A high-stakes debate about the timing of peak oil has been simmering for decades.
Environment
The Key to Saving Potato Cultivation Amid Climate Disruption in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Potatoes are one of the most important tubers in the DRC
Potatoes are one of the most important tubers in the DRC
Q&A: The Connection Between Buffalo Restoration and Native Liberation
Mahpiya Ile Win, also known as Elsie DuBray, grew up on a buffalo ranch in South Dakota’s Cheyenne River Reservation. She told us about the near extermination of buffalo by white settlers and how their comeback is linked to Native liberation.
Mahpiya Ile Win, also known as Elsie DuBray, grew up on a buffalo ranch in South Dakota’s Cheyenne River Reservation. She told us about the near extermination of buffalo by white settlers and how their comeback is linked to Native liberation.
Every Stage of Fossil Fuel Life Cycle Harms People & the Environment: Report
The researchers first outline the human health harms associated with 20 pollutants commonly used in fossil fuels.
The researchers first outline the human health harms associated with 20 pollutants commonly used in fossil fuels.
Mark Bittman’s Community Kitchen Is Redefining ‘Good Food’
An experiment in public dining is challenging the idea that good food should be a luxury.
An experiment in public dining is challenging the idea that good food should be a luxury.
Save This Species: Temminck’s Pangolin
In Zimbabwe, traditional conservation methods offer new hope for this heavily trafficked, reclusive, and shy animal.
In Zimbabwe, traditional conservation methods offer new hope for this heavily trafficked, reclusive, and shy animal.
The Coming Air Conditioning Crisis and How to Avoid It
The global demand for air conditioning is rapidly increasing, posing a significant challenge due to its environmental impact.
The global demand for air conditioning is rapidly increasing, posing a significant challenge due to its environmental impact.
The Fate of Flying Rivers Could Decide Amazon ‘Tipping Point,’ Report Says
Moisture moves east to west, from the Atlantic Ocean across the Amazon Basin via what scientists call “aerial” or “flying rivers,” a critical mechanism in the region’s water cycle.
Moisture moves east to west, from the Atlantic Ocean across the Amazon Basin via what scientists call “aerial” or “flying rivers,” a critical mechanism in the region’s water cycle.
Pesticide-Resistant Varroa Mites Behind Honeybee Die-off
What is behind this massive die-off?
What is behind this massive die-off?
Vast Majority of Litter Removed From Streams Is Plastic: Study
Researchers and advocates warn that single-use plastics, especially Styrofoam and bottles, dominate North Carolina’s waterways despite cleanup efforts and policy hurdles.
Researchers and advocates warn that single-use plastics, especially Styrofoam and bottles, dominate North Carolina’s waterways despite cleanup efforts and policy hurdles.
To Grouse and Kvech 2: Ruins, Climate Art, and Revisiting the Anthropocene
How does Alexis Rockman use ruins of American cultural icons to critique climate collapse and political distraction?
In what ways does Rockman’s art balance scientific speculation with the moral storytelling of ecological futures?
Protecting the Rare, Precious Red Colobus Will Safeguard Africa’s Forests
Evidence from several sites shows that red colobus are among the first large mammals to disappear from a hunted forest.
Evidence from several sites shows that red colobus are among the first large mammals to disappear from a hunted forest.
From Chile to Greece, ‘Ghost Gear’ from Fish Farms Haunts the Seas
Studies and NGOs have documented lost or abandoned gear from open-net aquaculture operations in coastal areas across cold and temperate latitudes, where fish farming in the sea expanded rapidly in the 1980s and ’90s.
Studies and NGOs have documented lost or abandoned gear from open-net aquaculture operations in coastal areas across cold and temperate latitudes, where fish farming in the sea expanded rapidly in the 1980s and ’90s.
Finding Lights in a Dark Age: Excerpt
Crops can be grown in gardens, up walls, on rooftops and in parks and other community spaces.
Crops can be grown in gardens, up walls, on rooftops and in parks and other community spaces.
Police Bodycams Reveal Pattern of Deference to Meat Industry
State troopers cited concerns about animal rights activists as justification for blocking journalists from livestock crash sites.
State troopers cited concerns about animal rights activists as justification for blocking journalists from livestock crash sites.
Meat Is a Leading Emissions Source – But Few Outlets Report on It, Analysis Finds
Sentient Media reveals less than 4% of climate news stories mention animal agriculture as source of carbon emissions.
Sentient Media reveals less than 4% of climate news stories mention animal agriculture as source of carbon emissions.