Coral bleachings devastate Bali reefs as sea temperatures rise 5/7/2024

Indonesian conservationist Nyoman Sugiarto has been working for 16 years to preserve coral on the reefs of Bali, but the frequency of mass coral bleachings he says is now devastating. ...more

Coffee, eggs and white rice linked to higher levels of PFAS in human body 5/7/2024

New research aimed at identifying foods that contain higher levels of PFAS found people who eat more white rice, coffee, eggs and seafood typically showed more of the toxic chemicals in their plasma and breast milk. ...more

General Motors to pay nearly $146 million for excess car emissions 5/7/2024

General Motors will pay a penalty of nearly $146 million and take other steps to resolve excess emissions from nearly 6 million vehicles on the nation’s roads, the Environmental Protection Agency and the Transportation Department announced Wednesday. ...more

Blockbuster Movies That Pass the Climate Test | THR News Video 5/7/2024

Hollywood evaluates films by many measures – box office performance, critics reviews, awards achievements, but does your favorite film pass the climate test? Using results from a climate-change version of the Bechdel test, THR surveyed top box office hits to see how many address the environmental crisis. ...more

Virtually explore UAE’s natural attractions for free this summer 4/7/2024

Environmental charity Emirates Nature-WWF has launched its second free summer training series called ‘Nature’s Resilience’ to upskill the UAE community on nature and environment. Organised as part of the Leaders of Change programme – widely recognised as UAE’s biggest movement for nature – the series equips nature-lovers and change-makers with knowledge about environmental issues and conservation solutions that contribute towards a sustainable future. ...more

Alaska glaciers may hit irreversible melting point sooner than expected, study finds 4/7/2024

Glaciers in the Juneau Icefield in southeastern Alaska are melting at a faster rate than previously thought and may reach an irreversible tipping point sooner than expected, according to a study published on Tuesday. ...more

The obvious idea that slashes shipping's climate impact 4/7/2024

A motto in much of the shipping industry is "sail fast, then wait" – which can be an expensive and wasteful way of travelling. Some ships are making the bold move of "slow steaming", to save money and emissions. ...more

Google falling short of important climate target, cites electricity needs of AI 4/7/2024

Three years ago, Google set an ambitious plan to address climate change by going “net zero,” meaning it would release no more climate-changing gases into the air than it removes, by 2030. ...more

Artificial light on coastlines lures small fish to their doom, coral reef study finds 4/7/2024

Artificial light shining from coastlines around the world is acting like “a midnight fridge” full of tasty snacks, threatening young fish who can be drawn to it and who are then eaten by predators also attracted by the brightness, according to a study. ...more

Investment gaps and decrease in carbon sinks threaten EU climate progress – report 3/7/2024

EU countries are going in the “wrong direction” in their efforts to slash carbon dioxide levels, as natural carbon sinks keep disappearing and lack of investment in climate is jeopardising progress, according to a report published yesterday. ...more