Environment

In a twin breakthrough for environmental conservation, UNESCO has designated 26 new biosphere reserves covering fragile ecosystems worldwide, while the United Nations’ High Seas Treaty (BBNJ Agreement) has been ratified by enough countries to become law next year. UNESCO has…

Large Amazon Trees More Climate-Resilient Than Expected, According to New Study ———————————– The largest trees in the Amazon rainforest are proving more resilient to climate change than scientists previously believed, according to a new study published in Nature Plants and…

Energy Breakthrough Converts Plastic Waste into Clean Fuels ———————————– Researchers at the University of Delaware have achieved a major energy breakthrough by developing a new catalytic process that efficiently converts plastic waste, specifically low-density polyethylene (LDPE), into clean liquid fuels,…

Marine Biodiversity Treaty to Take Effect After Global Ratification Milestone ………….. The world’s first treaty aimed at safeguarding marine biodiversity in international waters will come into force early next year, following Morocco’s ratification as the 60th nation, Al Jazeera reported.…

Area of England well protected for nature is in decline, new study reveals ———————————- A new report from a coalition of wildlife organizations has revealed that the area of England effectively protected for nature is in decline, putting the government’s…

Critical ocean microbes may collapse as warming threatens global food webs: Research ———————————————– A new study published in Nature Microbiology warns that critical ocean microbes are at risk of collapse due to rising ocean temperatures, a finding that could have…

A new report from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has issued a dire warning, stating that air pollution and climate change are locked in a “vicious cycle” that exacerbates both problems and poses significant threats to global health, economies, and…

English lawmakers warn toxic road runoff pollution being ignored ——————————- In England, toxic pollution from road runoff is being largely ignored by regulators and politicians, despite being a major contributor to the poor health of the nation’s rivers. According to…

Lightning’s Surprising Impact on Earth’s Atmosphere ——————————— A new study reveals that lightning does more than create dramatic light shows and loud thunder; it also plays a significant and previously underestimated role in shaping Earth’s atmosphere, an article on Earth.com…

Geneva Plastic Treaty Talks End with Disappointment ————————- According to a report by Earth.com, recent negotiations in Geneva to create a global treaty on plastic pollution have ended without an agreement, marking a significant setback. The talks involved delegates from…