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In new ozone alert, a warning of harm to plants and to people

Scientists are still trying to unravel the damaging effects of ground-level ozone on life on earth.

First published by | October 17, 2016 | Environment | 0 responses

The port city that lost its water

Fishing boats lie stranded more than 100km from the sea, victims of a terrible environmental disaster.

First published by | October 13, 2016 | Environment | 1,126 responses

For a bird nearing extinction, an Indian doctor seeks a cure

Numbers of the great Indian bustard are down to about 250, the result of hunting and habitat loss.

First published by | October 13, 2016 | Environment | 0 responses

Climate finance a survival strategy for banks?

What are the driving factors for banks to sign onto a voluntary statement on integrating climate mitigation into their workflow?

First published by | October 10, 2016 | Environment | 0 responses

The rising environmental toll of China’s offshore island grab

To stake its claim in the strategic South China Sea, China is building airstrips, ports, and other facilities on disputed islands and reefs.

First published by | October 10, 2016 | Environment | 1 comment

Natural aquaculture: Can we save oceans by farming them?

A small but growing number of entrepreneurs are creating sea-farming operations that cultivate shellfish together with kelp and seaweed ...

First published by | October 6, 2016 | Environment | 2,212 responses

Fossil fuel industry’s methane emissions far higher than thought

Emissions of the powerful greenhouse gas from coal, oil and gas are up to 60% greater than previously estimated, meaning current climate prediction models should be revised, research shows

First published by | October 5, 2016 | Environment | 1 comment

What does the green bank landscape look like?

Part of the path toward mitigating climate change and preventing the earth’s temperature from rising above 2 degrees Celsius involves increasing investment in both renewable energy and energy efficiency projects.

First published by | October 4, 2016 | Environment | 0 responses

How the attack on science is becoming a global contagion

Assaults on the science behind climate change research and conservation policies are spreading from the U.S. to Europe and beyond.

First published by | October 3, 2016 | Environment | 0 responses

High stakes on the high seas: A call for international reserves

Marine protected areas in national waters have proven successful in helping depleted fish stocks to recover.

First published by | September 29, 2016 | Environment | 0 responses