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.
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
How scientists grew spinach in the desert by harvesting water out of thin air
The results suggest that small farms in remote, arid regions can grow crops without a water supply.
02/21/2022
Reef ball burials: the new trend for becoming ‘coral’ when you die
Do underwater cremation memorials help people regenerate marine habitats in death or are they a ‘greenwashing’ gimmick?
03/13/2022
The underwater museum fighting to rewild Cyprus’ seabeds
The Museum of Underwater Sculptures Ayia Napa (MUSAN) is the brainchild of sculptor, environmentalist and photographer Jason deCaires Taylor. He built it specifically to help biodiversity to thrive in the area.
03/09/2022
California wants to use electric cars to back up the power grid
A collaboration between GM and PG&E will test-drive powering homes with EV batteries during blackouts.
03/09/2022
‘It’s astonishing’: endangered bat not seen in 40 years found in Rwanda
Hill’s horseshoe bat, which conservationists feared was extinct, discovered clinging to life in Nyungwe rainforest.
02/28/2022
UN climate report points the way on adapting for the future
Nowhere near enough money is being spent to help countries, cities and corporations adapt to climate change — even as record amounts are pledged for reducing emissions, according to a landmark U.N. report released on Monday.
02/23/2022