Lots of influencers and corporations encourage us to buy expensive products and services in the name of eco-friendliness.
Environment
How ‘Kitty Cats’ Are Wrecking the Home Insurance Industry
Supercharged thunderstorms and tornadoes are ravaging the Midwest, driving insurance costs to record highs.
Supercharged thunderstorms and tornadoes are ravaging the Midwest, driving insurance costs to record highs.
Undercover in a Shark Fin Trafficking Ring: Interview With Wildlife Crime Fighter Andrea Crosta
International wildlife trafficking, including the illegal trade in shark fins, is dominated by Chinese nationals, Crosta says.
International wildlife trafficking, including the illegal trade in shark fins, is dominated by Chinese nationals, Crosta says.
Fit for a Dog? The Latest Science on CBD for Pets
Though studies are still mixed, and products often inconsistent, many scientists have hope that cannabidiol can help canines and other furry patients suffering from arthritis, allergies and anxiety
Though studies are still mixed, and products often inconsistent, many scientists have hope that cannabidiol can help canines and other furry patients suffering from arthritis, allergies and anxiety
‘Weather Whiplash’ Cycles of Floods & Droughts Imperil Nigerian Farming
Research shows a connection between poverty and weather whiplash, and farmers in poorer regions are five times more exposed to drought-downpour cycles than people in wealthier regions.
Research shows a connection between poverty and weather whiplash, and farmers in poorer regions are five times more exposed to drought-downpour cycles than people in wealthier regions.
Ditching Hard Currency for the Planet?
As the digital transformation of our economy accelerates, it is vital to examine not just the economic ramifications but the environmental impacts associated with both physical and digital currencies.
As the digital transformation of our economy accelerates, it is vital to examine not just the economic ramifications but the environmental impacts associated with both physical and digital currencies.
Can the Harsh Conditions of Space Breed More Resistant Crops for Earth?
To make crops resilient to climate change, scientists are exposing seeds to cosmic radiation, extreme temperatures, and low gravity.
To make crops resilient to climate change, scientists are exposing seeds to cosmic radiation, extreme temperatures, and low gravity.
E-Waste Generation Is Accelerating Five Times Faster Than Recycling Rates. What to Do About It?
Current trends, such as the growth in solar photovoltaics and in the ubiquity of personal electronics, are expected to create an even greater need to deal with electronics that are perceived to have outlived their usefulness.
Current trends, such as the growth in solar photovoltaics and in the ubiquity of personal electronics, are expected to create an even greater need to deal with electronics that are perceived to have outlived their usefulness.
Restoring Nature’s Broken Links to Help Wildlife
UBC Okanagan Researcher of the Year Dr. Adam Ford sees his research directly impact animals in the field
UBC Okanagan Researcher of the Year Dr. Adam Ford sees his research directly impact animals in the field
Shade-Grown Coffee Benefits Birds, Forests & People in Venezuela
The project has so far succeeded in protecting 415 hectares (1,025 acres) of montane forest, ensuring the survival of threatened endemic and migratory bird species.
The project has so far succeeded in protecting 415 hectares (1,025 acres) of montane forest, ensuring the survival of threatened endemic and migratory bird species.
Ocean Warming Triggers Indo-Pacific Heatwaves
South and South-East Asia have been seen intense heatwave since late March
South and South-East Asia have been seen intense heatwave since late March
Fishers, Scientists Restore Mangroves on a Mexican Isle Wrecked by Salt Mining
A lot of them didn’t know the story of their own community.
A lot of them didn’t know the story of their own community.
‘Bluelining’ Leaves Climate Vulnerable Communities Without Home Insurance
Insurers are pulling out of areas prone to climate risk — even as they insure the fossil fuel companies contributing to that risk. These communities deserve better.
Insurers are pulling out of areas prone to climate risk — even as they insure the fossil fuel companies contributing to that risk. These communities deserve better.
A Trillion Cicadas Will Emerge in the Next Few Weeks. This Hasn’t Happened Since 1803.
They're a little early, thanks to climate change.
They’re a little early, thanks to climate change.
Greener Toothpaste Options
The production and disposal of these tubes involves substantial energy use and emissions.
The production and disposal of these tubes involves substantial energy use and emissions.
Conservation Works — and Science Just Proved It
But at the same time, it doesn’t take much to do tremendous damage to endangered species.
But at the same time, it doesn’t take much to do tremendous damage to endangered species.