Environmental Protection
Bitcoin could exact a massive price on the environment
We could see planetary warming to reach 2 degrees Celsius by 2033 already as a consequence of mining for cryptocurrencies.
The oceans could be absorbing more heat than thought
The ocean is warming more than we thought, which means the Earth is warming more too.
Mircobes to the rescue: cleaning up plastic waste with fungi and bacteria
Plastic-eating microbes can be the potential new heroes of our rubbish-strewn planet.
Opening a ‘Pandora’s Box’: China reverses its stance on rhinos
China will allow the traditional use of rhino products despite a lack of scientific evidence for medicinal benefits.
A budding DIY project to help stressed coral reefs
Makeshift traffic cone-like structures can make a world of difference in stressed marine ecosystems.
WWF: we’re wiping out life on Earth by living beyond our means
The collapse of global wildlife populations worldwide is a warning sign that nature is dying.