1,000 animals recently added to the endangered species list
Though comprehensive conservation efforts have helped to boost the numbers of some animal populations, research by the International Union for Conservation of Nature suggests that 45,000 species are now threatened with extinction globally. Although global conservation groups have been working overtime to mitigate both human and environmental threats wild animals...
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Opinion – African Gen Zers can change climate change denial
Within Africa, a troubling trend of climate change denial persists propagated by those who leverage the power of the internet to spread misinformation. It’s not just a matter of ignorance but a deliberate perpetuation of a false narrative that undermines critical climate research and stalls action. The advent of social...
The EU just passed a groundbreaking nature conservation law
The Nature Restoration Law aims to restore 20 percent of land and sea areas by 2030, bolstering degraded ecosystems and enhancing biodiversity. The law sets a historic precedent, aligning with global climate and biodiversity goals. Looking for a mid-week pick me up? Well, in the form of good news, we’ve...
Viruses frozen in Arctic ice could be slowing melting processes
The idea of ‘supersize’ viruses stored inside Arctic glaciers may sound like the beginning of an apocalyptic novel, but scientists have found that giant viruses are playing a key role in slowing the ice’s melting process caused by climate change. You’ve likely heard that viruses have been frozen inside Arctic...
Panama evacuates coastal island due to rising sea levels
Global coastal communities have been witnessing the effects of climate change unfold right before their eyes. Now, families in Panama are packing up their lives as sea levels rise, making their home island inhabitable. Still a climate change denier? In light of recent news, it might be time to rethink...
Understanding the sand mining crisis in India’s rivers
India's rivers are facing an alarming crisis due to rampant and often illegal sand mining, which is threatening the survival of endangered species and disrupting the delicate ecological balance of these vital waterways. Sand has become a precious commodity in India due to the burgeoning construction industry's insatiable demand. This has...
Is this about to be Britain’s rainiest summer for more than a century?
The Met Office has warned the UK government and nationwide transport officials to start preparing for the wettest summer in over 100 years. If you’re living in the UK right now, you’re probably wondering where the glorious sun is hiding. After an particularly miserable spring, Brits everywhere have been forced to wait for the arrival of summer to experience long-awaited afternoons spent basking in parks and beer gardens. Unfortunately, news from the...
Climate change is making plane turbulence worse
While storms and undulating mountain winds can affect the amount of turbulence we experience on flights, there’s one other factor that is being worsened by climate change. For now, it’s completely undetectable to pilots. By now, you’ve probably heard about the Singapore Airlines flight that encountered severe turbulence and suddenly plunged 6,000 feet just hours before reaching its destination. The intense disturbance caused a British national on board to go into...
Unpredictable weather decimates India’s salt production
India's salt production, concentrated in Gujarat's salt pans, is facing a grim future due to erratic weather patterns, putting the nation's self-sufficiency in salt at risk. For centuries, the Agariya community in Gujarat's Kachchh district has relied on the region's arid climate and vast salt marshes to produce salt, a practice deeply rooted in their cultural heritage. However, the once-predictable weather patterns that facilitated their livelihood have taken an uncertain...
The fight to save the African Penguin
The African penguin, ‘Spheniscus demersus’ is an iconic species native to the coasts of South Africa and Namibia. These charismatic birds face a multitude of threats, primarily from human activities and climate change. In the last century, the African penguin’s population has plummeted, pushing them dangerously close to extinction. Human activities have had a profound impact on the birds and their habitat. Overfishing, pollution, and disturbance from tourism are among the...
