Here are some of the most recent Environment posts.
The world says yes to a cradle to grave plastics treaty
Now the work begins 175 countries unanimously agreed last week on a United Nations framework to fight global plastic pollution from cradle to grave. Reluctant nations, including India and Japan, sought a far more limited agreement only dealing with ocean plastic...
Here’s how science is trying to conserve the monarch butterfly’s forests
The Monarch butterfly’s by Thelma Gómez Durán on 17 January 2022 | Translated by Sarah Engel A team of Mexican scientists are developing a successful experiment that allows for the recovery and maintenance of endemic trees in the Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve...
Firefighters Have Been Winning the Battle To Protect Sequoia’s Giant Trees
Expert firefighting, contingency planning, and gallons upon gallons of water mean that the stands of giant sequoia trees in California’s Sierra Nevada mountains appear to be safe for future generations. The September 9th “Windy Fire,” started by a lighting strike,...
Beavers are back: here’s what this might mean for the UK’s wild spaces
Beavers have become synonymous with the rewilding movement in the UK. Their widely publicised return is likely to have a profound impact on the landscape, say the authors of a study The Eurasian beaver, once a common sight across Europe, had disappeared almost...
Bee-Friendly Bus Stops Are the Latest Innovation to Save Our Pollinator Pals
Plant-topped bus shelters nicknamed “bee stops” are coming to the city of Leicester, UK. Leicester's new "bee stops" feature wildflower-filled Living Roofs. Could they help save the bee population? | Alec Gomes/ Unsplash; Clear Channel Bee-Friendly Bus Stops Are the...
Vending Machine for Stray Dogs
A Turkish company called Pugedon has introduced a vending machine in Istanbul that accepts plastic bottles for recycling and dispenses food and water for stray dogs in return. That's right, it helps protect the environment as well as provides sustenance...