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The World’s Chocolate Cravings Speed Up Deforestation in the Congo Basin: Study
Across cacao-producing countries in Africa, experts say that diversifying crops, rotating crops and changes in the supply chain are key to more sustainable farming practices.
Across cacao-producing countries in Africa, experts say that diversifying crops, rotating crops and changes in the supply chain are key to more sustainable farming practices.
What EV Chargers Can Learn From Gas Stations and Airport Lounges
Alan Jenn, a University of California at Davis professor who studies EVs, summed it up to the Washington Post: “You can’t survive on just selling electrons.”
Alan Jenn, a University of California at Davis professor who studies EVs, summed it up to the Washington Post: “You can’t survive on just selling electrons.”
Poll Shows Voters Agree Next U.S. President Must Do More for Wildlife and Conservation (Commentary)
While the nation is certainly divided on many issues, there is encouraging common ground when it comes to wildlife: 87% say a 2024 presidential candidate’s commitment to conservation is important, a stat which includes 82% of Republicans — a 14% increase from 2020.
While the nation is certainly divided on many issues, there is encouraging common ground when it comes to wildlife: 87% say a 2024 presidential candidate’s commitment to conservation is important, a stat which includes 82% of Republicans — a 14% increase from 2020.
The Wasps That Tamed Viruses
To protect and rear their young, some insects have transformed wild viruses into tiny biological weapons
To protect and rear their young, some insects have transformed wild viruses into tiny biological weapons
Gastrointestinal Distress & Global Warming
One of the main ways climate changes contribute to rising GI distress is by contaminating water.
One of the main ways climate changes contribute to rising GI distress is by contaminating water.
Darwin the Storyteller
Darwin’s writings show that stories are central to ecology — and that appreciating nature as a portfolio of wondrous, pristine places is an obstacle to ecological literacy.
Darwin’s writings show that stories are central to ecology — and that appreciating nature as a portfolio of wondrous, pristine places is an obstacle to ecological literacy.
In Mexico, Totonac Spiritual Guides Work With Scientists to Revive Ecosystems
To assess and tackle the state of biodiversity loss and contamination in their environment, the spiritual guides are working with researchers from the National Autonomous University of Mexico City.
To assess and tackle the state of biodiversity loss and contamination in their environment, the spiritual guides are working with researchers from the National Autonomous University of Mexico City.
Wildfires Are Coming to the Southeast. Can Landowners Mitigate the Risk in Time?
No other part of the country has seen such a sharp rise in the number of big fires. The bigger challenge, though, is getting people to embrace the prescribed burns that can prevent them.
No other part of the country has seen such a sharp rise in the number of big fires. The bigger challenge, though, is getting people to embrace the prescribed burns that can prevent them.
Electric Don’t Vehicles Have to Be Expensive
When I bought my ID.4 cost was one of my biggest concerns, along with range and charging.
When I bought my ID.4 cost was one of my biggest concerns, along with range and charging.
Washington Is Building Hundreds of EV Chargers, but Is It Enough?
The state is spending $100M to create 575 new charging sites, but one expert says electrification is out of reach without private sector buy-in.
The state is spending $100M to create 575 new charging sites, but one expert says electrification is out of reach without private sector buy-in.
Bangladesh’s New Government Implements Strong Measures to Eliminate Single-Use Plastic
Data shows Bangladesh generates around 87,000 tons of single-use plastics annually, of which 96% are directly discarded as garbage.
Data shows Bangladesh generates around 87,000 tons of single-use plastics annually, of which 96% are directly discarded as garbage.
Electric School Buses Roll out Across the Country
The U.S. government has made significant investments to help school districts transition to electric.
The U.S. government has made significant investments to help school districts transition to electric.
‘Old Ladies’ Against Underwater Garbage and the Zen of Trash Picking
In August, a group of self-described “old ladies” fished out a toilet bowl from a pond in Massachusetts, U.S., and have gained local fame since then.
In August, a group of self-described “old ladies” fished out a toilet bowl from a pond in Massachusetts, U.S., and have gained local fame since then.
Portugal’s Deadly Wildfires Are Rooted in Its Authoritarian Past
More than 50 years after the fall of Portugal’s dictatorship, the authoritarian regime still casts a long shadow over this wildfire-prone country.
More than 50 years after the fall of Portugal’s dictatorship, the authoritarian regime still casts a long shadow over this wildfire-prone country.
Our Quest for Plump, Youthful Skin Is Costing Us the Amazon Rainforest
It’s not a synthetic wonder ingredient created in a lab or a natural plant extract, but a protein derived from animals.
It’s not a synthetic wonder ingredient created in a lab or a natural plant extract, but a protein derived from animals.