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
05/24/2021
The End IS Near. No, Seriously.
05/27/2021
No new coal plants in Indonesia in another bid to cut emissions
Indonesia will not approve any new coal-fired power plants as it steps up efforts to reduce carbon emissions.
05/26/2021
New bill seeks to end Hong Kong’s days as an illegal wildlife trade hub
A new bill could allow wildlife crimes to be subject to the provisions of Hong Kong’s Organized and Serious Crimes Ordinance, which would allow authorities to conduct more in-depth investigations and hand out harsher penalties.
05/27/2021
Four-day working week would slash UK carbon footprint, report says
Study finds change would shrink emissions by 127m tonnes, helping country meet climate targets
05/23/2021
Yuan Longping, Plant Scientist Who Helped Curb Famine, Dies at 90
His development of high-yield rice hybrids in the 1970s led to steeply rising harvests in Asia and Africa and made him a national hero in China, credited with saving countless lives.
05/25/2021
‘A huge surprise’ as giant river otter feared extinct in Argentina pops up
Conservationists thrilled at the sighting of the wild predator, last seen in the country in the 1980s
05/26/2021
Court orders Shell to slash CO2 emissions in landmark climate ruling
A Dutch court has ruled that Royal Dutch Shell must dramatically reduce its carbon emissions in a landmark climate decision that could have far reaching consequences for oil companies.
05/27/2021
What Could Go Right? Tech solves for the climate crisis
We’re all things science and technology this week, sharing very promising projects that suck carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, make carbon-neutral gasoline out of thin air, and more.
05/24/2021
Trials to suck carbon dioxide from the air to start across the UK
A major £30m project will test trees, peat, rock chips, and charcoal as ways of removing climate-heating emissions
05/25/2021
Joe Biden opens up California coast to offshore wind
Floating wind turbines are coming to the Pacific
05/25/2021
Can tiny forests breathe fresh air into our cities?
After gaining popularity across Asia, small, dense ecosystems are taking root in Europe's urban areas. Advocates say they improve biodiversity, air quality, and even our well-being. But do they live up to the hype?
05/21/2021