Does the increased carbon capture from this greening offset or help prevent climate change?
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Billionaires Emit More Carbon Pollution in 90 Minutes Than the Average Person Does in a Lifetime
The first-of-its-kind study, “Carbon Inequality Kills,” tracks the emissions from private jets, yachts and polluting investments and details how the super-rich are fueling inequality, hunger and death across the world.
The first-of-its-kind study, “Carbon Inequality Kills,” tracks the emissions from private jets, yachts and polluting investments and details how the super-rich are fueling inequality, hunger and death across the world.
Amazon Clarion Call: Pandemics Emerging in the Rainforest
The Amazon’s diverse ecosystem is under threat from rampant deforestation, degradation, a biodiversity crisis, and the climate crisis – jeopardising its ability to act as a carbon sink.
The Amazon’s diverse ecosystem is under threat from rampant deforestation, degradation, a biodiversity crisis, and the climate crisis – jeopardising its ability to act as a carbon sink.
Scientists Discover New Hammerhead Shark Species — And It’s Already at Risk
After a decade of research, a breakthrough study published Sept. 24 found that these are two distinct species, challenging the widely accepted 1758 description by biologist Carl Linnaeus, known as the father of modern taxonomy.
After a decade of research, a breakthrough study published Sept. 24 found that these are two distinct species, challenging the widely accepted 1758 description by biologist Carl Linnaeus, known as the father of modern taxonomy.
In Nationwide First, California Plans to Rev up Sales of Electric Motorcycles
Bikers — many of whom love their noisy combustion engines — say zero-emission motorcycles aren’t ready for long-distance rides. Motorcycles emit an “outsized portion” of smog-causing pollutants.
Bikers — many of whom love their noisy combustion engines — say zero-emission motorcycles aren’t ready for long-distance rides. Motorcycles emit an “outsized portion” of smog-causing pollutants.
Climate Change and Agrochemicals Pose Lethal Combo for Amazonian Fish
A recent study evaluates the impacts on the Amazonian tambaqui fish from simultaneous exposure to a mix of pesticides and an extreme climate change scenario.
A recent study evaluates the impacts on the Amazonian tambaqui fish from simultaneous exposure to a mix of pesticides and an extreme climate change scenario.
Six Lessons From the World’s Deadliest Environmental Disaster
China’s Great Sparrow Campaign aimed to “conquer nature” but resulted in as many as 75 million human deaths.
China’s Great Sparrow Campaign aimed to “conquer nature” but resulted in as many as 75 million human deaths.
Ditch the Pesticides: 15 Natural Pest-Repelling Plants for a Thriving Garden
Over $2 billion is spent annually on pesticides for gardens and yards in the United States alone.
Over $2 billion is spent annually on pesticides for gardens and yards in the United States alone.
Most Countries Miss Biodiversity Pledge Deadline To Protect 30% of Earth
At the U.N.’s 2022 conference on the Convention on Biological Diversity, known as COP15, nearly every country signed an agreement to protect biodiversity.
At the U.N.’s 2022 conference on the Convention on Biological Diversity, known as COP15, nearly every country signed an agreement to protect biodiversity.
Do Plastic Bag Bans Matter?
When I moved to California ten years ago, I went for a quick stop at the Safeway. I filled my arms full of groceries and ran out of the store with a smile on my face.
When I moved to California ten years ago, I went for a quick stop at the Safeway. I filled my arms full of groceries and ran out of the store with a smile on my face.
Thailand’s Budding Mangrove Restoration Plans Spark Both Hope and Concern
Mangrove restoration projects based on mass tree planting have often proved unsuccessful due to a focus on quantity rather than carefully selecting planting sites or prioritizing long-term social and ecological gains.
Mangrove restoration projects based on mass tree planting have often proved unsuccessful due to a focus on quantity rather than carefully selecting planting sites or prioritizing long-term social and ecological gains.
Experts Say a Proposed Revamp to the Recycling Symbol Is Still Deceptive — And Probably Illegal
Does changing the shape of the recycling symbol make it any less misleading?
Does changing the shape of the recycling symbol make it any less misleading?
Wildlife Populations Have Shrunk by 73% in 50 Years: Report
The recently published Living Planet Report documents a dramatic loss of wildlife over the last 50 years, from 1970 to 2020.
The recently published Living Planet Report documents a dramatic loss of wildlife over the last 50 years, from 1970 to 2020.
What Arabia Can Teach Appalachia About Floods
In adapting to this new climate reality, Appalachia will need to draw not only on its people’s ingenuity and self-reliance, but on the knowledge and friendship of similarly-affected areas around the world.
In adapting to this new climate reality, Appalachia will need to draw not only on its people’s ingenuity and self-reliance, but on the knowledge and friendship of similarly-affected areas around the world.
12 New Environmental Books You Need to Read This Autumn
The season brings important new books by climate scientists, conservationists, activists, and novelists.
The season brings important new books by climate scientists, conservationists, activists, and novelists.
67 Easy Zero-Waste Tips You Can Start Doing Today
Zero-waste is a movement that is gaining momentum around the world.
Zero-waste is a movement that is gaining momentum around the world.