US firm validates safe disposal of radioactive waste with borehole tech
A Washington-based company has successfully validated its borehole technology for safe disposal of high-level radioactive waste from advanced…
War in the Middle East made the case for renewables – what’s happening in each country tells a harder story
The oil-dependent world is in crisis. Ship traffic in the Strait of Hormuz – through which more than…
Danger after disaster: why emergencies come with increased risks for women | Natural disasters
The grandchildren called the shelter Final Destination, after a favourite film. Tedica Alexander, 61, a resident of Union…
Guest post: How declining cloudiness is accelerating global warming
For the past two decades, low-level cloud cover has been declining, increasing the amount of sunlight absorbed by…
Arctic sea ice just dropped to an alarming new low
Right now, the Arctic is maxing out on sea ice – the cold of winter has built up…
How mangroves saved a Cambodian fishery : NPR
Local fisheries on the coast of Cambodia struggled with decimated fish populations for years. Today, they are teeming…
Australia must brace for clusters of natural disasters, not just isolated fires and floods
Around the world, communities are battling more extreme weather events. That includes residents in the path of Cyclone…
What does the Iran war mean for clean energy transition? | Fossil fuels
As the deadly war in Iran triggers what the International Energy Agency has described as the worst oil…
Antarctic whales’ remarkable comeback is threatened by krill fishing | Environment
In Antarctica, one of our planet’s last great wildernesses, a remarkable comeback is taking place. In the very…
More than 6m vapes and pods discarded weekly in UK despite single-use ban, study finds | Vaping
More than 6m vapes and vape pods are still being discarded every week in the UK, with waste…
Japan makes breakthrough in dirty diaper recycling
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DOC appealing for information about poisoned protected gulls
The Department of Conservation is investigating after 10 black-billed gulls were found to have been poisoned on the…