Nepali communities live in the shadow of natural hazards, where uncertainty and fear are daily realities
Environment
Weak Prosecution Leaves Southeast Asia’s Tigers Vulnerable To Trafficking: Report
Fewer than half of tiger poaching and trafficking arrests in Southeast Asia result in convictions or legal penalties, providing little deterrent to an illegal black market that is driving wild tigers towards extinction, reports contributor Sean Mowbray for Mongabay.
Fewer than half of tiger poaching and trafficking arrests in Southeast Asia result in convictions or legal penalties, providing little deterrent to an illegal black market that is driving wild tigers towards extinction, reports contributor Sean Mowbray for Mongabay.
How Can You Be More Ecofriendly When Shopping Online?
Online shopping’s carbon footprint varies greatly by retailer and delivery method.
Online shopping’s carbon footprint varies greatly by retailer and delivery method.
When Free Speech Has a Price: Youth Voices in Mozambique
When speaking freely can have a cost, young people turn to music to challenge political silence
When speaking freely can have a cost, young people turn to music to challenge political silence
Probiotics Prevented Coral Bleaching During a Red Sea Heat Wave: Study
A new field study found that two treatments of beneficial bacteria each protected reef corals from bleaching during a heat wave in the Red Sea.
A new field study found that two treatments of beneficial bacteria each protected reef corals from bleaching during a heat wave in the Red Sea.
AI Was Supposed to Cut Emissions. Instead, Fossil Fuel Companies Are Using It to Find More Oil and Gas.
A new study found AI-driven fossil fuel productivity could increase emissions. Here are examples of companies already using AI to boost production.
A new study found AI-driven fossil fuel productivity could increase emissions. Here are examples of companies already using AI to boost production.
Past Emissions Will Continue Warming the Planet for Decades
New research shows that past emissions from oil, gas, coal, and cement will continue to affect the environment and increase the odds of extreme weather for decades.
New research shows that past emissions from oil, gas, coal, and cement will continue to affect the environment and increase the odds of extreme weather for decades.
Wildlife Traffickers Are Now Targeting Indonesia’s Critically Endangered Maleo Birds
Sulawesi’s critically endangered maleo birds are increasingly targeted by wildlife traffickers, according to a new study that documented seizures of smuggled birds.
Sulawesi’s critically endangered maleo birds are increasingly targeted by wildlife traffickers, according to a new study that documented seizures of smuggled birds.
Why Roof Color Is a Strategic Decision: A Lesson From the Jordanian Desert.
Albedo describes how effectively a surface reflects solar radiation.
Albedo describes how effectively a surface reflects solar radiation.
Magic: The Gathering Draws a Bad Hand With El Niño
El Niño-related shipping delays have left fans waiting for the game’s latest release.
El Niño-related shipping delays have left fans waiting for the game’s latest release.
Virginia Is for Lovers … of Data Centers?
Many people are learning about data centers and advocating for their communities’ interests. Some are experienced community advocates, while others are organizing for the first time.
Many people are learning about data centers and advocating for their communities’ interests. Some are experienced community advocates, while others are organizing for the first time.
India Addresses Water Crisis With Decentralization
India is turning to decentralized water solutions, including rainwater harvesting, groundwater recharge and local wastewater treatment, to tackle water scarcity.
India is turning to decentralized water solutions, including rainwater harvesting, groundwater recharge and local wastewater treatment, to tackle water scarcity.
Extreme Rainfall Main Climate Threat to Cocoa Yields—Study
New research finds extreme rainfall threatens cocoa production by damaging flowers, spreading fungal diseases and disrupting pollination in major growing regions.
New research finds extreme rainfall threatens cocoa production by damaging flowers, spreading fungal diseases and disrupting pollination in major growing regions.
Wind Turbine Taller Than the Eiffel Tower Aims to Boost German Electricity Production
A wind turbine described by its developer as the world’s tallest now rises 365 meters (1,197 feet) above the sparsely populated landscape of eastern Germany, surpassing the height of the Eiffel Tower.
A wind turbine described by its developer as the world’s tallest now rises 365 meters (1,197 feet) above the sparsely populated landscape of eastern Germany, surpassing the height of the Eiffel Tower.
Extreme Heat Is Taking a Toll on Children’s Health in South Africa
Rising temperatures threaten children's health in South Africa, increasing heat-related illnesses and highlighting the need for stronger climate protection measures.
Rising temperatures threaten children’s health in South Africa, increasing heat-related illnesses and highlighting the need for stronger climate protection measures.
A Once-in-a-Generation Opportunity for California’s Ocean
California is weighing new marine protections that could safeguard vital coastal habitats, help restore marine life, and give Tribes a greater role in ocean stewardship.
California is weighing new marine protections that could safeguard vital coastal habitats, help restore marine life, and give Tribes a greater role in ocean stewardship.