Floating solar farms operate similarly to ground-mounted farms.
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Scientists Race to Decode Data From Europe’s Vanishing Glaciers
Glacier ice contains valuable information about the climates of the past. Researchers are scrambling to study it before it's too late.
Glacier ice contains valuable information about the climates of the past. Researchers are scrambling to study it before it’s too late.
Promising Breakthrough Creates Plastics That Self Deconstruct on Cue: Study
Inspired by the natural, timely breakdown of organic materials like proteins and DNA, chemists at Rutgers University in the U.S. have now modified existing plastics so that they can be programmed to break down into their molecular components at the end of a specific period of time, or in response to a trigger, such as sunlight.
Inspired by the natural, timely breakdown of organic materials like proteins and DNA, chemists at Rutgers University in the U.S. have now modified existing plastics so that they can be programmed to break down into their molecular components at the end of a specific period of time, or in response to a trigger, such as sunlight.
AI Promises Cleaner Farming in Tanzania — and the World. Now Comes the Real Test.
53-year-old Roland Daniel Sarikikya is captivated that his mobile phone, which he once used only for calls and texts, can diagnose crop diseases.
53-year-old Roland Daniel Sarikikya is captivated that his mobile phone, which he once used only for calls and texts, can diagnose crop diseases.
Q&A: Why Climate Adaptation Funds Miss Africa’s Frontlines
Local actors face barriers to accessing funds, like risk perception and complex systems
Local actors face barriers to accessing funds, like risk perception and complex systems
Dehorning Rhinos for the Sake of the Species Survival
The high value of rhino horns on the black market makes them a heavily targeted species.
The high value of rhino horns on the black market makes them a heavily targeted species.
Can Singapore Rewild Its Lost Reptiles?
Snakes and lizards show a two-stage pattern of decline tied first to plantation-era deforestation and later to rapid urbanization, with forest specialists hardest hit while adaptable species persist in degraded habitats.
Snakes and lizards show a two-stage pattern of decline tied first to plantation-era deforestation and later to rapid urbanization, with forest specialists hardest hit while adaptable species persist in degraded habitats.
‘You Can’t Live Without Us’: How Big Oil Pivoted from Climate-Friendly Messaging to Normalise Dependence on Fossil Fuels
Clean Creatives analysis reveals a “coordinated narrative shift” by Shell, BP, ExxonMobil, and Chevron.
Clean Creatives analysis reveals a “coordinated narrative shift” by Shell, BP, ExxonMobil, and Chevron.
Before Blue Carbon: Rethinking Carbon Dreams and Closed Forests in the Sundarbans
Planned investments in these mangrove forests — hailed for their carbon-sequestration potential — could further leave people behind and ecosystems at risk.
Planned investments in these mangrove forests — hailed for their carbon-sequestration potential — could further leave people behind and ecosystems at risk.
Can ‘Personhood’ Really Protect Nature?
The rights-of-nature movement aims to step in where environmental regulations fall short. But some critics are wary of the legal consequences.
The rights-of-nature movement aims to step in where environmental regulations fall short. But some critics are wary of the legal consequences.
African Climate Adaptation Finance Bolsters Defences
African Union report encourages other countries to replicate them
African Union report encourages other countries to replicate them
Is the World Heating up Faster Than We Thought?
A new study says global warming is accelerating. Some aren't ready to agree.
A new study says global warming is accelerating. Some aren’t ready to agree.
Iowa’s High Cancer Rate Linked to Nitrate, Pesticides, PFAs and Radon, New Report Finds
The new analysis combines science on environmental risk factors with the lived experiences of Iowans battling cancer.
The new analysis combines science on environmental risk factors with the lived experiences of Iowans battling cancer.
Study Maps Tree-Planting Risks and Rewards for Climate and Biodiversity
Forestation can be a benefit for biodiversity, but poorly planned projects can do more harm than good.
Forestation can be a benefit for biodiversity, but poorly planned projects can do more harm than good.
Think the Oil Price Shock Is Bad? Wait for the Critical Minerals Shock
As I sit typing this, the price of oil has risen exponentially and sits over $100 a barrel due to the 2026 Iran war.
As I sit typing this, the price of oil has risen exponentially and sits over $100 a barrel due to the 2026 Iran war.
When Experts Go Silent: Climate Misinformation Threatens Rights
In moments of climate disaster, information is no longer simply a matter of public debate.
In moments of climate disaster, information is no longer simply a matter of public debate.