Tropical forest landscapes are home to millions of Indigenous peoples and small-scale farmers. Just about every square meter of land is spoken for, even if claims are not formally recognized by governments. These local landholders hold the key to a valuable solution as the world tries to slow climate change […]
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Whether it’s eating less meat or cycling instead of driving, humans can do many things to help prevent climate change. Unfortunately, breathing less isn’t one of them. That might be a problem, as a new study claims the gases in air exhaled from human lungs is fueling global warming. Methane […]
Astronauts have left behind everything from their footprints, golf balls and flags Scientists say disturbances should be classified as a ‘lunar anthropocene’ By Victoria Allen Science Editor Published: 01:48 GMT, 9 December 2023 | Updated: 01:55 GMT, 9 December 2023 A new era should be declared on the Moon, according […]
Bitcoin mining consumes massive amounts of energy, giving the asset a nasty reputation as a threat to the environment and an accelerator of climate change. A new United Nations report found cryptocurrency mining has extremely high costs in the form of astronomical amounts of water and land. The global water […]
Australian companies are reporting better social and environment performance but many gains are generated by revising past outcomes, particularly when a chief executive’s own remuneration is tied to the results, a new study has found. The study, “CSR Restatements: Mischief or Mistake?”, examined 674 instances of corporate social responsibility (CSR) […]
Capital Metals cheered on the misfortunes of Sri Lanka’s sacked environment minister Naseer Ahamed, who had his party expulsion upheld by the Sri Lankan Supreme Court this week. Ahamed’s sacking had something to do with a 2021 budget vote, which was of no consequence for Capital. All that mattered for […]
A mother-of-three has said that the environment was ‘the last thing on her mind’ when she was in labour, hitting out at calls to get rid of gas and air. For years Entonox, known as gas and air, has been a popular method of pain relief in labour. However, in […]
Eight years have elapsed since Pope Francis released “Laudato Si,” his encyclical urging “care for our common home.” Though hailed as an eloquent plea to protect the environment, climate change was just one part of the pope’s message, from encouraging solidarity with the poor to criticizing “blind confidence” in technology. […]