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The Fescue Fighters
A toxic grass that threatens a quarter of U.S. cows is spreading. Can it be stopped?
A toxic grass that threatens a quarter of U.S. cows is spreading. Can it be stopped?
City Surprise: Urban Areas Are Brimming With Biodiversity
We don’t always recognize the wild plants and animals living in our concrete jungles. But when we go looking for them, we realize how much there is to protect.
We don’t always recognize the wild plants and animals living in our concrete jungles. But when we go looking for them, we realize how much there is to protect.
53 Fool-Proof and Eco-Friendly Tips for a Sustainable Spring Garden
‘Tis the season for green thumbs old and new to plant those spring gardens. Make yours as sustainable as possible with these fool-proof eco-friendly gardening tips.
‘Tis the season for green thumbs old and new to plant those spring gardens. Make yours as sustainable as possible with these fool-proof eco-friendly gardening tips.
Nepal Mulls Policy Shift To Allow Hotels Back Into Tiger Strongholds
The decision follows the closure of seven hotels in Chitwan National Park in 2009 due to ecological concerns and alleged involvement in poaching, with the last of them shutting down in 2012.
The decision follows the closure of seven hotels in Chitwan National Park in 2009 due to ecological concerns and alleged involvement in poaching, with the last of them shutting down in 2012.
How the Livestock Industry Has Shaped Climate Policy
A new study uncovers the influence of the livestock industry on climate policy through university partnerships.
A new study uncovers the influence of the livestock industry on climate policy through university partnerships.
Toilet Paper Choices: Which Is the Greenest?
The toilet paper you choose may just say a lot about your commitment to saving the planet…
The toilet paper you choose may just say a lot about your commitment to saving the planet…
World Sees 10th Consecutive Hottest Month on Record as March Temperatures Soar to Unseen Levels
The global average sea surface temperature reached 21.07°C, the highest recorded monthly value to date.
The global average sea surface temperature reached 21.07°C, the highest recorded monthly value to date.
Indigenous Filipinos Fight To Protect Biodiverse Mountains From Mining
The Indigenous Tagbanua are organizing to halt these mining plans before they begin, along with downstream farmers, church and civil society groups.
The Indigenous Tagbanua are organizing to halt these mining plans before they begin, along with downstream farmers, church and civil society groups.
A Boston Grocery Store Could Become a Proving Ground for a New Approach to Equitable Community Solar
An 81 kilowatt project on the roof of the Dorchester Food Co-op will test a community ownership model, and new federal climate policies could help make it scalable.
An 81 kilowatt project on the roof of the Dorchester Food Co-op will test a community ownership model, and new federal climate policies could help make it scalable.
Inching Toward a Global Treaty on Plastic Pollution
Delegates from 175 nations are working on an international agreement that would tackle the vast amounts of plastic waste in the environment. A marine scientist specializing in plastic pollution discusses the problem and her hopes for the proceedings.
Delegates from 175 nations are working on an international agreement that would tackle the vast amounts of plastic waste in the environment. A marine scientist specializing in plastic pollution discusses the problem and her hopes for the proceedings.
This Year’s Ranking of EV Carmakers From Most To Least ‘Clean’: Report
While car companies are increasingly embracing electric vehicles, a lack of tailpipe emissions is not enough for a car to be considered truly ‘clean,’ the authors say.
While car companies are increasingly embracing electric vehicles, a lack of tailpipe emissions is not enough for a car to be considered truly ‘clean,’ the authors say.
Children Learn How to Sow and Harvest Water
Fondo Sierra Azul (UEFSA) unit of the Peruvian Ministry of Agrarian Development and Irrigation has started a cycle of training courses on planting and harvesting water.
Fondo Sierra Azul (UEFSA) unit of the Peruvian Ministry of Agrarian Development and Irrigation has started a cycle of training courses on planting and harvesting water.
Arctic Rivers Face Big Changes With a Warming Climate, Permafrost Thaw and an Accelerating Water Cycle − the Effects Will Have Global Consequences
We’re climate scientists who study how warming is influencing the water cycle and ecosystems.
We’re climate scientists who study how warming is influencing the water cycle and ecosystems.
Hate Mosquitoes? Who Doesn’t? But Maybe We Shouldn’t.
Entomologist says there is much scientists don’t know about habitats, habits, impacts on their environments.
Entomologist says there is much scientists don’t know about habitats, habits, impacts on their environments.
E-Bikes Could Cut Smog, Energy Use and Congestion Globally — But Will They?
Poorly made or improperly maintained e-bike batteries have developed a reputation for sometimes causing fires, exploding and even killing people, which has caused hesitation among consumers.
Poorly made or improperly maintained e-bike batteries have developed a reputation for sometimes causing fires, exploding and even killing people, which has caused hesitation among consumers.