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Elephant names, river rights and the climate cost of AI

In this news roundup: EU passes landmark nature restoration law, Google emissions soar due to AI, and extreme heat threatens Paris Olympics.

 
Frying pan

What are forever chemicals?

What are forever chemicals, and why do they matter? Find out why PFAS are a growing public health concern – and how we can get rid of them.

 
Venice crowds

Can tourism be sustainable?

International tourism is booming like never before. What could that mean for the planet – and is sustainable tourism possible?

 

Meth-addicted fish, menacing microplastics and… the end of carbon offsets?

In this news roundup: Half of mangroves at risk of collapse, EU elections deal blow to climate action, and Total executives face criminal case

 

Light pollution: Is it too late to switch off the lights?

Light pollution is losing us sleep, endangering wildlife – and not even keeping us safe at night. Here’s how we can change that.

 
Black carbon, often deposited on ice, absorbs heat, leading to Arctic and Antarctic melting and global warming. Helen James, Flickr

What is black carbon, and what does it mean for climate change?

Black carbon, a commonly found pollutant, leaves a mark wherever it is found, from the poles to your lungs.

 
Wheat ready for harvest in Gansu Province, China. Robert Thomson, Flickr

Ozone pollution causes $63 billion in staple food crop losses, study finds

New research shows the large economic impact of ozone pollution on wheat, rice and maize yields in East Asia.

 
Air pollution is a major problem in Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia. Tengis Galamez, Unsplash

For Greg Zegas, climate finance is also a matter of climate justice

A young environmentalist discusses efforts to drive environmental equity through climate finance, from the United States to Mongolia.

 
In the Indian Ocean, global warming is leading to rising sea levels and temperatures threatening biodiversity and local livelihoods. Jcob Nasyr, Unsplash

Oceans “not yet beyond repair,” but getting closer

The UN's Second World Ocean Assessment lays out the critical state of the oceans – and how little is known about them and their ecosystems.

 
Movements for equity are joining forces around the world, crossing-cutting issues such as climate, race and health. Marcus Spiske, Flickr

#BLM and climate justice join forces, the Arctic heats, and COVID-19 gear fills oceans

In this news roundup: new dates for COP 26, world’s largest electric aircraft takes off, and Extinction Rebellion meets Black Lives Matter

 
A panther chameleon, found in the tropcial forests of Madagascar. Renee Grayson, Flickr

Biodiversity 101: Why it matters and how to protect it

What are the main threats to biodiversity – and how can we tackle them? Here’s all you need to know about protecting the planet’s species.

 
An offshore wind farm in North Wales. Doug Scobie, Flickr

Social distancing tips from the platypus, renewable records and enzymatic scissors

In this bi-weekly digest of climate news: long-term costs of climate change revealed, commodity prices wobble, and animals that practice social distancing.

 
Along New York City's Newtown Creek, a new mural depicts the endemic wildlife returning to the restored ecosystem. Gabrielle Lipton, GLF

A street art mural helps restore one of the dirtiest waterways in U.S. history

The biodiversity returning to Newtown Creek after a century of toxic waters inspires a new street art mural from a duo of Brooklyn artists.

 
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Fast facts: Oceans

As part of a series giving quick rundown on our planet’s ecosystems, let's learn all about our vital but imperilled oceans.

 
Radiolaria, one of the known forms of zooplankton that dates back to the Cambrian period, are found on the ocean floor. Picturepest, Flickr

The most important facts we don’t know about the ocean

It’s still unclear what the ocean floor looks like, or how marine species adapt to changes. The U.N. Decade of Ocean Science could answer these questions.

 

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