Researchers Estimate Humans Have Driven Over 100,000 Species to Extinction
Researchers estimate that human activities have driven over 100,000 species to extinction, far surpassing the 777 species officially recorded by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) since 1500. The challenge in determining the precise number of extinctions lies ...
World’s Biggest Iceberg Spins in Ocean Trap
The world’s biggest iceberg, A23a, has been spinning in place north of Antarctica, contrary to expectations that it would be swiftly carried away by the powerful Antarctic Circumpolar Current (ACC). Instead of drifting towards its eventual dissolution in the warmer waters of ...
Washington State Bans Single-Use Foam That Breaks up and Pollutes Waterways for Orcas and Salmon
Made from tiny hollow beads of different plastics that are extremely friable, polystyrene is arguably the most damaging form of plastic in the environment. Still permitted to be used in packaging and other applications because of its lightweight, durable, and insulative properties, ...
Environmental Activist Saves One of the Largest Forests in India From Harmful Coal Mining
The biodiverse Hasdeo Aranya forests, often referred to as the “Lungs of Chhattisgarh,” are among the largest intact forest areas in India, covering an expansive 657 square miles. This vital ecosystem supports around 15,000 Indigenous Adivasi people by providing essential ...
Number of Cyclists Now Outnumber Car Drivers in Paris
The bustling streets of Paris, renowned for their architectural beauty and cultural vibrancy, are undergoing a transformative shift as cyclists now outnumber car drivers. In a city where life intertwines with the mundane tasks of commuting and errands, a recent report by L’Institut ...
‘The Largest Environmental Restoration in History’ Continues to Restart the Heart of the Everglades
For over two decades, the ambitious mission to revive the heart of the Florida Everglades once described as “the biggest environmental restoration project in the history of the world,” has persisted. What began as a congressional vote 24 years ago has evolved into a comprehensive ...
Yurok Becomes First Tribe to Co-Manage Land With National Park Service
The historic memorandum signed on March 19, 2024, marks a significant milestone as the Yurok Tribe becomes the first tribe to co-manage land with the National Park Service in northern California. This momentous agreement, which transfers a vital 125-acre parcel known as ‘O Rew back ...
Abandoned Golf Courses Are Being Reclaimed by Nature Thanks to Conservation Groups
As the environmental impacts of golf courses become increasingly apparent, conservation groups have stepped in to reclaim abandoned courses, turning them back into natural habitats. With approximately 15,500 golf courses scattered across the United States, the toll on the environment ...
Food Compost Bin Concept Turns Food Waste and Cardboard Into Fertilizer
The concept of the food compost bin, known as Toggle, addresses the growing concern about food waste and its environmental impact. With the shift in eating habits, particularly the surge in food delivery services, our lifestyles have become more convenient but at the expense of generating ...
