Nine elephants have a new home that’s as big as 5 MCGs. The move from Melbourne Zoo to Werribee Open Range Zoo took five days and careful planning, like moving a very
Scientists at Yale have found a practical way to measure how much carbon farmland actually stores, potentially transforming how we track and reward climate-friendly farming practices. This breakthrough could make carbon credit
A new Interior Department order threatens to reopen uranium mining near the Grand Canyon, setting up a clash between energy development and environmental protection. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum’s directive calls for a
Sydney’s beaches set a new normal: sharks are staying longer each year as the water gets warmer. Warming of the water binds more minerals, which is attracting many small fish along with
The Great Barrier Reef is experiencing a catastrophic coral bleaching crisis, with new research revealing severe impacts at One Tree Island in early 2024. This underwater crisis affects not just marine life,
Ocean warming is making bacterial infections more severe in corals, according to new research from the University of British Columbia. Scientists studied how temperature affects infections in sea life, particularly in corals
Every electric car battery and solar panel we use needs nickel. But getting this metal from the ground comes at a price we’re just starting to understand. New research from the University
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed protecting the Big Red Sage, a towering Texas wildflower, under the Endangered Species Act. This rare plant, which can reach heights of five feet
Every time you pick up washing-up liquid or shampoo at the supermarket, you’re part of a larger environmental story. Recent data shows a shocking truth: of all the plastic bottles used for
Australia faces an unprecedented challenge in protecting its unique wildlife. New research reveals that fully recovering the country’s threatened species would cost $583 billion annually – a quarter of Australia’s GDP –