Environmental Protection
And then there were none: Malaysia’s rhinos are no more
Malaysia's last Sumatran rhino has died of cancer in captivity.
Air pollution is reaching endemic proportions
Air pollution is a potent killer. It has been linked to a variety of health conditions from coronary disease to strokes.
Nitrous oxide emissions are up. That’s bad news
Emissions of the greenhouse gas nitrous oxide have been on the rise in this new century, scientists say.
Ancient Egyptians caught millions of wild ibises for sacrifice
Ancient Egyptians mummified countless African ibises so that these birds could be sacrificed to their god Thoth.
Sea cucumbers are under threat but help is on the way
Sea cucumbers share some common traits with veggies. That is not always to their benefit, though.
Corporations ‘should rethink’ how they treat freshwater
Corporations are learning to use water more sustainably, but they can still be doing a better job.