Environmental Protection
Even parasites are worth saving. Or many are at any rate
"We are losing parasites and the functions they serve without even recognizing it."
The Maldives is becoming engulfed with microplastics
Waters around the islands contain some of the highest levels of microplastic pollution on the planet.
Coastal light pollution affects even ecosystems at the seafloor
More than three quarters of the seafloor in the vicinity of coastal cities will be exposed to harmful levels of light pollution.
Tiger sightings in Thailand boost conservationists’ hopes
“These sightings are extremely encouraging for the future of tigers in our country and beyond."
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.