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The Mediterranean Sea is packed with plastic waste and it could get worse soon

We need to take action to protect the Mediterranean from plastic waste.

Old used cars are being exported to poor nations, increasing air pollution and traffic collisions

Most of them are being shipped to countries with weak regulation.

Japan, the sixth-largest emitter, pledges to become carbon neutral by 2050

Question still remain on how this target will be met.

The pandemic has messed up our sleep, eating habits, and mental health, a new study reports

We are sleeping less, eating more sweets and doing less exercise. Things are not rosy.

Huge tanker at risk of collapse in the Caribbean -- officials say situation is "stable"

It has 1.3 million barrels of oil crude, which could harm important ecosystems

Electric cars will likely be as cheap as regular ones by 2024

Cost isn't the only barrier to overcome, but its a good place to start.

It's not just a health concern: air pollution is costing European citizens $190 billion per year

Reducing air pollution should be the priority of European cities.

Unbreathable air could be driving plastic pollution -- and your stomach is to blame

We have to tackle air pollution, not only because of our health

Recycling paper might not be as good for the world's climate as we think

It's only meaningful when it's powered by renewable energy, according to a new study.

This will be the longest immersed tunnel and it will be ready by 2029

Traveling between Germany and Denmark will soon be much faster and easier.

Archaeologists discover 2.000-year old cat figure in Peru's Nazca Lines

It's massive but sadly, it's not a real cat.

4G on the Moon? Yes! NASA and Nokia are already working on it

Cat videos and memes -- soon on a Moon near you.

This camera can film 3-D movies at 100 billion frames per second

It's fast enough to screen light.

Men and women are responding differently to the pandemic. Here's how

Unsurprisingly, women see it as a more serious problem and are more likely to be cautious.

The lockdown saved thousands of lives by reducing air pollution

Countries need to act to improve air quality as soon as possible

Solar is set to become "the king" of electricity markets, says the International Energy Agency

The report forecasts a fast expansion of clean energy sources.

Looking under the microscope -- Nikon selects the best photos of the year

Take a look at some impressive photos by photographers and scientists

The oceans are reaching record-temperatures not seen in thousands of years

Climate change is noticeable everywhere, including the oceans.

Climate change killed half the corals in the Great Barrier Reef -- and it could get worse soon

We need to bring down emissions to avoid effects on more corals

Some birds leave no one behind -- they share their food with those less fortunate

We aren't the only ones to share food with our friends in need.

Global warming is making lakes everywhere hotter, and this is putting wildlife at risk

It's not just the oceans, lakes are also being influenced by climate change.

Tight border policies risk leaving millions of migrants stranded in countries hard-hit by climate change

How we treat these lines on a map can have huge consequences for individual lives.

Lockdown reduced noise exposure across the US

Daily average sound levels dropped about three decibels in March and April.

Scientists around the world call on governments to protect cetaceans or risk seeing them go extinct

Countries need to take urgent action to protect species from human activities

Iceland’s most active volcano may soon erupt, throwing air travel into turmoil -- again

An eruption could also cause heavy local flooding, as the volcano is buried in ice.

Countries are failing to protect nature in their COVID-19 recovery plans

There are concrete things governments can do to protect biodiversity while we recover from the pandemic.

Facebook is becoming a hotbed for climate denial disinformation

Better look closely if you see a strange ad on Facebook

EU moves to cut carbon emissions 60% by 2030 after vote in Parliament

It will now have to be approved by the Council of Ministers.

Food production threatens the Paris Climate Agreement

Emissions of nitrous oxide are on the rise, and farming is behind it.

Humans may transmit COVID-19 virus to wildlife

The possibility of this happening is higher than with other viruses.

Up to 14 million tons of microplastics believed to be on the seafloor

We urgently need to cut down on the use of plastics -- for the ocean.

Last month was the hottest September ever recorded

Climate change is kicking in across the globe, as evidenced by the spree of record-breaking temperatures.

UK fails to report on positive COVID-19 cases due to glitch

The UK government seems to be struggling with tech.

India creates cheap and quick test for COVID-19

It has already been authorized for commercial use and could be a game changer.

Mobile apps grab our attention, but not in the way you probably think

Bright colors don't affect how people look at apps.

Large parts of the Amazon rainforest risks turning to savannah

It will take decades to fully happen but it could be impossible to reverse.

Face masks unlikely to over-expose wearers to CO2

Wearing a mask can save your life, not the other way around.

Google Maps adds COVID-19 layer to alert about cases

The tool will be available all over the world on mobile phones.

Why do days get shorter and darker with autumn?

It's time to leave behind the sunny and longer days of summer

Fires in Brazil's Amazon are the worst in a decade

The Amazon is burning while President Bolsonaro is almost cheering from the sidelines.

Scientists create an enzyme that breaks down plastic much faster than before

To say that plastic is a big problem is an understatement. Every corner of the Earth has been tainted with this pollution — we may not realize it, but we are even eating plastic. But scientists are not idling around. A team of researchers has created enzymes that also eat plastic, but that’s actually a […]

World's first jet suit paramedic unveiled

It can reach people much faster than a car or ground teams.

Having more electric vehicles won't meet our climate targets

More walking, biking, and public transport is also needed.

Say goodbye to the office -- California's Bay Area set to enforce telecommuting

The move would help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, but it's not without its critics.

Scientists sequence genome of Fleming's original penicillin-producing fungus

The comparison could help us bring penicillin up to scratch.

Koalas could soon be listed as endangered in Australia

Environment groups call for urgent measures to protect the species, which has been suffering under habitat destruction and wildfires.

Climate change is driving California's record wildfires

Higher mean temperatures and drier weather brought by global warming is playing a key role here.

The lockdown changed the way birds sing in San Francisco

Sparrows have adapted their songs to the less noisy cities of 2020.

California plans to ban new gas-powered cars by 2035

The move could have wider implications for the whole US.

A new tool can show if your water is polluted by fracking

Proximity to a fracking site has been linked to many health complications.

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