The historic agreement comes two years after 13 youth plaintiffs sued the state Department of Transportation.
Environment
African Elephants Address One Another With Name-Like Calls − Similar to Humans
As elephant researchers who have observed free-ranging elephants for years, my colleagues and I get to know wild elephants as individuals, and we make up names for them that help us remember who is who.
As elephant researchers who have observed free-ranging elephants for years, my colleagues and I get to know wild elephants as individuals, and we make up names for them that help us remember who is who.
Satellite Oversight: Ensuring Europe’s Renewable Energy Security from Above
EU-funded researchers are using AI and satellite technologies to make the continent’s renewable energy infrastructure more reliable.
EU-funded researchers are using AI and satellite technologies to make the continent’s renewable energy infrastructure more reliable.
Study: A Third of Africa’s Great Apes at Risk From Mining of Transition Metals
Nearly 180,000 gorillas, chimpanzees and bonobos face potential fallout from current and future mining projects for these transition metals, particularly in West Africa.
Nearly 180,000 gorillas, chimpanzees and bonobos face potential fallout from current and future mining projects for these transition metals, particularly in West Africa.
The Tule River Tribe of California Recruits an Old Ally in Its Fight Against Wildfires: Beavers
Beavers were once abundant in North America. Bringing them back could have serious climate benefits.
Beavers were once abundant in North America. Bringing them back could have serious climate benefits.
5 Easy Ways to Go Plastic Free at Home
Just start with a few small actions to ‘replace the waste’ and build it up from there – every small change makes a difference.
Just start with a few small actions to ‘replace the waste’ and build it up from there – every small change makes a difference.
In War-Torn Syria, Efforts to Save a River Refuse to Die
Campaigns to revive the Barada River face an upstream battle.
Campaigns to revive the Barada River face an upstream battle.
Madagascar Lemurs, Tortoises Seized in Thai Bust Reveal Reach of Wildlife Trafficking
Some 98% of lemur species are threatened with extinction in the next 20 years, according to the IUCN, mainly due to deforestation and hunting pressure.
Some 98% of lemur species are threatened with extinction in the next 20 years, according to the IUCN, mainly due to deforestation and hunting pressure.
5 Stats That Reveal the Environmental Impact of Laundry
At last count, there were around 840 million washing machines in use across the globe.
At last count, there were around 840 million washing machines in use across the globe.
52% Jump in Days Over 35°C in World’s Biggest Capital Cities
New analysis by IIED looking at the 20 most populous capital cities shows that there is an overall rise in the number of days of extreme heat.
New analysis by IIED looking at the 20 most populous capital cities shows that there is an overall rise in the number of days of extreme heat.
One Fish, Two Fish, 3,000 Fish…
Groups of cichlid fishes in East Africa radiated into thousands of species within dazzlingly short periods of time. How did they do it?
Groups of cichlid fishes in East Africa radiated into thousands of species within dazzlingly short periods of time. How did they do it?
How to Stay Safe in the Texas Heat
As climate change pushes temperatures higher, it’s even more important to remember how dangerous the heat is and take steps to protect yourself.
As climate change pushes temperatures higher, it’s even more important to remember how dangerous the heat is and take steps to protect yourself.
Coral Reef Recovery Could Get a Boost From an Unlikely Source: Sea Cucumbers, the Janitors of the Seafloor
Coral reefs are in decline around the world partly due to diseases, some of which are associated with sediment on the seafloor.
Coral reefs are in decline around the world partly due to diseases, some of which are associated with sediment on the seafloor.
Kenyan Farmers Turn to WhatsApp & AI Tools to Combat Crop Diseases
New research shows chat groups modeled on those used in human health care can offer benefits to farmers and enhance their communication with plant doctors.
New research shows chat groups modeled on those used in human health care can offer benefits to farmers and enhance their communication with plant doctors.
Waste Is a Valuable Resource and the Key to Sustainability
There is often debate on whether natural or engineered solutions are necessary to get us toward sustainability and address the climate crisis.
There is often debate on whether natural or engineered solutions are necessary to get us toward sustainability and address the climate crisis.
The UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, Explained
At the forefront of addressing climate change, poverty, gender equality, and economic growth are the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. Are they working?
At the forefront of addressing climate change, poverty, gender equality, and economic growth are the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. Are they working?