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Environment
Patagonia Fires Reignite Debate Over Argentina’s Underfunded Environmental Agencies
It remains unclear how or why the fires began, but the prosecutor’s office reportedly confirmed one of them was set intentionally.
It remains unclear how or why the fires began, but the prosecutor’s office reportedly confirmed one of them was set intentionally.
Making 60% of the Ocean Manageable (Commentary)
BBNJ attempts to address the gap in high seas management without replacing existing institutions, presenting both opportunities and challenges.
BBNJ attempts to address the gap in high seas management without replacing existing institutions, presenting both opportunities and challenges.
The Winter Storm Exposed the Grid’s Real Weakness: Lots of Old Poles
Aging infrastructure is to blame for Winter Storm Fern’s weather outages — and for recent price spikes.
Aging infrastructure is to blame for Winter Storm Fern’s weather outages — and for recent price spikes.
Long-Term Pesticide Exposure Speeds up Aging in Fish
Long-term exposure to low levels of a common agricultural pesticide can accelerate physiological aging and shorten lifespan in fish, researchers report.
Long-term exposure to low levels of a common agricultural pesticide can accelerate physiological aging and shorten lifespan in fish, researchers report.
Capitalising on Europe’s Research Connections to Tackle Cancer
Across Europe, cancer researchers are collaborating more closely than ever, thanks to the EU-backed canSERV platform, which links scientists with research services and infrastructures to speed up discoveries and improve care for patients.
Across Europe, cancer researchers are collaborating more closely than ever, thanks to the EU-backed canSERV platform, which links scientists with research services and infrastructures to speed up discoveries and improve care for patients.
How US Intervention Could Deepen Venezuela’s Environmental Crisis
Venezuela has an estimated 300 billion barrels of proven crude oil reserves, the largest in the world. But decaying infrastructure and corruption make investment almost impossible, with a high risk of spills inside sensitive ecosystems.
Venezuela has an estimated 300 billion barrels of proven crude oil reserves, the largest in the world. But decaying infrastructure and corruption make investment almost impossible, with a high risk of spills inside sensitive ecosystems.
From Energy Audit to Approval: A Guide to Clean Energy Financing
— The push towards a low-carbon economy powered by clean energy in Southeast Asia, particularly in countries like Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand, has moved decisively from policy ambition to commercial reality. However, even as national initiatives such as the Singapore Green Plan 2030 have made clean energy investments a strategic priority for many local…
Around 25% of Africa’s Land Is Damaged: This Is How We Fix It!
Ecological restoration is crucial for addressing land degradation, but it’s not a substitute for protecting existing ecosystems.
Ecological restoration is crucial for addressing land degradation, but it’s not a substitute for protecting existing ecosystems.
Like Money? Tequila? Help Bats Keep Helping Us
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) estimates that bats contribute over $3.7 billion annually to the U.S. economy.
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) estimates that bats contribute over $3.7 billion annually to the U.S. economy.
Tree Bark Microbes Capture Greenhouse Gases, New Study Finds
The process plays out separately from photosynthesis, and experts say it could improve reforestation strategies.
The process plays out separately from photosynthesis, and experts say it could improve reforestation strategies.
The Slow Forces Behind This Year’s Fast Crises
Catastrophic, once-in-a-generation events seem like a daily occurrence now, as numerous species and lifeforms have disappeared from the face of the earth—with humans poised to be next?
Catastrophic, once-in-a-generation events seem like a daily occurrence now, as numerous species and lifeforms have disappeared from the face of the earth—with humans poised to be next?
A Nebraska Utility Says That Its Coal Plant Poses No ‘Significant’ Health Threat
North Omaha residents, health experts, and two of the utility’s board members aren’t buying it.
North Omaha residents, health experts, and two of the utility’s board members aren’t buying it.
Brazil Bets Reducing Poverty Can Protect the Amazon
That shift is taking place within ARPA, the Amazon Region Protected Areas program.
That shift is taking place within ARPA, the Amazon Region Protected Areas program.
Climate-Related Depressive Symptoms May Be Alleviated Through Action and Hope – Hope in Society’s Capacity to Act Also Plays a Part
How climate action and collective hope can protect mental health amid the climate crisis
Can climate action reduce climate anxiety? New research links hope and action to fewer depressive symptoms during the climate crisis.
Animals Are Climate Allies. So Why Are We Leaving Them Out of Climate Policy?
Climate change threatens species around the world. At the same time, many animals can help us in the fight against climate change — if we let them.
Climate change threatens species around the world. At the same time, many animals can help us in the fight against climate change — if we let them.