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This week, climate change is having a moment. Here’s why. Strikes, summits, and journalism initiatives, oh my!
Op-Ed: The Environment May Be At Risk From Vaping, Too As the government responds to the outbreak of vaping-related illnesses, it should also consider how improper disposal of vaping products can harm communities and the environment.
Lion trade: the secret threat faced by SA tourism industry Annually, thousands of tourists flock to South Africa to experience our unique wildlife. But behind this booming industry is an ugly truth, many wildlife encounters support the mistreatment of iconic species, such as lions. Tourism plays a vital role in job creation and contributed over R130-billion to the economy in 2017, about 2.9% of the […]
Affordable housing designed with the environment in mind A Western Cape design project that encourages innovation and affordable solutions in low-income housing is in the running for a prestigious US$85,000 award. Known as the Better Living Challenge (BLC), the project is in the finals for the Human City Design Award, organised by the Seoul Design Foundation. The winner will be announced on Thursday […]
Tips for keeping SA paper waste out of the landfill In 2018, South Africa recovered 1.285 million tonnes of recyclable paper products, putting the country’s paper recovery rate at 71.7%. This is according to Anele Sololo, general manager of the country’s paper recycling association, RecyclePaperZA, who adds that this rate is well above the global average of 59.3%. If baled, 1.285 million tonnes of paper […]
Trained dogs to be placed across SA to stop poachers World Rhino Day this year is again marred by horrendous statistics illustrating the poaching pandemic across the African continent. According to the Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries (DEFF), since 2008 some 7,900 black and white rhinos have been slaughtered for the illicit trade of their horns. The fight against poaching has been arduous and […]
How dangerous are chemicals in plastic consumer products? Researchers found that three out of four everyday plastic items contain toxins.
Cell Phone Recycling In Aspect of Environment Benefit It is incredible to think that just 20 years ago almost nobody had a mobile phone, and those who did were rich or important business men. They were large phones, and could not be used for a long time before […]
US and Canada have lost more than one in four birds since 1970 Three billion birds have been lost across diverse groups and habitats, in what researchers describe as a ‘wake-up call’The US and Canada have lost more than one in four birds – a total of three billion – since 1970, culminating in what scientists who published a new study are calling a “widespread ecological crisis”.Researchers observed a 29% decline in bird populations across diverse groups and habitats – from songbirds such as meadowlarks to long-distance migratory birds such as swallows and backyard birds like sparrows. Continue reading...
How safe are e-cigarettes? Electronic cigarettes are surging in popularity among young people, despite bans in Michigan and San Francisco.
Offshore wind 'could power six million more homes' after Crown Estate announces major auction of seabed rights Four areas of seabed around England and Wales to be opened to bidding from range of energy investors
SNP ditches flagship landfill waste ban by 2021 The Scottish Government has ditched a flagship climate change commitment to ban landfill waste in Scotland by the end of 2021.
Why kids are striking for the planet Inspired by Swedish activist Greta Thunberg, kids and teens around the world are protesting to get adults to act on climate change.
Two Months in the Southern Ocean, for Science Under the leadership of Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory scientists, two different expeditions sailed to the stormy Southern Ocean to learn more about Earth’s climate history.
Bezos commits Amazon to rapidly cut fossil fuels, be carbon neutral by 2040 Amazon expects to power all of its operations with renewable energy by 2030 — setting a timeline for pledges it had made previously.ADBA National Conference returns ADBA’s flagship event returns in December 2019, marking 10 years of ADBA and 10 years before the UK government must reduce emissions by 57%.
Audubon Declares a 'Bird Emergency,' Demands Immediate Action After Scientists Reveal Huge Losses of North American Birds ‘We have to act now to protect the places birds count on: Places like the Arctic, Great Lakes, Everglades and the Colorado River must be a priority.’Shared resources enable greater collaboration: big science in the cloud Cloud-based platforms are allowing scientists to analyse and understand the vast quantity of data generated by global monitoring initiatives and large-scale research facilities The post Shared resources enable greater collaboration: big science in the cloud appeared first on Physics World.
Radley Horton: Finding Answers and Spreading Messages of Caution and Hope on Climate Climatologist Radley Horton's impactful research is matched by his commitment to communicating the under-appreciated threats associated with global warming.
ACA youth respond to President Ramaphosa’s withdrawal from UN Summit On 16th Sept, the African Climate Alliance was honoured with the Amnesty Ambassador of Conscience Award in South Africa, which was given to Greta Thunberg and youth climate strikers all over the world simultaneously on Monday. On Friday 20th Sept, youth in cities nationwide are asking their parents to join them on the streets at […]
Go-ahead for controversial oil project off KZN coast Marches, protests and objections to plans to drill for gas and oil along the KwaZulu-Natal coastline over the past few years have come to naught. The Department of Mineral Resources (DMR) has granted environmental authorisation to the Italian energy group, Eni, and Sasol Africa to conduct exploratory drilling in the Durban and Zululand basins, covering […]
What are some healthy drinks for kids? Juice and soda aren’t the only drink options available for children. Here are some healthy drink alternatives for kids (and adults).
Five easy ways to reduce plastic exposure and intake While there’s virtually no way to completely avoid taking in the microplastics and chemicals that are so ubiquitous they’re found even in household dust, there are a few easy ways to reduce exposure, according to a Consumer Reports guide released this month. The most effective way to reduce plastic intake would be to avoid all […]
North America Has Lost More Than 1 in 4 Birds in Last 50 Years, New Study Says For the first time, researchers have estimated the volume of total avian loss in the Western Hemisphere—and it’s not just threatened species that are declining. Many backyard favorites are also losing ground.
12 surprising facts about Komodo dragons These huge beasts have inspired myths of fantastic proportions. Get to know the real life dragons of Komodo Island.
How climate change threatens our health in the Pacific Northwest More smoke and heat in the Pacific Northwest could lead to heat stroke, dehydration, increased pollen allergies and cancer risk. And while local scientists have a plan to fix it, they say they are concerned that no one is carrying it out.
You Asked: What Caused Climate Change Before the Industrial Revolution? A paleoclimatologist walks us through some of the natural causes of climate change — and why it’s important to take action on human-caused warming.
Destructive spotted lanternflies are making their way across the East Coast Spotted lanternflies are hitching a ride on everything from camping gear to Christmas trees.
Bezos to speak on sustainability ahead of global climate protest Jeff Bezos is holding a news conference on Amazon’s sustainability efforts on Thursday, a day before workers around the world — including more than 1,000 of his own employees — are scheduled to walk out to spotlight climate change. Amazon’s founder and chief executive officer is scheduled to speak at the National Press Club in […]
Why California is fighting fire with fire Meet the environmentalists who are burning trees to save the forest.
Melville Housing Association launches innovation flooring project An innovative new flooring project, believed to be the first of its kind in the country, has been launched by Dalkeith-based Melville Housing Association.
More electric vehicle charging bays to be built across Falkirk district The drive to encourage more road users to buy electric vehicles (EV) has cranked up in Falkirk district.
Four fifths of our carbon footprint is down to our ‘consumption habit’ Businesses that don’t act now to meet growing public pressure to tackle the global climate emergency risk being left behind.Millimetre-wave imaging delivers non-invasive skin cancer diagnosis Non-invasive millimetre-wave imaging produces high-contrast 3D images of skin and can map tumours as accurately as histology The post Millimetre-wave imaging delivers non-invasive skin cancer diagnosis appeared first on Physics World.
Inside Salesforce’s innovative new sustainability reporting platform Can a new Sustainability Cloud become the reporting platform to end all platforms?
School’s back in session and Wisdom Supply Co. is teaching a lesson to reduce plastic waste The B corp is working to to provide affordable, zero-waste school supplies.We shall inherit the Earth Iain Dale-Trotter reviews Underland: a Deep Time Journey by Robert Macfarlane The post We shall inherit the Earth appeared first on Physics World.
Good news, bad news: 4 trends in US energy use We reviewed the U.S. Energy Information Administration’s energy consumption data, so you don't have to. Here's what you need to know.
Climate action’s triple dividend Reducing future losses, increased productivity, and social benefits — that’s a pretty healthy ROI.
Youth are calling for immediate climate action, and majority of Americans agree Major CBS News poll released as part of Covering Climate Now, a collaboration of more than 250 news outlets around the world to strengthen coverage of the climate story
A sustainable food and land use transition could net $4.5 trillion economic boost A landmark new report outlines the economic case for drastic changes to global systems.
I’m broke. Is that a good thing for the climate crisis? Poverty is not a measure of virtue, it’s a measure of adversity.
Brexit threatens EU climate action, research warns Brexit could give EU climate denying governments more power to block environmental regulations
Jamie Livingstone: Time to slow down fast fashion for the sake of the planet and people What’s the carbon footprint of your wardrobe? It is probably something you’ve never even considered but is more than you think. That’s why this month, Oxfam has been asking people to take a pledge to say ‘no to new’ clothes. Set up to help the planet and its people, our new campaign, called Second Hand September, aims to break the fast fashion cycle and help people reduce their impact on the climate.
Washington to join California in fighting Trump administration’s attack on state vehicle-emission rules Washington now has a stake in what's shaping up to be clash over the future of the U.S. automobile industry.
Australia among countries blocked from speaking at UN climate summit Australia’s conservative Liberal-National government has already shown substantial contempt for next week’s United Nations Climate Summit, with the Prime Minister Scott Morrison declining to attend even though he will be in the United States. Now it seems the UN has hit back announcing that leading economies such as Japan and Australia will not be invited […]
UN climate summit to speed up transition to cleaner, greener future New measures to speed up the transition to clean energy and green economies are among the initiatives to be unveiled during the United Nations Climate Change Summit next week. Heads of State, representatives from the private sector, and the Swedish teenage activist Greta Thunberg are expected in New York to tackle what the UN considers […]
Canberra first ‘major’ city outside Europe to hit 100% renewable energy According to a new Australia Institute (AI) report Australia’s national capital, Canberra, is set to become the first city outside Europe to source 100 per cent of its electricity needs from renewable energy. The report, just published, found Canberra was poised to become just the eighth city in the world to complete the transition away […]
If you want the health benefits of tomatoes, keep your meatballs away from the spaghetti A study finds that a tomato's cancer-fighting properties are reduced when consumed with iron-rich food.
It’s California vs. Trump in ‘the fight of a lifetime’ over emissions standards California leaders promised to fight Trump’s decision in court.
Feds seek expanded habitat protection as salmon, orcas battle climate change, habitat degradation Under this proposal, "if you are proposing a project anywhere from the Canadian border to Big Sur, you have to take southern resident killer whales into account," advocates say.
What the Earth Institute is Doing for Climate Week 2019 We’ve planned a busy week of climate-related events and blog posts for you to learn from, enjoy, and get inspired.
Reintroduced Hawaiian Crows Are Learning How to Live in the Wild Extinct in their natural habitat for two decades, a small population of ‘Alalā are starting to forage, mate, and nest on their own.
Why Greenpeace activists dangled from a bridge in Texas — and face 2 years in prison It could be a test case for the state's new "critical infrastructure" law.
Seattle slows proposed ban on new natural-gas buildings; heating-oil tax advances At the request of businesses and unions, Seattle City Councilmember Mike O'Brien agreed to slow his plan to ban gas-piping systems in newly constructed homes and buildings. It and the oil tax are meant to help reduce climate-changing pollution.
Climate scientists slam easyJet for creating shortest mainland UK flight: 'Pointless waste of carbon' 'One of the great challenges of this century will be how we allocate that limited carbon budget amongst vitally important industries'
Indonesia to send 'contaminated' waste back to West It must go back to its country of origin within 90 days
How much screen time is too much for kids? From toddlers to tweens and teens, glowing screens can harm their bodies and minds. Here's how to reduce screen time, and why you should.
Mammoth ice slabs in Greenland could cause sea levels to rise by additional three inches Vast slabs up to 16 metres thick create an impermeable layer meaning meltwater flows directly into the ocean
The biggest source of microplastics in fresh water is laundry lint Microplastics in fresh water are primarily laundry lint that comes from washing machines, and they end up in your drinking glass.
Freight back on the Union Canal after 150 years A historic first happened in Linlithgow recently, with the return of freight to the Union Canal.
Recycling is declining in Edinburgh due to ‘manky’ and overflowing’ bins, says councillor A councillor has blasted recent figures showing a decline in recycling insisting “manky” and “overflowing” bins are putting residents off the good deed.
McDonald's and Burger King remove plastic toys from kid's meals over waste concerns Burger King and McDonald's have both announced they are to remove plastic toys from their children's meals entirely, or allow customers to swap them out, in an effort to reduce waste.
Are fruits and veggies healthier raw or cooked? Sometimes cooking (and sometimes raw) is the best way to get the most nutrients from your favorite fruits and vegetables.
Earth's ozone layer still in trouble, study finds The hole over Antarctica is healing, but a new study finds the planet's ozone layer is thinning at lower latitudes.
'Nobody knows what's triggered it': Scientists struggle to explain strangely shaped Antarctic ozone hole Unusually skewed gap in ozone layer could be smallest in three decades
The Tribe that Brought a Damaged Shoreline Back to Life How the Shinnecock Indian Nation Tribe in Long Island, NY, transformed a desolate and barren stretch of shoreline to protect their land from erosion and sea-level riseTurbomolecular pumps: diverse customers drive advanced performance Edwards is betting that a focus on fundamental technology innovation and product evolution will prove a winning strategy for its nEXT family of mechanical turbomolecular pumps and pumping stations The post Turbomolecular pumps: diverse customers drive advanced performance appeared first on Physics World.
Scotland’s weather: country will bask in 22C heatwave before ‘hurricane’ hits Scots are about to bask in a welcome wall of warmth, wafting all the way from the costas.
City shuts down preschool's farm stand Atlanta-area preschool fights zoning issues when city closes kids' farm stand.
What is 'social jet lag' and is it making you sick? If you're sleeping in on the weekends, you might be setting yourself up for a host of chronic health issues.
You Asked: Can the Great Green Wall Stop the Sahara From Expanding? A climate scientist answers readers’ questions about an initiative that would plant a vast wall of trees to combat the effects of climate change.
Good Neighbors Delayed Are Good Neighbors Denied Last Friday, the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that EPA violated the Clean Air Act in failing to impose deadlines on upwind states violating the CAA’s Good Neighbor provisions. The Court concluded that, where downwind states face significant consequences in not meeting statutory deadlines to attain National Ambient Air Quality Standards, but don’t control their own fate because upwind states are contributing significantly to the downwind states’ nonattainment,… More
It looks like ecodesign is one area where the UK will be keeping up with Europe The government indicated last week that it still plans to honour a commitment to match or go further than EU green product rules after Brexit. The evidence – a rather dry draft Statutory Instrument (SI) on power supplies for electrical goods – shouldn’t come as a surprise: the commitment was set out just two years ago in the Clean Growth
Straight From the Source: A Deep Dive Into Audubon's Water Conservation Work Audubon's vice president of water conservation answered members' questions in an online event.
A Sneak Peek into Audubon's New Migratory Bird Initiative Listen to a recording of our Migratory Bird Initiative Telephone Town Hall.
Greta Thunberg to Congress: ‘You’re not trying hard enough. Sorry.’ The Swedish environmentalist was one of several young activists who spoke at a Senate climate crisis task force.
Mulch 101: Mulching Your Soil for a Healthy Garden Mulch is any material you use to cover bare soil ... The post Mulch 101: Mulching Your Soil for a Healthy Garden appeared first on Earth911.com.
Fab City, the global circular economy movement centered around local makers The organizers are striving to build a platform where virtually anyone can share ideas and best practices about urban design, workforce development, manufacturing, food production and more.
Greta Thunberg meets Obama and demands action from congress on climate change 'I know you are trying, but just not hard enough,' campaigner tells lawmakers
Maven Moment: the Old Coffee Pot A good cup of coffee to start your day … ... The post Maven Moment: the Old Coffee Pot appeared first on Earth911.com.
Leading mobile operators pledge collective, consistent disclosure of climate impacts Industry-led initiative includes more than 50 of the world’s biggest wireless network carriers, including AT&T, Verizon, Vodafone, China Mobile and NTT.
How the hospitality industry plays a vital role in relief efforts when disaster strikes During extreme events, hotels can provide key support to responders and those in recovery.
So long diesel cars, hello micromobility These major European cities could move pretty swiftly to the point where transit and scooters emerge as the backbone of urban transportation.
Conflicts, climate change and mental illness among 'biggest emerging threats to children', United Nations warns Young people more vulnerable to grooming and abuse amid online misinformation, children's charity says
Skip the iPhone 11, but don’t do it for the planet On Tuesday, the New York Times sent out a curious push notification to millions of subscribers: “This is not your typical gadget review. That’s because it is time to rethink when to upgrade your iPhone.”Swedish activist Thunberg tells US Congress ‘You’re not trying hard enough. Sorry’ Swedish teenage climate change activist Greta Thunberg called for action, not praise, from United States politicians as she joined other youth leaders in two days of meetings and speeches on Washington’s Capitol Hill. This week’s events are intended to raise awareness ahead of a global “climate strike” on Friday, when students and workers around the […]
Here comes the first known comet from outside of our solar system Scientists say C/2019 Q4 is a comet from another galaxy.
EPA set to end California’s ability to regulate fuel economy WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is poised to revoke California’s authority to set auto mileage standards, asserting that only the federal government has the power to regulate greenhouse gas emissions and fuel economy. Conservative and free-market groups have been asked to attend a formal announcement of the rollback set for Wednesday afternoon at Environmental […]
12 incredible images of Saturn NASA's Cassini orbiter and other telescopes reveal stunning pictures of the planet and its rings.
These kids are making the world a better place From helping seniors to detecting microplastics, these kids have launched projects to help their communities and the world.
6 weird things that happen after you die The grave, gross facts about how your body decomposes.
Burning Headlines Kick off a Climate-Coverage Campaign As part of the Covering Climate Now initiative, an art exhibit transforms climate-related newspaper pages to reflect what’s coming on a human-heated planet.
Final Plan for Arctic Refuge Drilling Could Cause Extinctions, Admits Government The decision to open the refuge's entire coastal plain to development, combined with climate change, 'may result in extinction' for some birds.
The Saudi oil attack isn’t just an economic issue, it’s environmental Refinery explosions are an environmental menace, spewing toxic chemicals into the air and threatening the health of anyone nearby.
As Amazon smolders, Indonesia fires choke the other side of the world Hundreds of wildfires burned across Indonesian Borneo and Sumatra Tuesday, producing thick smoke that disrupted air travel, forced schools to close and sickened many thousands of people. Officials said that about 80% of the fires were set intentionally.
Photographer captures airplanes' rainbow trails Photographer Michael Marston captures airplane's rainbow trail in pictures and video.
How We Can Make Ports More Sustainable — And Why it Matters An index created by a Sustainability Science student quantifies the major environmental impacts of shipping hubs.
Audubon California's Bird Data Shows the Path Forward at the Salton Sea Critical bird surveys at this southern California saline lake will help direct how restoration will proceed at this vital Pacific Flyway bird stopover.
One leader’s journey to climate restoration The Foundation for Climate Restoration's CEO on his quest to restore the climate.
Unwilling To Address Homelessness Crisis, California Governor Instead Seeks To Blame Others Newsom’s gubernatorial campaign slogan was “Courage for a Change.” Does anybody think he’s displaying courage on homelessness? 
Armed officers in charge of defending Amazon from loggers 'taken off job by Bolsonaro government' Authorities transferring on-the-ground employees out of federal protection offices in AmazonasASTRO: highlighting radiation oncology breakthroughs At the ASTRO Annual Meeting, researchers unveil the latest research in areas such as cardiac radioablation, immunotherapy and machine learning The post ASTRO: highlighting radiation oncology breakthroughs appeared first on Physics World.
Voting age should be lowered to 16 to avert climate breakdown, think tank says Without urgent action by the current political leaders, future generations will face huge environmental damage, report warns
Environmental Protection Is an Afterthought at the Environmental Protection Agency Last week, EPA and the Army Corps of Engineers promulgated the final rule repealing the 2015 rule defining the Waters of the United States. The repeal rule is 172 pages in its pre-publication version. The word “science” is used 18 times in those 172 pages. Almost all of them are used in quotes from the 2015 rule or characterizations of the intent of the 2015 rule.… More
Seattle’s Jamie Margolin is 17 and a climate activist. On Wednesday she testifies before Congress. Jamie Margolin in some ways typifies a growing generational movement, as teenagers fearfully eye a future that scientists say will see climate-change calamities unless global greenhouse-gas emissions are reduced.
Small bridge collapse in Snohomish County sends truck into river The small wooden bridge in the 20300 block of Old Owen Road in Monroe collapsed when the truck was crossing it, firefighters said.Striving towards a fusion future The UK Atomic Energy Authority is investing in facilities and people to establish fusion as a source of clean, limitless power within our lifetimes The post Striving towards a fusion future appeared first on Physics World.
You Asked: Does Caring About Plastic Distract From Climate Change? Short answer: Why not both?
10 ways babies are really weird They don't shed tears and won't remember having mustaches!
'This is just terrible': Dead shark paraded through streets of UK city Creature listed as 'near threatened' by International Union for the Conservation of Nature
Mossmorran flaring: ExxonMobil to spend £140m to fix Fife plant A £140 million plan to reduce flaring and improve infrastructure the Mossmorran chemical plant in Fife has been announced.
Theme Park Flamingo Land pulls out of £30million Loch Lomond development Theme park developer Flamingo Land has withdrawn its application for a £30 million development on the banks of Loch Lomond..
All the lonely people: Where do they all belong? This is going to be a major question in the very near future.
Until climate strikers came along, I thought I’d heard it all before – Dr Richard Dixon School climate strikers are the biggest youth-led movement ever and they have a message that’s really worth listening to, writes Dr Richard Dixon ahead of a week of protests in Scotland and around the world, beginning on Friday.
UK supermarkets are selling beef from firm linked to illegal destruction of Amazon rainforest 'The world watches in horror as the Amazon burns but unfortunately a lot of us are unwitting contributors to the crisis,' campaigner says
Climate change and the media: More news is good news For the media, climate change is morphing from a controversy to a crisis.
Hydroflourocarbons: Super Greenhouse Gas in Your Kitchen & Bathroom Making changes to heal the hole in the ozone layer ... The post Hydroflourocarbons: Super Greenhouse Gas in Your Kitchen & Bathroom appeared first on Earth911.com.
As the world warms, the call for climate-friendly cooling heats up The next phase of The Climate Group’s EP100 initiative stresses need for more energy-efficient air conditioners, especially in emerging economies.
We Earthlings: The CO2 Impact of Streaming Video Video streaming has become a part of many peoples everyday ... The post We Earthlings: The CO2 Impact of Streaming Video appeared first on Earth911.com.Model independence How will we deal with the deluge of data from current and future particle colliders? Michela Massimi explains why "model independence" could hold the answer The post Model independence appeared first on Physics World.
Will California's ingredient transparency law spur safer cleaners? Disclosure, like many cleaning products, remains the best disinfectant.
Berkeley triggered a chain of anti-gas laws Seattle, Los Angeles, and other cities are looking to ban natural gas in new buildings.
The risky economics of the new natural gas infrastructure in the United States Low natural gas prices have helped to shutter many coal plants. Watch a similar effect on natural gas generators as clean energy becomes more affordable.
Mergers are coming: How to manage ESG through the M&A process As business leaders across industries pursue mergers and acquisitions, there will be substantial ESG opportunities and risks. Here's what to look for.
AWPR yielding benefits to the rural community The opening of the AWPR has transformed the travel times faced by the farming community in reaching major North-east markets, according to Thainstone Mart.
Volkswagen unveils hotly anticipated ID.3 electric car The EV market is about to get even more competitive following VW's unveiling of what it hopes will become the 'people's EV.'
Commercial property: A certified way to save your energy It is ten years since the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) was introduced for commercial properties north of the Border, and non-domestic energy assessors are still out on the ground doing ‘missionary’ work.
How to shift the UK from also ran to winner in the electric car race This post is by Greg Archer, UK director at Transport and Environment Measures to reduce CO2 emissions from cars have so far failed. Minimal improvements in the efficiency of new cars have merely offset the steady rise in vehicle mileage, causing UK car emissions to effectively flatline over the past 30 years. There are several causes: the failure to invest
Landlords must act to ensure homes meet new energy rules – John Blackwood Regulations present a challenge, but we can help, says John Blackwood
On Skye there’s a tanning business that goes more than skin deep – Jess Hartwell Using sustainable processes not only helps the planet but also preserves the beautiful landscape where we work, writes Jess Hartwell
Astronomer outrage at boozy bothy plan for Highland Dark Sky Park The Astronomer Royal for Scotland has blasted proposals by a global whisky company to build an alcohol-based “24/7” visitor centre in the midst of the world’s most northerly gold-tier status International Dark Sky Park in the Cairngorms.
Attenborough documentaries 'actively mislead audiences' into thinking wildlife is doing fine, scientists warn 'Nature is still mostly shown as pristine, and the presence or impacts of people on the natural world very seldom appear'
The gloves are off: ‘predatory’ climate deniers are a threat to our children In this age of rapidly melting glaciers, terrifying megafires and ever more puissant hurricanes, of acidifying and rising oceans, it is hard to believe that any further prod to climate action is needed. But the reality is that we continue to live in a business-as-usual world. Our media is filled with enthusiastic announcements about new […]
Study: world must transform food production; farmers call for climate planScientists have warned the world must diversify its food production and consumption, or face damaging supply disruptions that could lead to suffering and social unrest. The call came as farmers from across Australia warned agriculture was set to take a heavy hit from the effects of climate change. A delegation of farmers from across the […]
Extreme weather may be pushing Texans to care about climate changeDoes Texas, the metaphorical oil tank of the American petroleum operation, care about climate change? Yup.
Fiji PM urges Australia to ‘unite behind the science’ of climate changeFiji’s Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama has called on Australia to “unite behind the science” and be far more ambitious in reducing greenhouse gas emissions that cause climate change. In a speech just weeks after Mr Bainimarama accused Australia’s conservative Liberal-National Prime Minister Scott Morrison of condescension and forcing Australian policies onto its Pacific island neighbours, […]
Ethiopia plants 350 million trees to fight deforestationEthiopia has planted more than 350 million trees in 12 hours, its government announced, claiming a world record. Across the country, volunteers took part in the mass planting as part of the “Green Legacy” initiative, a programme that aims to reforest large swathes of the land. The efforts far surpassed an original target of planting […]
A new material made from spider silk and trees could replace plasticFinnish researchers have developed a strong, flexible material from spider silk and tree cellulose.
Border wall construction begins in Organ Pipe Cactus National MonumentThe federally protected and UNESCO-recognized wilderness area is front and center as work on the border wall between the U.S. and Mexico continues.
Biggest (And Quietest) Part of U.S. Energy Sector Continues To Grow In Leaps and BoundsWhat’s the biggest part of the U.S. energy sector? If you said solar or wind, that wouldn’t be a bad guess, since the U.S. Department of Labor predicts that solar installers and wind turbine technicians will be the two fastest-growing occupations between now and 2028. If you said oil, gas or coal, you’d be dead wrong. Fact is, […] The post Biggest (And Quietest) Part of U.S. Energy Sector Continues To Grow In Leaps and Bounds appeared first on E2.
Drilling in Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is one step closer to realityThe plan to drill in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is hotly contested between oil companies, Alaskans and conservation groups.
The Clever Way Green Herons Lure PreyWatch carefully the next time you spot this secretive wader hunting.
Testing Fluoride Levels in Indian WellsA team of researchers taught social science students to test for high fluoride levels in their own villages, and experimented with creative ways to get the word out about the dangers of fluorosis.
You Asked: What Are My Clean Energy Options in New York?Because most NYC apartments don't have the space for a solar panel array.
21 reasons why forests are importantIn case you're missing the forest for the trees, here are a few reminders why woodlands are wonderful.An independent approach to air?Scotland's clean air strategy “is generally performing quite well by EU and global comparison”, according to an independent review .
Most teens say they’re frightened by climate change; 1 in 4 have taken action, poll showsIn a coastal town in Washington, climate change has a high school junior worried about the floods that keep deluging his school. A 17-year-old from Texas says global warming scares him so much he can’t even think about it. But across the country, teens are channeling their anxieties into activism. “Fear,” says Maryland 16-year-old Madeline […]Dealing with a climate emergencyMatthew Jones and Charles Adams call on physicists to limit their travel to help tackle the climate emergency The post Dealing with a climate emergency appeared first on Physics World.
Scientists taught rats how to play hide-and-seek and they really got into itRats played hide-and-seek with scientists for no other reward than strokes and tickles.
Youth Climate Strike and the Generational Urgency of the Climate CrisisThe Youth Climate Strike clearly communicates the generational urgency of the climate crisis.
It's time to stop hugging your chickensBackyard chickens have been linked to salmonella outbreaks, in part because some owners are getting too cozy with their feathered friends.Managing NOx gas emissions from combustionPollution can only be managed effectively if it is monitored effectively. So, as political pressure increases on measures to limit the emissions of the oxides of nitrogen, James Clements, managing director of UK analyser manufacturer Signal Group, explains the current issues and the latest advances in monitoring technology .
Practical tips sharedA one-day conference on 25 September will explore the range of practical techniques available to help with odour management .
Collaboration targets graphene sensorsGraphene-based sensors that can measure air quality seem to be getting closer to mass production, according to claims .
Study links fine particles to death ratesExposure to toxic air pollutants is linked to increased cardiovascular and respiratory death rates, according to a new, international study
Research heralds ‘step change’ in water jet injury careMedical research commissioned by the Water Jetting Association has led to the publication of the most comprehensive guidance ever created for the management of high-pressure fluid injection injuries
Time to get things moving?Envirotec asked Landia about their decision to retrofit its GasMix digester mixing system to a legacy AD tank .
Screw blowers installed at wastewater facilityGardner Denver distributor Team Air Power has delivered a bespoke compressed air solution .
“Brazilian bugs” treat ammonia at utilitySevern Trent says it has achieved a reduction in costs for ammonia treatment by introducing a process called "annamox" .
Firms ‘rooting’ for a reduction in blocked pipesA newly landscaped section of a Durham garden has been unveiled to the public, to show how an innovative project aims to get to one of the root causes of blocked pipes .
European Society of Radiology seeks to demystify biomarkersESR’s new recommendations aim to promote understanding and use of imaging biomarkers as decision-making tools in clinical trials and routine practice The post European Society of Radiology seeks to demystify biomarkers appeared first on Physics World.
Dosimetry software captures daily, cumulative patient trendsStandard Imaging’s Adaptivo software tracks and reports the dosimetric impact of changes in patient anatomy and positioning during the course of radiation treatment The post Dosimetry software captures daily, cumulative patient trends appeared first on Physics World.
Innovator Interview: Dr. Paul Zeitz on Waging Justice & the UN Climate Restoration ForumMeet Dr. Paul Zeitz, an organizer of the UN Global ... The post Innovator Interview: Dr. Paul Zeitz on Waging Justice & the UN Climate Restoration Forum appeared first on Earth911.com.
Yum! Whip Up Scrumptious & Easy Vegan Desserts in a SnapIf you’re shifting to healthy, planet-friendly, plant-forward foods, desserts are ... The post Yum! Whip Up Scrumptious & Easy Vegan Desserts in a Snap appeared first on Earth911.com.
Mission: Remove a trillion tons of carbon from the atmosphereThe Terraton Initiative sets its sights on the "most actionable, immediate, and affordable thing we can do to impact climate change."
When to lead with sustainability in consumer communications, and when not toIt’s not always necessary to lead with the ‘S word’, but here’s when you should.
Fossil fuel companies roll out a new era of spinClimate activists are changing their message — and so is the oil and gas industry.
China is positioned to lead on climate change as the US rolls back its policiesReducing China’s reliance on coal energy is an enormous long-term shift. But it looks like that might change.
The 2019 VERGE VanguardA diverse group of 20 visionaries, investors and entrepreneurs who are inspiring an equitable, inclusive clean economy.
GreenBiz names 2019 VERGE Vanguard award winnersGreenBiz Group today named the 2019 VERGE Vanguard, honoring 20 dreamers, pioneers, entrepreneurs, designers, engineers, business leaders, policymakers and investors on the cutting edge of sustainability and technology.
Top government scientist: 'Earth's situation now so grave it's appropriate to be scared'A top scientist has said it is "appropriate to be scared" about the pace at which climate change is taking place.
The government isn’t putting its money where its mouth is on the environmentThis post is by Alistair Taylor, senior policy officer at the RSPB. The news that substantial areas of the Amazon rainforest have been set on fire crystallised opinion on the need for urgent and effective action to protect our environment and climate. Prime Minister Boris Johnson went as far as stating: “In a week where we have all watched, horrified,
Costa Coffee lobbied government against 25p 'latte levy' before proposals were binnedExclusive: Costa claimed it would be 'deliberately targeting coffee drinkers' and questioned whether cups made from plastic and paper could be deemed single-use plastic
German climate protection measures to cost €40 billion by 2023A person briefed on Germany’s climate action talks has told Reuters Newsagency that climate protection measures that the conservative party of Chancellor Angela Merkel and its Social Democrat coalition partners want to unveil this week will cost at least €40 billion until 2023. “We agree that something needs to be done but it is still […]
Doctors lobby Liberal-National govt on climate changeAs concern about the climate emergency grows doctors have descended on Parliament House in the national capital, Canberra, today to call on the conservative Liberal-National federal government to take urgent steps to prepare health services for more extreme weather events and disasters. Medical group, Doctors for the Environment Australia, delivered pledges to Health Minister Greg […]
Unions and activists call on workers to join climate strikesIn the past year, South Africa has seen a slate of devastating impacts which have brought home the reality of climate breakdown. The raging floods in KwaZulu Natal, that washed away homes and roads, killing over 70, displacing nearly 1500 people, and costing over R1 billion in damage in the province, is just one sad […]
UN climate summit ‘to boost Glasgow’s economy by £73m’A UN climate change conference bringing world leaders to Glasgow next year could benefit the city’s hospitality sector by more than £73 million.
Scottish teenager heads to Geneva for United Nations discussion on children’s rightsA 13-year-old East Lothian girl is travelling to Geneva to speak at a United Nations event commemorating the 30th anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of the Child.
Captured in the wild – the winning imagesAn urban shot of a heron “behind bars” has taken top prize in this year’s British Wildlife Photography Awards.
Italy's far-right party leader Salvini vows to return to power and issues warning to EUPolitician brands new government 'traitors' and vows to force referendums on immigration and electoral issues
Larbert hospital wins unique ‘gold standard’ environment awardKeep Scotland Beautiful has presented Forth Valley Royal Hospital with a special gold award- making it the first ever hospital to receive the highest possible rating.
As Bering Sea ice melts, Alaskans, scientists and Seattle’s fishing fleet witness changes ‘on a massive scale’With winter ice largely gone for two years, a food chain is at risk. What lies ahead for a body of water that produces some of the world’s biggest seafood harvests and helps sustain communities ranging from Alaska to Seattle, homeport for much of the Bering Sea fleet?
Seattle Times joins worldwide Covering Climate Now initiativeThe Seattle Times joins more than 200 newsrooms across the world to publish stories about climate change in the week leading up to the United Nations Climate Action Summit on Sept. 23, 2019.
What if the Great Pacific Garbage Patch isn’t the ocean’s biggest plastic problem?The Ocean Cleanup project has an idea where all the plastic is going. Some scientists say it's trash.
The problem with putting a deadline on the climate apocalypseConflating long-term policy goals and tipping points is a problematic feature of climate discourse
Don’t COP out on climate, conference hosts toldScotland and the UK should not yet be boasting about their “world-leading” action to save the planet after Glasgow was selected as the venue for next year’s prestigious United Nations climate change conference, environmentalists are warning.
Heathrow drone protests: Extinction Rebellion co-founder Roger Hallam re-arrested hours after release for attempting to fly device'When there's radical evil happening in the world, you've just got to do what you've got to do, and that means economic disruption'
Extinction Rebellion co-founder arrested for trying to fly drone near Heathrow AirportAn Extinction Rebellion co-founder has been arrested for the second time in three days after trying to fly a drone near Heathrow Airport during an environmental protest, the group said.
Langa garden helping to feed future sports heroes“Siya Kolisi” enthralls spectators in the streets of Langa, Cape Town, with his tackles and accurate passes, but this is not the 28-year-old Springbok captain. It is in fact 13-year-old Luxolo Ntsholo who has adopted the moniker. The Grade 7 pupil will be jetting to Tokyo, Japan, next year to represent South Africa at the […]
Africa’s critically endangered vultures face relentless poisoningIn a letter published yesterday in the journal Science, vulture researchers have raised the alarm over the relentless poisoning of Critically Endangered vultures across Africa. During the past 20 months, over 1,000 vultures across the African continent have perished due to widespread poisoning. Vultures have succumbed to poisoning in Mozambique, South Africa, Botswana, Zambia, Namibia, […]
Project Manager needed for River Ambassadors ProgrammeThe Cape Town Environmental Education Trust (CTEET) are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic self-starter to project manage a novel training programme linked to river corridor rehabilitation. This position requires an engaging person with the relevant field experience and desire to mentor young trainees. Job Information Location: River corridors in Cape Town. Industry: Conservation and […]
Our chicken just laid a $7,000 eggAfter all the time and money we've spent setting up this luxury chicken coop, this is by far the most expensive egg we'll ever eat.
How to build a new park so its neighbors benefitWhat does it take for a new park in low-income neighborhoods to avoid becoming a “Trojan horse for gentrification?”
Spain floods: Six killed and thousands evacuated as motorists trapped in submerged tunnelsAt least 3,500 forced to leave homes as 689,000 students affected by school closures
‘Never give up’: Greta Thunberg takes climate strike to the White HouseThe famous 16-year-old Swedish environmental activist joined protesters at a rally in D.C. on Friday.
Everything you need to know about mooncakes (including why they're so expensive)Mooncakes are a traditional part of the Mid-Autumn Chinese festival. But there's more to the legend of this pricey pastry.
U.S. won’t take climate refugees displaced by Hurricane DorianAs natural disasters get worse, eliminating “temporary protected status” for climate refugees creates the perfect storm.
Clean Water Act changes put wetlands in the crosshairsThe Trump administration is changing how the government defines water, and new rules will have significant effects on wildlife and water quality.
13 likely health benefits of drinking teaFrom managing stress to fighting cancer, tea has many benefits to help someone live a healthier life.
12 stunning images to revive your sense of wonderThe winners of the Nature Conservancy's photo contest celebrate the natural world in all its splendor.
Greta Thunberg marches in front of White House with American students over climate change crisisThe 16-year-old activist is in US ahead of this month's UN climate summit in New York City
Advancing our planet: Ford's roadmap for sustainabilityThey were the first to bring us the modern automobile as we know it, so it only makes sense that Ford Motor Company is now ushering in the future of mobility.
Cheetah cubs need best friends, tooPart babysitter, part friend, a puppy named Remus hangs out with a cheetah cub named Kris at the Cincinnati Zoo.
Your 2019 fall foliage guideWhether you're a 'leaf peeper' or just looking for some fantastic photos, here's how to get the most out of the season's splendor.
A chameleon's colors aren't just beautiful, they're amazingly complexScientists take a deeper look at how chameleons change color, and learn some tricks that could benefit humans.
Climate Change Adaptation and Sustainable Development: Complementary Goals in RwandaProfessor Lisa Dale spent a month in Rwanda this summer to teach, research, and weave together sustainable development and climate change adaptation.
Two UK supermarkets slash petrol pricesTwo supermarkets have cut their petrol prices amid a fall in wholesale costs.
Steve Kress, the Trailblazer of Seabird Conservation, Proved All His Critics WrongIn his twenties the ornithologist had an audacious idea: to restore puffins to the Maine coast. Upon his retirement he reflects on how he pulled it off.
Amazing coincidence as Scots rower’s boat abandoned in Atlantic washes up near mum’s homeA Scottish rower’s boat has completed a remarkable journey, washing ashore close to his mother’s home 15 months after being abandoned at sea.
'It's unusual': Hundreds of fish found dead after UK river dries upRare chalk streams in south of UK under growing pressure, campaigners warn
Blood-covered Extinction Rebellion activists protest London Fashion WeekExtinction Rebellion protesters covered in fake blood have glued themselves to an entrance to London Fashion Week.
Giant Scottish wind turbine to be blown upA giant wind turbine in Ayrshire will be blown up in a controlled explosion.
In photos: Climate change takes hold in fastest-warming town on the planet'On the highway, when people slow down to look at a car crash, climate change is like that because everyone is slowing down to look at the accident but not realising that we are actually the car crash'
Earth911 Inspiration: Margaret Mead Reminds Us to Cherish this EarthMargaret Mead spoke at the first Earth Day: “We have ... The post Earth911 Inspiration: Margaret Mead Reminds Us to Cherish this Earth appeared first on Earth911.com.
Mobility as a Service: Sustainable City TransportationNavigating a city to get from point A to point ... The post Mobility as a Service: Sustainable City Transportation appeared first on Earth911.com.
How Kohler turned production 'waste' into a new tile lineIt took more than three years of experimentation with industrial byproducts to hit on the right formula.
Extreme heat is a growing business riskThere are 20 times more deaths caused by rising temperatures than by hurricanes. It's time to design communities with that in mind.
Here are the winners and losers on climate policy in 2019State lawmakers this year made it easier to get renewables in some parts of the country, but others gutted clean energy expansion.
TIME magazine devoted an entire issue to climate change AGAINAnd it's actually kind of ... hopeful?
Episode 188: What's up with former Unilever CEO Paul Polman; one busy day for Interface CSO Erin MeezanPlus, for the Tillamook County Creamery, sustainability is a multigenerational thing.Nanocapsules deliver gene-editing payloadStructures are alternatives to viral vectors for gene therapy using the CRISPR-Cas9 system The post Nanocapsules deliver gene-editing payload appeared first on Physics World.
Sainsbury’s to cut plastic packaging in half by 2025
Unusually high number of painted lady butterflies migrated to UK in 2019, survey findsSpike in butterfly visitors welcome relief for experts amid continuing worries of numbers being hit by climate change
How did the fate of the planet fare at the third Democratic debate?The candidates didn't avoid the subject, but they didn't have much time.
Another vital forest at risk: Scientists fear warming water could be killing off Puget Sound’s kelp bedsIn portions of Puget Sound, canopies of bull kelp — the "base of the food web" — are vanishing, and scientists fear the consequences to local ecosystems.
British supermarket Sainsbury’s vows to halve plastic packaging by 2025Britain’s second-biggest supermarket, Sainsbury’s, has vowed to halve plastic packaging by 2025, promising to switch to alternative materials and refillable options to meet consumer demand for less waste. Sainsbury’s could sell milk and fizzy drinks in returnable glass bottles as part of a drive to cut the amount of plastic packaging it uses over the […]
Renewables rise, brown coal in sharp decline as power plants closeNew federal government figures have revealed that Australia’s dependence on burning brown coal to produce power is diminishing as ageing coal-fired power stations close and the use of black coal, gas and renewable energy increases. The government published Australian Energy Update shows that while the nation remains heavily reliant on coal and other fossil fuels […]
Scientists thrilled to find water vapor in exoplanet's atmosphereWith K2-18b, scientists may have found the first Super Earth with water vapor in its atmosphere.
Andrew Yang: Fearmonger or climate realist?Andrew Yang isn't the only person who says it's too late to stop climate change. But it makes him a rarity among candidates for high office. Will it disqualify him?
BLM’s Final Environmental Review for Arctic Refuge Drilling Glaringly Underestimates Harm to WildlifeRushed and faulty process gives green light to massive and permanent destruction of Arctic Refuge’s Coastal Plain, an irreplaceable habitat for birds and other wildlife
8 things you didn't know about the autumnal equinoxIf you've ever wondered what hamsters and the French Revolution have to do with the first day of fall, we've got the answers.
Force bill for climate change summit could cost 'many tens of millions', warns Police ScotlandThe policing bill for a major climate change summit to be held in Glasgow next year could amount to "many tens of millions of pounds", Police Scotland has warned.
What are the benefits of vitamin D?Vitamin D is the only vitamin humans can acquire without food. Researchers are learning more about its vital benefits.
Why exercise is good for your brainThe fitter you are, the stronger your brain will be as you age.
This bat-friendly town turned the night redNieuwkoop, a sustainable community in the Netherlands, made the night skies safer for bats by using LED lights with a red glow.
World's most widely used insecticide 'makes songbirds anorexic'This is first research to link neonicotinoids to alarming decline in migratory bird species
Woman who created safe haven for 97 dogs in her home during Hurricane Dorian gets helpWhen Hurricane Dorian hit the Bahamas, this rescuer opened her home to nearly 100 dogs.
House votes to bar Arctic drilling; Senate action unlikelyWASHINGTON (AP) — The Democratic-controlled House on Thursday voted to reinstate a decades-long ban on oil and gas drilling in Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge — a largely symbolic move aimed at reversing a plan by President Donald Trump to drill in the pristine refuge. The 225-193 vote comes as the Trump administration has begun […]
A Mural for Lamont’s Hudson River Field Station: How it Came to BeThe newly renovated research facility will host an educational mural that combines art and science.
British army says it must get green to protect environment and maintain recruitment'Our current equipment programme is possibly the last to be dependent on fossil fuel engines'
Stranded hikers saved by message in a bottleFamily sends an SOS message in a bottle from California's Arroyo Seco River — and it saves them.
Trump administration drops Obama-era water protection ruleTRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — The Trump administration on Thursday revoked an Obama-era regulation that shielded many U.S. wetlands and streams from pollution but was opposed by developers and farmers who said it hurt economic development and infringed on property rights. Environmental groups criticized the administration’s action, the latest in a series of moves to […]
Audubon Opposes Final Repeal of Clean Water RuleRepeal threatens drinking water, outdoor economy, birds and other wildlife.
Dumping fossil fuels to drive green developmentDisinvestments in fossil fuels amounting to 11 trillion dollars – eight times the global GDP – have been recorded in the last six months of this year, according to a report released this week. According to the report, divestment “leapt from 52 billion dollars in 2014 to more than 11 trillion dollars today — a […]
A Widespread Pesticide Causes Weight Loss and Delayed Migration in SongbirdsA new study on wild sparrows found that one of the most widely used neonicotinoid pesticides puts bird populations at risk.
Highest levels of mercury ever recorded are found in blubber of dolphins in English ChannelScientists also found high levels of toxic organic pollutants that were banned as long as 40 years ago
The climate solution Democrats aren’t talking aboutIn order to prevent dangerous levels of climate change, humanity needs to start pulling carbon out of the air. Why won’t 2020 candidates acknowledge that?
Why do cats love paper and plastic so much?Just why is that grocery bag or holiday wrapping paper so irresistable to your feline friend? Scientists have some thoughts on why cats love paper and plastic.
Parents claim children 'very hungry' after school goes vegetarianA brand new state school has faced criticism from parents after deciding to only serve vegetarian meals and banning food from home.
Event: Earth Institute Experts to Discuss How to Act on ClimateJoin us at 'Our Future Festival NYC' on September 21. This groundbreaking climate event is designed to inform and inspire.
Drought reveals 'Spanish Stonehenge'The remains of a megalithic monument, the Dolmen of Guadalperal, have resurfaced in Spain.
AP-NORC poll: 64% disapprove of Trump’s climate change viewsWASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump gets some of his worst marks from the American people when it comes to his handling of climate change, and majorities believe the planet is warming and support government actions that he has sometimes scoffed at. While the administration has rolled back regulations to cut emissions of heat-trapping carbon […]
Scottish researchers help identify massive Jurassic crocodileFOR more than 200 years, it's mysterious Jurassic roots have stumped researchers across the world.
Venting problems and the quest for cleaner airVenting storage tanks is essential for safety and reliability but is a practice that has long been poorly understood and regulated, according to tanks expert Assentech. The specification and maintenance of critical components here - breather valves - often falls short of what's required, and tank leakage is a widespread problem. But change appears to be afoot, as Envirotec discovered
New Seabird Study Highlights Importance of Healthy Forage Fish Populations in Warming WorldAfter 23 years studying the nesting success of puffins, razorbills and murres in the Gulf of Maine, research from Audubon and the University of New Brunswick supports the call for improved protections for forage fish populations.
Environmental Education: Park Programs Inspire New LeadersIn the fight against climate change, the creative minds of ... The post Environmental Education: Park Programs Inspire New Leaders appeared first on Earth911.com.Stepping stones to spaceTushna Commissariat interviews Libby Jackson, human exploration programme manager at the UK Space Agency, about her career and today's thriving space sector The post Stepping stones to space appeared first on Physics World.
A seemingly insatiable appetite for food startupsAfter years of nibbling at the market, venture funds are investing in an increasingly diverse menu of entrepreneurs, ranging from food waste crusaders to alternative protein providers.
Where the 2020 presidential hopefuls stand on climateGrist's handy, scannable candidate sorter for finding your political soulmate.
People who don’t trust scientists might just need to Skype oneWhen Trump was elected, scientists despaired. Then, a squid biologist recruited 6,000 of them.
Dig for legitimacy: The case for good ESG in miningIncreasing scrutiny has delivered major improvements in the mining industry’s approach to environmental and social governance.
Utilities are getting in on the microgrid action to make communities more resilientThe technology can help withstand catastrophic events and allow for quicker recoveries when the worst occurs.
Restaurants are helping to drive carbon farming practicesThe industry that's bigger than agriculture and retail can incentivize regenerative land management practices.
Should I donate my clothes or wear them to shreds?When it comes to everyday, identity-expressing things like food and clothing, advice that doesn’t factor in culture is worthless.
4 reasons why urban landscapes are a linchpin for climate resilienceProperly designed and managed using sustainable landscape strategies, outdoor areas can help communities significantly.
Brexit to 'spark a boom' in Scotland's fishing communitiesFishing can become Scotland’s fastest growing economic sector within ten years if the UK leaves the EU Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) on schedule, the incoming head of the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation has said.
Nestlé ‘we are running out of time’, commits to net zero by 2050The world’s largest food and drink company, Nestlé, is set to sell more vegan products and develop lower carbon versions of best-selling brands as part of its new plan to reach net zero emissions by 2050. The food giant, which owns high profile brands such as KitKat, Nespresso, Smarties, San Pellegrino, and Quality Street, already […]
The proof that Edinburgh council is anti-car – John McLellanEdinburgh’s SNP-Labour council coalition has embraced a radical plan that would effectively eliminate all cars from the city centre, apart from those belonging to residents, writes John McLellan.
Water and temperatures that support life discovered on distant super-EarthScientists in the UK have made a “world-first” discovery on a distant planet that hosts both water and temperatures which could support life.
Microplastics stunt growth of worms, study findsWorms increase soil nutrients and inhibiting their work would seriously damage overall biodiversity
MPs call for tax on all single-use plastic packagingGovernment wants to improve recycling rates with greater responsibility on producers to pay for costs of dealing with packaging
Concerns grow over tainted sewage sludge spread on croplandsLAPEER, Mich. (AP) — For more than 20 years, the eastern Michigan town of Lapeer sent leftover sludge from its sewage treatment plant to area farms, supplying them with high-quality, free fertilizer while avoiding the expense of disposal elsewhere. But state inspectors ordered a halt to the practice in 2017 after learning the material was […]
Administration plans to return nation to 1986 standards on water pollutionOn Thursday, the Trump administration plans to scrap the Obama-era definition of what qualifies as "waters of the United States" under the Clean Water Act, returning the country to standards put in place in 1986.
Report says Australia rubbishing $300m of recyclables a yearAccording to a new study if Australia treated recycling waste like iron ore or coal the nation could be more than $300 million better off each year. Instead, Australia makes just $4 million a year from recycling due to high levels of contamination in co-mingled recycling bins. A new report from professional services company EY […]
What are palindrome dates?Numerical palindromes can be read the same forwards and backwards.
Hope Springs Eternal at the Climate Leadership CouncilThe Carbon Leadership Council, everyone’s favorite group of former grand poohbahs, is still working at building support for its “carbon dividends” plan. Hope springs eternal. And I don’t mean to make light of the CLC’s efforts. We can use all the hope we can get. The CLC has not make any huge changes to the plan, but they have tweaked it a bit and run numbers again. … More
Amazon employees will walk out over the company’s climate inactionThe planned event will mark the first time in Amazon's 25-year history that workers at its Seattle headquarters have walked off the job.Fires more numerous in Brazil’s Cerrado region than AmazonRIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Fires are now more numerous in Brazil’s Cerrado region, a vast tropical savanna, than in the Amazon rainforest, data published Wednesday by the National Institute for Space Research show. The government’s monitoring agency reported 8,012 fires in the Cerrado region and 7,457 fires in the Amazon region in the first […]Public health advisory issued for water at 3 Oregon beachesNEWPORT, Ore. (AP) — Health officials have issued a public health advisory because of higher-than-normal bacteria levels found off three Oregon coast beaches near Newport. Oregon Health Authority officials said Wednesday that people should avoid contact with the water at Beverly Beach State Park and Agate Beach and Seal Rock state recreation sites until the […]
Calling on Azores government to protect threatened sharksLast year WILDOCEANS, a programme of the WILDTRUST, joined a global movement led by ‘Sharkproject International’ in a bid to put an end to shark finning. A letter was drafted and endorsed by 57 signatory parties from academia, retail, fisheries, the NPO sector and environmental government departments from all over the world. The letter was […]
Entrepreneurship initiative fights poverty with e-wasteSouth Africa’s unemployment rate is one of the highest in the world with our crippling economy being unable to provide adequate formal employment opportunities. In partnership with leading household appliance companies and retailers, one initiative is making a real difference by providing income-generating opportunities for the unemployed. By donating their customer returned merchandise and other […]
Sniffing lavender during stressful timesOne of the best-known and most-valued essential oils in use today is Lavender (lavandula angustifolia.) People either like or dislike certain smells, so the unmistakable scent of Lavender may or may not be your preference. However, it is one of the most versatile and effective essential oils that is freely available to purchase. It is […]
9/11 tribute film spotlights the dogs and handlers who worked at Ground ZeroThis explore.org film shows how service dog Abby and others helped in the aftermath of Sept. 11, 2001.
Audubon Urges Congress to Permanently Protect the Arctic National Wildlife RefugeBirds from every U.S. state rely on the Arctic Refuge.
Denmark gives 4 circus elephants the perfect retirement giftDenmark's last circus elephants have just gone into retirement.
Cricketers 'to be allowed to wear shorts' as higher temperatures become normal due to climate changeDitching trousers inevitable in future, academics behind major report say
World record setters raise awareness of ocean pollutionOn this week’s African Voices Changemakers, CNN meets endurance swimmer Sarah Ferguson and freediver Shamier Magmoet, both of whom are using their talents to raise awareness of pollution in the oceans. World-record setting swimmer Sarah Ferguson is using charity endurance swims to raise awareness of the importance of ocean conservation. She tells the programme why […]
The rich are different from you and me — they live a lot longerBilly Joel said "only the good die young." He was wrong. The poor and the middle class die younger, too.
100+ Climate Experts at the Earth InstituteSources and story ideas for journalists during ‘Covering Climate Now,’ Climate Week, and beyond.
'Tower of Voices' honors the Sept. 11 bravery of Flight 93Passengers and crew of United Airlines Flight 93 who died on Sept. 11 honored at the national memorial site in Pennsylvania.
First-of-its-kind Curriculum Will Focus on Climate Risk and Investment ResearchThe Earth Institute is collaborating with leading global investment management firm AllianceBernstein L.P. to create an intensive curriculum focused on how climate change can affect economic and financial outcomes.
Plastics industry tackles waste in the environmentThe local plastics industry will once again demonstrate its commitment to cleaning up the environment and removing plastics litter from our rivers, streams, oceans and neighbourhoods when the annual Clean-up and Recycle SA Week takes place from 16-21 September 2019. According to Douw Steyn, Sustainability Director of Plastics|SA, this is the 23rd year that they […]
This critically endangered skink is getting its own tropical islandThe blue-tailed skink of Christmas Island may be extinct in the wild, but scientists have a plan to bring it back.
The most extreme bolts of lightning strike in winterLightning "superbolts" are most common in winter and hit most frequently over water.
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Eco-Friendly Digital Currencies: the Future of Our PlanetCryptocurrency is a hot buzzword in our financial landscape today. ... The post Eco-Friendly Digital Currencies: the Future of Our Planet appeared first on Earth911.com.Maven Moment: School UniformsEarly September always makes me remember the first day of ... The post Maven Moment: School Uniforms appeared first on Earth911.com.
Will anyone eat a plant-based Big Mac? Behavioral science says yesIt's not impossible to get consumers to shift away from meat. Here are five strategies.
Ask a CSO: What is a day in the life of Interface's chief sustainability officer really like?A Q&A with Erin Meezan, the visionary vice president and chief sustainability officer of Interface Inc.
Market-based policies work to fight climate change, from India to JamaicaConservatives in more right-leaning countries are fighting climate change, too.
The greenest public fleet in AmericaHere are five things to know about some of the cleanest transportation infrastructure around — Sacramento's city fleet.
Under our new government, environmental progress has ground to a haltThis blog was first posted on Business Green. The new government’s energy is devoted either to preparing for – even willing on – a disastrous no deal Brexit or to election planning. It has little left for environmental ambition and its record compares badly with that of Theresa May’s government in the weeks following the 2017 election. Ministers have been relatively silent
Cod is more than a commodity, it’s vital for North Sea health – Calum DuncanEarlier this year, the intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) published the most comprehensive assessment ever conducted on the global state of nature.
Dr Steven Mackinson: Scaling up the science can help the fishing industry protect stocksOne of the biggest breakthroughs for fisheries in recent times is the increasing collaboration between fishermen and scientists in collating data on fish stocks.
Protected gulls face year-round danger of hitting wind turbinesOne of the UK’s best known seabirds birds faces a significant danger of crashing into wind turbines while migrating and during the winter months as well as in the breeding season, new research suggests.
Report warns world ‘gravely’ unprepared for effects of climate crisisAccording to a report from global leaders the world’s readiness for the inevitable effects of the climate crisis is “gravely insufficient” and leaders need to radically rethink how they make decisions. This lack of preparedness will result in poverty, water shortages and levels of migration soaring, with an “irrefutable toll on human life”, former United […]
CEC: government policy uncertainty slowing renewable energy investmentThe Clean Energy Council (CEC) has warned said new investment in renewable energy projects such as solar and wind farms has plunged to levels not seen since former conservative Liberal-Nations leader Tony Abbott was Prime Minister, risking power price rises and future energy reliability. While the current government of Prime Minister Scott Morrison has been […]
Canada tries a forceful message for flood victims: Live someplace elseUnlike the U.S., which will repeatedly help pay for people to rebuild in place, Canada has responded to the escalating costs of climate change by limiting aid after disasters and even telling people to leave their homes. It's triggering a complex mix of relief, anger and loss.
Why male honeybees try to blind their queensNew research finds a protein in honeybee semen that makes the queen temporarily blind.
5 ways we need to adapt to climate change — or pay the priceA new report argues that big investments in adaptation measures will not only avert environmental catastrophe but also reap significant returns.
Beating back the lionfish with knife and forkIf you can't beat them, eat them — that's what Jamaica and Florida are doing with lionfish, and there’s been a big drop in sightings of this invasive species.
Stronger Opportunities in Appalachia through Gateway CommunitiesGateway communities are towns and counties geographically located next to public lands and natural wonders. Helping gateway communities succeed has a massive impact on our public lands, our economy and our society. Find out how The Conservation Fund’s work in Appalachia is helping gateway communities attract visitors and residents by taking a fresh view of the resources at their doorsteps that provide intrinsic as well as economic value. 
Glasgow to host major UN climate change summit next yearScotland will host a major United Nations climate change summit after its main rival Turkey withdrew from the bid.
Glasgow to host major UN climate change conferenceScotland is to host a major United Nations climate change summit after its main rival Turkey withdraw from the bid.
How a turtle tunnel is saving lives in WisconsinAn underpass for turtles in Wisconsin is helping them safely cross a busy highway.
One of these stunning trees will be crowned Britain's Tree of the YearThese storied specimens have been shortlisted for Britain's Tree of the Year contest.
Toxoplasma gondii: What you need to knowThe cat-carried parasite Toxoplasma gondi has been associated with a variety of illnesses, but you can take simple precautions.
Borders companies make the first step towards saving the planetOne of the largest installation of rooftop solar panels in the Borders has been installed at the former Barbour factory in Tweedbank.
Spending 'grotesquely skewed' to car use as Scots driving alone soarsSignificantly more Scots are driving alone amid rising car ownership levels and falling spending on fuel, the official Scottish Household Survey (SHS) revealed today.
Chick adopted by same-sex penguin couple to be raised as gender-neutralA four-month-old penguin chick at Sea Life London will become the first in the aquarium's history not to have its gender assigned.
Mind-boggling beauty of glacial landscapes in Iceland and Greenland captured from the air'Iceland and Greenland from the ground are pretty cool but from the sky they're different worlds'
The benefits of nappingThere is well-documented research that shows that napping can be beneficial well into adulthood.
India attempts to reconnect with lunar landerIndia's Chandrayaan-2 mission lander was thought to be lost on the surface of the moon, but now ISRO officials are trying to reconnect with it.
We Earthlings: The CO2 Impact of Soda Pop ConsumptionWhat connects us all? Nature and our shared relationships through ... The post We Earthlings: The CO2 Impact of Soda Pop Consumption appeared first on Earth911.com.
Meet Zero Hour’s Jamie MargolinJamie Margolin is no tree hugger. “I’m not interested in ... The post Meet Zero Hour’s Jamie Margolin appeared first on Earth911.com.
The 411 on Conducting a Home Waste AuditAccording to the EPA, the average person generates 4.4 pounds ... The post The 411 on Conducting a Home Waste Audit appeared first on Earth911.com.
Construction Increases Environmental RemediationOil spills, sewage overflow, construction runoff…whether or not it makes news headlines, our communities face new hazardous waste contamination each day. These toxins can quickly leach through sediment and soil into groundwater or flow downstream to expose miles of farmland, […]
School climate strikers are about to stage a whole week of protests – Dylan HamiltonEvery year gets hotter, and our greenhouse gas emissions are not slowing down, writes 15-year-old Dylan Hamilton, as he outlines a week of escalating action on climate change.
The growing concern over stranded assetsAs with so many climate-related topics, the hypothetical is rapidly turning into the hypercritical.Upper arm rehabilitation after severe stroke: where are we?Swiss researchers review the latest neurotechnology-aided interventions for patients with severe stroke-induced upper limb paralysis The post Upper arm rehabilitation after severe stroke: where are we? appeared first on Physics World.
Why building owners should take charge of EV adoptionPlus, three strategies for buildings to manage the increased electrical load.
Report Report: Timber, trends and TCFDA round-up of recent reports on sustainable business and clean technology.
Portable air sensors are changing the way we see air pollutionCould air pollution be worse across the street? These are the tools to find out.
How strawberry farmers got themselves (and the ozone layer) out of a jamWhat happens when you ban a seemingly critical chemical?
Color coordinating: How urban green infrastructure can build resilienceWe need to promote natural “green” infrastructure such as forests, wetlands, and urban green spaces that can reduce risks from natural disasters.
How does rural America want the next President to tackle climate change?Grist recently partnered with the Peoples Climate Movement to host the third in a series of live webinars to discuss the dangers that rural communities face from climate change, what they’d like presidential candidates to know about how their communities …
Ben Pontin’s new book doesn’t make an environmental case for BrexitThis post is by Nigel Haigh, former director of the Institute for European Environmental Policy and chair of Green Alliance from 1989 to 1998. Few people now remember the peculiar character of British environmental policy that existed before the EEC (now EU) began to exert an influence in the mid-1970s. Many reading this blog may not even have been bornTreating epilepsy with physicsLouis Nemzer describes how studying the physics of the brain could help people with epilepsy by predicting the onset of seizures The post Treating epilepsy with physics appeared first on Physics World.
Climate change survey shows Australians want action on emissionsThe latest version of a decade long report has revealed that most Australians believe climate change is already occurring and fear its impact on crop production and food supply as a result. The latest Climate of the Nation report shows Australians are increasingly worried about the impacts of climate change, from extreme weather events, animal […]
UN’s Bachelet warns climate crisis greatest ever threat to human rightsThe United Nations human rights chief has warned that climate change is not only having a devastating impact on the environments in which we live, but also on respect for human rights globally. Speaking to the Human Rights Council in Geneva, Michelle Bachelet, cited the civil wars sparked by a warming planet and the plight […]
4 corrections for Jonathan Franzen and other climate cowardsPlease don't trust those who simply tell you to give up.
Study says US wind and solar to crush gas plants by 2035A new study has found natural gas-fired power plants, which have crushed the economics of coal, are on the path to being undercut themselves by renewable power and big batteries. By 2035, it will be more expensive to run 90 per cent of gas plants being proposed in the United States than it will be […]
14 glimpses of nature from the Wildlife Photographer of the Year contestFor 55 years, photographers have showcased their work in the Natural History Museum, London's Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition.
NOAA picked Trump over science. Here’s why that’s a big deal.Scientists within the agency say its independence is a matter of life and death.
2020 Democrats don’t have a serious plan for our biggest pollution sourceBuilding more roads won't help.
How to make a snuffle matLet your dog slow down and sniff for food with this easy DIY snuffle mat.
We're only now getting a hint of Dorian's impact (Photos)Hurricane Dorian was the strongest storm to ever make landfall in the Bahamas. These photos show the destruction.
Amazon employees step up pressure on climate issues, plan walkout Sept. 20The action is planned in support of a student strike aimed at pressuring Seattle companies to reduce their carbon footprints. Amazon is expected to disclose its first companywide carbon footprint sometime this year.
Kids are back to schooling us on climate changeGreta Thunberg's not the only kid in charge. Meet the youth behind the upcoming climate strike — and find out how you can chip in, too.
The Amazon's Blazing Fires Are Squeezing Habitat for Imperiled BirdsThe fires are not natural to the ecosystem—and add fuel to mounting threats that birds already face in the region.
Why Edinburgh’s city centre must be transformed – Angus RobertsonEdinburgh is set for an exciting transformation over the next decade. Scotland’s capital city will make wide-ranging transportation and environmental reforms which will have a big impact for both residents and visitors alike.
SNP colluding with oil industry chiefs who should be in jail – Dr Richard DixonLast week the oil industry was having its annual jamboree in Aberdeen, telling everyone that the best way to reduce climate emissions is to let them take as much oil and gas out of the North Sea as possible.MIT Media Lab boss quits over Jeffrey Epstein linksJoi Ito has resigned after it emerges that the research centre attempted to cover up Epstein’s investments The post MIT Media Lab boss quits over Jeffrey Epstein links appeared first on Physics World.
Panda Tian Tian once again not pregnant, Edinburgh Zoo confirmsEdinburgh zoo’s world-famous panda Tian Tian is once again not pregnant, as the seventh attempt at insemination in eight years has failed.
'Fish armageddon': Australian authorities planning 'Noah's Ark' rescue of thousands of fish amid droughtNew South Wales government accused of failing to tackle causes of problem
Double axle trailer ban to continue at Fife recycling centresA ban on the use of double axle trailers in Fife recycling centres is to remain in place after a review.
Rising Gas Prices: How to Conserve Fuel Without Spending a FortuneFighting rising gas costs doesn’t require taking drastic action.
Teaming up to save red-cockaded woodpeckersAt Fort Stewart, the Army and the Fish and Wildlife Service are saving red-cockaded woodpeckers — and military training.Spallation sources drive vacuum innovationMore powerful neutron sources are driving the development of new vacuum technologies that can withstand the high levels of radiation generated by neutron beams The post Spallation sources drive vacuum innovation appeared first on Physics World.
Why North Carolina's wild horses ride out hurricanes 'butts to the wind'The wild horses of the Outer Banks in North Carolina have been riding out storms for centuries.
Inspired by Bob Ross, Michigan is planting thousands of 'happy little trees'Michigan state parks are teaming up with Bob Ross Inc. to plant lots of 'happy little trees.'
Is New York Ready for the Next Superstorm?For New York City climate resistance is not an option, but a matter of municipal survival.
Financing the future: a global climate divest-invest summitFrom 10 – 11 September, faith leaders, foundations, university administrators, activists, health care organizations, and municipal governments will convene at Two Oceans Aquarium in Cape Town for Financing the Future: A Global Climate Divest-Invest Summit. The Summit is the world’s first major conference on the role of Finance in tackling the climate crisis to be […]
Greta Thunberg: UN human rights chief condemns 'verbal attacks' on teenage climate activistUN High Commissioner for Human Rights demands action on environment: 'we are burning up our future'
Cities 'could reap significant benefits' if electric scooters are legalised, research suggestsJourney times in the UK's most gridlocked cities could be cut if electric scooters are legalised, new research suggests.
Glasgow to Cardiff service among six new routes announced by LoganairLoganair has announced six new routes to begin running next year including connections with Wales, Norway and the Channel Islands.
Golf courses in Glasgow could be reforested in bid to make city greenerGlasgow is considering reforesting golf courses in a bid to plant more trees and make the city greener.
How the Business Roundtable’s big green shift creates opportunityWhat does it mean that America’s largest and most powerful corporations are now endorsing fair labor practices, ethical treatment of suppliers, sustainability and transparency?
DIY Home Décor out of Pallets: a Beginner’s GuideCreating something new out of a wooden pallet is a ... The post DIY Home Décor out of Pallets: a Beginner’s Guide appeared first on Earth911.com.
Rethinking food packaging can dent the plastic pollution crisisAlthough the global economy is increasingly wrapped in plastic, companies of all sizes are dramatically reducing their use of it.
How an impact investment firm co-founder sees the future of capitalismA Q&A with Caprock's Matthew Weatherly-White on the social responsibilities and visibilities of the private sector.
Cyclists keep getting killed. Can New Orleans keep them safe?Dense and flat, New Orleans could be a world-class city for cyclists if it weren’t so dangerous.
On climate change, younger Republicans now sound like DemocratsA new poll shows that the red-blue gap has "virtually disappeared" among 18 to 38-year-olds.
How developing countries are insuring against climate disastersTo help countries cope with disaster, new tools have emerged over the last decade, including 'sovereign parametric insurance.'
Planned smart bins will tell West Lothian Council when they are fullWest Lothian will soon have litter bins which are smarter than your average bin.
Ecosia: Could a search engine that plants trees really help save the Amazon?'Reforestation is essential but means nothing if we're still watching the Amazon go up in smoke,' says Greenpeace
Malaria ‘could be wiped out by 2050’ according to new researchMalaria could be eradicated as soon as 2050, according to an ambitious new report by leading disease researchers.
Despite environment law Aust cleared 7m hectares of threatened species habitatAccording to new research more than 7.7 million hectares of habitat has been cleared since the introduction of Australia’s national environment law, but 93 per cent of that land was not referred to the federal government for assessment. A major study, led by researchers from the University of Queensland and three environment organisations, the Australian […]
Pope says deforestation must be treated as a global threatPope Francis has said rapid deforestation and the loss of biodiversity in individual countries should not be treated as local issues since they threaten the future of the planet. Pope Francis, leader of the world’s 1.3 billion Roman Catholics, made his appeal on a visit to Madagascar, the world’s fourth-largest island, which research institutes and […]
Saturday’s electrifying thunderstorms were highly unusual — and not likely to repeat any time soonFor a place that doesn’t normally get thunderstorms, Western Washington put on an impressive sky show Saturday evening — a feat meteorologists say is not likely to repeat any time soon. The National Weather Service counted more than 2,200 cloud-to-ground lightning strikes between 6 p.m. and 11 p.m., a rate of 440 an hour. Though […]
Beekeepers are suing Trump administration over decision to allow wider use of insecticides'EPA is harming not just the beekeepers, their livelihood, and bees, but the nation's food system'
US military say crew stayed at Donald Trump's Scottish resort because it was 'least expensive option'US military officials are disputing a report that claims a joint Air Force and Alaska Air National Guard unit on a routine mission to Kuwait went miles out of their way just so they could spend the night at a resort in Scotland owned by President Donald Trump.
As the Elwha River makes a comeback, beavers return and the wood chips flyIn a boon for salmon, beavers are doing what they do, plugging up an Elwha River side channel, making perfect pools for juvenile salmon – evidence that the ecosystem-scale restoration of the Elwha, with the world's largest-ever dam removal project, is taking hold.
Are we overestimating how much trees will help fight climate change?Research suggests that forests may store far less carbon than we think.
‘Romance without the smoke:’ Clean air agencies didn’t get Seattle’s memo that natural gas is the new coalWhile Seattle is proposing to ban natural gas in new buildings, air-quality regulators are heavily promoting its use -- especially as a way of cleaning our air of hazardous wood smoke.
Insight: How green is the next frontier of wind power in Scotland?Climate crisis has put Scotland in the vanguard of renewable energy, but offshore innovation is also a threat to the environment, writes Ilona Amos
National Trust defends killing wasps in its cafe despite catastrophic insect declines'If you put sugary trap out you will only attract more wasps... it doesn't actually achieve anything,' says chief executive of Buglife
Particulate Matter Is More Dangerous Than We Thought: What Will EPA Do With the NAAQS?EPA’s Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards has released a draft of its reassessment of the adequacy of the current national ambient air quality standard for particulate matter. Here’s the primary takeaway concerning PM2.5: The risk assessment estimates that the current primary PM2.5 standards could allow a substantial number of PM2.5-associated deaths in the U.S. When taken together, we reach the preliminary conclusion that the available scientific evidence,… More
State-of-the-art radar cameras installed to study seabirds off Scottish coast
Climate gentrification: Coming to a community near you“It’s hard to predict if you’re safer over here than over there.”
The history of cellular agriculture (and the future of food, too)Cowless meat, chickenless eggs and fishless seafood — oh my.
The Sustainable Solution for Dog Waste RemovalEighty-nine point seven million. That’s how many dogs live in the United States, according to the 2017 APPA National Pet Owners Survey. Each of these said dogs produces, on average, 275 pounds of poop each year. Some quick arithmetic tells […]
Feds give new scrutiny to clash between Whidbey Island Navy jets and endangered seabirdsUnder pressure from Washington state and others, the federal government is reopening a review that found expanded flights out of Air Station Whidbey Island do not harm the endangered marbled murrelets.
In intimate moment with activist, Joe Biden vows to ‘end fossil fuel’NEW CASTLE, N.H. (AP) — Joe Biden is looking voters in the eye and promising to “end fossil fuel.” The former vice president and Democratic presidential candidate made the comment Friday after a New Hampshire environmental activist challenged him for accepting donations from the co-founder of liquified natural gas firm. Biden denied the donor’s association […]
As Hurricane Dorian aid stalls, frustrated Bahamians take relief into their own hands“Social media can be used for noble causes. The Bahamas is a great example of this.”
Hundreds of climate sceptics to mount international campaign to stop net-zero targets being made lawExclusive: The signatories are part of a network pushing for environmental deregulation after Brexit – and some have links with Boris Johnson's cabinet
12 spectacular images from NASA's Spitzer telescopeThe Spitzer Space Telescope is so sensitive it can see objects optical telescopes cannot. Here are some incredible images it has helped capture.
The Surprising Way a Volcanic Eruption Fueled a Bloom of Ocean AlgaeA new study reveals a surprising way in which lava influences marine ecology.
A little boy spends his birthday savings on victims of Hurricane Dorian6-year-old Jermaine Bell cashes in his Disney World Fund to buy hot dogs and water for hurricane evacuees.
More poisoning on the way for South Africa’s maizeThe African Centre for Biodiversity (ACB) is extremely concerned about impending approvals by the South African government in regard to three new genetically modified (GM) maize varieties designed to withstand the extremely toxic herbicide, 2,4-D. 2,4-D is one of the active ingredients of the infamous war chemical Agent Orange. The ACB has engaged with regulators […]
Should you give your dog rawhide and other natural dog chews?From bully sticks and rawhide to deer antlers and cow hooves, which natural dog chews are OK for your dog?
Highland shooting estate wins public battle over right of way on groundsA Highland shooting estate has won a battle over public right of way on their grounds.
Why house cats pose a threat to endangered sea ottersSea otters are dying from a parasite spread by outdoor cats, according to a new study.
Oil and gas companies investing £40bn in projects that 'undermine' fight against climate change'Every oil major is betting heavily against a 1.5C world and investing in projects that are contrary to the Paris goals,' says report author
5 ways to beat fall allergiesFall allergies always seem to pack a wallop. Here's how you can find relief.
Warming Rivers Are Causing Die-Offs Among Alaska SalmonAs salmon suffer in Alaska’s warming snow- and rain-fed rivers, some scientists are looking to glaciers to predict the future of these fish.
Coal mining venture could wreck iMfolozi Wilderness AreaThe final Spatial Development Framework for the uMfolozi Municipality has been released. The uMfolozi Municipality stretches from the southern borders of the Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park to the coast. Map 18 on mining areas shows the area identified for coal mining running along the southern border of the HIP. What is especially problematic is this paragraph from […]
How do hurricanes affect birds?Research project BirdCast tracks how hurricanes modify birds' migrations over the Atlantic.
Trump Ups the Ante in Feud With California Over Car EmissionsThe Trump administration has launched a multipronged legal assault on an agreement California struck with four carmakers in defiance of the president’s plan to ease national standards on tailpipe emissions. Lawyers from the Transportation Department and Environmental Protection Agency on Friday sent a letter to California’s top air-pollution regulator, urging the state to abandon its […]
Heads Trump Wins; Tails Regulation LosesEarlier this week, the Department of Energy withdrew definitions of “general service lamps” and “general service incandescent lamps” promulgated under the Obama administration. The effect is to eliminate requirements that such lamps move to more energy-efficient bulbs. Examples include recessed fixtures, referred to, at least in my house, as “cans,” and chandeliers. On this one, I’ll leave the legal issues to others. To me, the noteworthy aspect was that DOE is defending the rule,… More
Linlithgow and East Falkirk MP urges constituents to recycle old electronic devicesFollowing a survey by the Royal Society of Chemistry, local MP Martyn Day is encouraging his constituents to recycle any electronic devices they no longer use.
ClientEarth is winning the fight against coalWe are starting to win the fight on coal. Slowly, using law and campaigns and public pressure, we are seeing coal power stations close. Renewable energy is growing. And governments are finally promising to phase out filthy coal. The post ClientEarth is winning the fight against coal appeared first on ClientEarth.
10 Unconventional Tips To Help Minimize Home AllergiesIf you’ve ever experienced coughing, sneezing, itchy eyes, a runny ... The post 10 Unconventional Tips To Help Minimize Home Allergies appeared first on Earth911.com.
Q&A with Juan Nicolás Hernandez-Aguilera on Coffee and ClimateHow research at Columbia University is making coffee production more sustainable.
Squirrels rely on birds to let them know when it's safe to go outSquirrels pay close attention to bird chatter to find out if there's a predator nearby.
Radar-cameras deployed to study seabirds at offshore wind farmState-of-the-art radar technology is being used to track seabirds off the east coast of Scotland in a bid to understand how they interact with offshore wind turbines.Automated radiotherapy planning benefits clinicians and patientsAuto-generated radiotherapy plans reduce plan preparation time, decrease plan variation and improve healthy tissue sparing The post Automated radiotherapy planning benefits clinicians and patients appeared first on Physics World.
Watch: First video and images of newborn endangered lion cubs at Edinburgh ZooA litter of endangered lion cubs has been born at Edinburgh Zoo, it has been announced.
It’s National 401(k) Day. Is your firm’s plan aligned with its sustainability goals?Retirement plans, like retirement itself, ain't what they used to be.
Earth911 Inspiration: Smart Monkeys Ruining Their Only Planet?Earth911 inspirations. Post them, share your desire to help people ... The post Earth911 Inspiration: Smart Monkeys Ruining Their Only Planet? appeared first on Earth911.com.
Conservation boost as rare seabird raises chick on Isle of MayAn extremely rare seabird has raised its chick on the Isle of May this summer – a clear sign that conservation action on the national nature reserve is working.
Hurricane season and the conversation we need to haveThe fragility of the electric grid is on everyone's minds — it's time to make it a more resilient, reliable energy system.
These self-cooled buildings were inspired by termites and frogsArchitects, looking for ways to keep buildings cool amid rising temperatures, find that nature has some surprising tricks.
Forget moonshots — it’s time now for a global 'soilshot' to address climate changePoor land use is increasing erosion, nutrient depletion and other threats. But sustainable practices and technologies can reverse this trend.
How synthetic biology can help build sustainable citiesFor a more productive, efficient circular economy, an engineering approach to cellular biology could be the key.
UN: renewable energy surges as power emissions keep risingThe United Nations has revealed that energy from increasingly competitive renewable sources such as wind and solar has quadrupled globally in just a decade, but insatiable demand saw power sector emissions rise 10 per cent. Worldwide investment in renewable energy since 2009 was on course to hit US$2.6 trillion by the end of the year, […]
How did Democrats fare at CNN’s climate town hall? We asked the experts.Here’s what the 2020 hopefuls did well -- and what they messed up -- during Wednesday's climate marathon.
28,000 strangers saved an abandoned French castle, and now you can see itPeople donated about $50 each to help save and restore the historic La Mothe-Chandeniers castle in France.
New marine heat wave resembles killer ‘Blob’ that devastated sea life on West Coast, NOAA saysThe heat wave looks as menacing as "The Blob" that ravaged salmon runs and sea life up and down the West Coast beginning in 2014, killing millions of animals.
Episode 187: The WRI director on sustainable food systems; the lifecycle of corporate commitmentsPlus, how reporting can help investors and more on China's Belt & Road Initiative.
11 interesting facts about the lefties we loveLike, why are there so many left-handed athletes, and how come they're so good at math?
What artificial sweeteners do to your bodyArtificial sweeteners have been linked to diabetes, stroke and dementia.
Everything you ever wanted to know about the T. rex but were afraid to ask8 strange and surprising facts about the T. rex, king of the dinosaurs.
Scottish island launches 'wild winter' tourism campaign to draw visitors as summer fadesAs the skies darken, the wind chills and the island moves indoors for another winter, a campaign has been launched on Lewis to attract people to its shores all year round.
Sustainable Development Alum Accepted to Attend the UN Youth Climate Summit in New YorkEmilie Baliozian was one of 500 hundred young people from around the world selected to attend the summit after demonstrating a commitment to addressing the climate crisis and displaying leadership in advancing solutions.
Sage-Grouse Experts Sound the Alarm Over Plunging PopulationNew data show the imperiled bird’s numbers in a nosedive as the federal government continues to ease protections and sell off habitat.
Asia's growing coal use could negate global climate change progress, UN saysRenewable sources struggling to compete with cheap coal amid surge in demandProton CT or dual-energy X-ray CT: which wins out for proton planning?Researchers compare a prototype proton CT scanner with a state-of-the-art dual-energy CT system for determining the relative stopping power of protons The post Proton CT or dual-energy X-ray CT: which wins out for proton planning? appeared first on Physics World.
Purple hills vanish from British countryside as climate change blamed for preventing heather from flowering'Seriously stressed' heather on two moorland sites suffering from last year's drought
'Staggering failure to act': Government attacked for allocating just £30m to zero-carbon goal'Government has fallen woefully short of addressing the single biggest issue of our time,' says Greenpeace
All the details on SA’s anti-femicide protests and shutdownsThe deaths of Uyinene Mrwetyana, Leighandre ‘Baby Lee’ Jegels, and Janika Mallo, who were all brutally killed by men in this country over the past week, have sparked various movements across the nation. Some of these movements are set to disrupt the World Economic Forum that is taking place in Cape Town. The Am I […]
What are mirror neurons, and how do they make us more empathetic?Mirror neurons help us imitate each other's expressions and the feelings that go with them.
King County Council candidate Abigail Doerr releases plan to cut greenhouse-gas emissionsKing County set a goal in 2007 of reducing carbon emissions by 25% by 2020, a target it is almost certainly not going to make. In 2017, the county had reduced total carbon emissions by only 1.2% from 2007 levels.
Seattle City Council to consider ban on natural gas for new homes, buildingsThe Seattle City Council will consider a ban on natural gas for newly constructed homes and buildings, favoring the use of electricity for heating and cooking. Councilmember Mike O’Brien plans to introduce legislation this week that would prohibit natural-gas piping systems in new structures, starting next summer. The ban would take effect for permitting on […]
Renewable Energy Poses a Serious Threat to Human Rights — But It Doesn’t Have ToA conversation on the critical need for embedding human rights, especially those of indigenous communities, within the renewable energy sector, and the hurdles of pursuing environmental justice without compromising human rights.
Why more dogs and cats are leaving animal shelters aliveEuthanasia rates have dropped dramatically at animal shelters across the U.S.
Cape Town waterway pollution: turning despair into repairAnyone who takes a walk along our Cape Town beaches and rivers can testify: we are drowning Mother Nature in waste – whether from individual consumers or household products, industrial waste and even medical waste. If you have not seen this, then it is due to volunteer groups cleaning up these sections for us. One […]
Africa can mitigate climate change through renewable energyThe United Nation’s (UN’s) 2019 Climate Action Summit, to be held next month, in New York, should deliver a solid plan of action to ensure radical changes with regard to climate change, says UN climate special envoy Luis Alfonso de Alba. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and De Alba will meet with world leaders at the […]
From the Stone Age to the Plastic Age: Pollution in fossil record gives scientists name for modern era'We all learn in school about the stone age, the bronze age and iron age – is this going to be known as the plastic age?'
Swedish peak downgraded to second highest as climate change shrinks it to 'lowest height ever measured'Glacial peak of Kebnekaise rapidly losing height in warming Arctic
£150,000 boost for Thames Estuary habitatsImproved habitat for birds, bees and other wildlife is to be created along the River Thames in Kent and Essex in a new partnership between the Port of London Authority (PLA) and the RSPB. The Thames Estuary contains some of the most important and protected wetland habitat in the UK, supporting a wide range of […]
Sustainable drainage innovation installed on the M56THE FIRST installation of SDS Aqua-XchangeTM, the sustainable drainage innovation which turns roadside filter drains into treatment devices that protect the water environment from toxic metals pollution, has been successfully completed on a busy stretch of the M56 motorway. Contractors BDB Special Projects installed the new granular treatment media into an existing filter drain along […]
Public underestimates threat of climate crisis and plastic pollution, study finds'We can't just provide facts and expect people to hear them and act,' says Professor Bobby DuffyA relative revolutionAndrew Robinson reviews four books on Einstein and his theory of relativity The post A relative revolution appeared first on Physics World.
For investors, climate risk has no one-size-fits-all solutionTwo new global reports conclude that climate change could exert strong downward pressure on global economic performance.
How can I teach my students about climate change?The youngest Gen Zers are just starting to wrap their heads around multiplication tables, let alone planetary physics.
How to have an all-renewable electric gridDecarbonized energy systems are completely feasible, technically. The only barriers are political and cultural.
How cities can improve homesAnd three residential policies can promote economic development, improve health and reduce carbon emissions.
How China's 'Belt & Road' initiative could make or break the Paris AgreementChina is eyeing $12 trillion investment across 126 developing countries by 2030, but will the resulting infrastructure be low carbon?
Echoes of Inslee as Democrats lay out trillion-dollar climate plans at televised town hallWASHINGTON — Democratic candidates promised unprecedented new action on climate change Wednesday night in the first prime-time televised forum devoted to the issue in a presidential campaign, vowing to undo the Trump administration’s environmental policies, spend trillions of dollars to promote renewable energy and force companies to pay new taxes or fees. In perhaps the […]
Hurricane death toll in Bahamas at 30 as aid begins to landABACO, Bahamas (AP) — Carrying possessions in plastic bags, some weary Bahamians whose homes were smashed by Hurricane Dorian waited Thursday for a flight out of the disaster zone as an international humanitarian effort to help the Caribbean country gained momentum. The death toll rose to 30. A few hundred people gathered at the partly […]
IATA chief: ‘flight shaming’ threatens air travel demand beyond EuropeOver the northern hemisphere summer, United States airlines have enjoyed booming flight demand, immune to a Swedish-born “flight shaming” movement that has hit air travel in Europe, where environmentally conscious travellers are choosing trains over planes. However, the head of the global aviation lobby body International Air Transport Association (IATA) has said the environmental challenge, […]Global warming 'a death sentence' for Greenland ice'The spell has already been cast. There seems to be no stopping it,' top scientist tells The Independent
For 7 hours, Democratic presidential candidates talked climate crisis — and it was greatGrist watched all of CNN's Town Hall so you don't have to.
UN warns Asia’s growing coal use hurting global climate change progressA senior United Nations official has warned Asia’s heavy and expanding reliance on coal power risks cancelling out global progress towards preventing catastrophic climate change. The problem is that developing economies such as India, Indonesia, the Philippines and Vietnam increasingly turn to cheap coal to meet fast-growing demand for electricity. Reuters Newsagency reports that at […]
Trump’s Hurricane Dorian map looks doctored with a Sharpie. We might know why.Someone altered the “cone of uncertainty” on a National Hurricane Center map in Sharpie to make it look like Dorian was heading toward Alabama. It was not.
Humpback whales share songs on their travelsNew research from a team of U.K. scientists reveals that humpback whales share songs during their migratory travels in the South Pacific.
Hurricane Recovery: The Real Scoop and Rural SuccessAs Hurricane Dorian threatens the entire southeastern coast, we are reminded that the need for preparedness and strong partnerships is essential in all communities—including rural, low-income communities and communities of color that are often excluded from traditional recovery efforts. A recent gathering hosted by The Conservation Fund’s Resourceful Communities program brought together hurricane survivors, grassroots organizers and government officials to collaborate on how to make hurricane recovery efforts more efficient and inclusive. 
Elizabeth Warren, Kamala Harris, and 4 others just released climate plans. Here’s what they say.Too busy to skim? We've got the highlights from the new Klobuchar, Booker, Warren, Castro, Buttigieg, and Harris plans.
For many tribes in the Amazon, fire is part of their livelihood and cultureFrom rotational farming to hunting, the rainforest's indigenous peoples show fire can be used sustainably
Trump administration rolls back rules requiring more energy-efficient bulbsThe Trump administration announced new rules on Wednesday to roll back requirements for energy-saving light bulbs, a move that could contribute to the greenhouse-gas emissions that cause climate change. The Energy Department’s filing in the Federal Register will prevent new efficiency standards from going into effect on Jan. 1 under a law passed in 2007. […]
Squirrels eavesdrop birds' conversations to find out if danger has passedCreatures can tap into the casual chatter of many bird species as an indicator of safety
Water to Flow in Colorado River Delta AgainCanal maintenance a reminder of the 2014 pulse flow.
Audubon-Sponsored Bill Protecting California’s Birds Clears State LegislatureAB 454 now moves to Governor’s desk for signature.
How to help those affected by Hurricane DorianPeople in the Bahamas are in need of food, water and other emergency supplies after Hurricane Dorian.
As Temperatures Rise, More California Forests Will BurnPark Williams and Richard Seager, climate experts at Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, discuss why California wildfires are expected to expand and intensify with climate change.
Quick-thinking motorcyclist rescues tiny kittenVideo shows a motorcyclist in Belgium stopping to rescue a kitten from the road.
5 ways your diet affects neurological healthA recent U.K. case study focused on a teenage boy's highly restrictive diet, and how his junk food preferences led to permanent vision loss.
The Amazon burned – and put fire in the belly of Europe's climate crusade'Solving the climate crisis could be Europe's next heroic act, one that will be admired and praised by future generations,' says Finnish leader
SNP MSP questions Scottish Government priorities after manifesto pledge droppedAn SNP MSP has questioned the Scottish Government's priorities after it dropped a manifesto pledge to introduce compulsory sale orders (CSOs) to help councils deal with empty homes.
North Sea oil rigs set to be abandoned while still full of crude oil and chemicalsShell requires UK government permission to leave sub-aquatic structures in place
Pretoria vets save protected black-footed kittensIt’s one life down and eight to go for three protected black-footed kittens that were recently delivered by caesarean section after their mother, Athena, who has a history of lethargy and depression, was brought to the University of Pretoria (UP) Faculty of Veterinary Science’s Veterinary Academic Hospital. “The black-footed cat (Felis nigripes) is one of […]
Hurricane Dorian crawls up the Southeast coastResidents of the coastal Southeast are bracing for Hurricane Dorian as this slow-moving storm moves north.
How Climate Change Threatens NYC’s Transportation InfrastructureEnvironmental Science and Policy alum Susanne DesRoches has testified before Congress on how to build resiliency in roadways and public transit.
Ask Kenn Kaufman: Why Do So Many White Birds Have Black Wingtips?Also this month: Are kingfishers more photo-friendly this time of year? And what bird would Kenn ride if he could?
White owls use moonlight to instill terror in their preyResearch suggests white owls have a key psychological advantage when hunting by moonlight.
Hurricanes mysteriously moving slower despite getting more powerful, leaving scientists baffledHurricane Dorian is the latest example of a tropical cyclone grinding close to a halt and delivering extreme rainfall
PETA advert banned for claiming wool is 'just as cruel' as furAn ad for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (Peta) has been banned for claiming that "wool is just as cruel as fur".Adjustable optometer corrects chromatic aberrationRetinal imaging system compensates for chromatic aberrations across different subjects and wavelengths in an individualized manner The post Adjustable optometer corrects chromatic aberration appeared first on Physics World.
CBD: Is It Eco-Friendly?Agriculture is the one of the largest contributors to global ... The post CBD: Is It Eco-Friendly? appeared first on Earth911.com.Maven Moment: Relaxing the Old Fashion RulesWhen I was a child, my aunt Connie worked for ... The post Maven Moment: Relaxing the Old Fashion Rules appeared first on Earth911.com.
Three ways business is combating modern slaveryAround the world, more than 100 goods are probably produced with forced labor.
Hundreds of community climate action plans, yet few include forestsIt's about accounting for the forests and the trees.
How to raise $10 million as a sustainable businessPersistence, personalization and really good follow-up enabled a former Peace Corps volunteer to play in the start-up big leagues.
Looking for a CNN Climate Crisis Town Hall drinking game? Bingo!We’ve come up with the ultimate drinking game to complement the delicate aroma of the world bursting into flames.
Flight shame (and all of its controversy) dock in AmericaWith activists pointing to the high carbon footprint of aviation, some companies are also looking to decrease employees' air travel.
GreenBiz and state of California to collaborate on advancing grid resilienceSummit at VERGE 19 to convene public- and private-sector leaders in response to wildfire and clean-energy goals.
Big things from a small placeThis post is by Tom Burke, chairman and founding director of E3G and former director of Green Alliance (1982-91). When I became the director of Green Alliance in 1982, its office was small annex to the office of the Electoral Reform Society in Chandos Place. When I say small, I mean very small indeed. It was about ten feet wide
IMechE calls on Government to support more local energy trials on UK university campusesUniversity campuses uniquely well suited to these trials Advantages include academic and technical expertise, student support as well as ownership of large areas of land and buildings Trials will help universities meet their decarbonisation targets Local energy technologies are developing rapidly, and a new report from the Institution of Mechanical Engineers calls for more trials […]
Activists stage mass ‘die in’ as oil and gas conference kicks offDozens of climate change protestors staged a mass “die-in” as oil and gas industry leaders from around Europe gathered in Aberdeen.
Humpback whales swap songs amid migration tripsIn the years following the Mayflower’s arrival in 1620, migrants to the United States would swap folk songs around camp fires, sharing cultures and creating new musical hybrids.
Australia hits bullseye on Renewable Energy Target a year earlyIn a testament to possibly the only bipartisan piece of energy policy that is working Australia’s 2020 Large-scale Renewable Energy Target (LRET) has officially been met, delivering dozens of wind and solar projects along the way and taking the country closer to a clean energy future. The conservative Liberal-National government had previously indicated that 6400 […]
Hydrogen a potential clean option for steelmaking, replacing coalAccording to a new report by BloombergNEF (BNEF) steel could shed its reputation as a climate threat by using hydrogen instead of fossil fuels for as much as half of its global output by 2050. The steel industry could adopt hydrogen for between 10 per cent and 50 per cent of output by mid-century given […]
Companies don’t want Trump’s ‘business-friendly’ methane rollbacksThe EPA is eliminating methane regulations for oil companies. Some of them would rather he didn't.
What is biochar?Biochar removes CO2 from the air, improves soil quality, creates clean energy, and it's surprisingly easy to come by.
How we've changed dogs' brainsBreeding has changed no only the way dogs look and act but also the shape of their brains.
What Are the Hidden Co-Benefits of Green Infrastructure?A new study compares how 14 types of green infrastructure contribute to 22 potential benefits for urban communities.
Arbour week celebrates good green deedsClimate change is the 21st century’s greatest threat to both humanity and biodiversity. The massive increase in the amounts of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases being released into the atmosphere by industrial processes, transportation and veld fires (to name a few) is increasing the global temperature which is resulting in an adverse change in […]
Death toll in Bahamas rises as Hurricane Dorian moves towards FloridaAt least five people have died after Hurricane Dorian pounded away at the Bahamas for a day and a half.
New Zealand Once Had Giant Penguins and Parrots, but Why?Two new fossil discoveries hint at the complex evolution undertaken by the island's ancient—and often huge—birds.
When do the clocks go back in 2019? Why we change the clocks and where Daylight Saving Time comes fromThe nights are fair drawing in as your granny might say, and it’s not long now until the clocks go back, marking the start of long winter nights in Scotland.
NASA images of hurricanes from spaceNASA offers a very telling viewpoint for atmospheric photography — especially hurricanes. Take a look at these amazing storms from a different perspective.
Cape Town’s pollen level spike cause for concernThis year saw some of the highest recorded pollen counts in history, which had cities from Europe to the US covered in clouds of pollen as a result of global warming. A spike in South Africa’s pollen production has also been flagged by local scientists who are calling for an urgent expansion of the country’s […]
More millennials are moving in with their boomer parentsBuilding codes and zoning bylaws should make it easier for more people to do it.
Blockchain set to transform quality assurance in the recycling market, suggests studyBlockchain technology will revolutionise the trade of recyclable materials by providing each part of the supply chain with vital data and assurance about the quality of secondary commodities, says The Recycling Association, following recent trials. The Traca is a new solution that allows recycling companies to provide essential information to producers, recyclers, regulators and the […]
Seven rare wildcat kittens born at Highland Wildlife ParkA wildlife park has welcomed the arrival of seven rare wildcats.
EPA Proposes to Eliminate Oil and Gas Methane Rules: Just Another Brick in the Deregulatory WallLast week, EPA proposed to eliminate regulation of methane emissions from the oil and gas industry. The most noteworthy response to the proposal came from the large producers. ExxonMobil, Shell, and BP all oppose the rollback. In fact, Shell went on record not that long ago requesting the EPA increase the stringency of oil and gas methane regulation. Anyone else hear an echo of the large automakers’ response to the Administration’s efforts to relax fuel efficiency standards?… More
The 2019 Physics World Special Report on China is out nowHow China is forging ahead in lunar exploration and synchrotron science The post The 2019 <i>Physics World Special Report on China</i> is out now appeared first on Physics World.
Central banks are waking up to climate change dangersThe impact of climate change on the stability of individual financial institutions and the financial system in general is growing. It influences the types of activities that financial institutions will fund and the cost of finance. For example, the increased frequency and intensity of floods, storms and droughts is complicating the insurance industry’s ability to […]
More than 130 seal pups born in River Thames in one yearScientists estimate 1,104 harbour seals and 2,406 grey seals live across the Thames estuary
Climate change has positive impact on most English birds, study findsGlobal warming affecting one-third of breeding species, according to survey
Why we must protect the ocean's 'twilight zone'Deep in the ocean is a 'twilight zone' teeming with 1 million undiscovered species, yet fishing there isn't regulated.
Extinction Rebellion activists stage 'die-in' at oil and gas conference in AberdeenActivists from environmental awareness group Extinction Rebellion have staged a 'die-in' protest at a conference for the offshore oil and gas industry.
New York: A City of SeasonsI love the seasonality and endless variety of my home city and I do not find its intensity incompatible with the goal of environmental sustainability.
Method expedites separation and characterisation of nanoplastics, claims firmPostnova Analytics has published a new application note that it says demonstrates the promise of Electrical Asymmetric Field Flow Fractionation (EAF4) technology for separation and characterization of nanoplastics in the environment. The widespread use of plastics has created one of the worst human-created environmental disasters of current times. Typically formed by the weathering and breakdown […]
Prince Harry tells eco-project 'no-one is perfect' after private jet criticismThe Duke of Sussex has spoken about his impact on the environment after the furore that followed his use of private jets, saying "no-one is perfect".
Industry first liquid bio methane offeringFlogas Britain – a major supplier of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and liquefied natural gas (LNG) – has added liquid biomethane (Bio-LNG) to its off-grid energy supply, marking what is said to be the industry’s first Bio-LNG solution for commercial and industrial operations. Available immediately, the new Bio-LNG offering is targeted at businesses running continuous, […]
Resource recovery firm welcomes ‘all-in’ Deposit Return Scheme proposalProposals for an ‘all-in’ deposit return scheme (DRS) for drinks containers have been welcomed by Axion as a positive move to encourage people to recycle more and associate a value with waste plastic and other materials. Including cans and bottles made from plastics, aluminium, steel and glass would also help to increase capture of ‘recycling […]
Kerry warns don’t leave climate emergency to ‘neanderthals’ in powerThe former United States secretary of state John Kerry has warned that humanity risks marching off a cliff unless governments take immediate action to fight the climate emergency. In a keynote address to the Global Table food and agriculture conference in the Victorian state capital, Melbourne, Mr Kerry made veiled swipes at the Australia’s conservative […]
7 Birds That Breed in the ArcticThe long Arctic summers provide a rich habitat for many migratory birds. Get to know seven common species that love to spend time up north.
We Earthlings: Know Your CO2 FlightprintWe Earthlings posters are ready to share and inform your ... The post We Earthlings: Know Your CO2 Flightprint appeared first on Earth911.com.
Encourage Your School To Offer More Meat-Free OptionsStudents at some schools are loading their plates with fresh ... The post Encourage Your School To Offer More Meat-Free Options appeared first on Earth911.com.Brain waves detected in mini-brains grown from stem cellsCerebral organoids generated from induced pluripotent stem cells produce brain waves that resemble those of preterm babies The post Brain waves detected in mini-brains grown from stem cells appeared first on Physics World.
Don't ban new technologies — experiment with them carefullySilicon Valley's many disruptive effects on society and business are no reason to ban some of its more promising products, such as shared city scooters.Glimpsing Chernobyl’s hidden hotspotsCan drones be used to map radiation levels around the Chernobyl nuclear site? Peter Martin and Tom Scott visit the exclusion zone surrounding the plant to find out The post Glimpsing Chernobyl’s hidden hotspots appeared first on Physics World.
Intel, Adobe, IBM and others on the lifecycle of corporate sustainability goal-settingCiti, Keurig Dr Pepper and Micron set speedy targets, while Ingersoll Rand plays the long game.
Can we stop stupid politics from ruining carbon farming?The presidential candidates are getting really excited about dirt.
The zero-emissions future for vehicles is approachingWhen will these near- and zero-emissions (NZ and ZE) technologies become the new norm? All signs point to 2025.
How business can affect human rights: 4 lessons from peacebuilding and developmentWe can do more to proactively protect the well-being of people in communities where businesses operate — with the power of the private sector.
Nicola Sturgeon refuses to commit to ending North Sea oil production amid climate emergencyNicola Sturgeon will today unveil an “ambitious” package of measures to tackle climate change, but has refused to commit to ending oil and gas production in the North Sea.
10 Camping Hacks To Help You Brave the WildernessCamping is a great way to spend time with your ... The post 10 Camping Hacks To Help You Brave the Wilderness appeared first on Earth911.com.
Restaurant-goers urged to change their behaviour to cut out food wasteScottish diners are being urged not to over-order in restaurants, to ban garnishes from their plates and to ask for a doggy bag if they cannot finish their meal as part of a campaign to reduce food waste.
Fran van Dijk: Pollution needs to be paid for – keep our planet pristine and we all winFor millennia, we’ve used our natural resources such as soil, air, water and timber for our economic benefit, mostly without recognising that by depleting them, we are endangering the very natural capital we rely on.
May East: Women tackle the root causes of poverty – with a dash of turmericThere is a growing tension between global and local in the context of food systems. The global expression is undoubtedly powerful, characterised by large-scale, resource-intensive, agribusiness enterprises seeking continued international expansion.
Climate emergency: We’re about to find out if Nicola Sturgeon is serious – Dr Richard DixonToday the Scottish Government is expected to unveil its new Programme for Government. It is supposed to have climate change at its core, writes Dr Richard Dixon.
Australian Medical Association declares climate change ‘health emergency’Joining other international medical groups the Australian Medical Association (AMA) has formally recognised climate change as a “health emergency”, pointing to “clear scientific evidence indicating severe impacts for our patients and communities now and into the future”.. The AMA said the evidence on climate change is irrefutable and warned there would be more deaths from […]
International appeal to stop 5g gains momentumThe assault on life by radio waves that began in 1896 — that is now increasing so rapidly, and is injuring so many people and so many forms of life — must finally be acknowledged and halted. We do not have much time. Scientists, doctors, government officials, and injured people must all meet together in […]
Connecting Passion and PhilanthropyOur donors are the key to The Conservation Fund’s success. Together, we’re creating solutions that balance land acquisition with sustaining communities. And while the Fund is a national organization, our accomplishments are delivered locally. The continued gifts of our donors allow us to act quickly, creating and implementing innovative, practical ways to benefit the natural world and the well-being of Americans from every walk of life. But what motivates our donors to give? 
Marine conservation NPO wins climate action awardCape Town based environmental organisation, I AM WATER, has won the prestigious Beyond Sport “Sport for Climate Action Collective Impact Award”, supported by the Swedish Postcode Foundation, for sharing ocean conservation and snorkeling experiences with thousands of students in South Africa. Beyond Sport announced the inaugural winners of their Collective Impact Awards, a brand new […]
Let’s help make ecocide a crimeA growing number of people believe ecocide should be recognised as an atrocity crime at the International Criminal Court – alongside Genocide, War Crimes and Crimes Against Humanity. Ecocide is serious loss, damage or destruction of ecosystems, and includes climate and cultural damage. Any member state, however small, can propose an amendment to the International […]
The best National Trust for Scotland gardens to relax and recharge in nature?Fill your year with beautiful garden experiences at National Trust for Scotland properties.
Meet the Brazilian tribe fighting to save the AmazonBrazil’s National Institute for Space Research has reported over 80,000 fires in the country as of Sunday night, with more than half of these in the Amazon region. This coupled with an 85% increase in deforestation this year compared to last, and a rate of deforestation at one and a half football pitches a minute, […]
Whatever happened to False Bay’s white sharks?Sightings of white sharks (Carcharodon carcharias) have crashed this year in False Bay near Cape Town, South Africa—one of the best-known hot spots of the predators in the world—and scientists aren’t sure why. Orcas, which love to dine on shark liver, may have scared them off, researchers say, but human activities could also play a […]
Dolphins trapped in nets and slaughtered with knives as Japan starts controversial annual huntQuotas allow hunters to kill or capture over 1,700 dolphins or small cetaceans each year
Feasibility studies almost complete for Batoka hydropower plantZambia and Zimbabwe will start building the 2,400 MW Batoka Gorge hydropower plant next year, a company jointly owned by the two governments said on Tuesday. The Batoka project involves construction of a dam, powerhouses, roads, transmission infrastructure and houses in both Zambia and Zimbabwe, the Zambezi River Authority (ZRA) said in a statement. Feasibility […]
Take Your Roots to New Heights: 9 Vertical Gardening InspirationsIt used to be that if you lived in a ... The post Take Your Roots to New Heights: 9 Vertical Gardening Inspirations appeared first on Earth911.com.
West Lothian householders reminded of changes to waste collections at the end of this month, with food waste to be disposed of in brown binsWest Lothian food waste will be collected in brown bins from September 30, along with garden waste.
For the first time in 360 years, some compasses will actually be rightIn the U.K., magnetic north and true north are about to be in perfect alignment.
Climate change causing migrating birds to change flight path, study findsClimate change is causing wild birds to shift their migration routes, new international research has found.The physics of epilepsy, drones to monitor Chernobyl, and the ‘model-independent’ approach to particle physicsThe September 2019 issue of Physics World is now out in print and digital formats The post The physics of epilepsy, drones to monitor Chernobyl, and the ‘model-independent’ approach to particle physics appeared first on Physics World.
One very bad habit is fueling the global recycling meltdownIt’s called “wishcycling,” and pretty much all of us do it.
Hurricane Dorian: catastrophic 185mph winds batter Bahamas as entire US coast is evacuatedHurricane Dorian struck the northern Bahamas as a catastrophic Category 5 storm with record 185mph winds ripping off roofs, overturning cars and tearing down power lines.
Scottish diners should ban garnishes and ask for doggy bags in bid to tackle climate changeDiners are being urged not to over order in restaurants, to ban garnishes from their plates and to ask for a doggy bag if they can not finish their meal, as part of a campaign to reduce food waste.
Managing packaging perceptions vs. realities for a truly circular futureA coffee company's wake-up call from the circular economy.
Is it always circular to turn a product into a service?Even when goods are sold as rental or subscription services to extend their lifespan, other factors still matter in determining whether they're circular.
Hurricane Dorian latest: South Carolina, Florida and Georgia order evacuation of coast as record storm ravages BahamasOne child reportedly killed amid flood waters over 20 feet deep and winds gusting over 200mph
Renewable energy boom held back by Australia’s old energy gridAustralia’s outdated network of transmission lines is being stretched by the hundreds of new renewable energy facilities set to come online as wind and solar farms continue to put downward pressure on energy prices. The country’s high-capacity transmission lines were designed to service centralised electricity generation from coal-fired power stations. However, renewable energy projects are […]
New research: EVs ‘cannot be more polluting’ than conventional carsNew research in the United Kingdom has found it is “inconceivable” that electric vehicles could be as polluting as conventional cars, dismissing recent speculation that electric vehicles emit similar rates of carbon dioxide (CO2) to diesel vehicles when battery manufacturing is taken into account. The research by Imperial College London (ICL) has found Electric Vehicles […]
What to see in the night sky in SeptemberFrom India's moon mission to the official end of summer, here are the top celestial events for September 2019.
Pope urges politicians to take ‘drastic measures’ on climate changePope Francis has challenged governments to take “drastic measures” to combat global warming and reduce the use of fossil fuels, saying the world was experiencing a climate emergency. Pope Francis, the leader of 1.3 billion Roman Catholics, issued his appeal, a written message for Sunday’s World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, ahead […]
Pope Francis rescued by firefighters after getting stuck in Vatican liftPope Francis has said he was stuck for 25 minutes in a Vatican lift and had to be rescued by firefighters.Restoring wetlands can take tons of CO2 out of the atmosphere, WWU study showsA restored salt marsh at Port Susan Bay Preserve could someday capture about 9,000 metric tons of carbon — equivalent to emissions from 7,000 vehicles for one year.
Construction of eco-friendly houses for Orkney salmon farm approvedScottish salmon farmer's plans to build green homes on the remote island of Eday to prevent workers leaving due to the lack of housing have been approved
Can solar panels handle the heat of a warming world?"Panels are a little like people; they like temperate conditions with light winds and low humidity, and that’s when they function the best.”
Fire-school pupils return to classes amid warnings over lack of placesPressure is mounting on the Scottish Government and Fife Council to find a lasting solution for children at a fire-ravaged secondary school, amid warnings the incident demonstrates the need for an “urgent” solution to long-standing capacity problems in the area’s secondary school estate.
Fears grow for Scottish woman missing in the Highlands since Saturday morningA Scottish woman has been missing in the Scottish Highlands since Saturday morning.
Banning trophy hunting won't protect animals, scientists warnAs several countries consider banning imports of hunted animals, 133 conservationists and community representatives urge reform instead
Insight: Big hills to climb en route to cycling paradise‘I would like to be able to cycle with my kids without having to think about it – no need to plan a route, so it is a natural choice on every journey. It should be easier to cycle short journeys than drive.”
Scottish Government ‘should put its money where its mouth is on climate change’Friends of the Earth Scotland have today called on Nicola Sturgeon to back up her commitment to tackling the climate emergency by implementing a radical Programme for Government that will significantly reduce harmful climate emissions within the next decade.
Researchers mapped L.A.’s emissions with incredible detail. Is your city next?A new project shows the emissions from every road and building in the nearly 5,000 square miles of the Los Angeles metro area.Vacuum technology comeback immunizes nanoelectronics from radiationWith an optimized structure and materials substrate vacuum nanoelectronics bids to outperform semiconductor counterparts The post Vacuum technology comeback immunizes nanoelectronics from radiation appeared first on Physics World.
Final study: Proposed Western Washington methanol plant a net positive for greenhouse-gas emissionsThe plant would release about 1.8 million tons of carbon dioxide annually, but it would lead to a decrease of carbon emissions worldwide by displacing coal-based methanol production in Asia.
This map shows where you would end up if you dug a hole to the other side of the worldThis map helps you find the antipodes (the other side of the world) of any place on Earth.
Ode to Martha, the last passenger pigeonOne of eastern North America's most iconic animals vanished forever on Sept. 1, 1914. Now, 97 years later, the passenger pigeon has become an icon for something
Scots student plans to bring healthy produce to localsA nursing student at the University of Dundee is calling on green-fingered locals to come together and grow healthy produce for members of their community to enjoy.
Greta Thunberg: We need a ‘concrete plan’ for climate action, not nice words“It’s insane that a 16-year-old has to cross the Atlantic in order to take a stand, but that’s how it is."
What you need to know about the tidesSure, they happen every day, but there's so much to know about them, including that tides are just big waves.
Why Hurricane Dorian is so unpredictableScientists explain why Hurricane Dorian has been -- quite literally -- all over the map.'We are left with no choice': Extinction Rebellion launch four-day climate protest in Manchester'They can't understand why the government is focusing on the trivia of Brexit when the world is burning,' campaigner says
Climate change downgrades outlook for Australia's Great Barrier Reef to 'very poor'The fate of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef has been downgraded from poor to very poor in a shocking new indictment of climate change.
He traveled from California to Hawaii on a paddleboard — and he didn't like what he sawSpanish endurance athlete Antonio de la Rosa is the first to cross the Pacific on a paddleboard.
Team Deciphers Sea-Level Rise From Last Time Earth’s CO2 Was as High as TodayIn a coastal cave off Spain, scientists have found evidence showing that more than 3 million years ago, when temperatures were similar to those projected for the end of this century, sea levels were as much as 16 meters higher than they are now.
Pacific Pawa Shift builds momentum to UN SG’s Climate Action Summit63 Pacific Climate Warriors (PCWs) from 17 teams across the Pacific gathered in Nadi, to develop strategies to further strengthen the work of climate activists less than a week after the Pacific Island States declared a climate crisis at the Pacific Islands Development Forum Leaders’ Summit. The gathering of the PCWs aptly called the Pacific […]
Ten Birdy Children's Books to Read With Your FledglingsCelebrate back-to-school season with these avian-inspired tales, from the joy of the Christmas Bird Count to the story of a wind-blown Whimbrel.
Grangemouth duck race will aid rose gardenThe rose garden in Grangemouth’s Zetland Park stands to gain from a popular novelty race on Saturday next week - and everyone who can manage is urged to join in.
A Dwindling, Dying Dead Sea: A Call for Restorative ActionSaving the Dead Sea will require political will, changes in industry best practices, and coordinated restoration efforts in a region that is notorious for its lack of cooperation.
U.K. creates one of the largest marine protected areas in Atlantic OceanThe U.K.'s push to create new marine reserves in the Atlantic and Pacific oceans represents a victory for biodiversity campaigners. (And fish.)
Mossmorran: Nearly 1,400 complaints this year over Fife chemical plant's flaringNearly 1,400 complaints have been made to the environmental regulator this year about the Mossmorran chemical plant in Fife.
Who says jerky has to be beef?Dried beef jerky is a staple at most grocery stores and gas stations, but more sustainable options for vegans and vegetarians are on the rise.