Grunts, boops, chatters and squeals. Fish are noisy creatures
While they may lack some of the melodic qualities of whales, at least 1,000 species of fish use sounds to communicate.
While they may lack...
Small hydropower a big global issue overlooked by science and policy
Brazil recently announced an end to its mega-dam construction policy, a strategy other nations may embrace as understanding of the massive environmental and social...
New crystals can reduce computers’ massive energy demands
The discovery transforms negative capacitance from an academic topic to something that could be used in an advanced transistor.
More and more aspects of our...
Exploring humanity’s deep connection to water, plus the sounds of the...
On today’s episode, we discuss humanity’s deep connection to water and hear sounds of one of the most ancient animal migrations on Earth, that...
New, free online tool maps linkages between human and land rights
(Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire) – As the global community scrambles to tackle multiple crises, the call for responsible land governance is more crucial than ever...
Indonesian graftbusters put a price tag on environmental crime
Indonesia’s anti-corruption agency, the KPK, has alleged huge losses incurred by the state as a result of illegal mining permits handed out by a...
Contiki announces all owned properties now run off 100% renewable energy,...
The Travel Corporation’ (TTC) first official Impact Report, which was released in May 2022, details the progress of its 41 award-winning brands as they...
AI buoys safeguard swimmers and sharks
A new tech-driven device may help reduce harmful interactions with sharks and improve people’s tolerance of one of the ocean’s top predators.The system, called...
Why do we plant?
For starters, it goes without saying that plants provide us with food, fibre, shelter, medicine, and fuel. The basic food for all organisms is...
Earth Day founder calls for an end to plastic pollution
Denis Hayes was the principal national organizer of the first Earth Day in 1970, and he took the event to the international stage in...
‘Water always wins,’ so why are we fighting it?
On this week’s episode of the Mongabay Newscast we examine humanity’s approach to harnessing water, and how the current “us-first” mindset is actually exacerbating...
How a Dutch company uses bison to maintain pure drinking water
Water companies in the Netherlands have introduced bison and other large grazers to the dunelands from which they draw water to serve more than...
