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Ancient bone suggests humans migrated to North America with their dogs

They're man's best friend -- and they've been for millennia.

Over half of all the rivers in the world have been heavily impacted by humans

We rely on river basins over the world, but we're badly mistreating them.

A new study says it's time to start recycling anesthetics

What a time to be alive.

This Spanish city is using discarded oranges to obtain electricity

Seville didn't know what to do with all its oranges but it came up with a solution

Climate change is making allergy season worse

Bad news for allergy sufferers: it's getting worse.

Researchers are using food waste to produce biofuels and reduce emissions

It's a global problem, focused on developed countries

Pirate attacks are more frequent in areas with harmful fishing practices

Yes, piracy is still a problem -- and it goes hand in hand with bad or illegal fishing practices.

US could be carbon neutral by 2050 - and it would cost $1 per citizen per day

Having a clean economy is much cheaper than the alternative.

Outdoor pollution is affecting indoor air quality. Here's how

The air quality inside your home might not be as good as you think.

Climate change brings multiple threats for European forests

The same is likely true for forests all around the world.

One species of the cotoneaster plant could help absorb traffic pollution

My apartment is next to a 4-lane street. I'm all for cleaner air.

When Earth's magnetic field flipped 42,000 years, the climate changed too

It was a big climate disaster that could have wiped out Neanderthals.

Wildlife photographer takes 'once in a lifetime' shot of a yellow penguin

This peculiar king penguin has a pigmentation condition called leucism.

Microscopic wasps are being used to get rid of moths in a UK historic mansion

The pandemic has left buildings with some unexpected visitors .

Scientists find life under half-mile of ice in Antarctica

Nothing should have been alive -- yet life found a way.

Cities are literally starting to sink under their own weight

We knew cities were heavy. But this is a bit much.

Where wildlife trade emerges, animal populations drop by over 60%

Both legal and illegal trade are pressuring wildlife populations into oblivion.

A deadly smog covers much of India, threatening 400 million people

Burning farmland and fossil fuel pollution are polluting the air, and the smog will remain in place for another month.

Scientists create bendable concrete containing CO2 to lower emissions

This bendable concrete has a number of appealing properties, chief among them the lower carbon footprint.

Driving to work? You're probably inhaling dangerous chemicals

Better grab your bike or walk instead. But if you must drive, at least open the window.

Scientists have found a way to stop your cat from killing so much wildlife

It might be time to switch your cat's diet -- for everyone's sake.

Planting plastics: study finds a growing amount of microplastics in the agricultural soil

It's not just a problem in the ocean, they are everywhere

Monogamous cockroaches practice minor cannibalism out of love

Nothing says 'I love you' like consuming your partners' body parts.

Own a solar panel? You're probably lowering energy costs for all your neighbors

Renewable energy is a boon for everyon

Salmon farming is costing billions in social and environmental damage

That's one expensive salmon on your plate.

Scientists taught pigs to use a joystick

There’s a new gamer in town.

Sawfish could soon become completely extinct if we don't stop overfishing, says a study

Ever seen a sawfish? Chances are you didn't because they're very endangered.

Bitcoin now consumes more energy than Argentina

As Bitcoin's price surges, so does its carbon footprint.

Energy experts call for a 100% renewable world by 2035

Yes it can be done. Yes it will help the economy.

Study finds dangerous air pollution levels in subway systems in the US

The level of pollution is shocking.

This minimalistic chart shows how hot 2020 and the past few years have really been

It’s easy to forget, in the current situation, that the world is still heating up severely. If the COVID-19 pandemic is a wave sweeping through the world, then climate change is a tsunami looming darkly on the horizon and already starting to strike. Yes, climate change is hitting us already, probably in more ways than […]

Dogs seem to play more enthusiastically when you're paying attention to them going at it

And they might be doing it to make us happy.

In parts of Africa, a better economy means less pollution

Fewer people are using fires to manage land, which means less pollution.

We'll need to lower our emissions by a further 80% if we're to meet Paris Agreement goals

We need more ambition, and we need it now.

Air pollution could be responsible for 1 in 5 adult deaths worldwide

That’s a staggering figure.

It's official. Climate change is making the pollen season much worse

Better get ready. Stronger and longer-lasting allergies are on the way.

South Korea wants to have the world's largest wind farm by 2030

It's part of a plan to expand renewables and reduce emissions

Ocean life is suffering because we're too loud, says new study

Fish aren't having a good time.

Why keeping one mature street tree is far better for humans and nature than planting lots of new ones

The net ecosystem service of an urban tree is worth thousands of dollars.

Climate change is causing sea levels to rise faster than previously thought

It's worse than even the most pessimistic estimates.

French court convicts the government for not doing enough on climate change

It's time for France to step up its game on climate action -- or face legal consequences.

The planet got warmer last year due to fewer aerosol emissions

Greenhouse gas emissions were down amid the pandemic, but so were aerosols and their cooling effect.

Whoopsie: US cities under-reported their emissions by almost 20%, study shows

A different method came up with a very different figure.

Want to reduce your emissions? Drop your car and get on your bike

We're talking about a big climate impact, the researchers argue.

Scientists zoom in on snake skin to see how they navigate sandy surfaces

Sidewinder snakes helped solve a puzzling conundrum.

Flights would be faster and use less fuel if they would 'use the wind'

Aviation needs to be more efficient. Here's something that can help.

World's smallest reptile comfortably fits on your fingertip

Don’t be fooled by its size, though. This tiny chameleon is surprisingly gifted.

It's not just oil and coal. We need to tackle agriculture emissions too, study shows

Agriculture isn't often addressed in the climate debate -- but it should.

Overfishing is causing shark and ray populations to plummet

It's an apolcayptic scenario, but researchers say it's still possible to reverse the trend with proper policies

Mangroves are particularly at risk from plastic pollution from rivers, study finds

Plastics are everywhere, but not every ecosystem is affected the same way.

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