The mass drowning of emperor penguin chicks as sea ice is melted by the climate crisis has led the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) to declare the species officially in danger of extinction. Emperor penguins rely on “fast” ice – sea ice that is firmly attached to the coast – for nine months […]
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UK’s smallest bird of prey among 200 species at risk of extinction, study finds
The merlin, Britain’s smallest bird of prey, is one of more than 200 species that will become extinct in the UK if action is not taken to curb emissions and unsustainable land use, a study has claimed. According to the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH), there is a 20-year window in which decisions […]
‘Erasure of years of work’: outcry as White House moves to open Arctic reserve to oil and gas drilling
The Trump administration‘s plan to expand oil and gas drilling in a 23m acre reserve on the Arctic Ocean is sparking an impassioned response, amid fears it threatens Arctic wildlife, undermines the subsistence rights of Alaska Natives and imperils one of the fastest-warming ecosystems on Earth. More than a quarter of a million people have […]
Tell the EPA: Don’t remove this bedrock environmental protection!
Our access to clean air and water is seriously under threat. The Environmental Protection Agency is considering rolling back the 2009 Greenhouse Gas Endangerment finding, one of our bedrock environmental protection policies. The finding determined that carbon dioxide and certain greenhouse gases pose a threat to public health — and is the reason we have […]
Wind Farms or Oil Drilling, Which is Truly Better for Wildlife?
Energy production’s toll on wildlife has sparked a heated debate, especially in light of US plans to scale back wind power and ramp up oil drilling. Originally reported by BBC Future Planet writer Sophie Hardach, scientists warn that while wind turbines do come with risks—like bird collisions and temporary noise during construction—fossil fuels pose far […]
BUSTED! The 6 Worst Myths About Global Climate Change
Baby, it’s cold outside. Like really, really cold. So what’s up with this crazy weather? The polar vortex has dominated headlines, sparking intense speculation about how such weather phenomena relate to global Climate change. In today’s day, misinformation spreads faster than ever, and Climate change deniers often point to cold snaps as evidence against Global […]
“It is no exaggeration to say that what happens in the next five years will determine the future of life on Earth,” new WWF report warns
Wildlife in crisis is a wake-up call for humanity. The World Wide Fund for Nature’s biennial Living Planet Report, released today, paints a dire picture of the planet’s health. The latest WWF report, A System in Peril, reveals a shocking 73% decline in monitored wildlife populations between 1970 and 2020. This catastrophic loss over a […]
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Harnessing the Power of Tidal Energy
As the world searches for sustainable and reliable sources of clean electricity, innovative ideas such as tidal energy are becoming increasingly important. This post explores the potential of tidal energy in providing an environmentally friendly and predictable source of electrical power for the future. What is Tidal Energy? Tidal energy is a form of hydropower […]