Respiratory illnesses are actually more lethal in the summer heat and they’re potentially more likely due to rising temperatures in a changing climate.
Seafood Diets, Nutrients Threatened by Rising Global Heat
The United Nations Environment Program estimates that half of the world’s population already lives within 60 kilometers of the sea.
The United Nations Environment Program estimates that half of the world’s population already lives within 60 kilometers of the sea.
The Green Revolution Is a Warning, Not a Blueprint for Feeding a Hungry Planet
Feeding a growing world population has been a serious concern for decades, but today there are new causes for alarm.
Feeding a growing world population has been a serious concern for decades, but today there are new causes for alarm.
Study Finds Cleaner Snow May Mean Fewer Resource Impacts
Seasonal snow and snow melt are sources of fresh drinking water for two billion people living in mountainous regions, but those critical resources are threatened in a changing climate.
Seasonal snow and snow melt are sources of fresh drinking water for two billion people living in mountainous regions, but those critical resources are threatened in a changing climate.
The 15-Minute City Is No Sinister Plot, So What Exactly Is It?
The C40 group of cities has made efforts like Bogotá’s Barrios Vitales central to the future vision of inclusive city life, with access to medical offices, parks, and arts and social opportunities within the community sphere.
The C40 group of cities has made efforts like Bogotá’s Barrios Vitales central to the future vision of inclusive city life, with access to medical offices, parks, and arts and social opportunities within the community sphere.
Wild Elephants Are Great at Solving Problems, Scientists Find
In what may come as less of a surprise elephants, long known to be highly intelligent creatures, can be excellent at solving problems, according to scientists who conducted a study documenting the abilities of individual wild Asian elephants in Thailand.
In what may come as less of a surprise elephants, long known to be highly intelligent creatures, can be excellent at solving problems, according to scientists who conducted a study documenting the abilities of individual wild Asian elephants in Thailand.
Deforestation Leads to the Prevalence of Viruses
Deforestation can lead to the spread of pathogens as wild animals infected with them often end up being in closer proximity to people and their livestock.
Deforestation can lead to the spread of pathogens as wild animals infected with them often end up being in closer proximity to people and their livestock.
Fossil Fuel Workers Have the Skills to Succeed in Green Jobs
Fossil fuel workers have the skills to succeed in green jobs, but location mismatch and lack of training are major barriers.
Fossil fuel workers have the skills to succeed in green jobs, but location mismatch and lack of training are major barriers.
Critically Endangered Gorillas Lead a Precarious Existence
Charcoal production, an illegal, multi-million dollar industry, has destroyed gorilla habitat.
Charcoal production, an illegal, multi-million dollar industry, has destroyed gorilla habitat.
European Politicians ‘Have a Moral Obligation’ to Tackle Air Pollution
European politicians have “a clear and absolute moral responsibility” to tackle chronic levels of air pollution on the continent as toxic air is taking a toll on people’s health.
European politicians have “a clear and absolute moral responsibility” to tackle chronic levels of air pollution on the continent as toxic air is taking a toll on people’s health.
Plastic on the Pitch: Artificial Turf Leads to Marine Pollution
Artificial turf covers the field at sporting venues across the world, with some 1,200 to 1,400 new installations across the European Union each year, according to researchers in Spain.
Artificial turf covers the field at sporting venues across the world, with some 1,200 to 1,400 new installations across the European Union each year, according to researchers in Spain.
Trees, Rivers and Mountains Are Gaining Legal Status, but More Is Needed to Protect Nature
As the scale and severity of environmental issues become more obvious, lawmakers are experimenting with new ways to protect nature.
As the scale and severity of environmental issues become more obvious, lawmakers are experimenting with new ways to protect nature.
Scientists Devise a Method for Removing Microplastics From Water
Microplastic pollution is one of the gravest environmental challenges facing us, and a solution as to how to tackle it could come from an unlikely source: plants.
Microplastic pollution is one of the gravest environmental challenges facing us, and a solution as to how to tackle it could come from an unlikely source: plants.
Local Initiatives Can Help Tackle Plastic Pollution at Its Sources
The calendar is studded with environmental awareness days that seem to come around ever more rapidly.
The calendar is studded with environmental awareness days that seem to come around ever more rapidly.
The Gentle Giants of the Oceans Need Our Help
The oceans are home to some of the most remarkable and mysterious creatures, and none are quite like the whale shark.
The oceans are home to some of the most remarkable and mysterious creatures, and none are quite like the whale shark.
Heat Waves Reduce Bees’ Ability to Pollinate Plants
Insects worldwide are facing several grave challenges with bees being among the most at risk.
Insects worldwide are facing several grave challenges with bees being among the most at risk.