Environmental Protection
Old tires can be mixed with rubble to make new roads
Some 1 billion scrap tires are produced around the world each year, but most of all those tires don't get recycled.
Extreme heat and air pollution pose grave global health risks
Last November, New Delhi experienced a week of the worst air pollution in human history. Heat waves are also on the increase.
Continued deforestation will doom us all, experts warn
Forests are finite resources and once they are gone they are gone for good.
Some coral reefs are weathering extreme temperatures
When it comes to coral reefs, the news is rarely good. Yet now and again comes some good news.
Farming animals reduces biodiversity and threatens our health
The growing importance of livestock on the planet threatens biodiversity and puts human and animal health at risk.
AI to the rescue: technology can protect nesting birds
The technology is far superior to human eyes, which can be a big bonus in conservation.