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The world reached a landmark agreement on biodiversity. But what does it mean?

It's not a perfect deal and will require ambitious actions from countries from now on

How storytelling can connect children to marine pollution -- and make a difference

A whopping 80% of all marine debris, consists of plastic. We need to start thinking about it differently.

Puerto Rican towns take big oil to court for fraud, racketeering, and damages

Big oil is accused of spreading conspiracy theories and many other things.

Eco-friendly antifouling silicone paint can save marine life from metal poisoning

Time to use environment friendly coatings on vessels instead of toxic copper paints.

Star Trek legends among artists joining growing call to protect at least 50% of the planet

Calls to protect diversity

Hundreds of scientists sign letter calling on countries to act now to reverse biodiversity loss

A new biodiversity agreement is currently being negotiated in Montreal -- but the odds seem slim.

This indigenous community in Peru declared itself an autonomous government to fight deforestation and mining

They are over 16,000 people and ask to be the ones to decide their own future

That lovely Christmas snow? It probably has microplastics in it

Microplastics are not just transported by water. They can me moved by the air, ending in the snow.

Around 10% of Europe is prone to flooding. Seismometers could help us prepare better

Seismometers could detect flooding and offer real-time information about incoming floods and their parameters.

Microfibers, the new floating home of bacteria in the Mediterranean Sea

This can help to assess and prevent health risks, the researchers said

US wants to target environmental criminals behind deforestation in Brazil

The Amazon has become a hotspot for illegal activities, from deforestation to mining. The US thinks it can help.

A Qatarstrophy: This World Cup is probably the worst one in history

It's a humanitarian and environmental disaster.

How countries can wean off ivory trade: the example of Japan

Japan is far from a good example of how to deal with ivory, but its lessons could be very useful for other countries.

Opinion. This has been my worst climate COP so far (and I've been to seven)

From lack of food to digital surveillance, all the elements for a difficult conference were there

Want to make your pet more sustainable? Try dry food

A dry diet can turn your pet into an energetic and environment friendly companion.

It’s not only about the climate crisis. We also need to talk about what’s happening to the natural world

We need a Paris Agreement of biodiversity, and we need it now

This British violinist traveled through Iraq during his carbon-neutral trip to COP27. We interviewed him

A remarkable journey to highlight the many emissions from the transport sector

Not a single country is doing enough to meet the Paris climate protection targets

We're all to blame -- but some more than others.

Most compostable plastic isn't actually compostable -- it just stays in the soil

Compostable plastic might not be the ideal solution to plastic waste

Scientists equip sharks with scientific equipment and send them to study the world’s largest seagrass hotspot in The Bahamas

Instrument-equipped sharks led scientists to a large seagrass ecosystem that can fix more carbon than you can ever imagine.

Brazil's newly elected president vows to stop deforestation. Can he pull it off?

The president-elect signals rainforest protection will be a top priority.

A nest-monitoring device can save more sea turtle hatchlings and fight extinction

Using TurtleSense, you can know when a turtle egg will hatch and even find out if an egg is ever going to hatch or not.

What’s greenwashing? Definition, how to spot it, and why it's so prevalent (with examples)

From clothing brands to fossil fuel companies, the list goes on and on.

Plastic recycling is still a myth in the US, even as plastic waste increases

The most effective solution is to switch to systems of reuse and refill, Greenpeace said.

Europe smashes renewable records as the need to break free of Russian gas becomes urgent

It’s a lot of clean energy, but not enough to displace fossil fuels just yet.

Protecting marine areas helps both fish and fishermen

The positive effects of protecting the large marine area are considerable.

A World War II shipwreck has been leaking pollutants into the ocean and changing ecosystems for almost a century

The ship was used by the Nazis and was then sunk by the UK Air Force. Then, it became the ocean's problem.

Shocking amount of fishing gear is lost in the ocean every year -- and it's killing wildlife

Nets, lines and hooks trap wildlife for years as they float in the ocean, sink or are washed ashore.

Animals are in trouble. The number of vertebrate animals on the planet fell by nearly 70% the past 50 years

The world is facing a severe biodiversity crisis -- and we're causing it.

COVID-era pop-up bike lanes boost cycling traffic and air quality

We need to rethink the way we move around cities and emphasize carless transportation.

Scientists use gold nanoparticles to measure how good and mature whisky is

It could become a new gold standard for testing whisky maturity.

Onshore algae farms could feed much of the world while reducing the environmental impact

It's a promising new type of farming -- but there are many hurdles in the way.

How the humble Sphagnum moss can become our protector against floods

Bio-engineering at its finest.

How circular use of yard waste can save trees and bring down emissions

Eco-friendly uses for urban tree waste could substantially reduce greenhouse gas emissions in US cities.

European Union votes for a single, common charger for mobile devices

USB type-C will gradually become the standard port for devices in the bloc.

UK lifts fracking ban despite limited understanding of earthquake risks

The government said it has to increase energy supply amid Russia's invasion to Ukraine

Climate change could threaten up to three-quarters of urban trees worldwide

The list includes oaks, elms, maples, pines, chestnuts, among many others.

EU wastes much more food than all the food it imports, even amid soaring food prices

Campaigners ask to halve food waste by 2030 to tackle the climate crisis and improve food security.

Is your toilet paper flushing critical forests down the drain?

Many companies in the US are literally turning virgin forests into toilet paper.

The EU wants to make mobile devices more durable and easier to repair

The bloc is targeting e-waste by extending the life of phones and tables.

Just one hour spent in nature can reduce stress and help you feel better

After a 60-minute walk in nature, activity in brain regions involved in stress processing decreases.

Lower-income countries are at higher risk from indoor microplastic pollution

There's microplastics in our homes -- in some more than in others.

A bat traveled 2,486 km and broke all previous records

Bats are cooler than Batman because their seasonal movement benefits several plant species and our entire ecosystem.

The world’s first hydrogen passenger trains are now running in Germany

They are emissions-free and low-noise, with only steam and condensed water issuing from the exhaust

These six countries are producing over half of the plastic in the Pacific Garbage Patch

Japan, China, South Korea, the US, Taiwan and Canada are largely to blame.

New type of dishwasher could kill bacteria in less than 30 seconds -- while also being more efficient.

Computer simulations suggest the method could be much more efficient.

This simple method prevents tooth decay while also being eco-friendly

Researchers quantified the environmental impact of three different preventive dental measures.

Scientists find a way to charge EV batteries in 10 minutes or less

This could lead to a larger adoption of electric cars, the researchers think

The weirdest and most wonderful photos of nature awarded in a competition

We haven't seen anything like this before.

Climate change is threatening ketchup, salsa, and California

The biggest tomato-producing state in the US is losing its tomato yield to climate change.