Greenland shark, world’s longest-living vertebrate, gets long-awaited protection
In September, the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organization (NAFO), an intergovernmental organization that manages fisheries, prohibited the retention of Greenland sharks in international waters. This ban would apply to the intentional catching of Greenland sharks as well as the retention of…
World-first nuclear fusion plant could generate carbon free energy by 2040, UK government claims
The world’s first commercial nuclear fusion reactor will be up and running by 2040, the UK government has pledged. The plant – which could theoretically provide near-limitless clean energy – will be built in Nottinghamshire. The location was unveiled on…
Chile’s newest national park is a blossoming natural phenomenon
Even though Chile’s Atacama Desert is the sunniest and driest place on earth, rare flowers have recently bloomed. It has prompted the Chilean government to name this region as its 44th national park in order to protect this natural phenomenon….
Youth Reimagine Solutions for Housing, Water and More
What would happen to suicide rates if we focused on life promotion instead of suicide prevention? How much safer would pedestrians be if we could 3D-print sidewalks in high traffic areas instead of waiting for traditional construction? Why don’t we…
Denmark becomes first country to pay for ‘loss and damage’ from climate change
Denmark has just promised 100 million Danish crowns (€13.4 million) to developing nations damaged by climate change. On Tuesday, it became the first country to offer “loss and damage” compensation for those in the most climate vulnerable regions of the…
We did it! Harmful chemicals in the ozone layer drop by 50%, NOAA says
The depletion of the ozone layer had a huge impact on humanity for a while. Moreover, the United Nations accepted The International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer in 1994. Every living thing on Earth is shielded from…
Scientists predict the hole in the ozone layer will close in the next 50 years
Earth’s ozone layer protects all life on Earth from the sun’s harmful radiation. But in the late 20th century, human emissions of certain damaging chemicals began to affect the number of ozone molecules in the atmosphere. This has resulted in…
Immunity boosting foods could be good for our health and for the planet, research reveals
Searches for ‘immunity boosting foods’ rose by 350 per cent at the start of the pandemic as people sought out ways to stay healthy. And it turns out some of the most frequently recommended health foods may also be good…
‘Victory for the planet’: South African court revokes Shell’s oil and gas exploration rights
A South African court has banned Shell from searching for fossil fuels along the country’s Wild Coast, a decision hailed by campaigners as a “massive victory” for the planet. Last year, petroleum giant Shell announced that it would start searching…