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New ways to remove CO2 from atmosphere must grow much faster, report says
Novel forms of CO<sub>2</sub> removal must expand at ‘highly ambitious rates’ if world is to limit global heating to 1.5C, says study
Carcenogonic Toxins From Wildfires Detected Miles Downwind of Cleanup Zones, Study Finds
The study found average concentrations of 13.7 nanograms per cubic meter in March 2025, with most of the toxic metal in particles smaller than 56 nanometers. Ai...
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Explore practical tips on environmental cooperation, treaties, and comparative advantage for sustainable progress.
Delhi's air quality improves sharply: National capital sees best January–May AQI in eight years
Delhi recorded its lowest average Air Quality Index (AQI) for January-May in eight years, with an average AQI of 211 in 2026, according to the Commission for Ai...
As Federal Government Abandons Wetlands Protection, Localities Become Frontlines
Wetlands are some of the US’s most valuable and endangered environments. It’s now up to local action to preserve them.
Scientists Create “Living Plastic” That Self-Destructs in Just Six Days
Scientists have developed “living plastics” that can be programmed to break themselves down when triggered.
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Science Journal Says Glaciers Are ‘More Than Human Beings,’ Have ‘Agency’
“For various Indigenous communities, glaciers are living ancestors, sacred beings, and integral parts of a relational world”
There are more trees on Earth than stars in the Milky Way. A major global estimate put the planet’s tree count at about three trillion, while NASA gives the Milky Way’s star count as roughly 100 to 40
The most cited global estimate puts the number of trees on Earth at about three trillion. NASA gives the Milky Way somewhere between 100 and 400 billion stars. ...
'Killer fungus' could be good news for habitats decimated by invasive moss
A newly discovered species raises hope that some native British habitats could be restored.
The presence of people affects how animals behave
"Our findings provide an important nuance in our understanding of wildlife in a rapidly changing world."
Urban Reads: How to Reduce the Environmental Impact of Parking Lots
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Photographer Documents the Vanishing Wildlife of the ‘American Amazon’
The closest the US gets to the Amazon is the southeastern part of the country, a biologically rich region consisting of forests and wetlands.
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What Happens When You Give Cocaine To Salmon? A Biologist Explains
What happens when cocaine makes its way into rivers and lakes? Scientists tested the answer on wild salmon in Sweden. Here’s what they found.
When rockets go wrong – protecting the environment from catastrophe
Space launches are increasing and the rockets are getting bigger. But there can be some major environmental consequences when things don't go to plan.
Op-Ed: The Orca Whales Didn’t Hire Toby Thaler
Seattle activists trying to block growth incorrectly blame new housing for the threat to orcas, instead of the biggest culprit: cars and the sea of pavement car...
Some brands say their jeans are eco-friendly. Here's how to find a pair that's actually sustainable
Your jeans have probably passed through cotton farms, dye houses and wash facilities before reaching your closet
[2510.03534] Long-Term Mapping of the Douro River Plume with Multi-Agent Reinforcement Learning
Abstract page for arXiv paper 2510.03534: Long-Term Mapping of the Douro River Plume with Multi-Agent Reinforcement Learning
Contrasting microbial responses to polyethylene and paper-based cover residues in agricultural soil microcosms - Plant and Soil
Agricultural cover materials can generate particulate residues in soil. Polyethylene covers may contribute persistent microplastic fragments, whereas paper
Long Island fireworks show in honor of fallen soldiers canceled after green activists threaten protest
A patriotic fireworks show planned at a Long Island lakeside is now up in smoke after the town’s top official pulled the permit over environmental concerns an...
Iconic beach destination hit with unsafe water warning as pollution concerns grow
As the golden warmth of summer beckons, millions of eager travelers are preparing to descend upon coastal escapes, searching for solace in the rhythmic rise
Wealthy people with environmental ideals are the biggest emitters
Among people of high socioeconomic status, love for nature corresponds with a bigger environmental footprint – and there's an obvious reason why