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Jakarta Snags ‘Most Polluted’ Title as Air Quality Plunges and Officials Dither
Air pollution in Jakarta has hit such dire levels recently that the Indonesian capital has been named the most polluted city on Earth.
Air pollution in Jakarta has hit such dire levels recently that the Indonesian capital has been named the most polluted city on Earth.
Which Animals Are Most Affected by Climate Change, Explained
Climate change is far more than a problem for humanity. The vast majority of victims of heat waves, natural disasters, habitat change and other calamities will be non-human animals.
Climate change is far more than a problem for humanity. The vast majority of victims of heat waves, natural disasters, habitat change and other calamities will be non-human animals.
The Apocalyptic Sublime
There once lived a philosopher of the future called Zarathustra, who, increasingly aware of his unsettled spirit, left his home by the lakeside and went to live alone in the mountains.
There once lived a philosopher of the future called Zarathustra, who, increasingly aware of his unsettled spirit, left his home by the lakeside and went to live alone in the mountains.
Kordofan Giraffes Face Local Extinction in 15 Years if Poaching Continues
According to a recent study, losing two Kordofan giraffes each year would lead to local extinction of the subspecies within Cameroon’s Bénoué National Park in just 15 years.
According to a recent study, losing two Kordofan giraffes each year would lead to local extinction of the subspecies within Cameroon’s Bénoué National Park in just 15 years.
Just Add Water: How the Gardens of the Future Are Transforming Food Today
It's projected that humans must increase worldwide food production by roughly 70% by 2050 to meet the caloric needs of 10 billion people.
It’s projected that humans must increase worldwide food production by roughly 70% by 2050 to meet the caloric needs of 10 billion people.
Congo Basin’s Elephants Boost Carbon Capture, but Need Salt-Licks To Survive
Forest elephants’ browsing habits play a vital role in shaping their habitat, allowing large, carbon-dense tree species to thrive.
Forest elephants’ browsing habits play a vital role in shaping their habitat, allowing large, carbon-dense tree species to thrive.
Survival of Wild Rice Threatened by Climate Change, Increased Rainfall in Northern Minnesota
STORY FROM SAHAN JOURNAL | Wild rice is an aquatic grass that thrives in shallow waters, and serves as a sacred “mashkiki,” or medicine, to the Ojibwe.
STORY FROM SAHAN JOURNAL | Wild rice is an aquatic grass that thrives in shallow waters, and serves as a sacred “mashkiki,” or medicine, to the Ojibwe.
The Scale and Speed of the Global Energy Transition Is Already Producing Bottlenecks: Calling All Electricians!
The passage of the 2022 US Inflation Reduction Act has generated a multi-billion dollar investment spree in renewable energy installation projects: solar panels, wind farms, batteries…
The passage of the 2022 US Inflation Reduction Act has generated a multi-billion dollar investment spree in renewable energy installation projects: solar panels, wind farms, batteries…
Understanding the Emotional Impacts of Climate Change
Human activities disrupt the earth’s climate. Climate change has several impacts, such as changes in sea level, rising temperatures and severe weather.
Human activities disrupt the earth’s climate. Climate change has several impacts, such as changes in sea level, rising temperatures and severe weather.
Have Coal, Will Use It: Indonesia’s Climate Stance Raises Questions
Experts have questioned Indonesia’s climate commitments after recent pushback from top officials to calls to speed up the retirement of the country’s coal-fired power plants.
Experts have questioned Indonesia’s climate commitments after recent pushback from top officials to calls to speed up the retirement of the country’s coal-fired power plants.
World’s Largest Private Rhino Herd Doesn’t Have a Buyer — Or Much of a Future
Controversial rhino breeder John Hume recently put his 1,999 southern white rhinos up for auction as he can no longer afford the $9,800 a day running costs — but no buyers have come forward so far.
Controversial rhino breeder John Hume recently put his 1,999 southern white rhinos up for auction as he can no longer afford the $9,800 a day running costs — but no buyers have come forward so far.
The Push to Turn Climate Culprit CO2 Into a Green Force
The major greenhouse gas contributing to global warming could become a prime resource for biofuels that can cut car, plane and ship emissions.
The major greenhouse gas contributing to global warming could become a prime resource for biofuels that can cut car, plane and ship emissions.
Could We Breed Cows That Burp Less Methane?
In a first step toward breeding low-methane emitting cows, researchers have identified key differences between cows that naturally emit less methane than average and those that don’t.
In a first step toward breeding low-methane emitting cows, researchers have identified key differences between cows that naturally emit less methane than average and those that don’t.
Vermont Wants to Win Over the State’s Biggest Gas-Guzzlers with New EV Incentives
Electric vehicles have barely made a dent in gas consumption, but state and local officials hope to change that by targeting long-distance commuters and drivers with older vehicles.
Electric vehicles have barely made a dent in gas consumption, but state and local officials hope to change that by targeting long-distance commuters and drivers with older vehicles.
The Oil Debt: More Than 6,000 Polluted Sites Fester Across Amazonian Countries
A joint investigation by Mongabay Latam, La Barra Espaciadora, Cuestión Pública and El Deber looked into the impacts of oil industry activity in Ecuador, Colombia, Bolivia and Peru.
A joint investigation by Mongabay Latam, La Barra Espaciadora, Cuestión Pública and El Deber looked into the impacts of oil industry activity in Ecuador, Colombia, Bolivia and Peru.