Dawson Creek, B.C., declares state of local emergency amid record drought
The small northeastern B.C. city of Dawson Creek has declared a state of local emergency, as unprecedented drought…
Tiny black spheres turn air into drinking water — Discovery in the Death Valley could change history
A discovery is being tested in harsh conditions. A device that can turn air into drinking water is…
Marwell Zoo welcomes new endangered species with her calf
Marwell Zoo has celebrated the new arrival last month and has announced it in time to celebrate World…
Queensland’s 10-cent container refund scheme referred to crime and corruption commission | Queensland
Ten allegations against Queensland’s container recycling scheme have been referred to the state’s corruption watchdog after a parliamentary…
How a Climate Doomsayer Became an Unexpected Optimist – Mother Jones
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Australian wet rainforests may be switching from absorbing carbon to emitting it
Woody trunks and branches of trees in the wet tropical rainforests of Queensland are losing their ability to…
Want to recycle Nespresso pods? Don’t bother, say bamboozled customers
Nespresso customers have expressed frustration over the company’s recycling scheme, complaining that returning used coffee pods has become…
Tragedy as critically endangered sea creature washes up again dead after Scots beach rescue
The native Scottish fish, which resembles a stingray, can grow up to 2.8m long and they usually stay…
Microplastics found in the stomachs of Amazon tree-dwelling monkeys
Scientists have detected microplastics in the digestive systems of red howler monkeys living in protected areas…
Climate crisis magnifies discrimination against sanitation workers
Bangladesh authorities must urgently address their failure to uphold the rights of sanitation workers, who face economic marginalization…
The Chick Of A Spix’s Macaw, Declared Extinct In the Wild, Has Hatched At A Zoo
Declared extinct in the wild decades ago, a newborn Spix’s macaw hatchling at a European zoo is offering…
Why countries struggle to quit fossil fuels, despite higher costs and 30 years of climate talks and treaties
Fossil fuels still power much of the world, even though renewable energy has become cheaper in most places…