EU ‘Well On Track’ to Meet Its 2030 Climate Targets, European Commission Says
May 28, 2025, 5:39 pm By Cristen Hemingway Jaynes
The European Union is “well on track” to achieve its climate targets for 2030, according to the European Commission. An assessment of the EU’s updated National Climate and Energy Plans (NECPs) shows the bloc is on course for a 54 percent reduction in…Oceans Are Getting Darker, Shrinking the Livable Space for Marine Life, Study Finds
May 28, 2025, 3:38 pm By Paige Bennett
According to a new study, about one-fifth of the world’s oceans, spanning around 75 million square kilometers, has been getting darker over the past 20 years. The study, published in the journal Global Change Biology, explored changes to the oceans’ photic…PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’ Detected in 95% of Beers Tested in U.S.
May 28, 2025, 10:56 am By Cristen Hemingway Jaynes
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) can be found in many places, including food packaging and waterproof clothing, but did you know the ubiquitous chemical compounds can also be found in the most popular alcoholic beverage in the world — beer? Forever…Trump Signs Executive Orders to Boost Nuclear Energy Even as Regulatory Body Remains Understaffed
May 27, 2025, 11:01 pm By Cristen Hemingway Jaynes
President Donald Trump on Friday signed four executive orders intended to stimulate a “nuclear energy renaissance” by building new reactors to meet the electricity demands of artificial intelligence (AI) data centers and other emerging industries. The…Agricultural Soil Can Contain Microplastics at 23x Higher Concentrations Than What Oceans Hold, Study Says
May 27, 2025, 5:15 pm By Paige Bennett
In a new study, scientists have found that soil used for growing crops can contain up to 23 times more microplastics than the concentration found in oceans. In the comprehensive study, published in the journal Environmental Sciences Europe, the study authors…Pollination ‘Magic’ Happens at Night Too, First-of-Its-Kind Study Finds
May 23, 2025, 9:06 pm By Cristen Hemingway Jaynes
Pollinators are essential for the reproduction of most plant species, including many major food crops, as well as for the maintenance of healthy ecosystems. A new research review by scientists at Lund University in Sweden has found that — in 90 percent of…Humpback Whales Give Birth During Epic Migrations and Continue Traveling: Study
May 23, 2025, 5:48 pm By Cristen Hemingway Jaynes
Scientists once believed that humpback whales only gave birth in the warmth and safety of specific breeding grounds in tropical waters, where they spent half the year. However, new research has revealed that humpbacks around Tasmania and New Zealand can birth…Plants Produce More Nectar in Response to the Sound of Buzzing Bees: Study
May 23, 2025, 12:49 pm By Cristen Hemingway Jaynes
When plants hear the buzzing of bees collecting nectar, they increase their output of the sugary substance as the bees get closer, a new study by Francesca Barbero, a zoology professor at University of Turin, and a team of researchers from Spain and Australia…NOAA: 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season Predicted to Be Above Normal With 13 to 19 Named Storms
May 22, 2025, 7:52 pm By Cristen Hemingway Jaynes
The United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)’s outlook for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season — June 1 to November 30 — predicts a 60 percent chance of it being “above normal,” a 30 percent chance of it being near normal…IEA Warns of Potential Shortages of Copper as Demand Increases For Renewables
May 22, 2025, 2:56 pm By Paige Bennett
A recent report from the International Energy Agency (IEA) has predicted that demand will outpace supply for copper and lithium over the next 10 years as these critical minerals face higher demand for the green energy transition. The Global Critical Minerals…States Can Take Meaningful Climate Action, Even Without Federal Support: Study
May 22, 2025, 11:55 am By Cristen Hemingway Jaynes
State action to reduce carbon emissions and address climate change can make a big difference, even in the absence of a strong federal climate strategy, according to a new study led by researchers from North Carolina State University (NC State). The researchers…Cultural Values on Indigenous Lands Help Forests Thrive at Nearly Twice the Rate of Protected Areas: Study
May 21, 2025, 10:51 pm By Cristen Hemingway Jaynes
In Panama, forest cover on Indigenous lands has remained stable at almost double the rate of protected areas — including government parks — due in great part to deeply-ingrained cultural values, a new study led by researchers from McGill University has…Removal of Invasive Bullfrogs Leads to Increase of Native Pond Turtles in Yosemite, Study Finds
May 21, 2025, 6:21 pm By Paige Bennett
By reversing a takeover by non-native species, native species have a chance at recovery in their natural habitats, according to a new study led by scientists from the University of California, Davis (UC Davis). The study, published in the journal Biological…Experts Identify Emerging Threats to Bees, From Wars to Microplastics and Light Pollution
May 20, 2025, 6:33 pm By Cristen Hemingway Jaynes
United Nations World Bee Day is May 20, and a new report from Bee:wild — a science-led campaign to save bees and other pollinators worldwide — outlines the 12 biggest emerging threats to bees over the next five to 15 years. Among the emerging threats to…In ‘Major Win,’ Trump Administration Ordered to Restore $176 Million in Community and Environmental Grant Funding
May 20, 2025, 5:00 pm By Cristen Hemingway Jaynes
In a huge win for environmental advocates, a federal judge on Monday ruled that the Trump administration must restore $176 million in grants to six cities and 13 nonprofits across the United States. The decision by U.S. District Court Judge Richard Gergel in…More Than 1 in 4 Cars Sold Globally in 2025 Expected to Be EVs: IEA Report
May 20, 2025, 1:11 pm By Paige Bennett
According to the Global EV Outlook 2025 report from the International Energy Agency (IEA), 2025 is set to be big for EV sales. The report predicts that about one in four cars sold worldwide this year will be electric, despite overall market uncertainties. In…PBS Documentary Shows Triumph and Tragedy in Fight for Water Rights
May 20, 2025, 12:32 pm By Craig Thompson
Water For Life began its journey when filmmaker Will Parrinello and his team followed environmental activist Francisco Pineda more than 14 years ago. Pineda was a winner of the Goldman Environmental Prize who was working to stop the development of a gold mine…River Testing by Anglers in England and Wales Reveals Phosphate ‘Crisis’
May 20, 2025, 11:47 am By Cristen Hemingway Jaynes
Testing of English and Welsh rivers by volunteers from angling groups has revealed that 34 percent of freshwater sites tested breach the upper limit of phosphate levels. The anglers are using the data they collected to push for change in the treatment of…Trump’s New Section of Border Wall Will Threaten Rare Wildlife in Arizona’s San Rafael Valley
May 19, 2025, 10:34 pm By Cristen Hemingway Jaynes
President Donald Trump is building a new section of the border wall between the United States and Mexico that will present a threat to the movement of wildlife living in a remote part of Arizona’s San Rafael Valley. The area is one of the country’s most…Illegal Bird Killings Continue Despite Prevention Pledges: Report
May 19, 2025, 4:46 pm By Paige Bennett
According to a new report from BirdLife International and EuroNatur, countries in Europe, Africa and the Middle East are falling behind on their goals to reduce illegal bird killings by 2030. Several countries have pledged to the Rome Strategic Plan 2020 –…
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