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Chimpanzees pass down what they've learned, much like humans

Researchers took a crack at understanding chimpanzee culture -- and ended up with some interesting results.

Startup turns non-recyclable plastic into building blocks

It's challenging the notion of what non-recyclable plastic even means in the first place -- and we like it a lot!

Corals in the Mediterranean are becoming 'functionally extinct' due to climate change

All around the world, corals are struggling.

Nuclear reactors need not be dangerous -- just look at molten salt reactors

Molten salt reactors are not your mother's nuclear reactors.

From large to small, every urban garden is important for pollinators

Bees are in trouble, and urban private gardens can make a difference.

Climate change and land use are lethal one-two punch for protected areas

As if ecosystems didn't have enough trouble already.

Ozone pollution is causing billions worth of damage to East Asian crops

It's a big problem for one of the agricultural hotspots of the planet.

Solar engineering? Absolutely not, say experts

This should absolutely be off limits.

The lowland tapir faces extinction risk in South America

Population isolation, hunting and highways are the main drivers.

Making diets more sustainable could be easier than we think

All it takes is one small change.

Powerful volcanic eruption and tsunami hits Tonga

There are no reports of injuries or deaths so far, despite severe damage to infrastructure.

How giant pandas stay chubby solely on a bamboo diet: fattening gut bacteria

Bamboo is far from the most filling food source out there, but healthy bacteria in the panda's gut help them fatten up and prepare for harsh times.

One-third of Americans are “alarmed” about climate change, and over half are at least “concerned”

Public awareness is the first cornerstone of societal action.

The heat is on: 2021 was another scorching year

It’s a long-term warning trend with hints of accelerating

COVID lockdowns led to less lightning in the sky

Less pollution during the COVID-19 lockdowns meant there were fewer aerosols in the atmosphere.

Clean clothes, dirty environment: Electric dryers release thousands of microplastic fibers into the air after every use

Washing machines aren't the only problem, and neither are microplastics.

Scientists taught a goldfish to drive a watery tank on wheels -- and it's pretty good at it

It's better than some of the people you see on the street.

Tasmanian Devils are picky eaters -- and they may just have broken the laws of scavenging

A scavenger that is a specialist? That's unique in the world.

Thousands of planes will fly empty in Europe just to keep their airport slots

It's a terrible waste of resources.

The Mediterranean Sea is filled with plastics that come from elsewhere

Plastics are all over, especially in protected areas.

The unseen pandemic: Air pollution contributed to 1.8 million excess deaths in 2019

We have to talk more about air pollution.

Scientists identify zoo animals using solely DNA sucked from the air -- and this could forever change how we monitor biodiversity

Environmental DNA analysis has now been shown to be effective for air samples as well.

Thousands of tons of bread are wasted every year -- in Sweden alone

If there's this much waste in Sweden, a country of 10 million, what does this mean for the entire planet?

In France, car ads will have cigarette-like disclaimers to discourage driving

It’s part of an effort to bring down pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, making cities more friendly to people instead of cars.

First new plant species of the year is named after Leonardo DiCaprio

The actor is an environmental campaigner against the climate and biodiversity crisis

After the US, the European Union has now surpassed 1 million new coronavirus cases daily

The Omicron strain is spreading like wildfire around the world.

California bans wasting water as severe drought continues

December was remarkably wet, but the drought is not done yet.

Giving a dam about the environment: Beavers play key role in long-term ecosystem conservation

The more we look at beavers, the more we see how important they are.

White-tailed deer in Northwestern Ohio test positive for coronavirus infections

There is some concern that deer could become a 'reservoir species' for the coronavirus.

Felines' love for catnip could be a chemical defense against mosquitoes

Spray yourself with catnip to drown in cats and repel mosquitoes. Win-win!

A new way to address climate change: cut down on conferences and international events

Not all conferences should be stopped. But cutting down on needless travel is something we should all consider.

New metal organic framework can produce valuable chemicals out of factory smoke

Protecting the environment is easiest when it makes economic sense.

Extinct species of fish reintroduced into its native habitat in Mexico

Locals and international organizations worked together to make it happen.

Danish Prime Minister says country aims to remove fossil fuels from domestic flights by 2030

A good place to start.

Why don't we throw all our trash into a volcano and burn it up?

Volcanoes might seem like nature’s incinerators, but using them to burn up trash would be dangerous and disrespectful to indigenous people who view them as sacred.

France bans plastic wrapping for most fruits and vegetables

There are some exceptions but for in general, all plastic will be gradually phased out.

Some fish start Mexican waves to keep themselves safe from predators

It pays to work together!

Coal power generation is set to reach a new record high in 2021

We are really not on track for an energy transition

Researchers find a pristinely preserved dinosaur embryo in China

It was preparing to hatch from its egg, just like a chicken

FedEx starts going electric -- first e-vans start rolling in the US

The delivery company wants to have a zero-emission fleet by 2040.

Mountain streams aren't pristine any longer -- not when humans move in

Human development has an immense effect on sediment and pollution levels in mountain streams.

Wild microorganisms are evolving to eat plastic pollution

We've put so much plastic pollution out there that bacteria are trying to eat it.

Himalayan glaciers are melting rapidly, putting billions in danger

Climate change affects us all but not equally.

Move aside, Justin Bieber. Bird sounds just dropped you off the chart

The new album featuring sounds of endangered Australian birds ranks 5th in Australia.

At least 97% of experts agree that climate change is real and caused by humans. But only 3% of the 3% of climate change deniers are actually qualified in climate science

Climate change deniers are only good for blowing smoke.

Powerful typhoon forces thousands to evacuate in the Philippines

It's the 15th typhoon to hit the country so far this year.

At long last, scientists find a true millipede that has 1,000 legs (more actually)

Is this the chosen one?

Amazon has a big plastic problem -- and it's getting worse

The company is so big it's having an important impact on the global environment.

"Doomsday glacier" in Antarctica could break up in three years

A floating section that has so far been stable could soon shatter due to climate change.

UN confirms scorching new temperature record in the Arctic

The region is experiencing “cascadic disruptions” due to climate change.

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