Vanuatu, an island nation that has seen devastating effects of climate change, first called for the inclusion of ecocide as a crime at the ICC’s 2019 annual assembly.
Environment
We’re Getting There, but We Still Need a Lot More EV Charging Infrastructure
Of all the reasons opponents of EVs cite against buying an EV, the only one that carries some weight is not having a garage at home or a parking space where you can recharge it.
Of all the reasons opponents of EVs cite against buying an EV, the only one that carries some weight is not having a garage at home or a parking space where you can recharge it.
Who Is Being Heard on Climate Change in the Pacific?
At the Pacific Islands Forum this week the UN Secretary General stated that the Pacific needs to be provided with a bigger voice when it comes to climate change.
At the Pacific Islands Forum this week the UN Secretary General stated that the Pacific needs to be provided with a bigger voice when it comes to climate change.
Deadbeat Dams Wreak Havoc on Ecosystems Coast-to-Coast
Deadbeat dams disrupt surrounding ecosystems by altering water temperature and hindering fish migration patterns.
Deadbeat dams disrupt surrounding ecosystems by altering water temperature and hindering fish migration patterns.
Wearable Art
Crafting a wardrobe should be like curating a home.
Crafting a wardrobe should be like curating a home.
Study Highlights Climate Policies That Actually Work to Reduce Emissions
Using advanced statistical analysis, the researchers compared carbon dioxide emissions from 41 countries with those from analogous countries to control for extenuating circumstances like the global pandemic or fluctuations in energy prices.
Using advanced statistical analysis, the researchers compared carbon dioxide emissions from 41 countries with those from analogous countries to control for extenuating circumstances like the global pandemic or fluctuations in energy prices.
Speak of the Devils: The Animals We Fear the Most Are Fading Away
Names matter.
Names matter.
Why Is Violence Against Environmental Defenders Getting Worse? Five Things to Know
Latin America is still the most violent region for defenders, with 166 killed in 2023. But other regions have been showing worrying trends, as well.
Latin America is still the most violent region for defenders, with 166 killed in 2023. But other regions have been showing worrying trends, as well.
Ohio Drought Renews Worries About Massive Use of Water for Fracking
A water conservancy district has imposed some limits for the first time, but critics want more done to protect water resources.
A water conservancy district has imposed some limits for the first time, but critics want more done to protect water resources.
Redefining Responsibility: Our Role in the Sustainable Energy Transition
— As the world faces increasing environmental challenges, the responsibility to reduce our impact on the planet has shifted from something distant to an immediate personal and collective priority. Achieving sustainability requires individuals and businesses to think more critically about their daily habits and long-term decisions. It’s not about grand gestures but rather small, consistent…
Bats & Bees Help Ni-Vanuatu Predict Storms — But Will Climate Change Interfere?
Government, national organizations and scientists launched a national booklet and a mobile app to both document these traditional knowledge indicators and assess how climate change is impacting their accuracy.
Government, national organizations and scientists launched a national booklet and a mobile app to both document these traditional knowledge indicators and assess how climate change is impacting their accuracy.
What Scientists Have Learned From 20 Years of Microplastics Research
The particles are everywhere, and they may harm human health.
The particles are everywhere, and they may harm human health.
Ozone Pollution Shrinks Tropical Forest Growth
It reduces tree growth causing potential losses in carbon absorption
It reduces tree growth causing potential losses in carbon absorption
African Golden Cat Caracal Aurata
African golden cats, the enigmatic denizens of the African jungle and the only members of the Profelis genus, share a close kinship with servals and caracals.
African golden cats, the enigmatic denizens of the African jungle and the only members of the Profelis genus, share a close kinship with servals and caracals.
Action at Scale: Elizabeth Yee on the Rockefeller Foundation’s Climate Strategy
Yee emphasizes the importance of cross-sector partnerships—governments, private companies, and civil society—to drive systemic change and scale innovative solutions like clean energy access and AI-driven resilience.
Yee emphasizes the importance of cross-sector partnerships—governments, private companies, and civil society—to drive systemic change and scale innovative solutions like clean energy access and AI-driven resilience.
Anthrax in Zimbabwe: Caused by Oppression, Worsened by Climate Change
First used as a bioweapon four decades ago, anthrax outbreaks continue to worsen as the country gets warmer and wetter.
First used as a bioweapon four decades ago, anthrax outbreaks continue to worsen as the country gets warmer and wetter.