Ask Nature: 5 ways biology could help cure traffic woes
At its most basic, transportation refers to a system or means of transporting people or goods. But effective, efficient, equitable transportation encompasses so much more.
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A 3-million-year ice age is coming to an end
The Arctic sea ice, which polar bears depend on for survival, is shrinking.
For China’s polluted megacities, a focus on slashing emissions
The booming industrial center of Shenzhen is a showcase for Chinese efforts to cut CO2 emissions and make the nation's burgeoning cities more livable.
Why we need a carbon tax, and why it won’t be enough
Putting a price on carbon is an idea whose time has come, with even Big Oil signaling it may drop its long-standing opposition to a carbon tax.
Crimson Tide: Residents stunned as Russian river turns red
A Russian river located by the Arctic town of Norilsk turned bright red Tuesday, looking more like an enormous blood vessel than a body of water.
How cities and counties are showing the way on climate action
As leaders emerge from the business and governmental sectors to address climate change, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeing trends reflected in this year’s Climate Leadership Awardee accomplishments ...
How climate change could jam the world’s ocean circulation
Scientists are closely monitoring a key current in the North Atlantic to see if rising sea temperatures and increased freshwater from melting ice are altering the “ocean conveyor belt” ...
Pope wants caring for environment added to 7 acts of mercy
Pope Francis proposed on Thursday that caring for the environment be added to the traditional seven works of mercy that Christians are called to perform ...
How three-day weekends can help save the world (and us, too)
Almost everyone enjoys a bank holiday. A three-day weekend means more time to spend with family and friends, to go out and explore the world and to relax from the pressures of working life.
Have biomaterials reached a tipping point?
The untapped potential for biotechnology to solve myriad sustainability challenges is drawing the attention of forward-thinking companies across industries.
