Archive for September 2019
Norway to pay Gabon $150 million to protect rainforests
The West African nation of Gabon has become the first on the continent to get paid to protect its rainforests as part of a global strategy to meet climate change challenges, following a deal with Norway announced on Sunday. Norway,
Drones can help us keep track of endangered animals
Airborne eyes in the sky can help gather far more accurate data on endangered species than humans on the ground can.
Thunberg tours ‘Pollution Pods’ with artist Michael Pinsky
For Greta Thunberg, Friday was a remarkable day, as she watched her solo strike from just one year ago flourish into “Week 57” with millions participating across the globe. On Saturday, though, it was back to work as she toured
Sustainable choices can help companies weather setbacks better
New research suggests sustainability initiatives make businesses more resilient in the long term.
Scientists in Belgium find pollution is crossing the placenta
Scientists in Belgium say that air pollution is affecting human health even before birth, and they’ve provided the first direct evidence that airborne carbon particles are crossing the placental barrier in pregnant women. That’s according to research published by the
A Buddhist monk turns plastic bottles into saffron robes
A way forward for Thais involves abiding by Buddhist teachings that encourage thrift and recycling, Phra Maha Pranom argues.