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The worst polluters in the Arctic are not what you think

The worst polluters in the Arctic are not what you think

George Scott May 07, 2022

More than 600 fishing vessels sail the icy waters of the Arctic. But just over two dozen big tankers are....

Air pollution and its impact on health; surprising facts that'll make you take corrective steps

Air pollution and its impact on health; surprising facts that'll make you take corrective steps

Liang Lan April 24, 2022

Here are some surprising facts about air quality & pollution and ways we can breathe safe amid rising concerns.

Connecting health, pollution and fairness: That's environmental justice

Connecting health, pollution and fairness: That's environmental justice

Liang Lan April 18, 2022

In the beginning, the idea of environmental justice didn't have a name. It didn't have much support, either.

Palm Oil for Biodiesel in the Amazon: Sustainable Fuel or Deforestation Risk?

Palm Oil for Biodiesel in the Amazon: Sustainable Fuel or Deforestation Risk?

George Scott April 05, 2022

Oil palm, known as dendezeiro in Brazil, can produce up to ten times more vegetable oil per hectare than other....

Amazon rainforest reaching tipping point, researchers say

Amazon rainforest reaching tipping point, researchers say

George Scott March 08, 2022

The Amazon rainforest is moving towards a "tipping point" where trees may die off en masse, say researchers.

Exercise can build up your brain. Air pollution may negate those benefits

Exercise can build up your brain. Air pollution may negate those benefits

George Scott March 06, 2022

Work out in polluted air and you may miss out on some of the brain benefits of exercise, according to....

Rich countries have 'moral obligation' to finance biodiversity conservation around the world

Rich countries have 'moral obligation' to finance biodiversity conservation around the world

George Scott March 02, 2022

Environmental groups are calling for wealthy nations to boost spending on biodiversity conservation in developing countries, to account for the....

Have compassion for wildlife, but leave rescue to experts when it comes to injured or lost animals

Have compassion for wildlife, but leave rescue to experts when it comes to injured or lost animals

George Scott February 27, 2022

Hands-off is often the best policy for helping wildlife emergencies