An eco-friendly plant-based alternative to plastic
A green tech company based in Sweden, PlasticFri, has developed a technology that offers consumers an eco-friendly and plant-based alternative to plastic. Read more
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How hurricane conspiracy theories took over social media
A deluge of misinformation online about back-to-back hurricanes in the US has been fuelled by a social media universe that rewards engagement over truth. Read more
Ninth Circuit upholds religious colleges’ right to Title IX exemptions
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit recently ruled against LGBT activists who sought to prevent religiously affiliated colleges from invoking faith-based exemptions to federal anti-discrimination laws. Read more
Badger culling to end in England within five years
Badger culling will end in England within five years as part of a shift in the fight against bovine tuberculosis, the government said on Friday. Read more
Japan is recycling food waste back into food with fermentation
Rachel Nuwer gets a firsthand look at a unique fermentation method being piloted in Japan to transform edible leftovers and scraps into sustainable feed for pigs while saving money, reducing waste and curtailing emissions. Read more
AI drives 48% increase in Google emissions
Google's greenhouse gas emissions in 2023 were 48% higher than in 2019, according to its latest environmental report. Read more
How does extreme weather affect our brains?
Have you noticed any cognitive impairments or mood swings when it’s too hot outside? You're certainly not alone. Amidst heatwaves, the brain grapples with significant challenges to uphold its peak function. The surge in temperature can profoundly affect our cerebral abilities and mental well-being. Read more
Coral bleaching: Fourth global mass stress episode underway – US scientists
Coral around the world is turning white and even dying as recent record ocean heat takes a devastating toll. Read more
European court rules human rights violated by climate inaction
A group of older Swiss women have won the first ever climate case victory in the European Court of Human Rights. Read more
University launches semester-long ‘climate emergency’ campaign to protect ‘Mother Earth’
Western Michigan University is hosting a semester-long “emergency” climate change campaign to encourage students to take action on the “crisis.” It includes an event focused on “climate action” in connection to “Mother Earth.” Read more
