Consumers are skeptical of green marketing claims due to greenwashing, leading to a lack of emotional satisfaction from eco-friendly purchases.
Environment
This City Turned Its Rooftops Into a Climate Shield
A patchwork of green roofs softens the cityscape.
A patchwork of green roofs softens the cityscape.
Near This City’s New Green Spaces, a Dramatic Reduction in Crime
“The poverty. It was drug-infested. We struggled a lot.”
“The poverty. It was drug-infested. We struggled a lot.”
Overtourism Threatens Sri Lanka’s Leopards
Leopards in Block I have become habituated to humans and vehicles, Wattegedara added, but this proximity has often proved dangerous.
Leopards in Block I have become habituated to humans and vehicles, Wattegedara added, but this proximity has often proved dangerous.
Facebook Is a Hub for Illegal Wildlife Trade, and That’s by Design, Report Says
Researchers found that about 84% of animals for sale on Facebook are banned from commercial cross-border trade under an international treaty.
Researchers found that about 84% of animals for sale on Facebook are banned from commercial cross-border trade under an international treaty.
Even Chameleons Can’t Hide From Climate Change
These amazing, camouflaged reptiles have adapted to life in unique microhabitats, but that’s also made them more vulnerable to disruption.
These amazing, camouflaged reptiles have adapted to life in unique microhabitats, but that’s also made them more vulnerable to disruption.
Can My House Be a Net Zero Home?
Primary features of a net-zero home include insulation to prevent heat loss, energy-efficient models of domestic appliances, airtight construction and renewable energy systems such as solar panels.
Primary features of a net-zero home include insulation to prevent heat loss, energy-efficient models of domestic appliances, airtight construction and renewable energy systems such as solar panels.
Global Trade in Sea Cucumbers ‘Alarming’ With Many Species at Risk: Study
The study found that global capture of sea cucumbers increased from 2013 to the late 2010s and dipped slightly during the peak pandemic years of 2020 and 2021, the last years in the study period.
The study found that global capture of sea cucumbers increased from 2013 to the late 2010s and dipped slightly during the peak pandemic years of 2020 and 2021, the last years in the study period.
Plastic Waste Is Reshaping Flood Protection in Cities
Flood risk is typically assessed through rainfall, sea level, and storm intensity.
Flood risk is typically assessed through rainfall, sea level, and storm intensity.
‘Low Risk’ as Africa Hantavirus Cases Spur Surveillance
Zimbabwe and South Africa monitor suspected hantavirus contacts.
Zimbabwe and South Africa monitor suspected hantavirus contacts.
Inside the High-Tech World of Cattle Embryos on Snow
The genetics sales event, where embryos are sold for $200K, is a stark contrast to the ‘natural’ image the meat and dairy industry wants consumers to believe.
The genetics sales event, where embryos are sold for $200K, is a stark contrast to the ‘natural’ image the meat and dairy industry wants consumers to believe.
Releasing Goldfish Into the Wild Can Mess Up Ecosystems
A new study finds goldfish released into the wild can trigger rapid ecological collapse in lakes, threatening native species throughout the food web.
A new study finds goldfish released into the wild can trigger rapid ecological collapse in lakes, threatening native species throughout the food web.
Singapore to Halt Sourcing and Breeding Dolphins
RWS obtained 27 dolphins from the Solomon Islands in 2008 and 2009. At least four died during transit or from infections.
RWS obtained 27 dolphins from the Solomon Islands in 2008 and 2009. At least four died during transit or from infections.
‘Tortoise Guardians’ Protect Rare Giants
“They are like our children now,” says one of the villagers helping to save critically endangered Asian giant tortoises.
“They are like our children now,” says one of the villagers helping to save critically endangered Asian giant tortoises.
America Says It Wants Tech Independence. It Can’t Even Power Its Data Centers
The US goal of technological sovereignty is challenged by its reliance on China for essential electrical components needed for AI infrastructure.
The US goal of technological sovereignty is challenged by its reliance on China for essential electrical components needed for AI infrastructure.
Australia’s Koalas at Risk of Extinction: Urgent Conservation Action
Habitat loss is one of the biggest threats.
Habitat loss is one of the biggest threats.