Home to glaciers, snow leopards, and rich human cultures, Ladakh suffers from a lack of political representation, which has inspired recent protests.
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Investors Shift Focus to Comprehensive Climate Policies to ‘Close the Mitigation Gap’
Two new studies underscore the importance of comprehensive, bundled climate policies for investors and governments.
Two new studies underscore the importance of comprehensive, bundled climate policies for investors and governments.
Wildlife and Humans Face Shared Health Risks From Plastic Pollution
In humans, studies have found plastic in human brains, bone marrow, testicles, kidneys and newborn babies.
In humans, studies have found plastic in human brains, bone marrow, testicles, kidneys and newborn babies.
Frosty Business – Digging Deep to Uncover Snow’s Hidden Secrets
EU-funded researchers are braving extreme Arctic conditions to shed light on snow’s crucial role in Earth’s climate system.
EU-funded researchers are braving extreme Arctic conditions to shed light on snow’s crucial role in Earth’s climate system.
Water, Water, Everywhere Yet Not a Drop to Drink
Water is life, we need to see protecting it means protecting ourselves.
Water is life, we need to see protecting it means protecting ourselves.
Greener Dish Soap: Why Not?
The main chemicals in dish soaps include Methylisothiazolinone, 4-dioxane, and fragrance and dye additives.
The main chemicals in dish soaps include Methylisothiazolinone, 4-dioxane, and fragrance and dye additives.
The Arctic Just Hit an Unfortunate Climate Milestone
For thousands of years, the tundra sequestered more carbon than it emitted. Not anymore.
For thousands of years, the tundra sequestered more carbon than it emitted. Not anymore.
Making Friends With Your Past and Future Selves
It’s what psychologists call self-continuity, and can improve your health and well-being
It’s what psychologists call self-continuity, and can improve your health and well-being
The Inescapable Logic of Renewable Electricity
In 2023, more than 85% of new electricity came from renewables, especially solar and wind.
In 2023, more than 85% of new electricity came from renewables, especially solar and wind.
Green Living: How Sustainable Homes Promote Better Health and Wellness
— Sustainability is no longer just an environmental buzzword; it has become an integral part of fostering healthier and more balanced lifestyles. Creating a sustainable home is not only beneficial for the planet but also has profound implications for personal health and wellness. By adopting eco-friendly practices and thoughtful design choices, homeowners can transform their…
Climate Financing Should Come From Oil and Gas ‘Super’ Profits, Study Says
If governments had imposed an additional 30% tax on the profits of private oil and gas companies, it would have raised $147 billion, the study said.
If governments had imposed an additional 30% tax on the profits of private oil and gas companies, it would have raised $147 billion, the study said.
Antarctic Krill Store Massive Amounts of Carbon in the Deep Ocean, Researchers Find
Global warming, melting ice and overfishing pose threats to krill, say researchers who call for new fishing policies to conserve them.
Global warming, melting ice and overfishing pose threats to krill, say researchers who call for new fishing policies to conserve them.
Low-Impact, Eco Gift Ideas for Kids
As a parent, making peace with the piles of cheap, plastic toys is a must, lest you lose (the rest of) your sanity.
As a parent, making peace with the piles of cheap, plastic toys is a must, lest you lose (the rest of) your sanity.
Large Herbivores Such as Elephants Contribute to Tree Diversity
A recent study using satellite data has highlighted the critical role that large herbivores play in promoting tree diversity in forest ecosystems.
A recent study using satellite data has highlighted the critical role that large herbivores play in promoting tree diversity in forest ecosystems.
We Need an Indigenous Conservation State of Mind (Commentary)
Financialization of nature requires a balanced relationship between markets and nature, as exemplified by Indigenous peoples’ approach to risk and protection.
Financialization of nature requires a balanced relationship between markets and nature, as exemplified by Indigenous peoples’ approach to risk and protection.
20 Environmental Books to Inspire You in the Year Ahead
Our latest group of reviews showcases books that remind us about what we’re saving — and why we do it.
Our latest group of reviews showcases books that remind us about what we’re saving — and why we do it.