Consumer goods industries say they are stepping up to address one of the most pressing issues of our time: plastic waste. Is it working?
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Tick-Borne Illnesses on the Rise: What Can Be Done?
Common tick-borne diseases include Lyme disease, anaplasmosis, babesiosis and Rocky Mountain spotted fever.
Common tick-borne diseases include Lyme disease, anaplasmosis, babesiosis and Rocky Mountain spotted fever.
Seeking the ‘Humanity–Wetland’ Balance: Interview With Zimbabwean Activist Jimmy Mahachi
Each year, thousands of migratory birds such as the colorful African pygmy goose, maccoa duck and African spoonbill stop at the Cleveland Dam wetland in Zimbabwe to breed and rest.
Each year, thousands of migratory birds such as the colorful African pygmy goose, maccoa duck and African spoonbill stop at the Cleveland Dam wetland in Zimbabwe to breed and rest.
As the Gold Rush Surges in Nicaragua, Indigenous Communities Pay the Price
A lack of government transparency has made it difficult to know how concessions are granted and what happens to them once mining begins.
A lack of government transparency has made it difficult to know how concessions are granted and what happens to them once mining begins.
Alpha Male Baboon Stress Comes from a Surprising Source
There’s a downside to being a strong and powerful alpha stud—at least if you’re a baboon, researchers report.
There’s a downside to being a strong and powerful alpha stud—at least if you’re a baboon, researchers report.
As Global Genetic Diversity Declines, Conservation Efforts Offer Some Hope
Genetic diversity allows species to adapt to crises like disease, climate change and hunting, so a shrinking gene pool can make them less resilient.
Genetic diversity allows species to adapt to crises like disease, climate change and hunting, so a shrinking gene pool can make them less resilient.
What Would Happen if We All Plugged Our EVs in at the Same Time?
If all UK households switched to EVs, it would only increase energy requirements by about 10% compared to current usage.
If all UK households switched to EVs, it would only increase energy requirements by about 10% compared to current usage.
Are Wood Pellets a “Green” Heat Source?
Besides the ecological impact, communities living near wood pellet manufacturing centers suffer from constant exposure to thick smoke and toxic pollutants.
Besides the ecological impact, communities living near wood pellet manufacturing centers suffer from constant exposure to thick smoke and toxic pollutants.
Native Trees, Local Wildlife Thrive Under Philippine Tribes’ ‘Rainforestation’
The rainforestation farming is combined with a “payment for ecosystem services” mechanism where the local communities are paid to plant, maintain and monitor the trees for at least three years.
The rainforestation farming is combined with a “payment for ecosystem services” mechanism where the local communities are paid to plant, maintain and monitor the trees for at least three years.
Dung Beetles Are Rainforests’ Diligent Regrowth Soldiers
Unsung heroes of the Amazon jungle, the dung beetle may eat and nest in poop, but their role in nature is anything but humble.
Unsung heroes of the Amazon jungle, the dung beetle may eat and nest in poop, but their role in nature is anything but humble.
Dr. Gord McKenna on Ethical Mining Practices in BC
How does Dr. Gord McKenna’s innovative approach to landform design reshape mine reclamation, fostering collaboration, and environmental sustainability?
How does Dr. Gord McKenna’s innovative approach to landform design reshape mine reclamation and environmental sustainability?
Lures That Attract Seed-Dispersing Bats Could Aid Tropical Reforestation
Fruit-eating bats play an important role in maintaining forest health by being seed dispersers. For decades, researchers have explored ways to harness this capacity as a reforestation tool.
Fruit-eating bats play an important role in maintaining forest health by being seed dispersers. For decades, researchers have explored ways to harness this capacity as a reforestation tool.
Is Leisure Travel Bad for the Planet? Should We Just Stay Home?
Tourism accounts for about eight percent of world greenhouse gas emissions.
Tourism accounts for about eight percent of world greenhouse gas emissions.
How Wildfires Affect Animals, Explained
A look at the impact of fires in California, and beyond.
A look at the impact of fires in California, and beyond.
By Shutting Down USAID, Trump and Musk Will Worsen the Climate and Extinction Crises
The agency supports critical efforts to reduce wildlife trafficking, deforestation, land violence, and other threats around the world.
The agency supports critical efforts to reduce wildlife trafficking, deforestation, land violence, and other threats around the world.
Alberta’s ‘Zero Tolerance’ Enforcement Strategy Doesn’t Apply to Polluters
Regulators have clearly demonstrated they are prioritizing continued oil production over public safety.
Regulators have clearly demonstrated they are prioritizing continued oil production over public safety.