Water samples from the affected streams show higher acidity and higher concentrations of sulfates and trace metals, which can have significant ecological consequences, such as the disappearance of fish species and a decline in aquatic insect diversity.
Environment
The Internet of Animals: Global Wildlife Tracking Now a Reality
Wikelski soon founded the International Cooperation for Animal Research Using Space (ICARUS) program to bolster his efforts in monitoring smaller creatures.
Wikelski soon founded the International Cooperation for Animal Research Using Space (ICARUS) program to bolster his efforts in monitoring smaller creatures.
How Burrowing ‘Ecosystem Engineers’ Shape Healthy Oceans
A new map of the activities of seafloor invertebrate animals across the entire ocean reveals for the first time critical factors that support and maintain the health of marine ecosystems.
A new map of the activities of seafloor invertebrate animals across the entire ocean reveals for the first time critical factors that support and maintain the health of marine ecosystems.
Poachers Claim to Have Killed One-Third of All Javan Rhinos, Indonesian Police Say
Police in Indonesia have arrested 13 alleged members of two gangs that they say were responsible for the poaching spree in Ujung Kulon National Park, the last place on Earth where Javan rhinos are found.
Police in Indonesia have arrested 13 alleged members of two gangs that they say were responsible for the poaching spree in Ujung Kulon National Park, the last place on Earth where Javan rhinos are found.
7 Animal Father-Child Bonds That Prove Humans Don’t Have a Monopoly on Doting Dads
These species show that engaged fatherhood can be perfectly natural.
These species show that engaged fatherhood can be perfectly natural.
Solving the Lithium Question Will Facilitate Sustainable Electrification
It’s about understanding that the path to a sustainable future is as much about how we extract and use resources as it is about the end products we create with them.
It’s about understanding that the path to a sustainable future is as much about how we extract and use resources as it is about the end products we create with them.
A Scientific Mission to Save the Sharks
Despite increasing protection measures, these fish are among the world’s most endangered animals. New tests to detect species being traded, as well as population studies, aim to help save them.
Despite increasing protection measures, these fish are among the world’s most endangered animals. New tests to detect species being traded, as well as population studies, aim to help save them.
Why a New Method of Growing Food on Mars Matters More on Earth
Turns out growing crops on the Red Planet is a lot like growing food on a climate-ravaged Earth.
Turns out growing crops on the Red Planet is a lot like growing food on a climate-ravaged Earth.
How to Decipher Corporate Deception and Greenwashing in Your Everyday Purchases
Corporate hypocrisy and greenwashing is a masterclass in deceit, where companies promote their so-called social responsibility, while their actions on the ground tell a completely different story.
Corporate hypocrisy and greenwashing is a masterclass in deceit, where companies promote their so-called social responsibility, while their actions on the ground tell a completely different story.
Which of the Big Tech Cos Are Greenest?
As global demand for sustainable practices intensifies, the race among major tech companies to adopt green practices has become highly competitive.
As global demand for sustainable practices intensifies, the race among major tech companies to adopt green practices has become highly competitive.
Miracle Material Enters the Limelight With European Help
Graphene has moved out of the laboratory and into the market thanks in no small part to the EU, according to Professor Patrik Johansson.
Graphene has moved out of the laboratory and into the market thanks in no small part to the EU, according to Professor Patrik Johansson.
‘Non-Market’ Solutions to Deforestation Need More Support, Advocates Say
The Paris Agreement has a clause calling for such solutions, which the groups said could include financing for Indigenous groups, payment for ecosystem services, and debt relief.
The Paris Agreement has a clause calling for such solutions, which the groups said could include financing for Indigenous groups, payment for ecosystem services, and debt relief.
Cities Respond to Global Pollinator Decline
From pocket parks to large-scale projects, cities around the world are working to reverse a troubling trend.
From pocket parks to large-scale projects, cities around the world are working to reverse a troubling trend.
Sustainable Living: Practical Tips for Reducing Your Carbon Footprint
Your carbon footprint refers to the amount of greenhouse gases, particularly carbon dioxide (CO2), that are emitted as a result of your activities and lifestyle choices.
Your carbon footprint refers to the amount of greenhouse gases, particularly carbon dioxide (CO2), that are emitted as a result of your activities and lifestyle choices.
Pregnant in a Warming Climate: A Lethal ‘Double Risk’ for Malaria
Mosquitoes are moving into the mountains of Papua New Guinea and other highland areas. That could be a death sentence for pregnant people.
Mosquitoes are moving into the mountains of Papua New Guinea and other highland areas. That could be a death sentence for pregnant people.
Laguardia Airport’s Sinking Problem Might Be a Planning Problem
Last year, a widely-reported study stated that New York City is sinking. A more recent study has shown that parts of the city are sinking and rising at different rates. According to NASA, this can increase local flood risk linked to sea level rise.
Last year, a widely-reported study stated that New York City is sinking. A more recent study has shown that parts of the city are sinking and rising at different rates. According to NASA, this can increase local flood risk linked to sea level rise.