Exxon scientist says the company knew its algae biofuel ads were BS
If you read, watched, or listened to any news in 2018 and 2019, you almost certainly came across Exxon’s ads for algae biofuel.They were everywhere:...
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Finding My Wild: A Summit for Pride and the Planet
Inspired by the freedom found in the mountains, this M.S. in Sustainability Management alum calls for restoring ecosystems and building communities where every living being...
How Rewilding Could Help Atoll Islands Keep Pace With Rising Seas
Healthy ecosystems may give some of the world’s most vulnerable islands a better shot at survival, new research shows.By Bob BerwynCoral-fringed tropical atolls are among...
Climate Change Is Increasing Simultaneous Exposure to Heat Waves and Wildfire Smoke
Heat and wildfire smoke are dangerous on their own. A new study says more people are facing both at once.By Katie SurmaMore than 1 billion...
For the future of green politics, look beyond the Green party | Zoe Williams
Environmentalists of all political hues must find the language and ideas that turn passion for climate action into impetusThe future of Green politics is under...
Plan unveiled to increase share of land farmed organically in England to 10%
Government says ambition for 2036 will be good for food and climate resilience, but concerns remain over fundingThe government has set an ambition to increase...
What we're watching: Weekly disaster update, October 12, 2026
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New Study Reveals Clues About the Origins of Nepal's Deadly Flood
Using seismic data from Nepal and China, researchers identified dozens of small seismic events in the weeks before the August rock-and-ice collapse and ensuing flood.By...
Global deforestation slowed in 2025 but Brazil's election could undo 'fragile' gains
Latin American governments cracked down on forest clearing in 2025, leading global deforestation to fall by the most this decade, but political shifts and the...
Mont Blanc, the 'roof of Europe', loses more than a metre of height in a year
Peak of French mountain now 4,807 metres high and fluctuates year by year due to changes in Alpine climateEurope’s highest peak shrank by more than...
Microplastics Are Chemically Active, and Could Cause Biological Harm
A new study found that when microplastics contact water, their surfaces can become chemically reactive. This could be how they get us sick.
What Kind of World Bank Do We Need to Build a More Resilient Economy?
There are hot debates over whether development banks should continue to increase resources for tackling climate change or focus on their traditional goal of reducing...
Carbon capture industry faces tough future, as UK raids green spending
The UK government warned the Carbon Capture and Storage Association’s (CCSA) annual conference on Tuesday that the fledgling industry should prepare to receive less financial...
Is it really 'madness' to account for emissions from fossil fuels burned overseas? The Coalition sure thinks so |Temperature Check
The emissions might occur elsewhere, but they generate global harm that scientists can now quantifyThe Coalition has come up with the perfect solution to deal...
After a decade of wildfires, an overlooked election could shape California's climate future
Insurance is a social contract. When you sign up with State Farm or Allstate for home insurance, you confirm your membership in a community —...
Scientists Are Teaching Birds to Sing Lost Songs
When bird populations decline, fledglings may struggle to learn the songs they need to attract mates. But new research suggests it is possible to teach...
OpenAI just changed math forever. Exactly how, no one yet knows
Dump of 722 AI-generated papers has mathematicians wondering: Has their field been decimated or invigorated?
This year's 'super' El Niño could wreak ecological havoc worldwide
Ecologists are mobilizing to save threatened species and track ecosystems’ responses to record heat
AI edges closer to solving the Riemann hypothesis, one of math's hardest problems
Huge OpenAI release contains ‘exciting’ progress on a puzzle about prime numbers
I work for a major insurer. Much of my industry is fudging the numbers in the face of the climate crisis | Anonymous
Insurers are taking on more risk than they should. If – or when – a major disaster hits, the catastrophe will have far-reaching consequencesI work...
The Fire Retardant in the Seafood Chain
A chemical additive helped stop fishmeal from catching fire on ships, but it carried a downstream carcinogenic risk to modern food systems.By Ian UrbinaThis story...
Pampered city trees deal with stress better than their country cousins
The next time you pass an urban tree, stop to appreciate what it’s been through. As a youngster, it was especially vulnerable to pests and...
America's AI ambitions threaten Indigenous lands in the Philippines
This is an original story by Mongabay republished through the Indigenous News Alliance. Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. arrived at the Grand Hyatt Manila on...
Trump takes credit for a new 'golden age' of U.S. science
Industry heavyweights receive first national science medals awarded by the president
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