At COP29, a decade-long effort to realize the ambitions of the Paris Agreement could give the world a way to measure the success of climate adaptation.
Environment
How We End Gold Mining’s Ecocide for Good
Recycling gold eliminates mercury use, reduces carbon and water footprints, and still supports industries like technology and jewellery.
Recycling gold eliminates mercury use, reduces carbon and water footprints, and still supports industries like technology and jewellery.
Microplastics Promote Cloud Formation, With Likely Effects on Weather and Climate
This suggests that microplastics in the air may affect weather and climate by producing clouds in conditions where they would not form otherwise.
This suggests that microplastics in the air may affect weather and climate by producing clouds in conditions where they would not form otherwise.
Study Shows, via Clouded Leopards, How to Better Protect Forests
Improving protected area design and management is vital as the urgency of environmental action builds, especially in regions facing escalating development threats, such as Borneo.
Improving protected area design and management is vital as the urgency of environmental action builds, especially in regions facing escalating development threats, such as Borneo.
‘Trash Juice’ Gets a Legislative Spotlight Following Management Failures
This legislation would put the requirement for leachate management plans into statute, in addition to creating stricter requirements.
This legislation would put the requirement for leachate management plans into statute, in addition to creating stricter requirements.
Plan Shows How to Get Rid of Plastic Pollution by 2050
Researchers estimate that without intervention, plastic pollution is on track to double by 2050. But in a new study, they report that this all can be avoided.
Researchers estimate that without intervention, plastic pollution is on track to double by 2050. But in a new study, they report that this all can be avoided.
Dam Removals Succeed in Restoring Fish Runs
As the dam removal process has progressed in the U.S., scientists have seen significant improvements in waterway ecosystems.
As the dam removal process has progressed in the U.S., scientists have seen significant improvements in waterway ecosystems.
Bringing the Deep Sea to Seattle
How a Girl Scout project became a widespread community effort to inspire deep sea conservation.
How a Girl Scout project became a widespread community effort to inspire deep sea conservation.
How Can Jupiter Have No Surface? A Dive Into a Planet So Big, It Could Swallow 1,000 Earths
The planet Jupiter has no solid ground – no surface, like the grass or dirt you tread here on Earth.
The planet Jupiter has no solid ground – no surface, like the grass or dirt you tread here on Earth.
Textile Waste Is a Major Environmental Threat. Here’s What’s Being Done About It.
The rapid production and disposal of clothing leads to stuffed landfills, where textiles get stuck in an environment without oxygen.
The rapid production and disposal of clothing leads to stuffed landfills, where textiles get stuck in an environment without oxygen.
‘Electro-Agriculture’ Could Grow Food Without Light
Researchers have proposed a way to grow food without using light.
Researchers have proposed a way to grow food without using light.
Why the Largest Lakes in the US Are Essential to the Economy and Environment
Covering thousands of square miles, the country's biggest lakes provide ample opportunities for recreation.
Covering thousands of square miles, the country’s biggest lakes provide ample opportunities for recreation.
Marshes Are Cost-Effective for Protecting Coasts: Study
Previous studies suggest that areas behind marshes experience significantly less damage during coastal storms compared with those without a living buffer.
Previous studies suggest that areas behind marshes experience significantly less damage during coastal storms compared with those without a living buffer.
Robots to the Rescue of the Environment?
Robots have also made their way into industrial settings, where they improve efficiency and help cut down carbon emissions.
Robots have also made their way into industrial settings, where they improve efficiency and help cut down carbon emissions.
Animals Consume Alcohol More Often Than Previously Known: Study
Considering various anecdotes of animals getting “drunk” on alcohol, scientists reviewed existing scientific literature to find out how widespread ethanol is in the natural world and the kinds of animals that consume it.
Considering various anecdotes of animals getting “drunk” on alcohol, scientists reviewed existing scientific literature to find out how widespread ethanol is in the natural world and the kinds of animals that consume it.
Integrating Traditional Wisdom with Modern Conservation Efforts in Sumatra
Can Traditional Wisdom Save Sumatra’s Biodiversity? Case Study: Trans Sumatra Toll Road Project
Can Traditional Wisdom Save Sumatra’s Biodiversity? Case Study: Trans Sumatra Toll Road Project