Arctic ice shrinks to second lowest level on record
The Arctic won't be the same by the time our grandchildren see it.
Maple species face a growing threat of extinction
Known for their vivid colors, several maple species are now in danger of extinction.
Endangered fish species are legally being sold as seafood
A third of fished stocks are exploited at biologically unsustainable levels.
Emissions of richest 1% more than double those of poorest half of the world
Overconsumption and high-carbon transportation are exhausting the world's carbon budget -- and the rich are most responsible.
Chinese fishing vessels are plundering the waters near Galapagos
The vessels were caught logging 73,000 hours of fishing in just one month.
Melting ice sheets could add 40cm to global sea level rise
The growing pace of climate change is altering the ice balance in Greenland and Antarctica.
Earthquakes could tell how fast the ocean is warming
Underwater soundwaves produced by earthquakes travel at different speeds in warming oceans.
What’s the most sustainable toothbrush? Study finds a surprising answer
Electric toothbrushes are much worse for the environment than manual ones.
Have we past peak oil demand? The world might never use as much oil again, experts say
The industry anticipates a fragile outlook for the rest of the year, and even further.
The world didn’t meet one single biodiversity target set out a decade ago
We can still act before it's too late for the natural world.
Global warming is pushing the Arctic into a new climate
It's already one of the regions in the world most affected by climate change.
Why blue and green are the brightest colors in nature
They are the brightest and more intense colors and there's a reason behind it.
Perfectly preserved Ice Age ‘cave bear’ remains found in New Siberian Islands
A warmer world could lead to more discoveries in the near future
Investors that manage $47 trillion urge companies to commit to net-zero emissions pathway
Investors want their money funding climate-friendly companies.
Human activity may turn Earth into a “Hothouse” — a warm climate it hasn’t seen for millions of years
We need to take action now to avoid the worst climate consequences.
Human-induced erosion could make some soils around the world unfarmable by the end of the century
Conservation strategies could help extend their lifespan.
Trump administration appoints climate skeptic for a leading post at NOAA
David Legates has a long history of questioning established climate science.
Orcas are orchestrating attacks on sailboats near Spain and Portugal, leaving scientists scratching their heads
Better watch out if you're going out to sea.
Graphene face masks could prevent COVID-19 secondary transmission
The masks have an anti-bacterial efficiency of 80%, which increases when exposed to sunlight.
Fires devastate the world’s largest tropical wetland in Brazil
The Amazon fires have now reached the Pantanal amid a severe drought.
