ENVIRONMENT

Researchers Study Using Magnets to Clean Up Oil Spills

This could make cleanup methods faster and safer.

Everglades NPS // Public Domain, Wikimedia Commons

15 Endangered UNESCO Sites

The future of these essential destinations is at risk.

One-Third of Humanity Can't See the Milky Way Anymore

According to a new global survey, light-polluted skies are common in much of the world.

9 Alarming Facts About Coral Reef Bleaching

The longest-lasting recorded global bleaching event began in 2014 and continues to affect coral reefs worldwide.

Tiny Plastics in the Ocean Are Harming Baby Fish

Microplastics are making young fish smaller, slower, and less intelligent.

You Should Totally Pee in the Shower

You'll be doing the environment a favor.

The Vulturepocalpyse Is Coming, and It’s Bad News

Ecosystems and humans alike rely on vultures, and not only because otherwise we'd be knee-deep in carcasses.

Scott Portelli Wildlife Photographer, @scottportelli

Octopuses, Cuttlefish, and Squid Are Thriving in Warming Waters

An octopus uprising seems more possible with every passing day.

Portugal Ran on Only Renewable Energy for Four Days

For 107 hours, the country's electric usage was entirely generated by solar, wind, and hydro power.

New Global Biodiversity Atlas Reveals the Secrets of Soil

“There are new things to discover in the soil, right here on Earth. You don’t have to go to Mars or the Moon to find something you don’t know.”

A Giant, Floating Wind Farm Is Coming to the Scottish Coast

The Hywind wind farm will be the largest of its kind.

Aurally Tracking Climate Change With a Soundscape Ecologist

Ecologist Bernie Krause can hear nature depleting.

Germany Is Generating Record-Breaking Amounts of Renewable Energy

For a period of time, a full 87 percent of the country’s power was supplied by renewable sources, which meant that nuclear and coal plants ended up having to pay commercial customers to use energy.

To Combat Air Pollution, Paris's Champs-Élysées Will Go Car-Free Once a Month

Europe has recently been pulling out all the stops to clear up its smoggy skies.

5 Backyard and Balcony Habitats You Can Build to Attract Wildlife

It requires surprisingly little effort.

What Is Light Pollution? (And How Can We Clean It Up?)

All night skies are not created equal.

New York City Businesses Promise to Cut Trash in Half in Just One Month

More than 30 businesses around New York City have promised to take Mayor Bill de Blasio's “Zero Waste Challenge.”

People Have Tracked Changes in Climate for Much Longer Than We Thought

Climate change may seem like a fairly recent topic for scientific investigation, but a new study provides more evidence that it isn't.

This Flat Water Bottle Fits Comfortably Inside Your Bag

The reusable, BPA-free plastic drinking vessel is flat like a piece of paper.

15 Shucking Amazing Facts About Oysters

3. Spring is when a young oyster looks for love.

Paris Is Converting Its Roundabouts Into Pedestrian Spaces

The redesigns will give 50 percent of the public space to walkers, bikers, and (welcome) loiterers.

Scientists Are Using Virtual Reality to Help Conserve Jaguars

360-degree footage lets scientists visit potential jaguar habitats without leaving home.

39% of America's Energy Could One Day Be Generated by Rooftop Solar Panels

According to a recent study by the Energy Department’s Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), America’s rooftops are full of untapped potential.

New USGS Earthquake Forecast Maps Include Tremors Caused by Humans

Earthquakes caused by human activity—mostly gas and oil operations—have become too common to ignore.

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