Environmental Protection
Scientists develop a drug to protect honey bees from viruses
"If we can mitigate viruses in honey bee colonies, that would be a big step forward," a researcher says.
Humans can impact animals in protected wildlife areas even from the outside
Understanding species-specific responses to different anthropogenic stressors can help set conservation priorities.
We’re ignoring and devaluing the value of water
We are unaware of what happens before water reaches our tap, such as how it is extracted and distributed.
A richness of species is ‘critical to human wellbeing’
If we want people's wellbeing to benefit from spending time in nature, then we need high-quality biodiverse spaces.
Groundwater use alters Earth’s tilt, adds to sea level rise
A new study explains how sea level rise is linked to groundwater use, and the ways that pumping water have changed Earth's polar tilt.
Current emissions targets could keep global warming below a 2°C rise
If fully implemented, net-zero commitments could stabilise global warming to around 1.7-1.8°C within the century.