A fresh take on an old problem.
When it comes to protecting wildlife, we need better policy, not more science
Well, here’s a surprise.
The dirty link between deforestation, illegal fishing, and tax havens
Tax havens are even more problematic than we thought.
Europe is so hot right now that it has to stop its nuclear plants
There’s a particular irony to this situation.
We can limit global warming to 1.5°C — but we need to change how we travel, heat homes, and use devices
This might just work.
It’s getting harder and harder to come up with new ideas in science, paper reports
Thankfully, all we need are more researchers.
Ocean wilderness is disappearing because of us: only 13% of it has been spared
The study reinforces the need for international treaties meant to conserve marine wildlife.
Rising seas, rising costs: some $14 trillion worldwide per year by 2100
Maybe start saving up?
The Deepwater Horizon oil spill was 8 years ago. The ocean is still struggling to recover
The damage is still going.
As China continues to reduce its emissions, scientists call for “cautious optimism”
It’s good news, just not *very* good news.
30 years ago, James Hansen warned Congress of climate change. He was on point
Like Cassandra, the priestess cursed to predict the future and not be believed by anyone, James Hansen’s appeal has largely fallen on deaf ears.
Urban ‘forests’ can store almost as much carbon as tropical rainforests
We should appreciate what we have — and I mean trees.
Haven’t read a book lately? Blame Netflix, researchers say
However, people who do read books are reading much more than before.
Companies push to start drilling for oil in Arctic refuge
Pristine no more — drilling might soon commence in the Alaskan Arctice.
Avoiding eating meat and dairy is the single best thing you can do for the environment
The bottom line? Eat less meat!
Banning plastic bags: Chile becomes the first country in the Americas to opt for a ban
Despite some city and state-wide measures, no other country in the Americas has banned plastic bags.
Greenland, Faroe Islands to stop commercial fishing of wild salmon for 12 years
The deal was made possible by the efforts of the Atlantic Salmon Federation and North Atlantic Salmon Fund.
European Union considers total ban on plastic straws and cutlery
We can only hope this comes to fruition.
France is being invaded by giant, predatory worms
They’re big, they’re slimy, and they’re invasive.
This April was Earth’s 400th consecutive warmer-than-average month
A bad record to set.