With Alaska’s wildlife numbers declining, agencies are blaming — and culling — predators. The true threat is much more complex.
Environment
Government-Backed Meat Ad Campaign Targets Gen Z in Veganuary
Experts say the promotion, which will reach 9 out of 10 adults, is misleading and ignores the global warming impact of UK diets.
Experts say the promotion, which will reach 9 out of 10 adults, is misleading and ignores the global warming impact of UK diets.
5 Best Eco-Friendly Makeup Brands for 2024
If you love high-end makeup, this one’s for you.
If you love high-end makeup, this one’s for you.
Mongabay Explains: How Ducks Aid Sustainable Rice Cultivation
This Mongabay Explains’ episode examines the agroecology method of aigamo, where ducks are introduced into rice fields to provide weed and pest control, plus free fertilizer, for the grains.
This Mongabay Explains’ episode examines the agroecology method of aigamo, where ducks are introduced into rice fields to provide weed and pest control, plus free fertilizer, for the grains.
Antarctica’s Looming Threat
Hundreds of scientists journey to Antarctica each year to work in the continent’s 77 research stations, used by some 30 countries.
Hundreds of scientists journey to Antarctica each year to work in the continent’s 77 research stations, used by some 30 countries.
Reversing Progress, Indonesia Pulp & Paper Drives up Deforestation Rates Again
Reversing years of progress, deforestation caused by Indonesia’s pulp and paper industry is on the rise, increasing fivefold between 2017 and 2022, according to a new analysis.
Reversing years of progress, deforestation caused by Indonesia’s pulp and paper industry is on the rise, increasing fivefold between 2017 and 2022, according to a new analysis.
25 Cities With the Highest Percentage of Parkland
These spaces can also provide communities with significant economic value, according to the National Recreation and Park Association.
These spaces can also provide communities with significant economic value, according to the National Recreation and Park Association.
Electric School Buses Are a Breath of Fresh Air for Children
Nearly $1B in federal funding could help clean up the unequal health impacts of diesel pollution.
Nearly $1B in federal funding could help clean up the unequal health impacts of diesel pollution.
11 Reasons It May Finally Be Time to Consider Buying an Electric Vehicle
Electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming more and more popular. Technology is advancing, becoming almost affordable for the average American.
Electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming more and more popular. Technology is advancing, becoming almost affordable for the average American.
Gigantic Solar Farms Might Impact How Much Solar Power Is Generated on the Other Side of the World
The Sun’s energy is effectively limitless. While resources such as coal or gas are finite, if you are able to capture and use solar power it doesn’t prevent anyone else from also using as much sunshine as they need.
The Sun’s energy is effectively limitless. While resources such as coal or gas are finite, if you are able to capture and use solar power it doesn’t prevent anyone else from also using as much sunshine as they need.
How Religion and Politics Will Mix in 2024 – Three Trends to Track
Religion is likely to play a big role in voters’ choices in the 2024 presidential election – much as it did in previous years.
Religion is likely to play a big role in voters’ choices in the 2024 presidential election – much as it did in previous years.
As Sri Lanka Floods Swell With Climate Change, so Does Human-Crocodile Conflict
Sri Lanka is among the countries most vulnerable to climate change, with long drought spells, receiving intense rain during a shorter period with a marked increase in flood events.
Sri Lanka is among the countries most vulnerable to climate change, with long drought spells, receiving intense rain during a shorter period with a marked increase in flood events.
Extreme Drought in Western Pará Pushes Family Farmers Into Agroforestry
Lost crops, reduced fish numbers, low water levels in rivers and difficult access to potable water have all led to a state of disaster declared in many municipalities in the state of Pará.
Lost crops, reduced fish numbers, low water levels in rivers and difficult access to potable water have all led to a state of disaster declared in many municipalities in the state of Pará.
Refrigerants; Cow Farts of the Heat Pump Industry
Direct impacts when refrigerants are emitted into the atmosphere.
Direct impacts when refrigerants are emitted into the atmosphere.
Global Energy Transition: Mining Waste Management
Mine waste has been called the single largest waste problem on the planet, but that estimate included coal.
Mine waste has been called the single largest waste problem on the planet, but that estimate included coal.
Coast Redwood Trees Are Enduring, Adaptable Marvels in a Warming World
Coast redwoods – enormous, spectacular trees, some reaching nearly 400 feet, the tallest plants on the planet – thrive mostly in a narrow strip of land in the Pacific Northwest of the United States.
Coast redwoods – enormous, spectacular trees, some reaching nearly 400 feet, the tallest plants on the planet – thrive mostly in a narrow strip of land in the Pacific Northwest of the United States.