Archive for November 2018
How to edit nature wisely
Scientists can now edit the genes of myriad organism to help them survive. How to do that responsibly?
Pity the tigers: the majestic predators remain at risk
Out of 112 tiger conservation areas in 11 tiger-range countries, only 13% meet global standards.
Saving a TV advert to help save orangutans
Despite its positive message, a poignant ad, which has gone viral on social media, has been banned on British television.
For a sustainable future, education is key
We are at the edge of history where nothing is given, and everything is a frontier.
Tackling plastic waste at its source: us
With the planet’s oceans getting swamped by endless streams of plastic waste, you might be forgiven for being pessimistic about Earth’s future. But pessimism is the wrong attitude. What’s needed is dedication and concerted action aimed at stopping plastic waste
Dirty coal powering China’s “clean” electric vehicles
Today's electric cars still need to rely on power grids to be juiced up. Therein lies a problem.