Reusing wastewater could be the solution to Europe’s growing water scarcity problem.
Environment
Insecticide Is the Main Driver of Midwest Butterfly Decline
Insecticide use is the single largest factor contributing to a decline in total butterfly abundance and species diversity in the Midwest United States, according to a new study.
Insecticide use is the single largest factor contributing to a decline in total butterfly abundance and species diversity in the Midwest United States, according to a new study.
5 Reasons You Should Totally Get Solar Panels, as a UK Homeowner
Solar panels are an attractive home upgrade that adds value to your property.
Solar panels are an attractive home upgrade that adds value to your property.
Coastal Carbon Removal Methods ‘Oversold’ – Study
Contribution to climate mitigation is minimal, say researchers
Contribution to climate mitigation is minimal, say researchers
As Chocolate Prices Skyrocket from Decades of Deforestation, Adopting Agroforestry Is Key (Commentary)
Chocolate costs more now due to decades of deforestation by the cocoa industry in West Africa, where much of the world’s supply is grown, earning it the moniker of “cannibal commodity.”
Chocolate costs more now due to decades of deforestation by the cocoa industry in West Africa, where much of the world’s supply is grown, earning it the moniker of “cannibal commodity.”
Barley Starch Plastic Is 100% Biodegradable
A new material made from modified barley starch can completely decompose in nature—and do so within only two months, researchers report.
A new material made from modified barley starch can completely decompose in nature—and do so within only two months, researchers report.
Elon Musk Could Avert Global Species Extinction With Only a Portion of His Wealth
Can we save thousands of the world’s most threatened animals and plants from extinction by protecting just a tiny fraction of the Earth’s surface?
Can we save thousands of the world’s most threatened animals and plants from extinction by protecting just a tiny fraction of the Earth’s surface?
Street Sweeping: Clean Streets or Toxic Dust?
Street sweeping can be a valuable tool for maintaining clean and healthy streets, but its environmental impact is complex and nuanced.
Street sweeping can be a valuable tool for maintaining clean and healthy streets, but its environmental impact is complex and nuanced.
Volunteers Collect 2.2 Million Rare Seeds to Boost Ancient Native Woodlands and Rainforest Across Scotland
A team of more than 80 volunteers has collected 2.2 million seeds since last August, in the first season of the three-year Tree Seed Collection Project – enabling 1.5 million trees to be grown for rewilding across Scotland, hugely exceeding an initial target of 500,000 trees.
A team of more than 80 volunteers has collected 2.2 million seeds since last August, in the first season of the three-year Tree Seed Collection Project – enabling 1.5 million trees to be grown for rewilding across Scotland, hugely exceeding an initial target of 500,000 trees.
To Meet Climate Targets, We Must Prioritize Sustainable Procurement
Canada is significantly behind on its 2030 emissions reduction targets – an international commitment.
Canada is significantly behind on its 2030 emissions reduction targets – an international commitment.
Massachusetts Is Expanding Its Pathbreaking Vehicle Fleet Electrification Program
The Massachusetts Fleet Advisor program, which helps small businesses, nonprofits, and municipalities transition to electric vehicles, recently received $5 million in federal funding.
The Massachusetts Fleet Advisor program, which helps small businesses, nonprofits, and municipalities transition to electric vehicles, recently received $5 million in federal funding.
Who Are the Main Consumers of Planetary Resources?
Sustainable consumer behavior may create positive emotions, reinforce consumer moral identity, create a positive self-image, increase consumer happiness, and satisfy the need for connectedness with others.
Sustainable consumer behavior may create positive emotions, reinforce consumer moral identity, create a positive self-image, increase consumer happiness, and satisfy the need for connectedness with others.
New Approach to Restore Coral Reefs on Mass Scale Kicks off in Hawai‘i
A decade ago, the world experienced its third global coral bleaching event — and the vibrant, colorful corals along the western coast of Hawai‘i’s big island began to fade.
A decade ago, the world experienced its third global coral bleaching event — and the vibrant, colorful corals along the western coast of Hawai‘i’s big island began to fade.
How Can Madagascar Eradicate the Plague?
Behavioral and cultural practices exacerbate flea infestation and plague risk
Behavioral and cultural practices exacerbate flea infestation and plague risk
Meet the Malaysian Conservationist Devoting Her Life to Protecting Fireflies
For Wan Faridah Akmal Jusoh, the night skies hold a sense of natural wonder and offer opportunities for citizen science.
For Wan Faridah Akmal Jusoh, the night skies hold a sense of natural wonder and offer opportunities for citizen science.
Hummingbirds Have Feelings Too: An Acute Sense of Touch That Could Help Them Hover
The study could help show just how hummingbirds perform their signature hover near the flowers they feed on, as well as inform animal welfare and future touch technology for humans.
The study could help show just how hummingbirds perform their signature hover near the flowers they feed on, as well as inform animal welfare and future touch technology for humans.