Orchid enthusiasts call for greater protection for native species facing habitat threats
In March 1802 when Matthew Flinders was circumnavigating Terra Australis on the Investigator his botanist Robert Brown recorded…
Experts issue warning as harmful growth spreads across US region: ‘So horrific’
A recent Facebook post from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is getting major attention…
Bangkok Post – Drastic plastic
In the global fight against climate change, plastics have emerged as both a symbol of modern convenience and…
The hidden health risks of bottled water
Growing mistrust of tap water has helped turn bottled water into a global staple, even in countries where…
Scotland’s energy – election common ground or battleground?
Glenn CampbellBBC Scotland Political Editor Getty Images When you look out across the vast Grangemouth industrial complex, it…
Study finds climate change worsened Asia cyclones
BENGALURU, India (AP) — Ocean temperatures warmed by human-caused climate change fed the intense rainfall that triggered deadly…
Scientists make incredible breakthrough that could transform future devices: ‘High performing’
Televisions, smartphones, and other screen-based technologies are ingrained in our modern lifestyles. Innovators and engineers are finding ways…
Spain’s commitment to renewable energy may be in doubt
Guy HedgecoeAragón, north-eastern Spain Juan Antonio Domínguez Spain gets more than half of its electricity from wind and…
Gulf of Mexico Lease Sale Marks Strongest Bid Activity Since 2017
The first lease sale for the Gulf of Mexico during President Trump’s second term drew bids worth close…
From world’s largest oil production to power from its deserts — Dubai starts new “energy revolution”
Dubai has begun a major transformation towards a future that depends less on oil and more on renewable…
Tiny Robot Lost Under Antarctic Ice for 8 Months Comes Back With Rare Data
A tiny robot explorer traversed the vast, frigid waters of Antarctica—even diving under the ice at one point.…
Boom in burning waste for fuel could put human health and environment at risk
Refuse-derived fuel (RDF) — conglomerated waste often composed of up to 50% plastic — is being burned…