A new solar-powered drying system is being promoted as a way to rescue surplus or damaged crops before they end up in landfills. The technology uses tower‑like structures to dry produce using sunlight, potentially reduci...
Research highlighted by Yale Climate Connections shows that seven of the eleven highest‑volume precipitation events in the past 77 years have occurred in the last decade. The trend points to an increased likelihood of da...
Mongabay profiles a Khudi Bari, a compact, elevated dwelling built to survive the annual deluge in a Bangladeshi village. Designed to keep crops and occupants safe during extreme floods, the structure demonstrates low‑co...
Inside Climate News reports that the conflict between Kurdish fighters and Turkey is causing severe ecological harm. Scientists at a United Nations institute argue that a forthcoming peace treaty could provide opportunit...
The Guardian reports that the International Energy Agency’s 2025 analysis shows methane emissions from the energy sector staying at near‑record levels. The agency argues that plugging large leaks could release billions o...
A joint investigation by the Chicago Sun‑Times and radio station WBEZ finds that flood risk in the city is intensifying. The study attributes the rise in water ponding in yards and basements to climate‑driven shifts in p...
A Guardian environmental column argues that London’s estimated three‑million pigeons could be managed more effectively with inexpensive, humane strategies rather than costly, lethal methods. The author cites successful e...
The Guardian publishes a nostalgic 1951 diary entry describing a morning walk among oaks and beeches on the edge of Greater London, near the Festival of Britain site. The piece offers a glimpse of post‑war British countr...
At the Queenscliff marine research centre in Victoria, scientists from Deakin University are building biobanks that store cells, tissues, and genetic material from threatened marine species. These repositories aim to pre...
Following health concerns voiced by residents of Mondul Yorn village in Ratanakiri province, Cambodia’s Ministry of Environment dispatched teams to test water and sediment in the O’Ta Bouk River on 13 February. The Inlan...
A Guardian columnist recounts a three‑week, multi‑thousand‑kilometre journey in an electric vehicle, initially plagued by “range anxiety” but ultimately eased by charging infrastructure and experienced EV drivers. The na...
In a feature piece, marine biologist Tierney Thys explores the biology and behavior of the ocean sunfish, a uniquely shaped and little‑understood marine species. Thys discusses how the fish’s round body, truncated tail, ...
Intense rainfall across Kenya has caused widespread flooding and landslides, resulting in at least 18 confirmed deaths. The disaster has displaced dozens of families and damaged infrastructure in several counties. Local ...
RJ Nichole Ledesma, a journalist who reported on environmental issues in the Philippines, was killed last month. He focused on land rights and development projects that affected communities....
Melbourne zoo's new breeding centre aims to safeguard the future of the critically endangered Victorian grassland earless dragon. The species is threatened by habitat loss and environmental change....
A readers' reply published by The Guardian reflects on the Missouri tofu spill, describing it as an "unforgettable" incident that left a lasting odor problem. The comment invites discussion of other historic bad smells, ...
Inside Climate News reports on the push to build up lithium mining in the United States, highlighting the complicated process and concerns about its impact on indigenous communities. The series includes four articles exp...
The US lithium mining boom has raised concerns about its impact on indigenous peoples' ancestral lands. Governments in other countries have established stronger legal protections for tribes navigating similar issues....
In a personal essay, Polly Hudson muses on recent signs of growing up, from taking pride in laundry to becoming transfixed by a spectacular wisteria. She recounts nearly crashing into a wall while staring at the flower, ...
The Guardian reports that the No Mow May initiative is encouraging residents across England, such as villagers in Cheshire, to let their lawns grow longer to boost biodiversity. Gardeners have discovered unexpected wildl...