Environmental Protection
Russia’s Arctic research finds islands revealed by ice melt
Russia’s renewed interest in the Arctic is well documented, and now so are new islands discovered during a Russian Navy expedition – along with a few other firsts made possible by a changing climate. Vice Admiral Alexander Moiseev, the commander
More than 200 aquariums show the impacts of ocean plastic
Ireland’s national aquarium is home to more than 60 exhibits designed for children and adults alike to explore the secrets of the sea. It’s also the home of a pretty impressive first, because the Atlantaquaria in Galway led the way
Villagers are helping save wild tigers in Nepal
“The government alone cannot succeed in the conservation of wildlife. They need the help of local communities.”
Ban plastics? Let’s change our habits instead
"Successful behaviour change campaigns must empower individuals," a researcher says.
Protecting bees and other insects must be a priority
Insects perform invaluable functions in ecosystems. They pollinate flowers, for starters.
We now know why the last of the mammoths died
Mammoths once roamed far and wide across much of Eurasia, yet they died out four millennia ago.