No Children Because of Climate Change? Some People Are Considering It
Add this to the list of decisions affected by climate change: Should I have children? It is not an easy time for people to feel hopeful,...
Ozone layer not recovering over populated areas, scientists warn
The ozone layer that protects people from the sun’s ultraviolet radiation is not recovering over most highly populated regions,...
POOR MORE LIKELY TO SUFFER DURING SOUTH AFRICA’S DROUGHT
Cape Town, South Africa is in the throes of a years-long drought that could earn it a truly alarming distinction: the first major city in...
In Haiti, A Startup Is Building 100% Renewable Grids For Towns With No Power
A year ago, no one living in Môle-Saint-Nicolas, Haiti, had electricity. By the spring of 2016, the town had a brand new grid, and it...
The oceans have never been hotter than they are now
2017 was only the second-warmest year on record, according to NASA. But when it comes to the ocean, temperatures have never been warmer....
Polar bears could face extinction faster than thought, study says
Polar bears are starving and could face extinction faster than previously thought, according to a new study. Published Thursday in the...
Health, climate and small island states
When people talk about climate change, they often use the word “rising” to describe the environmental impact. Rising temperatures. Rising...
Leading ivory trade investigator killed in Kenya
A world-renowned ivory investigator whose detailed reports contributed to the fight against elephant poaching and the illegal wildlife...
China is the world's largest consumer of fast food. And it's causing major damage
Spend a few days in any Chinese city, and you’ll notice the vast number of scooter-straddling couriers weaving through streets, alleys,...
NEW REPORT: RENEWABLE ENERGY WILL BE CHEAPER THAN FOSSIL FUELS BY 2020
In some parts of the world we’re already beginning to see the effects of such a paradigm shift: Last year, Britain began generating twice...