Urban trees cool the world’s cities more than we thought – but we can’t rely on them alone
Cities and towns are usually 1–3°C hotter than the surrounding countryside, because asphalt, concrete and brick absorb heat…
Tokyo’s popular ‘urban oasis’ ravine trail reopens after 3 years
A worker cuts a tree using safety ropes at Todoroki…
Deep-Sea Expedition Reveals Giant Squid and Unknown Species Off Australia’s Coast
A giant squid has been detected in the remote underwater canyons off Western Australia, marking one of the…
From the Living Lab: Small biodigester to fuel research, extension
As biodigesters go, Cornell’s new unit will be small: two 10,000-gallon tanks on a concrete pad that might…
Morale low among paramedics as union’s 3-year contract dispute continues in Quebec
Listen to this article Estimated 4 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology.…
On-the-spot littering fines jump €100 as part of crackdown on illegal dumping
On-the-spot fines for littering will rise to €250 from December 1. Photo: Getty On-the-spot litter fines are to…
In a bustling world, forest bathers trade to-do lists for the stillness of nature
When artist Amos Marsters thinks about his happy place, the spot he feels most at peace, his mind…
Arabica Coffee Retreats on Expectations of a Bumper Brazil Coffee Crop
Cup of roasted coffee beans on pile by Negative-Space via Pixabay July arabica coffee (KCN26) on Thursday closed…
How N.S. municipalities are preparing for drought and dry wells
As summer draws closer, some Nova Scotia municipalities are preparing for dry wells and drought conditions, which are…
Iran war pushes Portugal to halve fossil fuel use over next 10 years – POLITICO
While this target has been in the works for a while, the center-right government has accelerated its planning…
California bill shifts away from logging toward tribal co-management
Daniel Felix, 10, looks out from atop a gargantuan stump of an old-growth redwood on his tribe’s ancestral…
Long-term planning helps countries better absorb external shocks, build climate resilience: DPM Gan
SINGAPORE – Countries that have planned ahead, such as by diversifying their supply sources, are better placed to…