The effects of climate change, such as fires, droughts, and extreme weather events are not just environmental threats, but crises that directly impact human well-being and wildlife survival alike.
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6 Fracking Billionaires and Climate Denial Groups Behind Trump’s Cabinet
Trump’s nominees are backed by major players in the world of climate obstruction – from Project 2025 and Koch network fixtures to oil-soaked Christian nationalists.
Trump’s nominees are backed by major players in the world of climate obstruction – from Project 2025 and Koch network fixtures to oil-soaked Christian nationalists.
This Month in Conservation Science: Trojan Seahorses and ‘Vampire’ Birds
Journals this month looked at “fabulous but forgotten” ecosystems, hungry monkeys, roaming lions, lead-poisoned birds, and more — including a focus on microplastics.
Journals this month looked at “fabulous but forgotten” ecosystems, hungry monkeys, roaming lions, lead-poisoned birds, and more — including a focus on microplastics.
Spain Adopts Paid ‘Climate Leave’ Policy Following Deadly Floods
Unions celebrated the move, saying that workers already have to the right to not go to work if their lives are at risk, but was not implemented during the disaster.
Unions celebrated the move, saying that workers already have to the right to not go to work if their lives are at risk, but was not implemented during the disaster.
OpenAI Is Using Its Technology to Kill
In January, OpenAI deleted a direct ban in their usage policy on “activity that has high risk of physical harm” which specifically included “military and warfare” and “weapons development.”
In January, OpenAI deleted a direct ban in their usage policy on “activity that has high risk of physical harm” which specifically included “military and warfare” and “weapons development.”
A Devastating Nerve Disease Stalks a Mountain Village
Neurologists have grappled with a cluster of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis cases in France, where a fondness for a toxic wild mushroom may hold the answer
Neurologists have grappled with a cluster of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis cases in France, where a fondness for a toxic wild mushroom may hold the answer
On the Horizon: Nature’s Top Emerging Threats and Opportunities
Melting glaciers, plant genetics, protection from forever chemicals, and more: An annual look at the conservation horizon reveals priorities for the years ahead.
Melting glaciers, plant genetics, protection from forever chemicals, and more: An annual look at the conservation horizon reveals priorities for the years ahead.
‘A Valuable and Generous Ally’: How Exxon and Atlas Network Worked to Block Global Climate Action
New documents show close coordination between the oil major and a coalition of free-market think tanks at a crucial moment in climate diplomacy.
New documents show close coordination between the oil major and a coalition of free-market think tanks at a crucial moment in climate diplomacy.
Coral Reefs Could Survive Climate Change, but in Altered State, Study Says
The study tested the responses of experimental reefs, which included eight Hawaiian coral species and other reef-dwelling organisms, to various future ocean scenarios.
The study tested the responses of experimental reefs, which included eight Hawaiian coral species and other reef-dwelling organisms, to various future ocean scenarios.
Get Your Dancing Shoes On! AI and Virtual Reality Team Up to Bring the Party to You
Staying home to dance the night away may soon be the next big thing. EU-funded researchers are using AI to create an online dancefloor for the whole world to share.
Staying home to dance the night away may soon be the next big thing. EU-funded researchers are using AI to create an online dancefloor for the whole world to share.
Roasting Chestnuts, Recycling Walnuts: Turning Festive Treats Into Sustainable New Materials
EU-funded researchers are exploring how to make strong and sustainable new materials from hard-to-crack nutshells.
EU-funded researchers are exploring how to make strong and sustainable new materials from hard-to-crack nutshells.
Dr. Philip Odonkor on Smart Cities & Informatics
How does Dr. Philip Odonkor's work integrate data science, smart city development, and sustainability for urban innovation?
How does Dr. Philip Odonkor’s work integrate data science, smart city development, and sustainability for urban innovation?
Trees Live Out Their Lives in Surprising Ways, Massive New Study Finds
Researchers assembled a dataset of 3.2 million tree measurements, covering more than 1,000 species across North and South America.
Researchers assembled a dataset of 3.2 million tree measurements, covering more than 1,000 species across North and South America.
After 2 Years, Coca-Cola’s Promise to Scale Up Reusable Packaging Is Dead
The pledge was born out of shareholder activism — and was withdrawn as regulators crack down on greenwashing.
The pledge was born out of shareholder activism — and was withdrawn as regulators crack down on greenwashing.
Monarch Butterfly Finally Granted Threatened Status
The monarch butterfly, known for its awe-inspiring migration across North America, has become a symbol of both ecological wonder and environmental decline.
The monarch butterfly, known for its awe-inspiring migration across North America, has become a symbol of both ecological wonder and environmental decline.
Researchers Propose a ‘Circular Economy’ Solution To Housing Affordability Against Climate Change
About 1.6 billion people currently need adequate housing, and UN-Habitat, the United Nations’ Human Settlements Programme, says that in just a few years that number could rise to three billion.
About 1.6 billion people currently need adequate housing, and UN-Habitat, the United Nations’ Human Settlements Programme, says that in just a few years that number could rise to three billion.