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This “Eco-Friendly” Plastic Alternative Might Be Lying to You
This “Eco-Friendly” Plastic Alternative Might Be Lying to You
Everyone says silicone is safer, greener, and better than plastic — but is it really? The truth might ruin your favorite kitchen tools.
Leland Chen
Apr 22
The Year The Arctic Tundra Went From Carbon Sink to Carbon Source
The Year The Arctic Tundra Went From Carbon Sink to Carbon Source
How long can we ignore the tipping point unfolding beneath our feet?
Ricky Lanusse
Dec 17, 2024
The Slow Journey Back to a Better Planet
The Slow Journey Back to a Better Planet
12000 Eurasian cranes gather on French wetland reserve
Mike Alexander
Jan 9, 2023
Can Cities Survive Without Trees? A Deep Dive into the 3–30–300 Rule
Can Cities Survive Without Trees? A Deep Dive into the 3–30–300 Rule
Uncovering the vital role of urban trees in combating heat and improving wellbeing
Silvia PM, PhD - Climate Ages
Nov 19, 2024
Of Sagebrush and Cheatgrass
Of Sagebrush and Cheatgrass
How invasive species are threatening “one of North America’s most imperiled ecosystems.”
Quentin Septer
Sep 6, 2024
The Global Wildlife Crisis We Can No Longer Ignore
The Global Wildlife Crisis We Can No Longer Ignore
Wildlife populations are vanishing faster than we think
🌍 S M Mamunur Rahman
Oct 23, 2024
Will Atmospheric Rivers Sink California’s Shores?
Will Atmospheric Rivers Sink California’s Shores?
Future Atmospheric Rivers May Pose a Rising Threat to Coastal Communities Along the US West Coast
Dr. Pine
Oct 25, 2024
When Good Intentions Go Toxic: What Urban Wildflowers Are Hiding from Bees
When Good Intentions Go Toxic: What Urban Wildflowers Are Hiding from Bees
New research shows that planting wildflowers on vacant city lots without checking the soil could be hurting bees more than helping them
Silvia PM, PhD - Climate Ages
Apr 22
Why you should NOT rescue fledglings
Why you should NOT rescue fledglings
How an act of kindness could doom a baby bird
Jordan Yar
Apr 19
Salmon on Sedatives
Salmon on Sedatives
Our Drugs, Their Risky Rush
Sreya Dasgupta
Apr 18
Category 5 Denial: Trump Slashes Forecasting Budgets as Scientists Warn of a Brutal Hurricane…
Category 5 Denial: Trump Slashes Forecasting Budgets as Scientists Warn of a Brutal Hurricane…
As hurricanes grow stronger, the U.S. grows blinder
Ricky Lanusse
Apr 18
From Hanging Pots to Vanishing Hills: A Quiet Love for the Green Around Me
From Hanging Pots to Vanishing Hills: A Quiet Love for the Green Around Me
In a world where trees fall silently and gardens bloom in balconies, I find hope, heartbreak, and the will to care.
TwinQuills
Apr 18
We Could Regrow Arctic Ice — But Is It Real Progress, or Just Rebranding Collapse?
We Could Regrow Arctic Ice — But Is It Real Progress, or Just Rebranding Collapse?
The thicker the ice, the thinner the promises
Martina H
Apr 17
The Sand in Karangasem is Black
The Sand in Karangasem is Black
Just a regular seashore in Rote — 2019 (my photo)
Audriveesa
Apr 17
The Oceans: A Deeper Dive
The Oceans: A Deeper Dive
Environmental Struggles Below the Surface
Rasika Kulkarni
Apr 16
How Tropical Trees Became Chemists in a Battle for Survival
How Tropical Trees Became Chemists in a Battle for Survival
New research shows that the secrets to biodiversity may lie in the microscopic chemistry of tree leaves
Silvia PM, PhD - Climate Ages
Apr 15
We’re Cooking the Oceans: The Climate Threat No One Talks About
We’re Cooking the Oceans: The Climate Threat No One Talks About
It’s not just the air. Thermal pollution is silently suffocating our waterways, and we need to talk about it
Leland Chen
Apr 15
The Upside of Trade Tariffs: A Global Blueprint for Resilient, Localized Food Systems
The Upside of Trade Tariffs: A Global Blueprint for Resilient, Localized Food Systems
A global rethink of food trade policy is underway — and it might just regenerate our land, one tariff at a time.
Paul Sandhu
Apr 14
How Mussel Poop Is Helping Remove Microplastics from Oceans
How Mussel Poop Is Helping Remove Microplastics from Oceans
This might sound a little weird, but a certain kind of mussels are filtering microplastics out of the ocean with their poop.
CosmicFusion22
Apr 12
Why Architects Are Designing Buildings That Rot: The Shocking Future of Sustainable Architecture
Why Architects Are Designing Buildings That Rot: The Shocking Future of Sustainable Architecture
What If Buildings Could Rot on Purpose For the Better?
Leland Chen
Apr 12
Do We Really Have A Population Problem?
Do We Really Have A Population Problem?
Greed is the problem
Chris Bunton
Apr 11
The Beauty and Biodiversity of a “Dead” Forest
The Beauty and Biodiversity of a “Dead” Forest
Picture a forest. Whether you are from the Northern or Southern Hemisphere, Alaska or Australia, it is likely that you imagined some…
Melissa Soderston
Apr 9
Hidden Microbial Heroes: How Deep Soil Life Keeps Our Water Clean
Hidden Microbial Heroes: How Deep Soil Life Keeps Our Water Clean
Unseen and underground, newly discovered microbes are quietly transforming how we think about clean water, soil health, and Earth’s hidden…
Paul Sandhu
Apr 9
Stop Wasting Good Food: What Expiration Dates Don’t Tell You
Stop Wasting Good Food: What Expiration Dates Don’t Tell You
Uncovering the truth behind food labels to save money and reduce waste
Dr. Hatem El-Nagar
Apr 8
Climate Change Is Exposing Cold War Nuclear Graveyards
Climate Change Is Exposing Cold War Nuclear Graveyards
The U.S. buried its radioactive crimes — then walked away. But the rising ocean has other plans.
Martina H
Apr 8
The Pacific Garbage Patch Now Has Its Own Ecosystem — Kill Or Leave It?
The Pacific Garbage Patch Now Has Its Own Ecosystem — Kill Or Leave It?
Plastic Islands Aren’t Just Junk — They’re Home to Living Organisms
Leland Chen
Apr 8
Nature is poetry.
Nature is poetry.
I feel the morning sunlight hit my face, it’s warmth... like a reassuring kiss The wind whips through my garments... it’s coolness…
DarkInk.
Apr 7
Trees in the UK Receive Recognition
Trees in the UK Receive Recognition
News hot off the press from the UK
NO AI!! Hermione Wilds Writes: artist, editor, mum
Apr 5
Beginners Guide to Urban Beekeeping: Starting Your Own Rooftop Hive
Beginners Guide to Urban Beekeeping: Starting Your Own Rooftop Hive
Urban Beekeeping: A Guide to Starting a Beehive in Your City
Neli Ivanova
Apr 5
Why Tropical Field Stations Might Be Our Best Bet for Saving Biodiversity
Why Tropical Field Stations Might Be Our Best Bet for Saving Biodiversity
A new global survey shows just how powerful (and vulnerable) these outposts of science and conservation really are
Silvia PM, PhD - Climate Ages
Apr 4
What If Your Sneakers Could Charge Your Phone? How Kinetic Energy Could Change Everything
What If Your Sneakers Could Charge Your Phone? How Kinetic Energy Could Change Everything
Kinetic Energy Harvesting and Its Real-World Impact
Leland Chen
Apr 2
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