Archive for March 2019
Even in Antarctica our preferences influence biodiversity protection
Species people consider more attractive, such as seabirds, have a better chance of survival than lichens or invertebrates.
Brussels’ Peeing Boy wastes fresh drinking water no more
The Peeing Boy sent as much as 2,500 liters of fresh drinking water directly down the drain each day.
Study: games can teach us a lot about sustainability
A new paper provides the first systematic review of how serious games can support sustainability education.
Wild bees and other insects are disappearing in the UK
A third of insects surveyed are in decline, including upland bees and solitary bees.
Study: individualistic cultures are worse for the environment
The authors conclude that culture is an effective predictor of people’s relations with the planet.
Coal burning in China and India has fueled a hike in CO2 emissions
Last year global CO2 emissions grew at the fastest rate since 2013 largely because of coal-fired plants.