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NASA’s new instrument spots giant methane emissions from space

It's worse than anything we imagined, but there's a silver lining: these emissions can be addressed relatively fast.

US embassies started sharing real-time air quality data. Then, pollution started going down

Turns out, just sharing real-time data can help make a difference.

Cats can really tell their owner's voice apart. They just probably don't care most of the time, study finds

Cats can distinguish and react to your silly babytalk. But they prefer not making a big deal out of it.

How quantum computing could solve our huge climate and energy challenges

The day is coming when quantum computers, once the stuff of science fiction, will help scientists solve complex, real-world problems that are proving intractable to classical computing.

First evidence shows marine conservation reduces climate change

Marine protected areas are increasingly being promoted as an ocean-based climate solution.

Plastic recycling is still a myth in the US, even as plastic waste increases

The most effective solution is to switch to systems of reuse and refill, Greenpeace said.

The hidden world of octopus cities and culture shows why it’s wrong to farm them

It is exactly the wrong moment to propose such a scheme. We now know better.

Shades of black and gray: viruses change wolves' coat color

Disease is shaping how wolves look in North America.

How insects literally electrify the atmosphere: A swarm of bees can generate as much electric charge as a storm cloud

Biology and physics are much more intertwined than meets the eye, and this new study proves it.

Europe smashes renewable records as the need to break free of Russian gas becomes urgent

It’s a lot of clean energy, but not enough to displace fossil fuels just yet.

Some of Asia’s largest animals still thrive amid human infrastructure

Under the right conditions, some large animals can live near humans and avoid extinction, contradicting a popular belief.

Protecting marine areas helps both fish and fishermen

The positive effects of protecting the large marine area are considerable.

Broken promise: World Bank is pumping billions into fossil fuel projects despite climate pledge

The bank’s president is also under scrutiny for denying man-made climate change.

Will the World Cup in Qatar be carbon-neutral? Probably not, experts claim

Building stadiums and hotels and flying in teams and fans will have a big environmental cost -- and don't even get started on energy.

The next pandemic could come from melting glaciers in the Arctic

Yet another reason to take care of our melting glaciers: Risk of viral spillover may be higher close to melting glaciers

A World War II shipwreck has been leaking pollutants into the ocean and changing ecosystems for almost a century

The ship was used by the Nazis and was then sunk by the UK Air Force. Then, it became the ocean's problem.

Kamikaze survival: This small seabird species flies into typhoons to stay safe during big storms

The strange behavior, not reported in other birds, helps shearwaters survive strong typhoons.

Shocking amount of fishing gear is lost in the ocean every year -- and it's killing wildlife

Nets, lines and hooks trap wildlife for years as they float in the ocean, sink or are washed ashore.

Paw patrol: More dogs in the neighborhood often means less crime

“Our study adds another reason why dogs are good for us,” the researchers say.

Scientists adapt an tragic overture to highlight the dramatic loss of whales

While slowly recovering, humpback whales have been largely targeted by commercial whaling for many years and their recover is fragile.

Animals are in trouble. The number of vertebrate animals on the planet fell by nearly 70% the past 50 years

The world is facing a severe biodiversity crisis -- and we're causing it.

COVID-era pop-up bike lanes boost cycling traffic and air quality

We need to rethink the way we move around cities and emphasize carless transportation.

This small device can produce electricity from a gentle breeze

Its inventors say it’s durable, cheap and light.

AI eye checks can detect heart diseases in less than a minute

Your eyes may hold the key to detecting heart disease.

Scientists use gold nanoparticles to measure how good and mature whisky is

It could become a new gold standard for testing whisky maturity.

Artificial 'blowhole' wave energy could become the world's cheapest energy source

Tidal and wave energy are considered even more reliable than solar and wind -- but getting them to work is tricky.

Onshore algae farms could feed much of the world while reducing the environmental impact

It's a promising new type of farming -- but there are many hurdles in the way.

Sunlight could turn CO2 into useful, everyday products

A computational model found that UV light can kickstart the reduction of CO2, which can then be converted into useful products like drugs, polymers, and even furniture.

How the humble Sphagnum moss can become our protector against floods

Bio-engineering at its finest.

UK offers new offshore oil and gas licenses despite climate crisis

The move goes against climate commitments and wouldn't lower energy bills

Orcas are caught on camera hunting and killing great white sharks

Killer whales live up to their name -- even great white sharks can't be safe from them.

There's a way for Europe to completely wean off Russian gas fast. But it involves turning on coal plants

The EU had been steadily making progress in moving away from coal, but now it seems forced to choose the lesser of two evils.

Go give your dog a pat -- your brain will thank you for it

So, shall we adopt a dog?

Scientists scramble to find reason for spate of whale deaths in Argentina

At least 15 whales have been found dead in recent days, and micro algae could be to blame

Greenwashing much? Coca-Cola will be the main sponsor of upcoming climate summit

The multinational is a leading plastic polluter, despite recent efforts to tackle the problem

King Charles, a lifelong environmentalist, told not to attend COP27 climate summit by British Prime Minister

The King has dropped plans to attend the event in person.

New project wants to blend offshore wind energy with seaweed farms

Renewable energy meets bioeconomy.

Machine learning tool could help people in rough situations make sure their water is good to drink

Chlorinating water can make it safe to drink. But sometimes, chlorine can be a scarce resource.

How circular use of yard waste can save trees and bring down emissions

Eco-friendly uses for urban tree waste could substantially reduce greenhouse gas emissions in US cities.

European Union votes for a single, common charger for mobile devices

USB type-C will gradually become the standard port for devices in the bloc.

Climate change could turn once picturesque blue lakes into murky green or brown

Rising temperatures are inviting algae blooms that threaten to color once crystal-clear lakes green or brown.

Europe is going through the “worst ever” bird flu epidemic

Poultry producers are reporting outbreaks all across the continent.

Human-induced climate change made Hurricane Ian worse and it's a taste of what's to come

Hurricanes like Ian will only get worse and worse with climate change.

Environmental racism and its surprising connection to military bases

Minority neighborhoods often suffer greater environmental problems. In the US, particularly, military bases sometimes play a role in this.

Radioactive Chernobyl black frogs show evolution in action

Research on Chernobyl frogs has shown that the ionising radiation caused by the accident triggered a process of natural selection among these animals.

New Google platform provides near-real-time data on land change and natural disasters

Fires, floods, and human intervention such as deforestation will soon be visible directly on the platform.

Japan's tallest residential building is a "vertical garden city"

Tokyo's new pair of green skyscrapers shows how to live in harmony with nature.

Did Russia actually sabotage its own Nordstream gas pipelines?

Destroying critical European energy infrastructure may mark a new dangerous escalation by Vladimir Putin.

Horses, too, can suffer from loneliness -- here's how to keep them healthy

Horses are not meant to live alone, new research suggests.

Hurricane hunters are flying through Ian’s powerful winds. Here’s what happens when the plane plunges into the eyewall of a storm

The meteorologist leading NOAA’s 2022 hurricane field program describes flying through eyewalls and the technology in these airborne labs for tracking rapid intensification in real time.

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