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How much plastic from Amazon ends up in the ocean? Enough to wrap the Earth in air pillows 800 times

The online retail company is once again under the spotlight.

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.

Mesmerizing wall turbines could revamp urban renewable energy

Wind turbines incorporated into the walls of buildings could prove a creative solution for harnessing wind power in cities.

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

Marine wildlife faces a “perfect storm” of damaging human activity. Can we stop it in time?

Governments are trying to create a global treaty to protect biodiversity

Bees can count, and they do so left to right -- just like most of us

These crafty little fellows are not bad at math.

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.

Birds become more stressed and aggressive when exposed to traffic noise

It’s not just people who get road rage -- birds have it too, except it's not their fault.

Climate activists who damaged artwork in the UK have to pay fine

This happens amid a boom of climate protests in museums

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.

France bans some short-haul flights that can be a train journey instead

It’s just for three routes, but it’s a start.

Gold treasures from the ancient, legendary cities of Troy, Poliochni, and Ur come from the same source

New laser method uncovers insights about prehistoric trade routes.

The EU is cracking down on plastic waste, starting with packaging

It will take some time to be approved, but it could make a difference

Air pollution causes almost half of all stillbirths -- over 1 million a year

India, China, Nigeria and Pakistan, among the most affected

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

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

The pandemic wrecked the social lives of school kids in the world's poor countries

The pandemic has messed up many things including the academic and social growth of school children.

Bats and death metal singers have more in common than we imagined

Death metal fans might just have a new mascot.

Oldest dog bone ever found redraws timeline of canine domestication

A 17,000-year-old canine humerus is cementing the notion that man's best friend originates in Western Europe.

World's largest active volcano erupts for first time in 40 years

Measured from it's base, Mauna Loa is taller than Mount Everest.

This 525-million-year-old fossil is challenging what we know about how the brain evolved

The world's oldest fossilized brain reveals a turning point in the evolution of the nervous system.

A silver lining for sharks: new regulation can protect these predators in dire straits

While trade wasn't banned, it should now be reduced greatly -- but enforcement is still a problem.

Scanning a QR code on milk cartons could help improve livestock welfare

Animal farming is about to go through a technological revolution, but the focus needs to be on animal wellfare too.

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.

Stunning fossil shows army ants once swarmed in more places than they do now

They travel around the world due to their big appetite.

This huge bird seems to self-medicate on plants used in traditional medicine

More research is needed, but it could be a big discovery.

New device can reduce shark bycatch by electrifying the bait

Shark population is declining fast, and this could make a big difference.

Rich countries agreed to pay for climate damages. But how will this work?

It’s called loss and damage finance and it was agreed at the COP27 climate summit.

This study shows why you should keep your cat inside: for its own sake, and for the sake of the environment

Snuffles, you're having an indoor adventure today.

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.

Sheep flocks operate as a type of 'collective intelligence' and elect temporary leaders to guide them while moving

The fluidity of this process is extremely surprising.

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

You can now watch soothing underwater scenes and help science at the same time

Plunge into the Welsh waters to help researchers understand its underwater inhabitants.

President-elect Lula says Brazil is now ready to tackle the climate crisis

It's a welcome change not just for Brazil, but for the entire planet.

Bioengineered yeast might feed astronauts exploring the depths of space

Baker's yeast also has the potential to become astronomer's yeast.

Crows seem to have mastered yet another feat once thought unique to humans

At least in one regard, crows can outsmart monkeys.

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

Rats have a sense of rhythm and they bop to Queen and Lady Gaga

They can appreciate a good tune just like you or me.

It's a squirrel-eat-squirrel world: researchers look into how wild animals gain and maintain social privilege

Learning about well-to-do squirrels can help make our own societies more equal.

Buckle up and prepare: we have only nine years to avoid catastrophic global warming

The tipping points after which we can't return to a "normal" climate are almost upon us.

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

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

Honeybees' lifespans are now 50% lower -- and it's not clear why

Whatever it is, it's happening before the bees reach adulthood.

Oil and gas emissions could be three times higher than what companies claim

They are the main culprits behind the climate crisis, and they've been lying and lobbying against it

Despite Gruesome War, Bat Rescue Continues in Ukraine

Struggling to save trapped and injured bats, scientists endure Russian shelling and accusations of spreading bioweapons.

It’s all about the money: COP climate conference stumbles into arguments on who should fund climate action

Many countries are vulnerable to the climate crisis and they are asking to be compensated.

Ukraine sets the stage at landmark climate conference with its first-ever country pavilion

I went and investigated Ukraine's pavilion at the world's largest conference.

These nailable solar shingles can be installed like a regular roof

If you need a new roof, might as well turn it into a solar power generator.

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