That unplanned experiment demonstrates how thunderstorms, which can be 10 miles tall, are sensitive to the emission of particles that are smaller than a grain of sand.
Environment
Climate Disinformation ‘Normalised’ on French TV and Radio, Report Finds
New findings from an alliance of NGOs challenges the belief that climate falsehoods are confined to social media.
New findings from an alliance of NGOs challenges the belief that climate falsehoods are confined to social media.
Microplastics Scourge Fueling Antibiotic Resistance
Microplastics are tiny plastic fragments that pollute oceans, rivers and the air.
Microplastics are tiny plastic fragments that pollute oceans, rivers and the air.
AI-Powered Robots Help Tackle Europe’s Growing E-Waste Problem
EU-funded researchers have developed adaptable robots that could transform the way we recycle electronic waste, benefiting both the environment and the economy.
EU-funded researchers have developed adaptable robots that could transform the way we recycle electronic waste, benefiting both the environment and the economy.
Brazil Declares Environmental Emergency Ahead of 2025 Fire Season
Brazil has declared a nationwide environmental emergency to prevent another devastating fire season in 2025.
Brazil has declared a nationwide environmental emergency to prevent another devastating fire season in 2025.
Gas Hunt May Reveal Signs of Alien Life on Distant Planets
Researchers have identified a promising new way to detect life on faraway planets.
Researchers have identified a promising new way to detect life on faraway planets.
Paris Pull-Out V2: What It Means for Climate Mitigation
Trump signed an executive order to withdraw the U.S. from both the accord and the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change.
Trump signed an executive order to withdraw the U.S. from both the accord and the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change.
The Polluting Paper Mill That Helped Inspire the First Earth Day
Earth Day coordinator Denis Hayes grew up in Camas, Washington, surrounded by natural beauty and unchecked pollution.
Earth Day coordinator Denis Hayes grew up in Camas, Washington, surrounded by natural beauty and unchecked pollution.
Water Scarcity Solutions in MENA: Challenges, Innovations
How can the MENA region overcome water scarcity through innovation and policy reforms?
How can the Middle East-North Africa region overcome water scarcity through innovation and policy reforms?
‘Ozone-Climate Penalty’ Adds to India’s Air Pollution
Ozone significantly affects human health and crop yields
Ozone significantly affects human health and crop yields
How One Researcher Walked Thousands of Miles Along India’s Shores to Conserve Sea Turtles
Turtle Walker’ is a 75-minute documentary on the life and career of turtle conservationist Satish Bhaskar, who surveyed more than 4,000 kilometres of the India’s coastline.
Turtle Walker’ is a 75-minute documentary on the life and career of turtle conservationist Satish Bhaskar, who surveyed more than 4,000 kilometres of the India’s coastline.
Ghost Rivers, Hidden Lakes: The Long Search for Water on Mars
Martian lake beds and deltas reveal the Red Planet’s watery past. But many puzzles remain, scientist Bruce Jakosky says.
Martian lake beds and deltas reveal the Red Planet’s watery past. But many puzzles remain, scientist Bruce Jakosky says.
Five New Species of Southeast Asian Soft-Furred Hedgehogs Found
These tiny tree-dwelling creatures are soft and furry with a mouse-like appearance, yet they are not rodents – they are hedgehogs.
These tiny tree-dwelling creatures are soft and furry with a mouse-like appearance, yet they are not rodents – they are hedgehogs.
Bleak Future for Karoo Succulents as Desert Expands in South Africa
A years-long drought has accelerated spreading dust-bowl conditions following decades of mining and heavy grazing, with grave consequences for endemic succulents.
A years-long drought has accelerated spreading dust-bowl conditions following decades of mining and heavy grazing, with grave consequences for endemic succulents.
Still Bullish on Wind Power in the U.S. in The Age of Trump V2?
Wind energy is the largest single source of renewable energy in the U.S., comprising 10 percent of the nation’s electricity mix.
Wind energy is the largest single source of renewable energy in the U.S., comprising 10 percent of the nation’s electricity mix.
Overfishing Harms the Environment. Is There a Way Out?
Commercial fishing is destroying ecosystems around the world. Is anything being done about it?
Commercial fishing is destroying ecosystems around the world. Is anything being done about it?