Fires in Brazil's Amazon rainforest region surge for third month 3/10/2024

Fires in Brazil's Amazon rainforest region surged to the highest number for September in almost a decade and a half, preliminary government data showed on Tuesday, after reaching similar highs in the two preceding months. ...more

Swiss glacier melt exceeds average in 2024 after hot summer 3/10/2024

Swiss glaciers melted at an above-average rate in 2024 as a blistering hot summer thawed through abundant snowfall, monitoring body GLAMOS said on Tuesday. ...more

Botanists identify 33 global ‘dark spots’ with thousands of unknown plants 3/10/2024

Botanists have identified 33 “dark spots” around the world where thousands of plant species are probably waiting to be discovered, according to new research. ...more

Firefly species may blink out as US seeks to list it as endangered for first time 3/10/2024

The US government is seeking to consider a firefly species as endangered for the first time, according to a proposal from the US Fish and Wildlife Service. ...more

Global action across the plastics lifecycle could nearly eliminate plastic pollution by 2040 3/10/2024

Comprehensive global policies addressing the entire plastics lifecycle can reduce plastic leakage into the environment by 96% by 2040, according to a new OECD report. By implementing a mix of policies – from enhancing plastic waste management and recycling, to curbing plastic use and waste – countries can achieve significant environmental benefits and economic savings compared to less balanced strategies.  ...more

Highest Annual Growth of Renewables Jobs in 2023, Reaching 16.2 Million 2/10/2024

New report underscores the importance of holistic policies and investments in support of building a skilled and diverse workforce. ...more

Depth of major Amazon tributary in Brazil drops to record low in severe drought 2/10/2024

The Solimoes, one of the two largest tributaries of the Amazon River in Brazil, fell to its lowest level ever on Monday in the worst drought on record in the Amazon region, leaving villages on its banks stranded without food, water and transport. ...more

Scientists explain Mount Everest's anomalous growth 2/10/2024

Mount Everest is Earth's tallest mountain - towering 5.5 miles (8.85 km) above sea level - and is actually still growing. ...more

Maersk parent to invest $1.7 bln in fossil-free plastics plant at Antwerp port 2/10/2024

A.P. Moller Holding, majority owner of shipping giant Maersk , plans an initial investment of 1.5 billion euros ($1.7 billion) for the construction of a fossil-free plastics production facility in the Belgian port of Antwerp, it said on Monday. ...more

Ferrari shuts down gas-fuelled plant to double solar production 2/10/2024

Ferrari (RACE.MI) has shut down a methane gas-fueled electricity generation plant its home town of Maranello as it aims to double its solar power production, the Italian luxury sports carmaker said on Tuesday. ...more