EU-funded researchers are turning to nature’s very own clean-up crew to tackle toxic industrial soil pollution.
Environment
As Sri Lanka Continues New Elephant Drive, Scientists Warn Against Creating New Conflicts
Conservationists warn the Hambantota operation could mirror past failed drives, such as the 2006 drive in the south and the 2024 operation in north-central Sri Lanka that left elephant herds stranded.
Conservationists warn the Hambantota operation could mirror past failed drives, such as the 2006 drive in the south and the 2024 operation in north-central Sri Lanka that left elephant herds stranded.
Senate Finally Oks Plant-Based Milk in Public Schools
A newly-passed Senate bill would remove the federal restriction on serving non-dairy milks in school lunches.
A newly-passed Senate bill would remove the federal restriction on serving non-dairy milks in school lunches.
West Papuan Indigenous Women Fight Land Seizures
Customary lands known as dusun are central to the livelihoods and cultural identity of Indigenous Papuans.
Customary lands known as dusun are central to the livelihoods and cultural identity of Indigenous Papuans.
Recent Droughts Hit the Top Cattle Counties Hardest
The nation’s largest beef-producing counties have suffered from intense drought, helping to dwindle herds and drive up consumer prices.
The nation’s largest beef-producing counties have suffered from intense drought, helping to dwindle herds and drive up consumer prices.
RIP Jane Goodall as the World Celebrates Her Legacy
Ever since childhood, Goodall loved the outdoors, nature and animals.
Ever since childhood, Goodall loved the outdoors, nature and animals.
Drought Amplifies Human-Wildlife Conflict, Study Finds
Most reported incidents, more than 18,000, involved property damage.
Most reported incidents, more than 18,000, involved property damage.
What Catastrophes Get Our Attention, and Why It Matters
When catastrophe becomes celebrity, we stop witnessing and start scrolling, turning suffering into spectacle. But we can break that cycle.
When catastrophe becomes celebrity, we stop witnessing and start scrolling, turning suffering into spectacle. But we can break that cycle.
Is Climate Change Putting Us in a Bad Mood?
Climate anxiety refers to persistent worry about the causes and consequences of climate change, and awareness of the term has surged in recent years as concerns about the environment become more immediate.
Climate anxiety refers to persistent worry about the causes and consequences of climate change, and awareness of the term has surged in recent years as concerns about the environment become more immediate.
Should We Start Taxing Meat?
The benefits are two-fold. Taxing livestock emissions according to their environmental impact will encourage consumers to make more sustainable choices.
The benefits are two-fold. Taxing livestock emissions according to their environmental impact will encourage consumers to make more sustainable choices.
Georgia Communities Are Pushing Back Against Big Chicken
In Coffee and Seminole Counties, residents cite health, environment and community concerns in their fight against industrial poultry operations.
In Coffee and Seminole Counties, residents cite health, environment and community concerns in their fight against industrial poultry operations.
Global Tiger Trafficking Crisis Worsens With Nine Big Cats Seized Monthly
The global wild tiger population has plummeted to an estimated 3,700-5,500.
The global wild tiger population has plummeted to an estimated 3,700-5,500.
Banks Financing Critical Minerals Fail to Protect People and the Environment
Governments and companies are pushing hard for a "Energy Transition"—shifting from oil and gas to renewable energy.
Governments and companies are pushing hard for a “Energy Transition”—shifting from oil and gas to renewable energy.
Corn’s Clean-Energy Promise Is Clashing With Its Climate Footprint
Corn dominates U.S. farmland and fuels the ethanol industry. But the fertilizer it relies on drives emissions and fouls drinking water.
Corn dominates U.S. farmland and fuels the ethanol industry. But the fertilizer it relies on drives emissions and fouls drinking water.
It’s ‘Whack-A-Mole’: Alarming Rise in Pet Trade Fuels Wildlife Trafficking Into California
As traffickers exploit new technologies and follow market demand for different animals, enforcement officials struggle to control the influx of illegally traded species.
As traffickers exploit new technologies and follow market demand for different animals, enforcement officials struggle to control the influx of illegally traded species.
Guarding Europe’s Hidden Lifelines: How AI Could Protect Subsea Infrastructure
EU-funded researchers are developing AI-powered surveillance tools to protect the vast network of subsea cables and pipelines that keep the continent’s energy and data flowing.
EU-funded researchers are developing AI-powered surveillance tools to protect the vast network of subsea cables and pipelines that keep the continent’s energy and data flowing.