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Pay-as-you-throw policies can work well if done right
Pay-as-you-throw is one of local governments’ most effective tools for reducing waste and controlling waste disposal costs.
Numerous zoos and aquariums shift to a new standard of animal welfare
Not only must animals be healthy, but they should also display behavior typical of their species in proper captive settings.
Giant clams face new threats, but we can buy them time
Despite its size and fame, the giant clam (Tridacna gigas) is in trouble.
Net-zero aviation is no mere flight of fancy
Photo: Pixabay/Lars_Nissen As international air travel rebounds after COVID-19 restrictions, greenhouse gas emissions from aviation are expected to rise dramatically – and with it, scrutiny of the industry’s environmental credentials. Aviation emissions have almost doubled since 2000 and in 2018 reached one billion
Liquid marbles: an emerging technology could solve carbon capture and storage problems
Tiny droplets coated with nanoparticles could possibly address current challenges in materials used to capture carbon.
Invasive species are threatening Antarctica’s fragile ecosystems
Photo: Pixabay/Edu_Ruiz We tend to think Antarctica is isolated and far away – biologically speaking, this is true. But the continent is busier than you probably imagine, with many national programs and tourist operators crisscrossing the globe to get there.