Deep-Sea Mining Could Cause 25x the Biodiversity Loss of Land-Based Mining, Report Warns
Jun 30, 2023, 1:42 am By Cristen Hemingway JaynesRising demand for metals like nickel, cobalt, copper and manganese to make batteries used in…EPA Announces $7 Billion in Solar Grants for Low-Income Communities
Jun 29, 2023, 9:50 pm By Cristen Hemingway JaynesThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the $7 billion Solar for All grants…California Enacts Permanent Protections for Joshua Trees
Jun 29, 2023, 6:35 pm By Paige BennettThe Western Joshua Tree Conservation Act has passed in California. The act is the first legislation…Human Activity Affects Wildlife, Even in Nature Reserves
Jun 29, 2023, 3:22 pm By Cristen Hemingway JaynesDuring last year’s United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity, the Kunming-Montreal Global…To Protect Its Oceans, Canada Bans Waste Water Dumping From Cruise Ships
Jun 29, 2023, 2:44 pm By Cristen Hemingway JaynesIn an effort to bolster Canada’s environmental standards, the country has banned cruise ships from…Overfishing Is Pushing Coral Reef Sharks Toward Extinction, Study Finds
Jun 29, 2023, 2:27 pm By Cristen Hemingway JaynesAccording to a new study by the Global FinPrint project, overfishing is causing coral reef sharks to…Honeybees Found to Be Less Effective Pollinators Than Native Species
Jun 29, 2023, 2:58 am By Cristen Hemingway JaynesOriginally native to Eurasia and Africa, honeybees were brought to North America in the 17th…80 Million People in U.S. Under Air Quality Alerts as Canada’s Wildfire Smoke Swings South Again
Jun 28, 2023, 8:45 pm By Cristen Hemingway JaynesSmoke from Canada’s wildfires in Ontario and Québec has dipped south into the U.S. once again,…Climate Reality vs. Public Perception: Will Toxic Haze and the 2023 Danger Season Make a Difference?
Jun 28, 2023, 8:43 pm By Union of Concerned ScientistsBy Derrick Z. Jackson The year is only half done and the United States has already been enveloped by…Wildfire Emissions in Canada for First Half of 2023 Are Already Worse Than Any Full Year on Record
Jun 28, 2023, 6:11 pm By Paige BennettIn just the first six months of 2023, Canada’s wildfire emissions have already hit a record-high…Rare Underground Flowering Palm Species Discovered in Borneo
Jun 28, 2023, 1:41 am By Cristen Hemingway JaynesPalm trees with their feathery fronds are a long-standing symbol of the tropics… aboveground. Now,…More Than 90% of Global Aquatic Food Supplies at Risk From Climate Change, Study Says
Jun 27, 2023, 9:29 pm By Paige Bennett“Blue foods,” or foods sourced from aquatic environments, are an important dietary component for…Artificial Light Is Another Way Human Activity Threatens Coral Reefs
Jun 27, 2023, 5:14 pm By Cristen Hemingway JaynesA new study by researchers at Plymouth University has found that coastal cities can cause enough…New ISSB Rules Could End Corporate Greenwashing if Adopted, Chair Says
Jun 26, 2023, 10:27 pm By Cristen Hemingway JaynesUnder new rules for businesses set by the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) and…79% of Plants Remaining on Earth Must Be Saved to Meet UN Climate Goals, Study Says
Jun 26, 2023, 6:38 pm By Paige BennettHumanity’s efforts to conserve biodiversity are falling short and will continue to do so without…Ecological Collapse Could Happen Much Sooner Than Expected, Study Finds
Jun 23, 2023, 10:33 pm By Cristen Hemingway JaynesWithout a doubt, the landscape of our planet is changing. Arctic sea ice is melting, rainforests are…3M to Pay $10.3 Billion to Settle Water Pollution Suit Over PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’
Jun 23, 2023, 8:00 pm By Cristen Hemingway JaynesMultinational chemical company 3M has reached a $10.3 billion settlement with multiple public water…USDA Approves First Cultivated Meat Product for Sale
Jun 23, 2023, 5:50 pm By Paige BennettThe U.S. Department of Agriculture has approved the first cultivated meat for sale in the U.S. Two…In New Record, Solar and Wind Generated More Electricity Than Coal for First 5 Months of Year
Jun 22, 2023, 9:58 pm By Cristen Hemingway JaynesSolar and wind power generation has set a new record, with more power generated from those…Company Invents Vegan Gelato With Protein Derived From Microbes, Air and Water
Jun 22, 2023, 8:33 pm By Paige BennettYou could have your sustainable, vegan gelato and eat it, too, with the development of a gelato…
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