Italy’s capital is overflowing with trash and local authorities seem completely overwhelmed.
Stockholm says no to fashion week to explore more sustainable options
A laudable initiative from Sweden.
Antarctic instability could raise sea levels by half a meter in 150 years
Currently, sea levels are 20 cm (almost 8 inches) above pre-industrial levels.
Researchers look into reviving bleached corals using ‘non-preferred’ algal symbiotes
“We want to know if it’s possible that more heat tolerant, non-preferred algae could revive bleached coral communities even if the relationship is less efficient,” the authors say.
Groundwater pumping is bleeding the US’s rivers dry
We’re hoarding all the supply.
Old forests are better at dealing with climate change, study finds
Old age doesn’t mean ‘frail’.
The governments of 187 countries agreed to limit international plastic movement — but the US is not among them
It’s good news, with a bad twist.
Chernobyl has turned into a thriving habitat for hundreds of species
The environmental pressure generated by humans is larger than a nuclear explosion — a revealing vision of the type of impact we’re having on the world.
The UK had a coal-free week — the first time since 1882
This is the country’s first coal-free week since the advent of the Industrial Revolution.
The EU should not import Brazilian products linked to deforestation and human rights violations, urges open letter from European scientists
We can make a difference!
Britain is going through a “widespread loss” of pollinating insects, study reports
Not good!
Our ships carry invasive species, not just trade — and it is rapidly getting worse
Your package has arrived sir, it seems to be a pair of socks. The zebra mussel is on the house.
Our social brains handle environmental issues poorly — “You can’t kiss and make up with the environment,” researchers say
“Terms like ‘eco-friendly’ or ‘green’ encourage the view that objects, behaviors and decisions with these labels are ‘good’ rather than ‘less bad’ for the environment,” says co-author Dr Linda Langeborg.
Great Coral Reef hit by massive surge of muddy water — visible from satellite
This is just adding more salt to the wound.
Environmental cleanups return on investment — and they return big time
Cleaning up makes economic sense.
Luxembourg to become the first country to make public transportation free
It’s Luxembourg’s moment in the spotlight.
NOAA’s annual report says 2018 was the “second-warmest year on record” in the Arctic
Could I have some ice with this? Oh… oh wait.
Microplastics found in the guts of all sea turtles across the oceans
More than 100 turtles were tested — all had synthetic fibers in their guts.
Pesticide build-ups are contaminating Europe’s fields
You reap what you sow.
Atmospheric greenhouse gas levels hit new record. Just like in 2017… and 2016
We’re really good at setting bad standards.
