Deforestation

While 1.9 million acres were lost to cropland in 2022, this marks an improvement from the previous decade's average, highlighting the potential for positive change through collaborative efforts between policymakers, conservationists, and businesses.

Researchers have laid out a blueprint for enhancing food security across Sub-Saharan Africa, leveraging the region's inherent strengths to overcome persistent challenges.

Cork and natural rubber hold immense potential as eco-friendly materials for industries focused on reducing environmental impact.

Ballast Nedam, a leader in sustainable construction, is tackling complex projects worldwide, including the A24 Blankenburgverbinding in the Netherlands. The company’s focus on energy, infrastructure, and urban development reflects its commitment to building a greener future.

As the hemlock woolly adelgid continues its destructive spread, a million-dollar grant awarded to scientists at the University of Massachusetts Amherst by the Department of Energy aims to uncover why some trees resist the pest better than others.

The Wildlife Trusts' recent publication, A vision for the return of beavers to England and Wales, has ignited discussions about the reintroduction of these industrious mammals. Beavers, known for …

As cities across the globe grapple with climate challenges, innovative approaches to urban planning are becoming increasingly crucial. With projections indicating that 68% of the world's population …

A new study, published in Nature Sustainability and led by Dr. Florian Zabel and Prof. Dr. Ruth Delzeit from the University of Basel’s Department of Environmental Sciences, provides critical …

In an inspiring move that blends football (soccer) with social impact, Lewes FC has announced a two-year partnership with Who Gives A Crap (WGAC), a certified B-Corp organization. This eco-friendly …

As climate change threatens the future of Arabica coffee production, researchers are turning their attention to alternative solutions. A recent study led by the University of Florida suggests that …

On Wednesday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Interior and Environment Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025, a landmark piece of legislation designed to bolster energy independence …

Join Sonya Parenti, a leading materials expert, as she explores the innovations and efforts showcased at the 2024 Future Fabrics Expo. From groundbreaking materials like HeiQ AeoniQ to ingenious dyeing techniques and circular systems like Circ and Epoch Biodesign, it’s clear that the path forward involves reducing our environmental footprint while embracing new technologies and ethical practices.

During Jair Bolsonaro’s presidency (2019-22), the agribusiness caucus prioritized a bill amidst a favorable political climate, supported by the far-right president’s endorsement of …

Battery production begins with extracting raw materials such as lithium, cobalt, and nickel. Mining these materials often involves environmentally destructive practices. Lithium mining, for example, …

  The Rockefeller Foundation has unveiled the first cohort of Big Bets Climate Fellows, a group of 16 leaders committed to reversing the climate crisis and accelerating opportunities in Latin …

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