A child said monsters were in her room. It was 60,000 bees
Published3 hours ago Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharing By Rachel LookerBBC News When three-year-old Saylor Class began complaining of monsters in her bedroom, her parents thought it was...
View ArticleTensions grow as China ramps up mining for green tech
Published3 hours ago Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharing Image source, Getty Images By Global China UnitBBC News Earlier this year, Ai Qing was woken up in the middle of the night by angry...
View ArticleFlocking together may create birds of a feather, study finds
KATHMANDU — On an early spring morning in the western forests of Chitwan National Park in Nepal, a cacophony of birdsongs resonates through the air, mingling with the rustling of dried leaves and cries...
View ArticleSports ask government to address water pollution
Getty Images David LockwoodBBC Sport editorial sustainability lead 4 hours ago Water-based sports across the UK are uniting to call on the government to take urgent action to address pollution in...
View ArticleWhat’s at stake for the environment in Panama’s upcoming election?
Panama is holding elections this week for president, vice president and all 71 seats in its national assembly. With questions looming about climate change, water shortages, waste disposal and mining...
View ArticleAI model maps global tree canopy heights in hi-res, with carbon counting in mind
More than one-third of land on Earth — that’s about three times the size of Russia, the largest country — has vegetation whose canopy reaches a height greater than 1 meter, or 3 feet. Vegetation with a...
View ArticleIn Bangladesh, olive ridley turtle breaks 4-year record with 53% increase in...
This year, Bangladesh has seen its highest number of olive ridley turtle eggs, thanks to extensive conservation actions, including building awareness among local people and the vigilance of local...
View ArticlePlastic-eating bacteria help waste self-destruct
Published42 minutes ago Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharing Image source, Han Sol Kim By Helen BriggsEnvironment correspondent Scientists have developed a “self-digesting plastic”, which,...
View ArticleApologies aren’t enough, Indigenous people say of Brazil dictatorship’s crimes
In Mato Grosso do Sul state, around 100 Indigenous individuals from the Guyraroká community of the Guarani-Kaiowá people are confined to an area of 50 hectares (123 acres) on the edge of a road,...
View ArticleIndigenous communities along Argentina’s Río Chubut mobilize to conserve...
CHUBUT RIVER, Argentina — “The waters of this territory converge in the Río Chubut,” began the refrain of a caravan traveling across Argentina’s Patagonia region in the budding first weeks of February....
View ArticleEducation & research bring Rio’s dolphins back from the brink of extinction
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil — Just 60 kilometers (37 miles) outside the city of Rio de Janeiro, dozens of Guiana dolphins swim cautiously past the motorboat, cutting through the water’s surface to breathe....
View ArticleWith a deadline looming, countries race for a global agreement to cut plastic...
A United Nations official said negotiators have a “clear path to landing an ambitious deal” on plastic pollution. But environmentalists say the plastic industry is undermining an effective agreement....
View ArticleAn ancient farming practice is getting a new life
Bio-char is gaining traction as a regenerative agriculture technique that could improve soil while sequestering carbon. But cost and education are still barriers to more widespread use on farms. The...
View ArticleMangrove forestry only sustainable when conservation zones respected: Study
Mangroves are recognized globally for their impressive carbon storage potential and plethora of social and ecological benefits. Beyond their outsize role in buffering the world against greenhouse gas...
View ArticleIndigenous Philippine village rejects gold mine, cites flawed consultation
SITIO DALICNO, Philippines — Domeng Laita, 64, stands on a mountain ledge outside his home, looking down with worry on his face. Below him stands the embankment of the San Roque dam, stretching more...
View ArticleEl Niño weather is leading to droughts and power cuts in South America
A drought has upended life in several South American cities, leading to water rationing and power cuts as well as forest fires. (Image credit: Raul Arboleda)The post El Niño weather is leading to...
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This spring, DC-area students are planting native flowers — and activating...
The spotlight Tending a garden is about as hands-on as climate solutions get. On a basic level, putting plants in the ground helps sequester carbon. Vegetation can reduce stress and tension for the...
View ArticleNew study says conservation works, providing hope for biodiversity efforts
Conservation efforts are making a significant difference in protecting the planet’s biodiversity, according to a new study published in the journal Science. In an analysis of 186 studies covering 665...
View ArticleMultilateral development banks must prioritize clean & community-led energy...
The intensifying impact of the climate crisis on frontline communities in the Global South, record-breaking CO2 emissions, and global temperatures exceeding 1.5 degrees Celsius above average in 2023...
View ArticleA bizarre fungus is threatening two emerging cicada broods
NPR’s Juana Summers talks with mycologist Matt Kasson about a strange fungus that is threatening certain broods of periodical cicadas. The post A bizarre fungus is threatening two emerging cicada...
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