Instead, complex interactions between factors (including climate change, habitat loss, agricultural practices, and closer contact between wildlife, livestock and people) can contribute to emergent infectious diseases and new pandemics.
Environment
Petition Calls on EPA to Tighten Pesticide Rules to Protect Bees
Current EPA regulations require that pesticide manufacturers submit data on impacts on adult honeybees only, said Rosemary Malfi, director of conservation policy at the Xerces Society.
Current EPA regulations require that pesticide manufacturers submit data on impacts on adult honeybees only, said Rosemary Malfi, director of conservation policy at the Xerces Society.
Whale Poop May Have Been a Key Fertilizer for Oceans
Whale poop contains iron that may have helped fertilize past oceans, researchers report.
Whale poop contains iron that may have helped fertilize past oceans, researchers report.
Wild Baboons Don’t Recognize Their Own Mirror Reflections
Some bonobos, orangutans and chimpanzees have passed the test in captivity, as have individual captive elephants, dolphins and birds.
Some bonobos, orangutans and chimpanzees have passed the test in captivity, as have individual captive elephants, dolphins and birds.
Saguaro Struggles: A Desert Icon Feels the Heat
Climate change, drought, and fires — all caused or worsened by human activity — are rewriting the future of ancient Sonoran saguaros.
Climate change, drought, and fires — all caused or worsened by human activity — are rewriting the future of ancient Sonoran saguaros.
The Green Roof Movement Has Landed
Consumers and businesses are adding green roofs to houses and buildings at a rapid pace.
Consumers and businesses are adding green roofs to houses and buildings at a rapid pace.
Bobcats Benefit Both Human and Ecological Health, but Their Growing Populations Are Often Misunderstood
These intelligent felids, Lynx rufus, have benefited from conservation efforts that have increased their natural habitat.
These intelligent felids, Lynx rufus, have benefited from conservation efforts that have increased their natural habitat.
Anti-Climate Attacks Heat up Before Critical German Elections
Delay and denial have clouded debate on green issues, with potentially devastating impacts for Europe’s energy transition.
Delay and denial have clouded debate on green issues, with potentially devastating impacts for Europe’s energy transition.
Droughts Are Getting Worse. Is Fog-Farming a Fix?
Tapping low-hanging clouds could be a cheap way to boost dwindling water supplies, according to new research.
Tapping low-hanging clouds could be a cheap way to boost dwindling water supplies, according to new research.
Singing Lemurs Found to Be Dropping Beats Just Like King Julien
The indri, a critically endangered lemur only found in Madagascar’s rainforest, might hold clues about the human knack for musicality, a Mongabay video explains.
The indri, a critically endangered lemur only found in Madagascar’s rainforest, might hold clues about the human knack for musicality, a Mongabay video explains.
Going Green in Ghana: A Humanist Perspective
How is Ghana addressing plastic waste and promoting sustainable fashion to combat environmental challenges?
How is Ghana addressing plastic waste and promoting sustainable fashion to combat environmental challenges?
Even Greens Unhappy With Former ‘Hero for the Planet’ RFK Jr.
Almost twenty years later, as RFK Jr. takes the reins as America’s top health official, the same magazine has quoted former friends, colleagues, and family members calling the former ‘hero’ a “conspiracist” with “dangerous views.”
Almost twenty years later, as RFK Jr. takes the reins as America’s top health official, the same magazine has quoted former friends, colleagues, and family members calling the former ‘hero’ a “conspiracist” with “dangerous views.”
Mars Time Machine: Researchers Create Virtual Model to Decode Red Planet’s Climate Evolution
Researchers are creating advanced simulations that will provide a deeper understanding of Mars’s climatic history and help to determine whether it was once able to sustain life.
Researchers are creating advanced simulations that will provide a deeper understanding of Mars’s climatic history and help to determine whether it was once able to sustain life.
The Coming Age of Border Changes?
Trump also declared his intent to make Canada the 51st state in November 2024 and has continued reiterating his stance.
Trump also declared his intent to make Canada the 51st state in November 2024 and has continued reiterating his stance.
Nancy Ma’s Night Monkey Aotus Nancymaae
Deep in the heart of the Amazon rainforest, the Nancy Ma’s Night Monkeys peer out of the trees during the dusk with their large, soulful eyes and striking facial markings.
Deep in the heart of the Amazon rainforest, the Nancy Ma’s Night Monkeys peer out of the trees during the dusk with their large, soulful eyes and striking facial markings.
Climate Change Adaptation for Ontario’s Great Lakes
How is Canada’s $4.1M CRCC funding transforming Ontario’s Great Lakes into thriving, climate-resilient coastal communities?
How is Canada’s $4.1M CRCC funding transforming Ontario’s Great Lakes into thriving, climate-resilient coastal communities?