More and more evidence emerges every year showing that the Greenland and Antarctic ice sheets are getting smaller. But the holy grail questions for scientists and communities everywhere concern their future: How much smaller will they get, and how fast…
As lockdown restrictions continue to be eased across the country, more and more people are using public transport again. But for many this is an anxious experience, especially after so many months of avoiding tubes, trains and buses. We all…
Conventionally grown fruits and vegetables commonly have pesticide residues — even after you wash and peel them. Still, long-term exposure to small amounts of pesticides may lead to health problems, including an increased risk of certain cancers and fertility problems.…
Google Maps will start directing drivers to routes it calculates to be the most eco-friendly based on a list of factors. The search engine said it will highlight journeys that generate the lowest carbon footprint using mainly traffic data and…
With mounting pressure to reduce emissions and turn to carbon-neutral solutions, new mobility services have emerged mostly in metropolitan areas, founding on the principles of sustainability, digitalization and sharing. The new mobility market creates countless alternatives to the private fossil…
How many people are dying from unhealthy environments? The World Health Organization says 12.6 million people died due to environmental causes in 2012 Pollution has enormous human costs. Particulate matter in the air we breathe, organic pollutants and heavy metals…
Vienna’s Museum of Ethnology reopens today (25 October) as the Weltmuseum Wien (World Museum Vienna) after a three-year refurbishment. The 4,000 sq. m museum in the former Hofburg Imperial Palace has been reorganised into 14 galleries telling the history of…
Brazil’s natural assets are legendary. The country is home to the largest rain forest biome in the world, the Amazon, containing by far the largest portion of remaining rain forest. The legal Amazon covers 60 percent of the Brazilian territory,…
When we speak about conserving nature, we are really talking about taking care of our future, because nature provides essential resources for our survival and enjoyment. We asked an international group of scientists working on different environmental issues worldwide to…
Hundreds of millions of birds are killed each year due to man-made structures and human activities. Our actions can benefit and protect birds and bird habitat. Prevent Home Window Collisions Prevent birds from colliding with your windows by making them…