States gave Drax millions in tax breaks in the hopes of boosting jobs.
Environment
Tree Spirits: The Unintended Ecology of Belief
In parts of Indonesian Borneo, forests endure not because they are fenced off or regulated, but because they are feared.
In parts of Indonesian Borneo, forests endure not because they are fenced off or regulated, but because they are feared.
India Doubles Wild Tiger Population in 10 Years
A cornerstone of this success is Project Tiger, launched in 1973, which established a nationwide network of protected areas dedicated to tiger conservation.
A cornerstone of this success is Project Tiger, launched in 1973, which established a nationwide network of protected areas dedicated to tiger conservation.
How to Transform 30×30 From a Political Slogan Into an Ecological Reality
The recently enacted High Seas Treaty offers an opportunity to protect the ocean like never before.
The recently enacted High Seas Treaty offers an opportunity to protect the ocean like never before.
If We Let Coral Reef Fish Populations Bounce Back from Overfishing, They Could Feed 1.4 Million More People
A new study finds that restoring coral reef fisheries could feed multitudes, especially where food is most needed.
A new study finds that restoring coral reef fisheries could feed multitudes, especially where food is most needed.
Vanuatu Communities Move to Protect Taro, an Ancestral Climate-Resilient Crop (Analysis)
Taro is a traditional food of Vanuatu, and its culture over millennia has resulted in several hundred indigenous varieties.
Taro is a traditional food of Vanuatu, and its culture over millennia has resulted in several hundred indigenous varieties.
Why the Government Is Trying to Make Coal Cute
Trump said coal needed better PR. Then Coalie showed up.
Trump said coal needed better PR. Then Coalie showed up.
Why Sustainability Accounting Is the Real MVP of Corporate Value
Transforms business operations and provides transparency, enabling investors to make informed decisions.
Transforms business operations and provides transparency, enabling investors to make informed decisions.
Exponential Growth in Space Debris Worries Environmentalists
One major consideration in space debris is the “Kessler Syndrome” risk that describes the cascading effects of the debris as one collision creates multiple fragments that further collide and create more debris.
One major consideration in space debris is the “Kessler Syndrome” risk that describes the cascading effects of the debris as one collision creates multiple fragments that further collide and create more debris.
Climate News Is Written in a Language Most People Can’t Understand
A new report argues that English-only climate science and disaster alerts are excluding most of the world, and putting Indigenous communities at greater risk.
A new report argues that English-only climate science and disaster alerts are excluding most of the world, and putting Indigenous communities at greater risk.
Trouble on the Elwha: Trump’s Budget Cuts Undermine Iconic Salmon Restoration Project
A staffing exodus at Olympic National Park has put salmon recovery efforts in jeopardy.
A staffing exodus at Olympic National Park has put salmon recovery efforts in jeopardy.
Fear Over Farmland Loss Is Slowing Renewable Energy Development in Rural Areas
Despite financial incentives renewable energy offers to small-scale farmers, the hostile attitude of the current administration towards green energy stalls its development.
Despite financial incentives renewable energy offers to small-scale farmers, the hostile attitude of the current administration towards green energy stalls its development.
Groundwater Depletion at Crisis Levels Across American West
Groundwater recharge is slow already, and drastically worsens during drought.
Groundwater recharge is slow already, and drastically worsens during drought.
Building Europe’s Frontline Against Future Pandemics
From routine infections to emerging health threats, being prepared matters. Dr Lennie Derde, newly appointed CEO of the Ecraid medical research network, explains how European collaboration and EU support are strengthening clinical research readiness.
From routine infections to emerging health threats, being prepared matters. Dr Lennie Derde, newly appointed CEO of the Ecraid medical research network, explains how European collaboration and EU support are strengthening clinical research readiness.
Q&A: Tech Billionaires’ AI Space Empire Fantasies Are ‘An Insidious Form of Climate Denial’
Science journalist Adam Becker speaks with DeSmog about how Silicon Valley tech billionaires have invented new forms of greenwashing and climate denial in their quest for ever-more fantastic technology.
Science journalist Adam Becker speaks with DeSmog about how Silicon Valley tech billionaires have invented new forms of greenwashing and climate denial in their quest for ever-more fantastic technology.
How Can Scientists Resist the Climate Status Quo? A Conversation Between Fernando Racimo and Frederik Appel Olsen
Should scientists and academics strive to be “neutral” deliverers of facts about rising greenhouse gasses, glaciers melting, and the collapse of biodiversity.
Should scientists and academics strive to be “neutral” deliverers of facts about rising greenhouse gasses, glaciers melting, and the collapse of biodiversity.