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This is why the risk of flooding increases after a drought

The climate crisis increases the likelihood of extreme weather, with dry soils unable to cope

Tons of fish mysteriously died in a European river -- and we don’t know why yet

It's one of the worst environmental disasters in Europe in decades.

Scientists use isotopes to trace the origin of lithium batteries to prevent unethical exploitation

It could help to ensure more sustainable practices when extracting this increasingly valuable material.

How London’s new subway line helped create the biggest man-made nature reserve in Europe

Engineering projects tend not to be good news for wildlife, but this one might just be the exception.

Is it time to go electric? Some EVs pay for themselves in a couple of years

With rising fuel prices, electric cars are only getting more and more attractive.

Australia's environment is in crisis -- and it's just the beginning

A large survey of the country’s ecological systems found widespread and abrupt changes.

The story of how plastic was invented, and how it's turned into a big problem

Plastic was not invented by a supervillain, but unfortunately now we are turning plastic into an evil force that can destroy our planet.

California is losing its trees -- perhaps permanently -- as climate change is shifting its ecosystems

Trees are burning and grasslands are taking their place.

We are overlooking nature’s true value in most decision making

A focus on short-term economic value has led to biodiversity and climate crisis. The stakes are getting higher

Climate change is making plants more stressed. But this hormone could help them out

Study looks at salicylic acid, a hormone that protect plants from environmental hazards

Noise pollution from deep-sea mining could radiate across the ocean

Marine mammals are sensitive to noise and could be largely affected

The three global agreements that could change the future of the oceans

The situation for the oceans is critical. Could these agreements provide the desperately-needed protection?

These self-healing robot fish can gobble up the microplastics from our seas

Maybe not man but robots can save the world from plastic.

UN Sustainable Development Goals aren't really driving real policy change

These UN goals were supposed to drive policymakers towards sustainable change. But it's not really working.

Large water cutbacks ordered along the Colorado River as the US' largest reservoirs are on the brink of drying out

Critical drinking water supplies are on the verge of running out in the western USA.

Deadly oil accident in 2010 didn’t affect BP’s stock market returns

Finances of BP didn't take a big hit despite a massive oil accident

Scientists develop a nanosensor that can detect harmful pesticides on fruits within five minutes

We are one step closer to having a pesticide free diet.

Think there's a lot of plastic now? There will be three times more by 2060

The problem continues to grow and grow.

Small Pacific island state of Niue pledges to protect 100% of its ocean, create sanctuary the size of Italy

The government has created a massive marine park to further protect the ocean

Moving uphill to survive climate change is not the best option for hummingbirds

Climate change is forcing humming birds to go to higher altitudes but their bodies don't like it.

New method can cleanly extract lithium and other valuable minerals from water using magnets

It could boost the cost-effectiveness of several renewable energy solutions

Farm vehicles have become so heavy they're affecting the world's soils

Massive tractors could be damaging the world's soils

At least 239 dams were removed from European rivers in 2021

The age of dams in may be coming to an end -- at least in Europe.

Local policy is pushing the world’s largest wetland toward disaster

The wetland spans three countries and has rich, unique biodiversity.

Instead of mining the earth, just mine our e-waste, researchers call

Recycling our electronics should be a higher priority.

US plastic recycling falls to abysmal levels

Plastics use is increasing while recycling is falling way short in the US.

Green roofs benefits heavily outweigh the costs for urban residents

Study also finds Portland's residents are willing to pay for the benefits of green roofs.

Sweet seagrass is saving oceans and reversing climate change -- but we're killing these gentle habitats

The seagrass rhizosphere is filled with insane amounts of sugar.

New insight into coral-algae symbiosis aims to help reefs recover from mass bleaching

The results help us better understand why and how algae and corals co-exist.

Almost half of the world is now "degraded"

We're leaving no stone unturned.

A hormone makes these plants thrive in the face of stress

It could help to engineer crops that can better cope with extreme weather.

Fast-acting enzyme can break down plastic in as little as 24 hours

The researchers said the new enzyme has the potential to “supercharge” recycling on a large scale.

Italy launches “operation thermostat” to limit the use of air conditioning

The country is going to lengths trying to rid itself of the dependency on Russian fossil fuels.

Add another shortage to the list: The world is running out of sand

Yes, the world is really running out of sand.

The current rate of climate change will see Germany's groundwater levels fall "significantly" by 2100

The findings underscore yet again the importance of reducing our greenhouse gas emissions.

Richer countries are "outsourcing" species extinction in less developed countries

Rich countries need to stop patting themselves on the back -- they're still causing species to go extinct, it's just somewhere else.

Most human rights activists killed last year were environmental defenders

It’s part of a years-long trend, as people try to protect their communities against development projects

Engineers create solar panels that generate electricity at night

Solar panels are cooler than night air, creating a temperature difference that can be used to produce electricity.

Tumble dryers pollute our environment with dangerous microfibers, but there is a solution

Every time you machine dry your clothes, you are actually risking our planet's health.

Scientists find microplastics in live human lungs for the first time

They are truly everywhere, with uncertain consequences for our health

Bitcoin has a greenhouse gas problem. A coding tweak could fix most of it

Bitcoin already produces as much CO2 as some countries, and the problem keeps growing.

Our globalized diets are hurting biodiversity and our health

We desperately need to be more aware of what we eat -- both for ourselves and the planet.

The fourth "mass bleaching" event is ongoing in the Great Barrier Reef, says Australian Government

The reef is under immense heat stress due to climate change.

Say goodbye to cotton or leather. Your next handbag could be made out of mushroom

Researchers have found a way to use the power of fungi to turn food waste into sustainable clothing substitutes.tw

This new vegetable-based goo can remove microplastics from water

Plastic pollution is a massive problem, so we have to come up with new and creative ways forward.

A process that converts pollution into valuable materials is one step closer to being feasible

With this, we're well on the way to turning smokestacks into stacks of cash.

Re-wetting the land can restore tropical peatlands without affecting farmers

Helping nature comes at no economic cost.

Invasive insects will kill 1.4 million urban trees in the US by 2050

Hotspots for insects identified in the study include New York, Chicago and Milwaukee

Plant species that humans don't need are going towards extinction

Study finds more losers than winners among over 80,000 plant species.

The jury is out: we don't know enough about deep-sea mining yet to do it safely

Governments and companies want to start as quickly as possible. But scientists say it would be unwise.