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
03/25/2022
Major airlines are getting serious about hydrogen-powered planes
Delta, Airbus and others are launching tests to find the best way to replace dirty jet fuel.
03/18/2022
In a World on Fire, Stop Burning Things
The truth is new and counterintuitive: we have the technology necessary to rapidly ditch fossil fuels.
03/22/2022
‘OK Doomer’ and the Climate Advocates Who Say It’s Not Too Late
A growing chorus of young people is focusing on climate solutions. “‘It’s too late’ means ‘I don’t have to do anything, and the responsibility is off me.’”
03/21/2022
Endangered green turtles are bouncing back in the Seychelles
The recovery is a result of decades of protection and monitoring.
03/11/2022
Huge floating solar farm puts Thailand on track towards carbon neutrality
In Thailand’s northeastern province of Ubon Ratchathani, a reservoir has been transformed into a shimmering network of solar panels - capable of reducing the kingdom’s carbon emissions by 47,000 tonnes every year.
03/02/2022
Map of whale migration “superhighways” might help save them from extinction
About half of the world’s great whale species are vulnerable or threatened. This map is the first to visualize the migration routes of most of those species. It could become a tool to ensure that these whales not only survive but thrive.
03/14/2022
Nepal’s first bird sanctuary takes flight, raising hope for conservation
The Ghodaghodi lake complex in western Nepal has been declared the country’s first official bird sanctuary.
03/16/2022
Why You (and the Planet) Really Need a Heat Pump
Using a furnace is so 1922. In 2022, humanity has to massively ramp up adoption of clean ways to heat buildings.
03/15/2022
Inside the ethical beauty boom
How is the world of self-care and grooming bringing positive change?
01/31/2022
How to (Ethically) Get Rid of Your Unwanted Stuff
With so many extensive online selling and donation resources, there's no need to get bogged down.
03/03/2022
First Bearded Vulture egg-laying in Vercors since 1870
The Bearded Vulture disappeared from much of its range in Europe over the 19th and 20th centuries as a result of the decrease in wild herbivores, changes in farming practices and direct persecution by people.
03/03/2022