in content and ads on its social media platform, it said on Wednesday. The company said in a blog post it would not allow content that could “harm the…
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.