What is the ‘acid rain’ in the wake of US bombings in Iran? An atmospheric scientist explains
Reports are emerging of black rain falling over parts of Iran in the hours after US-Israeli airstrikes on…
Millions more people are in the path of rising seas than previously thought : NPR
Rising sea levels are already affecting coastal communities, exacerbating high tide events like this “king tide” in Mill…
The case for marine carbon removal to save the climate
We’ve painted ourselves into a corner on climate change — our planet is going to exceed 1.5 degrees…
‘The smell wasn’t healthy’: the artist who wore 24 nappies to highlight sewage pollution – and fell ill | Art and design
On the Deptford foreshore, a ghoulish figure is sinking into the Thames. Performance artist zack mennell (who writes…
Bio-based, recyclable resins outperform their fossil-fuel counterparts
To wood or not to wood, that’s been the question! Ever since oil-based plastics burst onto the manufacturing…
Urban trees emerge as the biggest carbon sink in cities
Scientists have found that city trees act as the dominant carbon sink within urban landscapes, absorbing more carbon…
‘A saltwater crocodile on the AFL oval’: worst flooding in decades inundates the NT as residents urged to avoid water | Flooding
Katherine’s mayor has warned locals to be wary of flood waters inundating the town after a crocodile was…
11 ways to make your life quieter
In 1958, John Connell wrote a letter to this newspaper. He felt that Britain was getting louder, and…
Sunol Water Temple educational center remains unopened after 17 years of planning and millions spent – The Mercury News
When the San Francisco Public Utility Commission began to plan for a Sunol Water Temple welcome center, President…
Budget cuts at Environment and Climate Change Canada threaten Arctic science
The Arctic has been in the news a lot lately. Between the increased geopolitical interest in Greenland, claims…
How China Plans to Tackle Its Massive Solar Panel Waste Problem
Solar power is on a meteoric rise around the world. Over the next five years, solar photovoltaics will…
Gender Gap in Agribusiness Threatens Africa’s Climate Goals, Report Warns
Among the major concerns raised in the report are the persistent gap in access to land ownership, financial…