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Arctic Wildlife Research Suffers as Geopolitical Competition Grows
As national security and the hunt for rare minerals come to dominate Arctic agendas, governments are slashing support for wildlife research. Scientists say the loss of monitoring is unprecedented and comes as climate change dramatically reshapes life in the Far North.
Scientists Are Teaching Birds to Sing Lost Songs
When bird populations decline, fledglings may struggle to learn the songs they need to attract mates. But new research suggests it is possible to teach birds lost songs.
Indonesia to Reverse Course on 'World's Largest Deforestation Project'
Indonesia appears to be reversing course on a plan to turn vast swaths of tropical rainforest into rice and sugarcane plantations.
Thousands of Handwritten Records Reveal Scale of Warming in the Congo
The Congo Basin is one of the few places on Earth where the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has failed to track the long-term shift in extreme heat and rainfall. The reason is a lack of readily available data. To fill this gap, scientists have digitized thousands of handwritten weather records, which reveal the impact of warming in the region.
Instagram Photo Reveals New Species of Giant Waterlily
Researchers have recorded a new species of giant waterlily after first spotting the plant in an Instagram photo.
The U.S. Public Is Losing Its Say on Environmental Policy
Federal agencies have long been required to seek public comment when writing new regulations or approving large projects, from highways to data centers. The Trump administration is systematically undercutting that process, stifling public input while skirting federal laws.
Jonathan, a 192-Year-Old Giant Tortoise, Holds Insights for Aging Well
At 192 years old, Jonathan the giant tortoise is the oldest known living land animal. A new study offers clues as to his incredible longevity.
As Deforestation Surges, Indonesia Hinders Access to Forest Data
Indonesia is obstructing access to government data on the state of its forests. The new restrictions come as the country witnesses a surge in deforestation.
Caribbean Nations Have Installed Twice as Much Solar as Official Figures Suggest
Across the Caribbean, people have installed roughly twice as many solar panels as official statistics would suggest. That is the finding of a new report, which calls on countries to make it easier for new solar installations to connect to the grid.
Fifty Billion Seedlings: Can Ethiopia Replant Its Ravaged Forests?
A legacy of deforestation has left Ethiopia struggling with more intense flooding and drought. The country is trying to restore its native forests through one of the world’s most ambitious and well-funded tree-planting campaigns, but such projects in other nations have often fallen short.
For the First Time in a Century, the Atlantic May See No Hurricanes
August and September passed without a single Atlantic hurricane, thanks in part to a powerful El Niño. Forecasters are now raising the prospect that the season could conclude with zero Atlantic hurricanes.
When Bolsonaro Tweeted, Amazon Deforestation Surged
As president of Brazil, Jair Bolsonaro not only weakened environmental regulations and gutted agencies charged with protecting the Amazon, he also railed against conservation. An analysis of his tweets and those of his ministers finds a link between their rhetoric and the acres of forest lost.
Short on Land, Japan Is Building Solar Farms on Old Golf Courses
Mountainous, densely populated Japan has little land available for large solar farms, so developers are erecting arrays on many of the now disused golf courses that proliferated during the country's 1980s economic boom.
Alaska's ‘Rusting’ Waters More Acidic Than Mining Wastewater
As the Arctic warms and tundra thaws, minerals long trapped in frozen soil are leaching into rivers, turning them orange and acidic. A study from northern Alaska found “rusting” waters to be more metallic and acidic than drainage from metal mines.
This Map Shows Where Warming Has Accelerated
Some parts of the globe are not just heating up, but heating up faster than they were just a few decades ago. A new analysis reveals where warming has gained pace.
The Solar Boom in Developing Nations: Fast, Chaotic, and Unequal
Soaring energy costs are driving a solar rush in developing countries, but as households unplug from the grid, those who remain face higher electricity bills. If governments fail to manage the buildout, the growth of solar could destabilize power systems and deepen economic inequality.
To Deter Seals, Tasmanian Salmon Farmers Have Set Off 1,800 Bombs This Year
In the first half of this year, salmon farmers on the Australian island of Tasmania detonated nearly 1,800 underwater explosives to scare away fur seals intent on nabbing fish, government figures show.
In India, a Surge of Solar Is Keeping Coal Power in Check
India, a country of nearly 1.5 billion people, has long relied on coal to power its growing economy. But over the last two years, it has seen a remarkable shift: The rapid buildout of renewable energy has halted the growth of coal.
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