EU Smashes 2020 Climate Target, Records 34% Drop in Emissions to Lowest Level Since 1990
Total greenhouse gas emissions in the EU reached their lowest level since 1990, according to official data reported this week by the EEA.
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Hundreds of US Cities Composting Their Food Waste Helps Farmers and Cuts Tons of Emissions
Over 200 US cities are recycling their food waste, cutting tons of methane emissions while giving farms compost to grow food with less water.
Mattel Releases First Carbon Neutral Toys and Tesla Matchbox Car Made From 99% Recycled Materials
We all know that plastic toys may be unnecessary or end up in the landfill, but it's good to know that huge companies like Mattel are now using bioplastic and making their products more sustainable. They debuted new certified CarbonNeutral toys this week from their popular MEGA BLOKS line for tots, and recently released a […]
Wind And Solar Generated a Record 10% of the World's Power in 2021 - Victory for Paris Agreement
Wind and solar generated over a tenth of global electricity for the first time in 2021 - rising by 17% last year overall worldwide.
COVID is Now Less Deadly Than The Flu in England, as Mask Requirements End
The seasonal flu is currently more deadly in England than Covid, according to analysis in March 2022, as mask restrictions are dropped.
Solar Power Will Account for Nearly Half of New U.S. Electric Generating Capacity in 2022
In 2022, almost half of the planned utility-scale electric generating capacity coming online are solar, according to the U.S. Energy Admin.
The Most Stunning Moments For Animals in 2021 Will Make You Cheer - and Love Them Even More
2021 was full of amazing animal moments: of conservation victories, discoveries, stories of hope, and captivating encounters.
The Ever-Growing Pile of Electronic Waste is Now On the Decline, Study Finds
A new study has found that the total mass of electronic waste generated by Americans has been declining since 2015. In an age when most of us can't imagine life without our digital devices, this surprising finding has ramifications for both how we think about electronic waste's future and for the laws and regulations regarding e-waste […]
Hundreds of Roundabouts in Two U.S. States are Saving Lives, Reducing Injuries, and Lowering Carbon Emissions
In the last five years, Indiana has built 256 roundabouts and seen massive decreases in fatalities, injuries, costs, and collisions.
Jaguars in Mexico are Growing in Number, a Promising Sign That Conservation Strategies are Working
The first surveys to count jaguars in Mexico revealed a 20% increase in the population from 2010 to 2018, up to 4,800 animals.
Zero Humpbacks Off Seattle Coast 25 Years Ago - Now 500 Return With Record Number of Calves
A record number of humpback calves have been recorded in the Salish Sea near Vancouver and Seattle this season, up from zero 25 years ago.
Impact-Absorbing Traffic Light Poles Could Save Lives
These flexible traffic light poles are set in a bit of foam, that allows them to bend if impacted by a car, saving pole, car, and driver.
First Results of the Great Elephant Census Are In: 'More Positive Than Expected'
The first results from aerial surveys in Africa were released by Zambia and the results are optimistic.
Seafood Lovers Rejoice: Chesapeake Blue Crabs Rebound Like Crazy
A year of significant expansion in the Chesapeake Bay blue crab population bodes well for a better harvest and lower prices for consumers this year.
Monarch Butterfly Population More Than Triples Over Last Year
Imagine 10 acres of woodland fields and branches dripping with butterflies. That's what the remarkable comeback of the monarch in Mexico looked like this winter.
Wild Wolves Are Bouncing Back From Extinction in Europe
Just two decades ago there were no wolves in Germany, after they were hunted to extinction a century ago.
California Breaks Solar Record, Generates Enough Electricity for 6 Million Homes
California's solar power plants hit another milestone —and that doesn't include the hundreds of thousands of rooftop arrays across the state.
Grandfather Donates Kidney, Sparks Idea for Voucher Program That is Spreading Life
Gift certificate, layaway plan or voucher. Call it what you want, but an innovative organ donation program has started to spread across the United States.
Wild Tigers Up 20 Percent in 6 Years; DiCaprio is One Reason Why
The Global Tiger Forum kicked off a major tiger conservation meeting this week with exciting news. Leonardo DiCaprio is one reason for the success...
Global Terrorist Attacks Down 13 Percent in 2015
A new State Department report showed the number of terror-related attacks around the world dropped by 13 percent in 2015.
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