With growing concerns for both environmental sustainability and animal welfare, consumers in the United States are increasingly opting for diets that are free of animal products.
Environment
The Bison’s Tale of Resilience
Before we dive into their conservation, let’s get acquainted with the two bison species. First, let’s meet the American bison (Bison bison).
Before we dive into their conservation, let’s get acquainted with the two bison species. First, let’s meet the American bison (Bison bison).
People Want Wildlife-Friendly Plants, but May Not Recognize Them
Growers want to produce wildlife-friendly plants, and consumers want to buy them. At least in theory, according to a new study.
Growers want to produce wildlife-friendly plants, and consumers want to buy them. At least in theory, according to a new study.
Seafood Diets, Nutrients Threatened by Rising Global Heat
The United Nations Environment Program estimates that half of the world’s population already lives within 60 kilometers of the sea.
The United Nations Environment Program estimates that half of the world’s population already lives within 60 kilometers of the sea.
Australia’s Renewable Energy Revolution
— Australia is at the crest of a green revolution, a transition to renewable energy that is not only mitigating climate change effects but also significantly reshaping its economic landscape. The shift away from traditional energy sources such as coal and gas to more sustainable options like wind and solar power has started to yield…
Seaweed: The Untapped Economic Potential for Bangladesh
Despite the potential to grow and earn more foreign currency through export, the sector is dealing with a number of difficulties, including inadequate investment as well as proper guidelines and regulations.
Despite the potential to grow and earn more foreign currency through export, the sector is dealing with a number of difficulties, including inadequate investment as well as proper guidelines and regulations.
Earth Is Getting Extra Salty, an ‘Existential Threat’ to Freshwater Supplies
Salt can contaminate aquifers, corrode pipes, and accelerate snowmelt.
Salt can contaminate aquifers, corrode pipes, and accelerate snowmelt.
AI and Robotics Revolutionizing Recycling
How are AI and robotics combining to revolutionize recycling?
How are AI and robotics combining to revolutionize recycling?
Meteors Help Answer Riddles About Water
Minerals in ancient meteorites offer insights into the origin of almost three-quarters of the Earth’s surface.
Minerals in ancient meteorites offer insights into the origin of almost three-quarters of the Earth’s surface.
Milwaukee Schools Lack Air Conditioning Despite Rising Temperatures. Here’s What We Know.
About half of Milwaukee Public Schools buildings lack full or partial air conditioning, risking learning loss. The district has no plan for major upgrades.
About half of Milwaukee Public Schools buildings lack full or partial air conditioning, risking learning loss. The district has no plan for major upgrades.
What Is Seawater Intrusion? A Hydrogeologist Explains the Shifting Balance Between Fresh and Salt Water at the Coast
Seawater intrusion is the movement of saline water from the ocean or estuaries into freshwater systems.
Seawater intrusion is the movement of saline water from the ocean or estuaries into freshwater systems.
Lots of Space Launches Alter Metals in Atmosphere
The Space Age is leaving fingerprints on one of the most remote parts of the planet.
The Space Age is leaving fingerprints on one of the most remote parts of the planet.
As the Climate Changes, Plants Must Shift Their Ranges. But Can They?
Lots of them depend on fruit-eating birds and mammals to spread their seeds. But it’s debatable whether the animals — many in trouble themselves — can disperse seeds far and fast enough to keep pace with a warming world.
Lots of them depend on fruit-eating birds and mammals to spread their seeds. But it’s debatable whether the animals — many in trouble themselves — can disperse seeds far and fast enough to keep pace with a warming world.
Lions Avoid Humans Unless Resources Get Scarce
Lions will avoid human-dominated areas unless they’re facing food scarcity and habitat fragmentation, a new study shows.
Lions will avoid human-dominated areas unless they’re facing food scarcity and habitat fragmentation, a new study shows.
Global Warming Triggers More Violent Human Behavior
What’s the connection, if any, between the onset of global warming and an increase in violent human behavior?
What’s the connection, if any, between the onset of global warming and an increase in violent human behavior?
95 UK Universities That Have Pledged to Divest From Oil and Gas Use Banks Funding Climate Crisis
Students have accused the institutions of ‘hypocritical and performative’ green commitments.
Students have accused the institutions of ‘hypocritical and performative’ green commitments.