The trucks and trains that transport goods across the United States emit gases and particles…
ENVIRONMENT
Addressing Cooling Needs and Energy Poverty Targets in the Global South
Exposure to health risks due to extreme temperatures have been growing worldwide and a significant…
A Very Small Number of Crops Are Dominating Globally. That’s Bad News for Sustainable Agriculture
A new University of Toronto (U of T) study suggests that globally we’re growing more…
Environmental Regulations May Have Unintended Consequences in Energy Production
Many countries have passed environmental laws to preserve natural ecosystems. Although the regulations seem to…
A Warming World Increases Air Pollution
Climate change is warming the ocean, but it’s warming land faster and that’s really bad…
Culprit Found for Honeybee Deaths in California Almond Groves
It’s about time for the annual mass migration of honeybees to California, and new research…
China’s Regulations Unsuccessful in Curbing Methane Emissions
China, already the world’s leading emitter of human-caused greenhouse gases, continues to pump increasing amounts…
Fault Lines Are No Barrier to Safe Storage of CO2 Below Ground
Carbon dioxide emissions can be captured and securely stored in underground rocks, even if geological…
Biosecurity Strategy Needed for China’s Belt and Road Initiative, Researchers Say
China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), launched five years ago, includes more than 120 countries,…
United Nations, World Economic Forum and Partners Unite to Address E-Waste
In brief: Seven UN entities have come together, supported by the World Economic Forum and…
