A new study published in Nature provides evidence that combining solar and wind energy is now sufficient to supply most of the world’s energy needs.
Environment
U.S. Scientists Work To Stave off Desertification
During the Dust Bowl years, scientists learned valuable lessons that continue to influence U.S. agricultural practices.
During the Dust Bowl years, scientists learned valuable lessons that continue to influence U.S. agricultural practices.
The New Emerging Phenomenon of the Eco Refugee
Take a look around and you’ll see eco refugees of all species.
Take a look around and you’ll see eco refugees of all species.
How the Media Stokes Needless Fears About Sharks
Sharks rarely bite people, so why are so many people afraid of them? It has a lot to do with the media, says shark scientist David Shiffman in a new book.
Sharks rarely bite people, so why are so many people afraid of them? It has a lot to do with the media, says shark scientist David Shiffman in a new book.
How Are Reptiles Faring These Days?
How are reptiles faring these days in the face of climate change and other environmental threats?
How are reptiles faring these days in the face of climate change and other environmental threats?
The Wedding Waves in Kona Are Just the Beginning
The rogue waves splashing over into the wedding will keep coming.
The rogue waves splashing over into the wedding will keep coming.
New York City Electeds, Advocates, Outline Priorities for State Climate Action Council
Many advocates have been critical of the pace of progress that New York has made in tackling the increasing urgency of the climate crisis.
Many advocates have been critical of the pace of progress that New York has made in tackling the increasing urgency of the climate crisis.
‘Elder Power’ a Force in Virginia as More Retirees Step up Climate Action Game
A state chapter of environmentalist Bill McKibben’s Third Act marches on big banks to shut off funding for the Mountain Valley Pipeline and other fossil fuel infrastructure. One rally participant realized, “Oh my gosh, it’s my turn.”
A state chapter of environmentalist Bill McKibben’s Third Act marches on big banks to shut off funding for the Mountain Valley Pipeline and other fossil fuel infrastructure. One rally participant realized, “Oh my gosh, it’s my turn.”
Mapping Carbon Reserves To Fight Climate Change
Carbon storage capacity iMapping Carbon Reserves To Fight Climate Changen forests across the globe is only at 88 per cent of its potential.
Carbon storage capacity iMapping Carbon Reserves To Fight Climate Changen forests across the globe is only at 88 per cent of its potential.
A New Method Makes It Possible To Grow Food in the Dark
Producing algae with this technology is approximately fourfold more energy efficient than growing it photosynthetically.
Producing algae with this technology is approximately fourfold more energy efficient than growing it photosynthetically.
Scientists Call For End to Violence Against Amazon Communities, Environmental Defend
An alignment between illegal resource extraction and drug trafficking in the Amazon places people protecting resources at increasing risk, according to the association.
An alignment between illegal resource extraction and drug trafficking in the Amazon places people protecting resources at increasing risk, according to the association.
Technology for Developing a Smart Power Grid
Benefits of a smart power grid
Benefits of a smart power grid
Study: Climate Impacts to Disproportionately Hurt Tropical Fishers, Farmers
These potential losses may be coupled with other drivers of change, such as overfishing or soil erosion, which have already caused declining productivity, the study adds.
These potential losses may be coupled with other drivers of change, such as overfishing or soil erosion, which have already caused declining productivity, the study adds.
Overexploitation Threatens Amazon Fisheries With Collapse, Study Warns
Fishers in the Amazon Basin are catching smaller species of fish than before, indicating overexploitation of the region’s aquatic biodiversity, a new study says.
Fishers in the Amazon Basin are catching smaller species of fish than before, indicating overexploitation of the region’s aquatic biodiversity, a new study says.
Community-based Seed Banks in Nepal Help Conserve Native Species
A grassroots movement to revive native varieties of food crops is gaining support in Nepal with the establishment of seed banks across the country.
A grassroots movement to revive native varieties of food crops is gaining support in Nepal with the establishment of seed banks across the country.
Our Obsession with Growth Must End
The earth is always steady-state.
The earth is always steady-state.