Volcanoes are erupting in The Philippines, but on-fire Australia received some welcome rain. The Iran war cries have been called off and The Donald’s military powers are about to be hamstrung by the Senate. Meanwhile, his impeachment trial is starting, and we’re all on Twitter for a front-row seat.
Tag: Environment
09/05/2024
What Could Go Right? Big Tops’ Big Swap
The world is rethinking the ethics of animal-based entertainment.
08/29/2024
What Could Go Right? Six Forgotten Stories of Resilience
Major events that once dominated our attention but have since receded into history
04/11/2024
What Could Go Right? Coral IVF
And other methods helping coral reefs bounce back
03/14/2024
What Could Go Right? Some Good Climate News
How much did CO2 emissions fall in advanced economies in 2023?
12/21/2023
What Could Go Right? Hopescrolling 2023
Something good happened every week of this year.
10/26/2023
What Could Go Right? Eyes on Brazil’s Amazon
Deforestation rates have plummeted. But what does the overall picture look like?
10/05/2023
What Could Go Right? Natural disasters are much less disastrous
We’re better at dealing with them, and fewer people are dying as a result.
09/28/2023
What Could Go Right? Three mega-trends
Solar and electric vehicles keep the 1.5C warming goal in reach, the US continues to decarcerate, and Britain goes secular.
09/05/2023
Deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon falls 66% in August
Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon fell 66.11% in August to its lowest level for the month since 2018, Environment Minister Marina Silva said on Tuesday, in a significant mark for its environmental policy as destruction often spikes this time of year.
08/29/2023
The bacteria that can capture carbon
Could minuscule organisms help the world meet its climate goals?
09/05/2023
No one wanted to buy 2,000 rhinos up for auction. What happened next is good news.
About 2,000 white rhinos living on the world’s largest rhino farm will be released into the wild as part of a new deal struck between farm owner John Hume and the conservation nonprofit African Parks.
08/24/2023