New Delhi, India’s capital, struggles with numerous environmental challenges, including extremely poor air quality during winter and heat waves in summer.
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Wild in the City: Some Animals Thrive in Urban Environments
Dear EarthTalk: Why do some wild animals live in cities more than in rural areas?
Dear EarthTalk: Why do some wild animals live in cities more than in rural areas?
How and Where Is Nuclear Waste Stored in the US?
The 94 nuclear reactors currently operating at 54 power plants continue to generate more radioactive waste.
The 94 nuclear reactors currently operating at 54 power plants continue to generate more radioactive waste.
Searching for Peace, Finding Hope: A New Film Explores Rural Conflict in Kenya
In the film, producer Peter Goetz hands Ali the camera as he searches for information about the murder of his father, working through grief and adolescence to find some resolution for himself and his family.
In the film, producer Peter Goetz hands Ali the camera as he searches for information about the murder of his father, working through grief and adolescence to find some resolution for himself and his family.
Book Review: The Dazzling Complexity of the Frozen World
In “Ends of the Earth,” Neil Shubin travels north and south to explore the frontiers of polar science and history.
In “Ends of the Earth,” Neil Shubin travels north and south to explore the frontiers of polar science and history.
The Los Angeles Firestorms: We Can’t Afford to Live Like This
The political blame game being played out over the failure to manage the fires is a meaningless exercise.
The political blame game being played out over the failure to manage the fires is a meaningless exercise.
Is the Safe Drinking Water Act Working?
The SDWA, despite its successes, has struggled to keep pace with evolving challenges.
The SDWA, despite its successes, has struggled to keep pace with evolving challenges.
Research: African Savannah Elephants Use ‘Names’ to Call One Another
New research reveals that African savannah #elephants use unique, ‘names’ to call one another, showcasing their incredible intelligence and deep social bonds.
New research reveals that African savannah #elephants use unique, ‘names’ to call one another, showcasing their incredible intelligence and deep social bonds.
Sharks Are Under Serious Threat, but These Bans May Help
Sharks are dying at alarming rates, mostly due to fishing, but retention bans may help, researchers report.
Sharks are dying at alarming rates, mostly due to fishing, but retention bans may help, researchers report.
Elon Musk’s Embrace of Far-Right Energizes Transatlantic Climate Denial
The tech billionaire is invigorating groups in the U.S. and Europe aiming to sabotage climate action, a DeSmog media analysis shows.
The tech billionaire is invigorating groups in the U.S. and Europe aiming to sabotage climate action, a DeSmog media analysis shows.
Lives Worth Living: Elephants, Iain Douglas-Hamilton and the Fight for Coexistence
Along with Jane Goodall, he was a pioneer both of studying animals in the field and viewing them as more than objects of study — he recognised elephants as having individual personalities.
Along with Jane Goodall, he was a pioneer both of studying animals in the field and viewing them as more than objects of study — he recognised elephants as having individual personalities.
A Guide to the 4 Minerals Shaping the World’s Energy Future
To address climate change, we're going to need a whole lot of metal.
To address climate change, we’re going to need a whole lot of metal.
Guardians of the Glades: Protecting Europe’s Forests Against Climate Change
EU-funded researchers are combining cutting-edge research with sustainable forestry practices to protect our forests and preserve the many environmental benefits they provide.
EU-funded researchers are combining cutting-edge research with sustainable forestry practices to protect our forests and preserve the many environmental benefits they provide.
Russia’s Ukraine Invasion Causes a Deadly Oil Spill on the Black Sea
Russia’s “shadow fleet” of aging oil tankers helps fund the ongoing war but puts the region at risk of more environmental disasters.
Russia’s “shadow fleet” of aging oil tankers helps fund the ongoing war but puts the region at risk of more environmental disasters.
Whale Songs Rise and Fall With Food Supply, Study Finds.
They used recordings from underwater microphones called hydrophones that can detect any whale song for thousands of square kilometers (square miles).
They used recordings from underwater microphones called hydrophones that can detect any whale song for thousands of square kilometers (square miles).
Can My Electric Vehicle Electrocute Me?
Charging cables can introduce shock hazards due to vandalism, copper theft, chaffed cables or accidents involving the charging devices.
Charging cables can introduce shock hazards due to vandalism, copper theft, chaffed cables or accidents involving the charging devices.