Six gorilla rangers killed in an ambush at Virunga National Park
The park has been repeatedly attacked over the years and even had to shut down once.
US carbon emissions dropped 10% last year — but only because of the pandemic
It's the largest drop since World War II, but not because of climate action
The Arctic is packed with microplastics, and a lot of them are polyester fibers
They may be tiny, but there's strength in numbers.
Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine could provide immunity for at least one year
Well, if you take their word for it, that is.
Flooding caused by climate change is costing the US billions every year
There's more rainfall due to climate change -- and more flooding.
Almost half of the global waste is not collected properly — and much of it is burned
It's one of the largest health crises you don't know about.
Pfizer vaccine appears to work against a key variant mutation, study shows
We still don't know the full extent, but results seem encouraging for the Pfizer vaccine.
2020? Yeah, that’s the hottest year on record (tied with 2016)
Pandemic or no pandemic, the climate continues to heat up year after year.
Archaeologists just found a lot of plastic at an archaeological site
More than 2,300 pieces of plastic were found in a digging site in Wales.
Trump auctions Arctic refuge to oil companies in last bid against the environment
It's a slap in the face to everyone looking towards a sustainable future.
Your daily coffee has a big climate cost — here’s how to reduce it by 77%
The way coffee is produced can make a big difference to the climate.
Norway is already selling more electric vehicles than conventional ones
This small European country is leading the EV revolution
Veganuary 2021: Everything you need to know to meet the challenge
Here's how you can do your bit for the planet this month.
How satellite alerts are tackling deforestation across African countries
Millions rely on tropical forests in Africa, such as the Guinean Forests. Thanks to satellites, they can be easier protected.
Mexico City kicks off the new year with a ban on single-use plastics
From forks to coffee capsules, the Latin American city takes a big step
India authorizes two COVID-19 vaccines and readies massive vaccination campaign
Health care and front line workers will begin to be vaccinated this month
Organic meat has the same impact on the world’s climate as ‘normal’ meat
Eating meat isn't good for the environment -- even when it's organic.
What if we kept the air as clean as it was in lockdown? Here’s what we’d have to gain
Cities could save millions on public health costs and gain major economic benefits.
Cooking actually accounts for a lot of our emissions. Here’s how that could be improved
Changing cooking methods can make a real difference.
Remember Chernobyl? A new waterway could bring nuclear runoff back to the surface
The waterway would fo from Poland to Ukraine and it would be Europe's longest one
Rivers can change colors as time passes, and this is linked to ecosystem health
Some US waterways have become greener and others yellower, but overall many have changed.
Giant iceberg A-68a scrapes seafloor and breaks into two. Its current trajectory is unknown
It's currently drifting towards Georgia, US.
The most important news on the environment, climate and energy of 2020
It's been quite the year.
Poverty line shmoverty line: Backed by AI, researchers want a new way to measure poverty
The 'poverty line' concept is outdated and counterproductive.
Wildfire smoke can carry microbes that cause infectious diseases, researchers find
There's no such thing as 'clean' smoke, microbes can survive in it.
A second wave is looming over Africa. A locust second wave, that is
UN says more funding is required to help the most-affected countries and avoid widespread famine.
Scientists report unusual seismic activity in Antarctica: over 30,000 tremors
The earthquakes range from 0.9 to 5.6 magnitude and took place from August to November.
Amazon’s plastic packaging waste could encircle the globe 500 times
Most of the packaging isn't recycled and ends up in the ocean.
People are increasingly turning to nature to cope with the pandemic and improve their wellbeing
Nature can be an important ally in these trying times.
Japanese researchers open up the Hayabusa 2 capsule — and it’s full of asteroid samples
It's the first time any samples for asteroids have been brought back to Earth
They were looking for a beaked whale. Instead, they may have found a new species
It's unlike any other known species. Still, further testing will be needed to convince everyone.
Pandemic causes 7% plunge in carbon emissions this year — but there’s little cause for joy
It's not much, but it's some good news.
Despite some success stories, we’re still causing a major extinction, IUCN report shows
A few bright spots on a largely bleak picture.
The Paris Agreement, five years on. Can we still avoid a climate crisis?
It was supposed to be a pivotal moment to fight climate change. Things are not so clear.
Denmark just opened a huge vertical farm, and it could be a sign of things to come globally
The lettuce you love so much could soon be produced in a windowless warehouse,
Better make room: Man-made stuff now outweighs all other living things on Earth
It's a symbolic study that suggests we're building too many things and disregarding nature.
No pandemic break for the Arctic, as climate change continues to kick in
2020 ends with higher temperatures and less sea ice
UN urges top 1% earners to urgently address their carbon footprint
We all have to reduce our carbon footprint, but especially the rich
In a single spin, this wind turbine can power a home for a whole day
Two offshore wind parks have already secured their use
Undocumented immigrants half as likely to commit crimes as US citizens
Ironically, more immigrants tend to make safer neighborhoods.
These are the companies that produce the most plastic
A lot of familiar names on this list.
Every week of lockdown makes binge drinking more likely
The pandemic can affect our mental health and alter our behavior
Japan plans to join the pack and ban sales of new gasoline cars by 2030
The move is part of the country's plan to be carbon neutral by 2050
It’s Erin Brockovich all over again: rusty iron pipes are exposing us to cancer-causing chemical
Exposure to chromium can lead to lung cancer and liver damage
Electronic waste is on the decline in the US, but it’s only because TVs are getting smaller
Researchers call for a paradigm shift on e-waste in the US
Plastic pollution can travel thousands of kilometers in just a few months
Researchers used geo-tagged 'message in a bottle' to track the plastic pollution.
We are losing the battle in a “suicidal” war against nature, UN head warns
This year is on track to be one of the three warmest ever recorded.
Climate change could flood thousands of affordable houses in the US by 2050
Not everyone is affected on the same way by climate change.
Ate any clams recently? You’ve might have also had a side of microplastics
Scientists found microplastics in razor clams from the coast of Washington
Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon breaks 12-year record, as administration focuses on industry
A total 4,281 square miles of forest were cleared in the 12 months leading to August.