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
06/23/2021
DOI returns more than 18k acres of land to Native American tribes
The National Bison Range was transferred to tribal leadership.
06/21/2021
In Scotland, the rewilding movement looks to the past to plan its future
Scotland, host of the COP26 climate summit this November, is the site of an ambitious rewilding project with a centuries-long timeline for restoring the forests that once blanketed the now-familiar landscape of barren moors.
06/22/2021
Three Good Things: Smart Solutions to Space Junk
Tens of thousands of pieces of space junk are orbiting our planet—from defunct satellites to flakes of paint—putting working satellites at risk.
06/01/2021
First Tasmanian Devils Born in Mainland Australia in 3,000 Years
The Tasmanian devil has experienced periodic declines in population for centuries.
Inflatable sails to give cargo ships a greener push
Dirty cargo ships urgently searching for cleaner propulsion alternatives might consider a new spin on an old idea: inflatable sails.
06/16/2021
How the U.S. Made Progress on Climate Change Without Ever Passing a Bill
A “green vortex” is saving America’s climate future.
06/06/2021
Arabian oryx population surges at Abu Dhabi nature reserve as conservation efforts pay off
The species was hunted almost to extinction in the early 1970s but hundreds now thrive in Al Dhafra
06/11/2021
This self-healing concrete automatically fills in cracks
Adding an enzyme found in your blood gives concrete regenerative powers.
06/14/2021
Canada to reject thermal coal mining projects
The Canadian government will no longer approve thermal-coal mining projects because of their contribution to the climate crisis.
06/16/2021
The micro homes designed to tackle the UK housing crisis
Nine of the eco-friendly dwellings are being mooted for brownfield land in Bristol. Could the concept help other UK cities create much-needed affordable housing?
06/16/2021
The mice that roared: how eight tiny countries took on foreign fishing fleets
Eight Pacific countries created a revolutionary system that brings in $500m a year and prevents the overfishing that blights other regions
05/26/2021