Heavy rain on dry ground may cause UK floods as taps run dry for thousands | Drought
Floods and drought could hit the UK at the same time this week, with heavy rain forecast to…
A Costa Rican mother saved for 9 years to buy land, then built her home with 7 tonnes of recycled plastic | World News
Cindy Mora and her son’s home used about 850 blocks made from recycled plastic, PC: Econews Cindy Mora…
‘Little bit grumpy’: Rural residents shoulder water upgrade costs
The Motueka River is expected to be the new, cleaner source of Dovedale’s water. But the upgrade, which…
Rain brings unexpected flows into South Australia’s River Murray
Rain, hail or shine, Tasha Morath has made it routine to dive into the River Murray every day…
Animals have been eating nature’s original bioplastic for millions of years
Microorganisms developed biodegradable plastics long before humans began making them. Many bacteria and archaea naturally produce compounds known…
Are zoos ready for the changing climate?
When people think about climate change and animals, they might picture melting sea ice, drought-stricken landscapes or species…
Canada’s Most Powerful Icebreaker Reaches North Pole
Canada’s largest and most powerful icebreaker has reached the North Pole as part of a multi-year effort to…
Why Chinese Tourists Are Paying For ‘Disaster Experiences’ In The Name Of Dark Tourism
A unique trend of “dark tourism” is gaining popularity in China, where young adventurers pay to experience extreme, simulated…
Illegal dumping reduced in Gisborne after council increases signage and surveillance
However, a recent report showed illegal dumping volumes in the first six months of 2026 were about half…
Particulate air pollution undermines plant water-use efficiency by inhibiting photosynthesis
Keenan, T. F. et al. Increase in forest water-use efficiency as atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations rise. Nature 499,…
Tropical storm Lala wreaks ‘devastation’ to some areas of Hawaii’s Big Island | Hawaii
Hawaii residents began to clean up after tropical storm Lala blew past the Big Island, leaving more than…
Pygmy blue whale beaches and dies off NT coast in first sighting for Gulf of Carpentaria
A pygmy blue whale has beached itself and died on the coast of Groote Eylandt in the Northern…