Archive for August 2023
Solar can shift Africa away from risky hydropower reliance
Africans have invested in hydropower but drought makes it risky, and a new study from Italy finds solar and wind are a better bet.
Trees, rivers and mountains are gaining legal status, but more is needed to protect nature
The measures have not been a quick fix for environmental problems, but they are leading to some successes.
Climate change is impacting our homes in many ways
Whether someone is building, living in or trying to sell their home, they must be prepared for a variety of risks.
Heat waves reduce bees’ ability to pollinate plants
Extreme heat can deprive the insects of precious time in which to do their work in pollinating plants.
In the shadows of extinction: orangutans and their battle for survival
Only through collective efforts can we ensure that the mesmerizing calls of orangutans will continue to echo through rainforests.
In Ecuador, a historic vote shuts down Amazon oil expansion
For nearly 20 years, activists sought to protect Ecuador's rainforest and its people from oil extraction. On Sunday, they won.