Archive for April 2019
Deforestation will drive orangutans extinct ‘in a decade’
“If the current destruction of the rainforest continues, then I have no hope any orangutans will remain in the wild.”
Biodegradable bags aren’t all they’re cracked up to be
New research suggests biodegradable bags be an imperfect solution to plastic waste because of chemistry and public perception.
Big data can aid in effective climate action in cities
Some cities can serve as hotspots providing in-depth insights on particular topics.
Not even verdant hills in Thailand are free from toxic air
“Often there is so much smog that I cannot breathe,” says Yupin Moosooloi, an ethnic Karen woman.
Study: climate change will hurt poorest nations most
In cold countries, a little bit of warming can help. The opposite is true in places that are already hot.
A new initiative lets you do some shopping with zero waste
There’s a new approach to plastic waste that’s set to launch in France and the U.S.