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Environment
World Burned Less Coal in 2025, but Built More Plants Over Energy Uncertainty
While its overall use decreased, the amount of coal-fired power capacity rose by 3.5%, primarily due to new projects in China and India.
While its overall use decreased, the amount of coal-fired power capacity rose by 3.5%, primarily due to new projects in China and India.
Are Pesticides Worth It? Trading off Human Health for Less Bugs
While pesticides have benefits in the agricultural industry in increasing crop yield, pesticides are not only harmful to pests; they can harm humans as well.
While pesticides have benefits in the agricultural industry in increasing crop yield, pesticides are not only harmful to pests; they can harm humans as well.
The Meat Industry Is Funding Studies That Claim Meat Is Good for You
A whopping 75% of studies with meat industry funding reported “favorable” nutritional results associated with eating meat.
A whopping 75% of studies with meat industry funding reported “favorable” nutritional results associated with eating meat.
What to Know About Screwworm in Texas
The first case of New World screwworm in 60 years has been confirmed in Zavala County, near the Mexican border. The flesh-eating fly poses a threat to the state’s $15 billion cattle industry.
The first case of New World screwworm in 60 years has been confirmed in Zavala County, near the Mexican border. The flesh-eating fly poses a threat to the state’s $15 billion cattle industry.
Thai Island Community Rallies to Protect Beloved Dugongs, Revive Declining Seagrass
Locals frustrated by slow government seagrass recovery plans are working with researchers and conservation groups to build citizen science skills and trial seagrass restoration techniques.
Locals frustrated by slow government seagrass recovery plans are working with researchers and conservation groups to build citizen science skills and trial seagrass restoration techniques.
NH Moose Are Under a Tick Attack. Could Changing the Way Forests Are Logged Help Save Them?
Over the course of the winter, the ticks drink their fill of blood, weakening adult moose and sometimes killing calves.
Over the course of the winter, the ticks drink their fill of blood, weakening adult moose and sometimes killing calves.
Dr. Green: What if Your Job Doesn’t Align With Your Eco-Values?
This week we tackle the frustration and rage that can prevent us from realizing rewarding careers — and productive, fulfilling lives.
This week we tackle the frustration and rage that can prevent us from realizing rewarding careers — and productive, fulfilling lives.
Planting the Seeds of Sustainability Through Education
EU-funded researchers are helping schools and universities put sustainability into practice by giving students and communities the tools to make real environmental change.
EU-funded researchers are helping schools and universities put sustainability into practice by giving students and communities the tools to make real environmental change.
Garlic Works as Birth Control for Mosquitoes
Researchers have discovered a naturally occurring compound in garlic that halts mating and egg-laying in insects.
Researchers have discovered a naturally occurring compound in garlic that halts mating and egg-laying in insects.
Electric Fences Help Farmers and Elephants Coexist in Zambian Borderlands
Much of Kasungu’s eastern boundary is fenced, but there’s no fence along its western boundary, located along Zambia’s eastern border.
Much of Kasungu’s eastern boundary is fenced, but there’s no fence along its western boundary, located along Zambia’s eastern border.
Solar Powered Trains Show Promise for Short Hops
Solar-powered trains run on the Sun’s energy to operate, via solar panels placed on train stations, on the roofs of trains, or most commonly, from the rail tracks.
Solar-powered trains run on the Sun’s energy to operate, via solar panels placed on train stations, on the roofs of trains, or most commonly, from the rail tracks.
What Adam Smith’s the Wealth of Nations Can Teach Us About Today’s Failed Energy Transitions
In a capitalist system, it is hardly surprising that the same profit motive that spurs investment in low‑carbon energy also drives continued investment in fossil fuels.
In a capitalist system, it is hardly surprising that the same profit motive that spurs investment in low‑carbon energy also drives continued investment in fossil fuels.
Illegal Wildlife Trade in Himalayan Countries Threaten Mountain Ecosystem
Illegal wildlife trade across the eight countries of the Hindu Kush Himalaya region has more than doubled since 2019, according to a January 2026 study.
Illegal wildlife trade across the eight countries of the Hindu Kush Himalaya region has more than doubled since 2019, according to a January 2026 study.
Dangerous Drinking: Is Bottled Water Really Safer Than Tap Water?
Bottled water sales are way up, thanks in part to the industry marketing it as cleaner than tap water. But plastic poses a real danger, according to experts and studies.
Bottled water sales are way up, thanks in part to the industry marketing it as cleaner than tap water. But plastic poses a real danger, according to experts and studies.
Why Is Drug-Resistant Salmonella Breaking Out in Backyard Chicken Flocks So Far Apart?
The outbreak has hit 31 states, with 184 infections and one death. About 30% of cases have been in children under 5.
The outbreak has hit 31 states, with 184 infections and one death. About 30% of cases have been in children under 5.