Animals The world is running out of insects — because of us — and it will lead to a “catastrophic collapse” February 11, 2019 - Updated on May 24, 2023
Climate Sea level rise might not be as bad as predicted, despite accelerating ice sheet melting February 6, 2019
Agriculture Pests destroy around one quarter of our crops — even more in developing areas February 4, 2019
Agriculture Geopolitical interests and climate change are the main causes of food shocks January 28, 2019
World Problems “Vested interests” cause major threat to human existence, researchers say January 28, 2019
Biology Over half of the world’s wild coffee faces extinction, new research finds January 17, 2019 - Updated on February 7, 2019
Economics Populist leaders are threatening democracy, researchers warn January 2, 2019 - Updated on March 3, 2019
Environment Sea level change isn’t constant across the East Coast — because of long-past glaciers December 20, 2018
Environment NOAA’s annual report says 2018 was the “second-warmest year on record” in the Arctic December 12, 2018
News Contrary to ‘propaganda’ myths, migrants are actually good for a country’s health and economy, new study reports December 10, 2018
Animals Microplastics could break down whole ecosystems — they’re making prey unresponsive to predators November 28, 2018 - Updated on December 27, 2018
Environment Atmospheric greenhouse gas levels hit new record. Just like in 2017… and 2016 November 26, 2018 - Updated on September 21, 2023
Environmental Issues Ice in glaciers on Mount Everest is warmer than expected — or “hoped” for November 21, 2018
News The kilogram, ampere, mole, and Kelvin are changing to stay the same November 19, 2018 - Updated on February 22, 2019
Environment We’re watching a ‘horror story’ in which the casualty is Earth’s wilderness November 14, 2018
Environment Mining cryptocurrencies consumes as much energy as mining precious metals November 5, 2018
Health Interview with Bluebird Director of Science Lex Pelger on CBD September 28, 2018 - Updated on March 5, 2020
Environment New role-playing game engages people from all backgrounds with climate action September 11, 2018
Animals When it comes to protecting wildlife, we need better policy, not more science September 11, 2018
Environment We can limit global warming to 1.5°C — but we need to change how we travel, heat homes, and use devices August 8, 2018
News It’s getting harder and harder to come up with new ideas in science, paper reports August 2, 2018
News Rising seas, rising costs: some $14 trillion worldwide per year by 2100 July 5, 2018 - Updated on July 20, 2018
Environment The Deepwater Horizon oil spill was 8 years ago. The ocean is still struggling to recover July 3, 2018
Climate As China continues to reduce its emissions, scientists call for “cautious optimism” July 2, 2018 - Updated on July 3, 2018
Environmental Issues Avoiding eating meat and dairy is the single best thing you can do for the environment June 1, 2018
Environment Banning plastic bags: Chile becomes the first country in the Americas to opt for a ban June 1, 2018
Environment Bitcoin to consume 0.5% of the world’s electricity — as much as Ireland May 16, 2018 - Updated on February 25, 2020
Offbeat Refugees give life jackets a new life, repurposing them as bags and laptop sleeves May 15, 2018
News Average atmospheric CO2 levels last month were the highest we’ve ever recorded, ever May 4, 2018