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Bonobos, the ‘Hippy Apes’, May Not Be as Peaceful as Once Thought
The study provides a more nuanced analysis of these endangered apes, but also highlights the need to protect them from hunting and habitat loss.
The study provides a more nuanced analysis of these endangered apes, but also highlights the need to protect them from hunting and habitat loss.
Recognising Diverse Perspectives in Environmental Accounting
Have you ever heard of the concept “what gets measured, gets managed”? It means that when we put a value on something, people are more likely to pay attention to it.
Have you ever heard of the concept “what gets measured, gets managed”? It means that when we put a value on something, people are more likely to pay attention to it.
How To Build a Climate Bomb
The former pathway is widely discussed, though little progress is being made.
The former pathway is widely discussed, though little progress is being made.
Epa’s New Rule Aims to Cut Toxic Emissions, but Cancer Alley Air Pollution Could Worsen
Legal challenges could delay the EPA’s ability to enact the measures, which coincide with Louisiana activists’ fight against projects poised to increase air pollution.
Legal challenges could delay the EPA’s ability to enact the measures, which coincide with Louisiana activists’ fight against projects poised to increase air pollution.
Cement Plants Endanger Environment & Human Health
While those living near cement plants have complained for decades about health and environmental effects, complaints carry more weight with data to back them up.
While those living near cement plants have complained for decades about health and environmental effects, complaints carry more weight with data to back them up.
Best Solar Rebate Tasmania 2024 Guide
— Fact Checked Tasmania is fast becoming a renewable energy goldmine. It seems an unlikely place to find an abundance of solar panels, but according to the Clean Energy Regulator, 50,000 solar panel systems are powering homes and heaters around the state. For those Tasmanian households considering installing solar panels, there may be concerns about…
The Challenges of Studying (and Treating) PTSD in Chimpanzees
Apes used in animal testing often display symptoms of psychological trauma. Wildlife sanctuaries are helping them recover.
Apes used in animal testing often display symptoms of psychological trauma. Wildlife sanctuaries are helping them recover.
Ocean Pollution Isn’t Coming From Where You Think It Is
Curbing single-use plastic is critical in fighting ocean plastic pollution, but so is tackling an even bigger offender: ghost fishing gear.
Curbing single-use plastic is critical in fighting ocean plastic pollution, but so is tackling an even bigger offender: ghost fishing gear.
Record Rainfall Hits Drought-Stricken UAE Amidst Questions on Cloud Seeding
The cause of this historic downpour has sparked debate among experts.
The cause of this historic downpour has sparked debate among experts.
The Riches in Europe’s Mountains of Metals Waste
Waste from the production of aluminium, nickel and other industrial materials offers the EU an opportunity to advance its recycling goals.
Waste from the production of aluminium, nickel and other industrial materials offers the EU an opportunity to advance its recycling goals.
Why Are There So Many Beetle Species?
Diet played a key role in the evolution of the vast beetle family tree.
Diet played a key role in the evolution of the vast beetle family tree.
Mac & Cheese Gets a Decarbonized Makeover
Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm said the projects are all meant to develop “replicable” and “scalable” technology that can eventually be implemented at manufacturing facilities around the world.
Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm said the projects are all meant to develop “replicable” and “scalable” technology that can eventually be implemented at manufacturing facilities around the world.
Corporate Climate Plans Are Improving, but Still ‘Critically Insufficient’
New analysis finds "quite a big gap" between 51 companies' emissions targets and their plans to actually achieve them.
New analysis finds “quite a big gap” between 51 companies’ emissions targets and their plans to actually achieve them.
Research Links Deforestation in Cambodia to Stunting in Kids, Anemia in Women
Cambodia has lost nearly 30% of its forest cover this century, while more than 30% of its children under 5 have stunted growth due to malnutrition.
Cambodia has lost nearly 30% of its forest cover this century, while more than 30% of its children under 5 have stunted growth due to malnutrition.
Climate Change Is Rewiring Fish Brains — And Probably Ours, Too
Acidifying oceans are leading to sensory loss in fish. Scientists fear people might be next.
Acidifying oceans are leading to sensory loss in fish. Scientists fear people might be next.