Otherworldly mirror pools and mesmerizing landscapes discovered on ocean floor
"We discovered remarkable towers where every surface was occupied by some type of life..
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Researchers tap rare pristine air to reveal pollution's impact
An international team of scientists led by Manish Shrivastava of the U.S.
Rainforest conservation in Peru must become more effective: How the effectiveness of the National Forest Conservation Program could be increased
In their publication the scientists analyze the "National Forest Conservation Program" (NFCP).It was launched by the Peruvian government in 2010 to curb the deforestation of the rainforest..
Global warming disrupts recovery of coral reefs
"Dead corals don't make babies," said lead author Professor Terry Hughes, Director of the ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies at James Cook University (JCU).
Researchers uncover additional evidence for massive solar storms
For the past 70 years, researchers have studied these solar storms by direct instrumental observations, which has led to an understanding of how they can pose a risk to the electrical grid, various communication systems, satellites and air traffic. Two examples of severe solar storms in modern times that caused
Few pathways to an acceptable climate future without immediate action
By adapting a popular computational climate change assessment model to better account for uncertainties in human activity and the atmosphere's sensitivity to carbon dioxide levels, the researchers created a novel method for exploring the consequences of different climate change futures to better inform policy decisions.
The work is detailed in
Humans already destroyed 83% of Wildlife
According to a new scientific study, the approximate 7.6 billion human beings that populate our planet represent only 0.01% of all living beings on Earth.
Research Reveals Plants Can Think, Choose & Remember
A provocative research from 2010 published in Plant Signaling Behavior proposes that since they cannot escape environmental stresses in the manner of animals, they have developed a “sophisticated, highly responsive and dynamic physiology"
University Professor Condemns The United States Military For Geo-Engineering & Owning The Weather
Michel Chossudovsky, who is the University of Ottawa’s Emeritus Professor of Economics and has worked directly with governments on various geopolitical issues has spoken out against weather modification and the long history of its use.
NASA Happily Reports The Earth Is Greener, With More Trees Than 20 Years Ago Thanks To China & India
Thanks to China and India, human-induced 'greening' has increased by 5% across the earth! Why are we only getting the 'bad news' stories about the climate all the time? Is it politically convenient? Does it fit narratives? Is it always true? Are we only being told one side? Are we
Thanks To Yao Ming, The Slaughter Of Sharks For Their Fins Is Down 80%
Thanks to the efforts of Yao Ming, the destructive history of shark fin soup is on the decline and so is the ivory trade in China.
Would You Go Vegan To Save The World? New Study Suggests It’s The Best Option
Congratulations! If you made it here to read this article it likely means you are a vegan, vegetarian, follow a plant-based diet or are at least legitimately interested in what you can do to reduce your environmental impact on the planet. Thank you! Veganism has been on the rise over
This Is The World's Largest Cave, And It Can Fit 4 Great Pyramids Inside It
There are truly mysterious places on Earth and this supermassive cave is surely one such place.Seeing the footage from inside the cave will surely give you goosebumps.
This Woman Hasn’t Produced Any Trash In Seven Months. Here’s What Her Life Looks Like
We live in a world filled with trash, with nations generating 1.3 billion tonnes of waste annually.
“If You’re Losing Hope, You’re Not Doing Enough.” Wise Words From Actor Mark Ruffalo
Something I see on a daily basis while moderating comments for our Facebook page is people who have either completely given up hope, or people who never had any in the first place..