Environmental Protection
How mammals shape and are shaped by Africa’s landscapes
Africa is the world’s most diverse continent for large mammals such as antelopes, zebras and elephants.
Long-banned pollutants have made their way to the deepest part of the ocean
Organic carbon at the deepest locations in the Atacama Trench is more degraded than at shallower places.
The Indus Valley civilization was undone by climate
Droughts often lasted for several generations, creating havoc with food supplies in large cities.
Forests in the US are feeling the brunt of climate change
Even if they remain forests, the type of forest will be very different in the western part of the country, scientists say.
Lions, previously driven extinct in an area of Chad, are back
Lions were last seen in the protected area was in 2004, which is why this new sighting is so encouraging.
Scientists devise a “greener” battery for EVs and portable devices
The goal is to use OEMs in batteries with aqueous electrolytes, which are more sustainable and less expensive.