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
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
California adopts first-in-nation microplastics reduction policy
California on Wednesday became the first state to adopt a comprehensive strategy for the reduction of microplastics, part of a broad effort to protect the state’s marine environment.
03/02/2022
World leaders agree to draw up ‘historic’ treaty on plastic waste
UN environment assembly resolution is being hailed as biggest climate deal since 2015 Paris accord.
02/14/2022
The project to map the world’s fungal networks – and why it matters
Work is set to start on the biggest-ever project to map mysterious fungal networks. Can it shine a light on a ‘global blind spot’?
02/21/2022
75% of people want single-use plastics banned, global survey finds
Three in four people worldwide want single-use plastics to be banned as soon as possible, according to a poll released on Tuesday, as United Nations members prepare to begin talks on a global treaty to rein in soaring plastic pollution.
02/22/2022
From ‘Airpocalypse’ to Olympic blue: China’s air quality transformation
Less than a decade ago, China was home to some of the most polluted cities on earth; today it’s a leader in cutting pollution. How did that happen?
02/24/2022
What Could Go Right? No fourth dose needed for years
Plus, mobile mRNA vaccine hubs are heading to Africa; the relationship between outlook, action, and outcome; and more
02/14/2022