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The Challenges of Studying (and Treating) PTSD in Chimpanzees
Apes used in animal testing often display symptoms of psychological trauma. Wildlife sanctuaries are helping them recover.
Apes used in animal testing often display symptoms of psychological trauma. Wildlife sanctuaries are helping them recover.
Ocean Pollution Isn’t Coming From Where You Think It Is
Curbing single-use plastic is critical in fighting ocean plastic pollution, but so is tackling an even bigger offender: ghost fishing gear.
Curbing single-use plastic is critical in fighting ocean plastic pollution, but so is tackling an even bigger offender: ghost fishing gear.
Record Rainfall Hits Drought-Stricken UAE Amidst Questions on Cloud Seeding
The cause of this historic downpour has sparked debate among experts.
The cause of this historic downpour has sparked debate among experts.
The Riches in Europe’s Mountains of Metals Waste
Waste from the production of aluminium, nickel and other industrial materials offers the EU an opportunity to advance its recycling goals.
Waste from the production of aluminium, nickel and other industrial materials offers the EU an opportunity to advance its recycling goals.
Why Are There So Many Beetle Species?
Diet played a key role in the evolution of the vast beetle family tree.
Diet played a key role in the evolution of the vast beetle family tree.
Mac & Cheese Gets a Decarbonized Makeover
Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm said the projects are all meant to develop “replicable” and “scalable” technology that can eventually be implemented at manufacturing facilities around the world.
Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm said the projects are all meant to develop “replicable” and “scalable” technology that can eventually be implemented at manufacturing facilities around the world.
Corporate Climate Plans Are Improving, but Still ‘Critically Insufficient’
New analysis finds "quite a big gap" between 51 companies' emissions targets and their plans to actually achieve them.
New analysis finds “quite a big gap” between 51 companies’ emissions targets and their plans to actually achieve them.
Research Links Deforestation in Cambodia to Stunting in Kids, Anemia in Women
Cambodia has lost nearly 30% of its forest cover this century, while more than 30% of its children under 5 have stunted growth due to malnutrition.
Cambodia has lost nearly 30% of its forest cover this century, while more than 30% of its children under 5 have stunted growth due to malnutrition.
Climate Change Is Rewiring Fish Brains — And Probably Ours, Too
Acidifying oceans are leading to sensory loss in fish. Scientists fear people might be next.
Acidifying oceans are leading to sensory loss in fish. Scientists fear people might be next.
Unseen and Unregulated: ‘Ghost’ Roads Carve Up Asia-Pacific Tropical Forests
Slipping beneath the purview of environmental governance, construction of these “ghost roads” typically precede sharp spikes in deforestation and represent blind spots in zoning and law enforcement, the study says.
Slipping beneath the purview of environmental governance, construction of these “ghost roads” typically precede sharp spikes in deforestation and represent blind spots in zoning and law enforcement, the study says.
With Energy Demand Surging, Utilities Fall Back on Their Old Standby: Fossil Fuels
Federal incentives for clean energy are struggling to overcome old-school planning.
Federal incentives for clean energy are struggling to overcome old-school planning.
15 Random Books That Every Environmentalist Should Read
These aren’t books that will get filed under “climate change” or “wildlife,” but they all offer a glimpse into our changing world.
These aren’t books that will get filed under “climate change” or “wildlife,” but they all offer a glimpse into our changing world.
Climate-Friendly Beef? Argentina’s New ‘Carbon-Neutral’ Certification Could Help Reduce Livestock Emissions – If It’s Done Right
The world’s livestock sector is a key driver of climate change, contributing around 12% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Two-thirds of agriculture’s annual greenhouse gas emissions come from livestock, with raising cattle for meat typically being the most emissions-intensive activity.
The world’s livestock sector is a key driver of climate change, contributing around 12% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Two-thirds of agriculture’s annual greenhouse gas emissions come from livestock, with raising cattle for meat typically being the most emissions-intensive activity.
In Highly Urbanized Japan, City Farmers Are Key to Achieving Organic Goal
Researchers found that urban and semi-urban farmers in Tokyo tend to adopt environmentally friendly practices more often than rural farmers, in response to a more environmentally conscious populace, a greater number of organic food stores and restaurants, and freedom from pressure to conform with farming practices in rural communities.
Researchers found that urban and semi-urban farmers in Tokyo tend to adopt environmentally friendly practices more often than rural farmers, in response to a more environmentally conscious populace, a greater number of organic food stores and restaurants, and freedom from pressure to conform with farming practices in rural communities.
Embodied Carbon = 10% of Greenhouse Gas Emissions!
Buildings in general tend to account for at least 39 percent of annual global carbon emissions.
Buildings in general tend to account for at least 39 percent of annual global carbon emissions.