Top economists: Carbon price above 40 dollars needed to meet Paris climate goal.
The fossil fuels that President Donald Trump so brashly promotes may seem like cheap energy sources, but they carry hidden costs that all of...
Late-nesting birds, bees face habitat threat
Bird and bumblebee species that nest late in the year are suffering more from the destruction of habitats, new research suggests. With habitats such...
Worldwide hotspots for alien plants and animals: Islands and coastal regions
The distribution of established alien species in different regions of the world varies significantly. Until now, scientists were uncertain about where the global hotspots...
Iqaluit could start running out of fresh water by 2024
Without action, the supply of fresh water in Iqaluit will begin to dwindle by 2024 due to climate change and increased demand, new research...
Volcanic ‘plumerang’ could impact human health
A new study has found a previously undetected potential health risk from the high concentration of small particles found in a boomerang-like return of...
Lianas stifle tree fruit and seed production in tropical forests
Vines compete intensely with trees. Their numbers are on the rise in many tropical forests around the world. A new study shows that lianas...
Evaluating greenhouse gas emissions in an irrigated cropping system
New, enhanced-efficiency fertilizer can reduce N2O emissions from irrigated cropping systems.
Beijing motorists earn pocket change by not driving.
Own a car in Beijing but still need some extra cash? Now all you have to do is leave your vehicle parked for 24...
Real action from big banks on deforestation.
Widespread land clearing in a Korindo-owned PT Papua Agro Lestari concession in Papua, Indonesia. Image: Mighty
This month BNP Paribas, the world’s seventh-largest financial...
A series of Chinese inspections have found that 70 percent of firms violate air...
To combat air pollution, China has been locating the culprits —firms pumping out emissions—around some of the most polluted cities in the country. According...
Latest news
Popular Articles
Gorillas, rhinos, lions and more will soon become extinct without immediate action
A report by 43 wildlife experts warns that without changes now, many of Earth's most iconic species will be lost forever.
Link to full source:...
Do you see a devil in this orchid?
Named for 'el diablo' himself, a new and extremely rare orchid species reveals a wicked heart.
Link to full source: Do you see a devil...
Florida man arrested for stealing sea turtle eggs
He's given a whole new meaning to "poached eggs."
Link to full source: Florida man arrested for stealing sea turtle eggs
Rare blindcat found in US, could prove water-filled caves connect Texas and Mexico
The extremely rare cave-dwelling albino fish with no eyes, the Mexican blindcat, has previously only been known to exist in Mexico.
Link to full source:...
10 magical places saved by endangered species
In our efforts to save animals at risk of extinction, we've saved some extraordinary places as well.
Link to full source: 10 magical places saved...