I hear that ebony is going extinct in the wild. Is there anything we can do to conserve what’s left and are there alternatives we can use instead?
Environment
Study Finds Mississippi River Basin Residents Concerned About Environment, but Largely Unaware They Live in the Watershed
New research gives a rare look at climate attitudes of Mississippi River basin residents and the relationship they have — or don’t have — with one of the world’s most important rivers.
New research gives a rare look at climate attitudes of Mississippi River basin residents and the relationship they have — or don’t have — with one of the world’s most important rivers.
Saving The Great Salt Lake
The fate of the Great Salt Lake's unique ecosystem hinges on Utah’s willingness to rethink how it uses water.
The fate of the Great Salt Lake’s unique ecosystem hinges on Utah’s willingness to rethink how it uses water.
Vineyards of the Future Will Produce More Than Wine
Europe is seeking to use emissions and residues from winemaking for new products ranging from animal feed to antibiotic alternatives.
Europe is seeking to use emissions and residues from winemaking for new products ranging from animal feed to antibiotic alternatives.
How Wild Elephants Solve Puzzles May Help Humans Resolve Wildlife Conflicts
Animal cognition scientists designed an open-air experiment to test wild elephants’ problem-solving abilities for the first time.
Animal cognition scientists designed an open-air experiment to test wild elephants’ problem-solving abilities for the first time.
It’s Time for Oil and Gas to Get Real on Net Zero
A report released last week found that Canada is poised to be the world’s second largest developer of new oil and gas extraction to 2050.
A report released last week found that Canada is poised to be the world’s second largest developer of new oil and gas extraction to 2050.
Amid Record Melting, Countries Fail Again to Protect Antarctic Waters
The stalemate came even as a new threat to wildlife emerged in the region: the discovery last week that a virulent form of avian flu had reached Antarctic bird colonies.
The stalemate came even as a new threat to wildlife emerged in the region: the discovery last week that a virulent form of avian flu had reached Antarctic bird colonies.
The Heat Is On, Time for Our Governments to Start Planning
Having a management plan for possible heat waves is becoming an increasingly important necessity for countries, and France is doing very well to prepare for a scenario which, while unlikely to be catastrophic, is highly probable.
Having a management plan for possible heat waves is becoming an increasingly important necessity for countries, and France is doing very well to prepare for a scenario which, while unlikely to be catastrophic, is highly probable.
Reducing Meat Consumption by a Third Could Offset Almost All Global Airline Emissions
A new report from analysts at Perfundo finds that replacing 30 percent of meat with plant-based foods would yield massive savings in water, land and greenhouse gas pollution
A new report from analysts at Perfundo finds that replacing 30 percent of meat with plant-based foods would yield massive savings in water, land and greenhouse gas pollution.
Fixing the Climate Crisis
It’s hard to find a climate scientist who does not agree with that sentiment.
It’s hard to find a climate scientist who does not agree with that sentiment.
Big Federal Dollars for Small State Projects Aim to Get More Cars off the Roads
The Carbon Reduction Program will fund states’ strategies for “transportation alternatives,” such as cycling trails, electric street sweepers and EV charging stations.
The Carbon Reduction Program will fund states’ strategies for “transportation alternatives,” such as cycling trails, electric street sweepers and EV charging stations.
In India, a Need for New Antidotes to Curb Deadly Snakebites
The country has the highest rates of snakebite deaths in the world. Experts say a lot more must be done to save lives.
The country has the highest rates of snakebite deaths in the world. Experts say a lot more must be done to save lives.
Can AI Nip Tree Disease in the Bud?
Global trade, tourism and other forms of human movement are accelerating the spread of tree and plant pathogens between continents.
Global trade, tourism and other forms of human movement are accelerating the spread of tree and plant pathogens between continents.
As Companies Buy ‘Plastic Credits,’ Are They Reducing Waste or Greenwashing?
Companies and other entities are buying “plastic credits” allowing them to offset every ton of plastic they make with an equivalent amount of plastic waste collected and taken out of the environment elsewhere — often in poor nations lacking waste management programs. Several organizations now offer credits and will certify plastic collection and reuse.
Companies and other entities are buying “plastic credits” allowing them to offset every ton of plastic they make with an equivalent amount of plastic waste collected and taken out of the environment elsewhere — often in poor nations lacking waste management programs. Several organizations now offer credits and will certify plastic collection and reuse.
Climate Refugees? As the Sea Warms, Corals Thrive in Japan’s Cool Waters
As tropical and subtropical coral reefs succumb to bleaching due to climate change in many parts of the world, the idea that they could take refuge in cooler, temperate seas has offered cause for hope.
As tropical and subtropical coral reefs succumb to bleaching due to climate change in many parts of the world, the idea that they could take refuge in cooler, temperate seas has offered cause for hope.
How Much Time Do Kids Spend on Devices – Playing Games, Watching Videos, Texting and Using the Phone?
What does it mean to be a good thinker?
What does it mean to be a good thinker?