Soldiering through nightly suspended animation, a (nearly) all-sugar diet, backwards flight and long migrations, the birds’ tiny physiques prove mighty
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Josh Bowmar on Ethical Bowhunting and Conservation
Josh Bowmar, a passionate bowhunter and fitness expert. Co-owner of Bowmar Archery, Josh has hunted globally with his wife Sarah, supporting ethical hunting and wildlife conservation.
Josh Bowmar, a passionate bowhunter and fitness expert. Co-owner of Bowmar Archery, Josh has hunted globally with his wife Sarah, supporting ethical hunting and wildlife conservation.
How a Popular Hunting Destination in Egypt Is Looking to Become an Ecotourism Hot Spot
In order to protect migratory birds, officials are trying to make Lake Nasser an ecotourism destination, with boat owners who previously guided hunters serving as custodians of biodiversity.
In order to protect migratory birds, officials are trying to make Lake Nasser an ecotourism destination, with boat owners who previously guided hunters serving as custodians of biodiversity.
The ABCs of AI and Environmental Misinformation
DeSmog talks with AI researchers about the risks of widespread fake climate content and how to combat it.
DeSmog talks with AI researchers about the risks of widespread fake climate content and how to combat it.
Hurricane Helene Could Cost $200 Billion. Nobody Knows Where the Money Will Come From.
Almost none of the storm's devastation will be paid out by insurance.
Almost none of the storm’s devastation will be paid out by insurance.
Global ‘Slow Food’ Movement Embraces Agroecology (Commentary)
There, the leading ‘good food movement’ organization officially launches its new program, Slow Food Farms, to educate its global members about the power of agroecology to feed the world sustainably and to connect farmers via a community of learning.
There, the leading ‘good food movement’ organization officially launches its new program, Slow Food Farms, to educate its global members about the power of agroecology to feed the world sustainably and to connect farmers via a community of learning.
Nepal Floods: Festival Joy Turns to Devastation Amid Unprecedented Tragedy
Flood victims are trying to return to their homes, and relying on emergency aid to survive
Flood victims are trying to return to their homes, and relying on emergency aid to survive
A Future Where We Might ‘Get Climate Right’: A Conversation with Ayana Elizabeth Johnson
On this episode of the Mongabay Newscast, the co-founder of Urban Ocean Lab discusses the key insights found in her latest book.
On this episode of the Mongabay Newscast, the co-founder of Urban Ocean Lab discusses the key insights found in her latest book.
Arctic Sea Ice Hits Summer Minimum; Antarctic Hovers at New Winter Lows
The Arctic summer sea ice minimum also stayed low this year, at 4.28 million km² (1.65 million mi²), making it the 7th lowest minimum in the satellite record. So far, 2012 saw the record minimum of 3.41 million km² (1.32 million mi²).
The Arctic summer sea ice minimum also stayed low this year, at 4.28 million km² (1.65 million mi²), making it the 7th lowest minimum in the satellite record. So far, 2012 saw the record minimum of 3.41 million km² (1.32 million mi²).
California Passes First U.S. Clothing Recycling Law
Governor Gavin Newsom recently signed SB 707, the Responsible Textile Recovery Act. The new law requires a clothing, apparel and textile extended producer responsibility (EPR) program, as defined by lawmakers, reported Waste Today.
Governor Gavin Newsom recently signed SB 707, the Responsible Textile Recovery Act. The new law requires a clothing, apparel and textile extended producer responsibility (EPR) program, as defined by lawmakers, reported Waste Today.
Planet Aqua: A New Understanding of Humanity and the Future of Life on Earth
How can we reshape our understanding of Earth's future? Explore the idea of 'Planet Aqua' and the steps humanity must take to survive.
How can we reshape our understanding of Earth’s future? Explore the idea of ‘Planet Aqua’ and the steps humanity must take to survive.
Native Americans Show the Way on Green Economy Transition
One significant step is the development of renewable energy projects on tribal lands.
One significant step is the development of renewable energy projects on tribal lands.
Five Times More Marine Fish May Be at Risk of Extinction: Study
Bony fish, or teleosts, represent some 96% of the world’s marine fish species.
Bony fish, or teleosts, represent some 96% of the world’s marine fish species.
Looks Like Sodium Is One of the Solutions for the Energy Transition
Sodium is extremely abundant in the earth’s crust, five hundred to a thousand times more so than lithium.
Sodium is extremely abundant in the earth’s crust, five hundred to a thousand times more so than lithium.
Mining Policy Must Be Reformed
Current plans to update our 152-year-old mining laws fail to redress centuries of mineral-extractive colonialism.
Current plans to update our 152-year-old mining laws fail to redress centuries of mineral-extractive colonialism.
Spirituality as an Excuse for Avoiding Climate Change
The longer we pretend that changes in supply chain and resource management will set everything right with the climate, the more we’re going to suffer.
The longer we pretend that changes in supply chain and resource management will set everything right with the climate, the more we’re going to suffer.