The Caribbean is the coal mine on the frontlines of the climate catastrophe
Environment
Are Banks the Silent Climate Killer?
Banks play a critical role in the global economy. By financing industrial activities and investing in infrastructure projects, banks are at the forefront of driving economic growth.
Banks play a critical role in the global economy. By financing industrial activities and investing in infrastructure projects, banks are at the forefront of driving economic growth.
Coastal Restoration: Saving Sand
Increasing demand for this seemingly abundant and common material harms human and natural communities — and fuels a lucrative and dangerous illegal industry.
Increasing demand for this seemingly abundant and common material harms human and natural communities — and fuels a lucrative and dangerous illegal industry.
Animals Use Physics? Let Us Count the Ways
Cats twist and snakes slide, exploiting and negotiating physical laws. Scientists are figuring out how.
Cats twist and snakes slide, exploiting and negotiating physical laws. Scientists are figuring out how.
How Philanthropy in Asia Is Evolving
Private wealth investors, family offices, are on the rise. Next Gen funders are prioritizing environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria and seek evidence based solutions.
Private wealth investors, family offices, are on the rise. Next Gen funders are prioritizing environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria and seek evidence based solutions.
Unexpected Severe Drought Plagues Parts of NC, Withering Crops
Three clusters of NC counties face devastating drought conditions due to low rainfall since June. Forecast offers some hope for relief.
Three clusters of NC counties face devastating drought conditions due to low rainfall since June. Forecast offers some hope for relief.
Thirsty in Paradise: Water Crises Are a Growing Problem Across the Caribbean Islands
Caribbean islands are in a water crisis, and their governments have warned that water scarcity may become the new norm.
Caribbean islands are in a water crisis, and their governments have warned that water scarcity may become the new norm.
Everything You Need to Know About South Australia’s Flying Foxes
Recently, flying foxes have been seen at various locations on the Yorke Peninsula, Riverland and Eyre Peninsula.
Recently, flying foxes have been seen at various locations on the Yorke Peninsula, Riverland and Eyre Peninsula.
Mother Nature Cambodia Activists Sentenced to Prison — Again
The activists, who were convicted of plotting against the government and insulting the king, received sentences ranging from six to eight years in prison.
The activists, who were convicted of plotting against the government and insulting the king, received sentences ranging from six to eight years in prison.
The Polluters of Paris
Olympic sponsorship deals with Air France, Toyota and ArcelorMittal will produce more emissions than eight coal plants running for an entire year, a new Badvertising report shows.
Olympic sponsorship deals with Air France, Toyota and ArcelorMittal will produce more emissions than eight coal plants running for an entire year, a new Badvertising report shows.
Was Germany Right to Close Its Nuclear Power Plants?
In addition, eliminating nuclear energy has ended distortions in the energy market: nuclear power is extremely rigid, and cannot be switched off.
In addition, eliminating nuclear energy has ended distortions in the energy market: nuclear power is extremely rigid, and cannot be switched off.
Earth Just Sweltered Through the Hottest Day Ever Recorded
And 2024 is on track to be the hottest year, too.
And 2024 is on track to be the hottest year, too.
Is There Any Hope of an International Plastics Treaty?
The global plastic waste crisis has reach alarming proportions, prompting widespread calls for global action.
The global plastic waste crisis has reach alarming proportions, prompting widespread calls for global action.
The Surprisingly Simple Way Cities Could Save People From Extreme Heat
Cool roofs reflect sunlight and reduce the urban heat island effect.
Cool roofs reflect sunlight and reduce the urban heat island effect.
To Help With Climate Change, Carbon Capture Will Have to Evolve
The technologies are a useful tool to reduce CO2 levels but have yet to move us away from fossil fuels
The technologies are a useful tool to reduce CO2 levels but have yet to move us away from fossil fuels
It May Be Hotter Than Your Weather App Says
There’s a strong chance that this summer’s scorching temperatures have been even hotter than reported for those living in underserved urban areas, according to new research.
There’s a strong chance that this summer’s scorching temperatures have been even hotter than reported for those living in underserved urban areas, according to new research.