Chemistry has much to learn from indigenous insights on sustainability
Chemists must learn from these past mistakes and humble themselves so that they can learn from other forms of science
The realm of chemistry is...
Microplastics can enter our bloodstream, scientists find
“This is proof that we have plastics in our body — and we shouldn’t,” a scientist says.
Microplastics have permeated the environment from mountain tops...
For climate action to take hold, activists need more than just...
A new study finds that people who do not have “biospheric concerns” are unconvinced by climate change arguments that hinge on such avatars as...
EaaS solutions can address the energy efficiency gap
Research suggests that people often cannot get the same energy services that use less power while minimizing costs.
The energy sector helps the world go...
In Bali fish die-offs, researchers spot a human hand
Mass fish die-offs are not uncommon in the volcanic lakes that dot Indonesia, including Bali’s Lake Batur, which sits in the crater of an...
Why it’s time to include fungi in global conservation goals
If you enjoy bread, wine or soy sauce, or have taken penicillin or immunosuppressant drugs, thank fungi, which make all of these products possible.
It’s no secret...
Greenpeace International ends its Forest Stewardship Council membership
Greenpeace International announced on March 26 that it would not renew its membership with the FSC.The environmental organization says the FSC is not meeting...
Plastic waste in the oceans could yield new antibiotics one day
Considering the current antibiotic crisis and the rise of superbugs, it is essential to look for alternative sources of novel antibiotics.
Trillions upon trillions of...
From galaxies far, far away to endangered species just over the...
Astrophysicists and conservation ecologists have teamed up to apply the heat-detection software and machine-learning algorithms used to find stars to automatically identify people and...
Scientists strive to restore world’s embattled kelp forests
Kelp forests grow along more than one-quarter of the world’s coastlines, and are among the planet’s most biodiverse ecosystems. But these critical habitats are...
Environmental stories from around the web, April 20, 2018
There are many important conservation and environmental stories Mongabay isn’t able to cover.Here’s a digest of some of the significant developments from the week.If...
Urban gardens in the tropics can support embattled bees
Urban agriculture can promote bee communities if managed in a sustainable manner.
Urban gardens can do a world of good by saving endangered plants and...
