Environment

Conservation news and Environmental science

Report finds pesticide use is making U.S. foods unsafe

Report finds pesticide use is making U.S. foods unsafe

Strawberries, kale, apples, and grapes carry traces of pesticide toxins still used to grow food in the United States. There’s been some progress on pesticide...
Champion of women’s right to manage land and forests wins top environment prize

Champion of women’s right to manage land and forests wins top...

NEW YORK, USA, 06 May 2022 -/African Media Agency (AMA)/- A veteran Cameroonian activist working to preserve her country’s forests, and improve the lives of...

Study reveals the Pacific Garbage Patch is much heftier than thought...

A recent survey of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch revealed that the aggregated plastic there weighs in at 79,000 metric tons (87,100 short tons).The...
A new discovery opens the door for nighttime solar energy

A new discovery opens the door for nighttime solar energy

The new thermoradiative diode generates electricity by emitting infrared light into a colder environment. The earth absorbs heat from the sun’s rays every day, but...

Yellow fever may threaten biophilia in São Paulo city (commentary)

Reconciling biodiversity conservation and urban development is one of the biggest challenges for humanity, considering that by 2030, 60 percent of people globally are...
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises’ first Sustainable Impact Report

Uniworld Boutique River Cruises’ first Sustainable Impact Report reveals 15% reduction...

Uniworld Boutique River Cruises has released its inaugural Impact Report, detailing progress against its 11 sustainability goals set forth in tandem with parent company...

Dogs in India are a problem for wildlife, study finds

India is home to an estimated 60 million dogs, the fourth highest in the world.In a pan-India online survey, people reported domestic dogs attacking...
Amazon deforestation is off to the fastest start to a year since 2008

Amazon deforestation is off to the fastest start to a year...

Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon is off to the fastest start for the first half of any year since 2008 according to government data...

Papuan chef Charles Toto serves up sustainability and environmental protection in...

Charles Toto is the founder of the Jungle Chef Community, a network of enthusiasts from across the Indonesian region of Papua who promote sustainable...
Amid rising pressure, Indonesia’s sea-based communities adapt to change

Amid rising pressure, Indonesia’s sea-based communities adapt to change

A growing population, destruction of coral reefs, and the loss of traditional fishing methods all threaten the way of life of traditional communities in...

Sending a message about rhino conservation in Nepal

Since 2011, Nepal has recorded five 365-day periods without any rhinos poached, despite its proximity to the key rhino-horn markets of Vietnam and China.Experts...
they must be protected (commentary)

they must be protected (commentary)

Access to ancient cedar trees for cultural purposes is key to Southeast Alaska Native peoples, both for their heritage and community resilience.Carving and weaving...