Global resurgence of mangroves offers hope in the fight against coastal erosion Posted July 15, 2026 They were once among the world's most threatened ecosystems, but now mangrove forests are showing signs of recovery, according to a new study. Research from Tulane University rele…
Energy, water use, and pollution of AI and data centers rival most countries Posted July 4, 2026 The environmental footprint of data centers already rivals some of the world's largest countries, according to a United Nations University report, which also pred…
Scientists suggest pigeons use their liver to find their way Posted June 30, 2026 Whether they’re rummaging through grass in a park or scuttling along pavements on the hunt for crumbs, pigeons seem to fit right in busy London. …
Some brands say their jeans are eco-friendly. Here’s how to find a pair that’s actually sustainable Posted June 28, 2026 Your favorite pair of jeans may have traveled around the world through cotton farms, dye houses, wash facilities, and factories before ending up in your closet. The denim may have…
Heat wave empties roads and markets in north India as some farmers turn to nighttime work Posted June 21, 2026 Roads and markets have emptied during afternoons, and some farmers have switched to nighttime work to avoid scorching temperatures as a heat wave grips large part…
Animal welfare groups say 3 South African zoo elephants are depressed and sue to move them Posted June 18, 2026 The mental well-being of three elephants in a zoo in South Africa is the subject of an unusual court case, with animal welfare groups saying they are depressed and should be moved…
Parasite threatens to halve Canberra’s bee population Posted June 7, 2026 Over a thousand beehives in Australia's capital, Canberra, have been wiped out by the Varroa mite, according to local biosecurity officers. The parasite has now s…
Solar growth in China and India powers clean energy surge by 2025 Posted May 26, 2026 Record growth in solar, especially in China and India, was a driving factor for clean energy sources surpassing the world’s strong demand for electricity in 2025,…
Sweden’s secondhand clothing swaps offer a trendy way to cut environmental waste Posted May 21, 2026 Alva Palosaari Sundman scoured the racks of secondhand clothes in Stockholm for hours in search of the right pair of pre-owned jeans. The 24-year-old art student …
Rwanda tries to protect farmland in Africa’s most densely populated nation Posted May 11, 2026 The rhythmic sounds of construction muffle the thud of farmers' hoes on a chilly morning in Rwanda's capital, where new efforts aim to protect remaining agricultural land from