— As modern society grapples with water scarcity and the need for sustainable energy sources, the Gravity Desalination Plant emerges as a groundbreaking solution. This innovative design system harnesses gravity to produce fresh water from ocean water while generating excess electricity. The plant’s ability to seamlessly integrate with existing fossil fuel power plants makes it…
Environment
‘Golden Spike’: Scientists Choose Site to Mark the Start of the Anthropocene
In a major step towards formal recognition of the Anthropocene as a new stage in Earth System history, scientists have identified a small lake near Toronto as the best marker of epochal change.
In a major step towards formal recognition of the Anthropocene as a new stage in Earth System history, scientists have identified a small lake near Toronto as the best marker of epochal change.
Keep It Down: u.n. Report Lists Ways To Reduce Ocean Noise Pollution
A new report published by the U.N.’s Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS) outlines possible solutions to human-caused ocean noise that impacts marine life.
A new report published by the U.N.’s Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS) outlines possible solutions to human-caused ocean noise that impacts marine life.
Bird Houses & Bird Feeders: Are They Good or Bad for Local Ecosystems?
Is putting out birdhouses and/or bird feeders good or bad for the local ecosystem?
Is putting out birdhouses and/or bird feeders good or bad for the local ecosystem?
The Forgotten Amazon: We Must Get Serious About Deforestation in Bolivia
When asked to situate the world’s most iconic rainforest on a map, most people will pinpoint Brazil.
When asked to situate the world’s most iconic rainforest on a map, most people will pinpoint Brazil.
Breadfruit: A Starchy, Delicious Climate and Biodiversity Solution
According to recent research, the increased temperatures of climate change will widen breadfruit’s range, especially in Sub-Saharan Africa.
According to recent research, the increased temperatures of climate change will widen breadfruit’s range, especially in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Majority of Americans Are Clueless About Their City’s Recycling Initiatives
Almost four in five (79%) adults admit they’ve committed a “recycling sin” over the past year. Only one-third of Americans claim to do their part when it comes to recycling, according to new research.
Almost four in five (79%) adults admit they’ve committed a “recycling sin” over the past year. Only one-third of Americans claim to do their part when it comes to recycling, according to new research.
Paper Makers and Users Look to Greener Frontiers
While the industry consumes lots of trees and produces plenty of waste, grass packaging and new construction materials point toward a more sustainable path.
While the industry consumes lots of trees and produces plenty of waste, grass packaging and new construction materials point toward a more sustainable path.
Five Ways To Increase Tree Cover in Cities (Commentary)
As cities in the U.S. and other nations suffer from current heat waves, one proven way to cool urban areas and clean the air is by planting trees.
As cities in the U.S. and other nations suffer from current heat waves, one proven way to cool urban areas and clean the air is by planting trees.
Who Decides Where We Get Electricity and How Much We Pay? Mostly White, Politically Connected Men
A pair of recent studies show that public utility commissions lack diversity, and that appointees are more likely to have utility or fossil fuel connections than environmental backgrounds.
A pair of recent studies show that public utility commissions lack diversity, and that appointees are more likely to have utility or fossil fuel connections than environmental backgrounds.
Scientists Develop a Drug to Protect Honey Bees from Viruses
Honey bees are invaluable both for biodiversity and agriculture as they are excellent pollinators, yet their numbers worldwide have been dropping dramatically.
Honey bees are invaluable both for biodiversity and agriculture as they are excellent pollinators, yet their numbers worldwide have been dropping dramatically.
Nearly 85% Of Indonesian Peatlands Aren’t Protected, Study Shows
About 11% of global peatland areas are in the tropics, with an estimated 54% of those in Indonesia, concentrated in the regions of Sumatra, Borneo and Papua.
About 11% of global peatland areas are in the tropics, with an estimated 54% of those in Indonesia, concentrated in the regions of Sumatra, Borneo and Papua.
EVs That Charge From Their Own Solar Panels?
Are there any electric vehicles available that can charge up using solar power (so you don’t have to plug them in to charge them)?
Are there any electric vehicles available that can charge up using solar power (so you don’t have to plug them in to charge them)?
Even in Protected Areas, Humans Take a Toll on Wildlife
Tropical mammals living inside protected areas are not spared the effects of human activity even when it occurs outside of the protected boundaries, according to a new study.
Tropical mammals living inside protected areas are not spared the effects of human activity even when it occurs outside of the protected boundaries, according to a new study.
Effort to Save Rare Colombian Monkey Looks to Crowdfund Its Conservation
The nonprofit Fundación Proyecto Tití has conserved some 5,100 hectares (12,600 acres) of forest in Colombia, helping to reconnect forest fragments and secure more habitat for the critically endangered cotton-top tamarin.
The nonprofit Fundación Proyecto Tití has conserved some 5,100 hectares (12,600 acres) of forest in Colombia, helping to reconnect forest fragments and secure more habitat for the critically endangered cotton-top tamarin.
Humans Can Impact Animals in Protected Wildlife Areas Even From the Outside
This is the conclusion researchers behind a large long-term camera-trap wildlife survey have drawn.
This is the conclusion researchers behind a large long-term camera-trap wildlife survey have drawn.