The US Midwest readies for flooding as it copes with coronavirus outbreak
Up to 23 states could experience moderate to severe flooding
Meditation is a good ally against coronavirus anxiety
Short and practical meditation sessions can bring benefits
The fish used for sushi has 283 times more parasites than in the 1970s
It could have consequences for humans and marine mammals.
As cities quarantine, animals take to the streets
Deers in Japan, fishes in Venice and monkeys in Thailand
Uruguay, coronavirus and why people should obey the self-quarantine
Half of the cases in Uruguay can be linked to a single person.
Greenland lost 600 billion tons of ice last summer, satellite data shows
This is enough to raise global sea levels 2.2 millimeters in two months.
It’s not only health impacts. Polluted air is affecting the crops of California
The state lost up to US$1 billion in crops per year.
Birds adapt to climate change by changing their body size, study finds
Birds are either reducing or increasing their body sizes.
Theory by Darwin is proven 150 years after his death
Subspecies play a more important role in evolution than previously thought.
NASA continues with normal schedule despite coronavirus
Missions are still going forward despite the outbreak.
Cities affected by air pollution could be more vulnerable to coronavirus
There could be a link between the two, an NGO claims.
Can coronavirus layoffs lead to an increase in crime?
Study links for the first time layoffs and growth in criminal activity.
It’s not just a health problem. Coronavirus shows environmental effects
Face masks are not being properly disposed of in Hong Kong.
Greenland and Antarctica are losing ice six times faster than in the 1990s
This rate is in line with the worst-case scenario set by UN climate experts.
Microbes discovered in the ocean’s crust rely on recycling to survive
Microbes were found in rocks 700 meters below the bottom of the ocean.
EU pushes for circular economy to have longer-lasting products
The bloc introduced a new plan to better use available resources.
Want to waste money? Keep investing in coal power instead of renewables
The report shows clean energy is getting much cheaper than coal.
This kelp forest in Argentina remained almost unchanged for 45 years
It hadn't been studied since 1973 -- but not much changed!
Climate crisis is accelerating, shows growing impacts, UN warns
Last year was the second warmest in history at a global level
Losing mangroves would increase flood damages by $65 million, study claims
They can reduce waves and storm surges, protecting millions of people from floods.
Researchers find new form of chlamydia in the Arctic Ocean
It may help to discover how it evolved to become infectious.
Coronavirus has a 5.1 days incubation period, study shows
This suggests the 14-day quarantine period is reasonable.
Looking for disinfectants against coronavirus? Here’s a list approved by the EPA
Washing your hands still remains the main way of prevention.
Koalas are facing the threat of extinction after Australia’s forest fires, NGO claims
At least 5.000 have died because of the forest fires
Truck crashes into Easter Island sacred statue
The tourism boom is affecting Easter Island.
Plastic is everywhere. But what are its main types? A simple explainer
The blessing and the curse of plastic.
Student and stressed? Take 10 minutes and go to the park, a study suggests
Are you a student struggling with unbearable amounts of stress? Nature can help.
A plastic-eating caterpillar can help fight pollution with its wonder stomach
Researchers find more answers about its main features, and the results are intriguing.
Pesticides are affecting baby bees, study shows
Learning ability is impaired due to pesticides exposure.
The coronavirus fatality rate might be around 3.4%, World Health Organization warns
The spread can still be contained, but we need sustained action.
Air pollution shortens global life expectancy by three years, study shows
The coronavirus isn't the only pandemic running amok.
Group of EU countries demand more ambitious climate commitment
Twelve countries asked the EU to be more ambitious on climate policies.
Democrat voters see climate change as a top priority in the presidential elections
Climate change is the most important issue for Democrat voters, second only to healthcare.
Coronavirus quarantine drastically improves air quality in China
Economic slowdown leads to reduction in nitrogen dioxide in mainland China following coronavirus quarantine.
Is the snow turning red in Antarctica? Well, not exactly
Yes, but also no.
Beavers to the rescue: An unexpected ally against flooding and pollution
Study finds positive impacts of beavers outweigh costs
Coronavirus action: Japan closes schools, talks about canceling Olympics
Olympic games could be canceled if coronavirus isn't controlled by May
A startling number of coronavirus patients get reinfected
Patients in the Guangdong province were tested positive again with the virus.
The world’s most polluted cities: most are in India and China
Are we breathing clean air? If you are in India or China probably not.
Need another reason to fight climate change? It’s a “catastrophic” security threat
A good way to improve national and global security is to reduce our greenhouse emissions, a new report shows.
Oil company scraps plan for massive oilsands project in Canada following public backlash
Teck Resources unilaterally decided to call off the project -- presumably due to huge public pressure.
Coronavirus expands around the globe, with over 79,000 cases in 31 countries
Italy suspends Venice Carnival, while China calls off its parliament.
Antarctica is melting. NASA photos show consequence of record temperatures
Antarctica is losing its characteristic white color, and climate change has a lot to do with it.
EPA moves forward with new standards for drinking water in the US
The agency will start regulating two new compounds linked to health problems
Climate change is drying up the Colorado River
During the 1913-2017 period the flow of the river decreased about 20%.
Is stevia a healthy alternative? Everything you should know
Despite coming from a plant, most of the stevia products don't actually have the whole leaf.
What’s the longest bridge in the world? The answer may surprise you
The record-holding bridges can be found in China. But before we get to them, let's have a look at what...
Most of world is leaving behind coal. But Japan pushes on with new plants
Japan plans to build 36 coal power plants in the next decade.
Your recycled plastic might be ending up in a landfill. Here’s why
Recycling facilities in the US can't process most of the plastics
Extreme weather could put the US economy in a record recession, study warns
Investors aren't considering the impact of weather in the economy.