Mangrove forests could be gone by 2050 if sea levels continue to rise
The forests would be in danger if the sea level rises more than six millimeters per year
Trump continues to weaken environmental regulations in the United States
New projects won't need to go through an environmental review amid the coronavirus pandemic, while EPA limits air quality controls.
CO2 levels hit all-time highs despite coronavirus crisis
Atmospheric carbon dioxide exceeded the 417 parts per million on average during May.
The world’s cleanest air is in the Southern Ocean near Antarctica
It's truly pristine and unaffected by pollution from human activities.
Fuel tank collapses in Russia, leaking 20,000 tons of diesel in Arctic river
It's considered the second largest environmental accident in modern Russian history.
Pregnant women living near oil and gas wells are 40% more likely to birth low-weight babies
Researchers looked at the records of three million births in California and found a disturbing pattern.
Human mini-livers set the stage for an organ donor free future
Researchers developed a miniature liver from human skin cells
Air pollution is back to pre-coronavirus levels in China, and Europe could follow
Satellite date shows concentrations of fine particles and nitrogen dioxide is rising again in China
Deforestation: 2019 is the third most devastating year of the century
Satellite data shows that 2019 was the third most devastating year since the turn of the century.
The world is facing a sixth mass extinction — and it’s happening much faster than expected
Human activities are driving thousands of species to the brink of extinction.
New Ebola outbreak hits Congo, with five deaths and growing concerns
It happens as the country deals with a coronavirus and a large measles outbreak.
May was the sunniest month on record in the UK — and climate change might be behind it
Meteorologist are surprised by the sudden change from extremely wet to extremely dry weather in the UK.
Cannabis was used for religious rites in Israel, archeologists find
It’s not only about discovering temples and ancient civilizations. Archeologists can sometimes discoverunexpected surprises, such as the use of cannabis...
GMO eggplants yield 20% more produce and revenue in Bangladesh
Farmers see higher yields thanks to genetically engineered eggplants.
Climate change is making marine species migrate towards the poles faster than those on land
Marine species move to the poles six times faster than those on land.
Conservation efforts save endangered Hainan gibbon from the brink of extinction
The primate is making a comeback, with now over 30 gibbons living in the island of Hainan.
Half of all Americans breathe dangerously polluted air, and climate change is making it worse
A new report warns nearly five in ten people live in areas with unhealthy ozone or particle pollution.
EU unveils $750-billion coronavirus recovery plan that includes strict environmental conditions
Up to 25% of the fund will be used for climate action.
Following the trail of Ernest Schakleton – but in times of cruises and coronavirus
Study showed most positive cases of COVID-19 in a cruise were asymptomatic
Heat is more lethal than cold for people with respiratory diseases in Spain
Seasonality of temperature-attributable mortality from respiratory diseases has shifted.
