What we’ve lost: The species declared extinct in 2020
The causes of these extinctions range from diseases to invasive species to habitat loss, but most boil down to human behavior.
The oil industry’s latest disaster: Trillions of gallons of buried toxic wastewater
Industry and regulators knew decades ago that injecting drilling’s toxic liquid leftovers underground wasn’t safe.
Reduction in construction could cut emissions worldwide, UN reports
Because the sector depends on materials like steel and cement, which contribute to construction waste, it highlights the need for greater ambition in six areas, including renewable energy, building financing and energy codes.
The case for global climate reparations
The principle of making polluters pay works at a local level. Here's how to apply it to the international arena.
91% of plastic isn’t recycled, new study finds
“We as a society need to consider whether it’s worth trading off some convenience for a clean, healthy environment."
Pesticides cause 2024 mass die-off of Western monarch butterflies, new study finds
The study was a result of researchers discovering the mass die-off of hundreds of monarch butterflies near the Pacific Grove Monarch Sanctuary in California, where the butterflies overwinter.
Supreme Court will hear Exxon’s effort to crush climate lawsuits
Justice Samuel Alito did not recuse himself from considering the petition, despite significant financial conflicts of interest in implicated cases.
Why Is Glyphosate Sprayed on Crops Right Before Harvest?
While the pre-harvest use of glyphosate may account for a small amount of overall use of the herbicide, this still has a huge impact.
Earth on the brink: 25 of 35 vital signs reach record extremes, scientists warn...
These findings emphasize the severity of the climate crisis and outline a global emergency that requires immediate action to avert catastrophic consequences.
3 Reasons to be hopeful about our planet in 2018
We've got a lot to do to protect our planet, but here is what to be hopeful for this year.