Disaster prevention measures exist but fall short; while sirens provide some early warnings, experts stress the need for comprehensive urban reform, nature-based solutions like the “sponge city” design, and greater community involvement to truly mitigate risks.
Environment
Jaws at 50: Was the Terrifying Movie Really to Blame for Worldwide Shark Declines?
Since the film’s release, sharks have experienced the worst declines in their 450-million-year history.
Since the film’s release, sharks have experienced the worst declines in their 450-million-year history.
How to Make a Raingarden
Make every drop count by setting up a raingarden in your backyard. Here’s how it works and how to get started.
Make every drop count by setting up a raingarden in your backyard. Here’s how it works and how to get started.
Bees, Fish and Plants Show How Climate Change’s Accelerating Pace Is Disrupting Nature in 2 Key Ways
Imagine a car speeding up. Over time, human activities such as burning fossil fuels have increased the amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.
Imagine a car speeding up. Over time, human activities such as burning fossil fuels have increased the amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.
Brazil Rewilds Urban Forest With Vaccinated Brown Howler Monkeys
Scientists adapted a yellow fever vaccine originally developed for humans to successfully vaccinate howler monkeys.
Scientists adapted a yellow fever vaccine originally developed for humans to successfully vaccinate howler monkeys.
‘Here to Return the Favour’: MAGA Descended on Poland Ahead of Crucial Vote
After a series of setbacks in Europe, Trump’s allies attended CPAC Poland in the hope of influencing the presidential election.
After a series of setbacks in Europe, Trump’s allies attended CPAC Poland in the hope of influencing the presidential election.
How China’s “Small but Beautiful” Green Strategy Is Reshaping Domestic Development
Ningbo and Shenzhen have become leaders at the national level.
Ningbo and Shenzhen have become leaders at the national level.
HIV Medications: Did Fears About Side Effects Come to Pass?
The emergence of antiretroviral drugs saved millions of lives — but some worried about long-term health problems. Here’s how that turned out.
The emergence of antiretroviral drugs saved millions of lives — but some worried about long-term health problems. Here’s how that turned out.
Venomous Snakes, Freshwater Fish Among Legally Traded Species Most Likely To Become Invasive in Us
A recent study assessed these imported species and identified 32 as having the highest risk for becoming invasive, posing threats to local ecosystems and to human health.
A recent study assessed these imported species and identified 32 as having the highest risk for becoming invasive, posing threats to local ecosystems and to human health.
The Importance of Mangroves in Addressing Climate Change in Ghana
Beyond their ecological roles, mangroves are integral to the livelihoods of Ghanaian coastal communities
Beyond their ecological roles, mangroves are integral to the livelihoods of Ghanaian coastal communities
Antibiotic Pollution Widespread in World’s Rivers, Study Finds
Previous studies estimating environmental antibiotic pollution at global scales have done so using field data from select rivers or have also included livestock and industrial sources.
Previous studies estimating environmental antibiotic pollution at global scales have done so using field data from select rivers or have also included livestock and industrial sources.
Save This Species: The Bettas of Bangka Island
You might not think to look for fish in a forest, but look fast: These amazing fish depend on a disappearing swamp forest on an island in Indonesia.
You might not think to look for fish in a forest, but look fast: These amazing fish depend on a disappearing swamp forest on an island in Indonesia.
Dying for Palm Oil: Palm Oil Workers Perishing for Hazardous Pesticides
Many workers are unaware of the dangers associated with pesticide exposure.
Many workers are unaware of the dangers associated with pesticide exposure.
Even in Intact Amazon Forests, Climate Change Affects Bird Populations: Study
According to the study, an increase of just 1° C (1.8° F) in average dry season temperature in the Amazon would result in a 63% drop in the bird community’s average survival rate.
According to the study, an increase of just 1° C (1.8° F) in average dry season temperature in the Amazon would result in a 63% drop in the bird community’s average survival rate.
Who Heals the Earth’s Healers? Ways to Avert Burnout for Environmental Advocates
You’re helping nature — but nature also has ways to help you, make you more resilient, and relieve the stress caused by environmental destruction.
You’re helping nature — but nature also has ways to help you, make you more resilient, and relieve the stress caused by environmental destruction.
Humans Are One of the Biggest Threats to Lions
Lions face a variety of threats, but humans are one of the biggest, according to new research.
Lions face a variety of threats, but humans are one of the biggest, according to new research.