Decarbonizing the transportation sector should leave no one behind.
Environment
With Rare Mammal Tourism, Observing Means Conserving (Commentary)
As interest in mammal-watching grows, can any of the 6,500 other less iconic global mammal species also benefit?
As interest in mammal-watching grows, can any of the 6,500 other less iconic global mammal species also benefit?
Is Farmed or Wild Salmon Better?
Because salmon eat other organisms in the ocean and rivers, they are eating whatever toxins and pollutants those prey consume.
Because salmon eat other organisms in the ocean and rivers, they are eating whatever toxins and pollutants those prey consume.
Updating Our Expectations on Decarbonization
In 2023, solar and wind energy accounted for 40% of its total generation, resulting in significant emission reductions and improved trade balance.
In 2023, solar and wind energy accounted for 40% of its total generation, resulting in significant emission reductions and improved trade balance.
Brazil’s Native Seed Collector Networks Drive Wider Social Change, Study Finds
Researchers surveyed nine major seed networks, out of more than 100 across Brazil, that collect and sell seeds, largely to meet restoration requirements on private land under environmental laws.
Researchers surveyed nine major seed networks, out of more than 100 across Brazil, that collect and sell seeds, largely to meet restoration requirements on private land under environmental laws.
Greener Alternatives to Road Salts & De-Icers
Traditional de-icers, particularly chloride-based compounds such as sodium chloride, magnesium chloride and calcium chloride, can have various detrimental effects on the environment.
Traditional de-icers, particularly chloride-based compounds such as sodium chloride, magnesium chloride and calcium chloride, can have various detrimental effects on the environment.
Once One of the Biggest Emissions Producers, Denim Now Leads the Sustainability Shift
While the skinny jeans versus wide-leg denim debate rages on, one thing seems abundantly clear: denim is becoming increasingly sustainable.
While the skinny jeans versus wide-leg denim debate rages on, one thing seems abundantly clear: denim is becoming increasingly sustainable.
War Threatens Ukraine’s Unique Red Seaweed Fields. Here’s How Scientists Monitor Them From Afar
These beautiful ecosystems recently began to recover from overexploitation. Will Russia’s invasion once again push them over the brink?
These beautiful ecosystems recently began to recover from overexploitation. Will Russia’s invasion once again push them over the brink?
Startups Replace Plastics With Mushrooms in the Seafood Industry
Efforts are currently focused on replacing plastic foam, a polluting component of numerous elements of the seafood supply chain, with mycelium, the root-like structure of fungi.
Efforts are currently focused on replacing plastic foam, a polluting component of numerous elements of the seafood supply chain, with mycelium, the root-like structure of fungi.
For Farms and Rural Businesses, a Fresh and Funded Harvest Includes the Sun
A federal initiative helps rural business owners and farmers slash expenses by funding solar and other energy innovations.
A federal initiative helps rural business owners and farmers slash expenses by funding solar and other energy innovations.
When Bats Die, Farmers Use More Pesticides & Infant Deaths Rise, Study Shows
The study, which examined 245 counties from 2006 to 2017, estimates total damages at $39.4 billion.
The study, which examined 245 counties from 2006 to 2017, estimates total damages at $39.4 billion.
Analyzing Global Temperature Anomalies Using Python and NASA’s Open Data
Annual temperature anomalies relative to the baseline period.
Annual temperature anomalies relative to the baseline period.
Saving Elephant Seals
In the 1700s, nearly all marine mammals, including sea otters, whales, dolphins, seals and sea lions were casualties of the Pacific Northwest fur trade.
In the 1700s, nearly all marine mammals, including sea otters, whales, dolphins, seals and sea lions were casualties of the Pacific Northwest fur trade.
Preparing for the Worst: A Lesson From California to Europe
Adopting a disaster preparedness mindset is not just prudent; it’s increasingly necessary.
Adopting a disaster preparedness mindset is not just prudent; it’s increasingly necessary.
‘Praying for Rain’: How New York Farmers Are Dealing With Drought — And Unexpected Brush Fires
The dry weather in the Hudson Valley speaks to the difficulty of growing food on a warming planet.
The dry weather in the Hudson Valley speaks to the difficulty of growing food on a warming planet.
If All Life Mattered, What Would Decision-Making Look Like? (Analysis)
The authors say these worldviews challenge a dominant strand of Western thinking: that humans alone are possessed of rights and that other species exist only for human use.
The authors say these worldviews challenge a dominant strand of Western thinking: that humans alone are possessed of rights and that other species exist only for human use.