The existence of another watery world in the outer solar system may offer clues to how such seas form — and hope for another spot to search for life
Environment
We’re Protecting the Ocean Wrong
There’s never been more momentum for ocean conservation, but new research finds that many efforts fail to protect endangered species — or have barely gotten off the drawing board.
There’s never been more momentum for ocean conservation, but new research finds that many efforts fail to protect endangered species — or have barely gotten off the drawing board.
20 Cities at High Risk From Rising Sea Levels, Including 2 U.S. Beaches
Researchers have found that rising sea levels could drastically reshape coastlines, with several nations potentially losing over 60% of their sandy beaches under both moderate and worst-case climate change scenarios.
Researchers have found that rising sea levels could drastically reshape coastlines, with several nations potentially losing over 60% of their sandy beaches under both moderate and worst-case climate change scenarios.
Saving Lake Victoria From Plastic: Interview With Kenya’s Teenage Muchilwa Siblings
As teenagers, the two have won multiple awards for their work, including the National Geographic Young Explorer Award, Diana Award and recognition from the Planeteer Alliance.
As teenagers, the two have won multiple awards for their work, including the National Geographic Young Explorer Award, Diana Award and recognition from the Planeteer Alliance.
Fewer Bees and Other Pollinating Insects Lead to Shrinking Crops
How ecologically critical are insect pollinators?
How ecologically critical are insect pollinators?
Fishing the Ocean’s Twilight Zone Comes at a High Cost
Though there is no moratorium, fishing the mesopelagic layer remains out of bounds.
Though there is no moratorium, fishing the mesopelagic layer remains out of bounds.
Top 10 Sustainable Companies (Hint: Apple Is Not on It)
Time Magazine recently published the top 500 most sustainable companies. We are going to look at the top ten and the bottom 10.
Time Magazine recently published the top 500 most sustainable companies. We are going to look at the top ten and the bottom 10.
As Human-Elephant Conflicts in Sumatra Rise, so Does Risk From Electric Fences
In Indonesia and Sri Lanka, there have been increasing reports of elephant deaths in recent years attributed to electrified fences connected to high-voltage power sources.
In Indonesia and Sri Lanka, there have been increasing reports of elephant deaths in recent years attributed to electrified fences connected to high-voltage power sources.
The States With the Highest Home Appliance Energy Costs Revealed
Utah has the lowest home appliance cost, at just $172.59 a year, which is 76% less than residents in Hawaii.
Utah has the lowest home appliance cost, at just $172.59 a year, which is 76% less than residents in Hawaii.
The Phageome: A Hidden Kingdom Within Your Gut
Human innards are teeming with viruses that infect bacteria. What are they up to?
Human innards are teeming with viruses that infect bacteria. What are they up to?
States Want to Clean up Leaky Oil Wells. Well-Intentioned Laws Are Getting in the Way.
Hard-to-meet federal requirements are slowing down the pace of remediation, state regulators say.
Hard-to-meet federal requirements are slowing down the pace of remediation, state regulators say.
5 Big Ways U.S. Communities Are Working to Minimize Harm from Climate Change
The analysis, summarized in The State of Climate Adaptation Planning Today, identified and categorized more than 2,000 specific strategies to adapt to new conditions and enhance resilience in the face of change between 2015 and 2023.
The analysis, summarized in The State of Climate Adaptation Planning Today, identified and categorized more than 2,000 specific strategies to adapt to new conditions and enhance resilience in the face of change between 2015 and 2023.
In Sub-Saharan Africa, ‘Forgotten’ Foods Could Boost Climate Resilience, Nutrition
The study found that West Africa and Central Africa would experience the largest decrease in suitability for current staple crops by 2070, and that maize was the most vulnerable of the staples.
The study found that West Africa and Central Africa would experience the largest decrease in suitability for current staple crops by 2070, and that maize was the most vulnerable of the staples.
Predicting Wildfires: Mitigation Through Knowledge
Predicting when and where wildfires will occur demands a sophisticated approach that integrates advanced technology with comprehensive data analysis.
Predicting when and where wildfires will occur demands a sophisticated approach that integrates advanced technology with comprehensive data analysis.
Can We Really Define ‘Eco’?
It’s appearing more and more in our daily lives from energy to food to fashion. But what does ‘eco’ really mean?
It’s appearing more and more in our daily lives from energy to food to fashion. But what does ‘eco’ really mean?
Rwanda’s Inyambo: The Cows Who Are Treated Like Royalty — But Still Face Risks to Their Survival
The Inyambo’s importance to Rwandan culture can’t protect them from threats like diseases, international conflict, and inbreeding.
The Inyambo’s importance to Rwandan culture can’t protect them from threats like diseases, international conflict, and inbreeding.