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Research suggests longest day is a cue for beeches and other species to launch their growth strategiesFor millennia, the summer solstice has marked a pivotal moment in the human calendar [...]
King Charles is the first monarch to take part in the annual BBC broadcast, which sends a morale-raising message to scientists on remote research bases. [...]
Avian invaders have coastal communities in Britain and beyond in a flap – but people are learning how to live with them Continue reading [...]
Caistor St Edmund, Norfolk: On the farm, cutting the grass early has allowed wildflowers to thrive, especially the bee and pyramidal orchidsLast month, we made a choice on the farm [...]
Residents of a Portuguese rural idyll where four vast mines are planned are among those who feel they will pay too high a cost for the energy transitionFilipe Gomes had [...]
Don’t let limited space deter you from gardening in an apartment or townhouse. Here are some tips for growing your own food when outdoor areas are limitedChange by degrees offers [...]
Founder’s Briefs: An occasional series where Mongabay founder Rhett Ayers Butler shares analysis, perspectives and story summaries. June 22 marks World Rainforest Day, launched in 2017 by Rainforest Partnership to [...]
The nation's largest city has an ambitious plan to reduce emissions. The next mayor could make or break its success. [...]
Rainforests are among the most critical ecosystems on Earth. Home to roughly half of all terrestrial species, they provide oxygen and habitat, and help regulate regional rain and weather patterns. [...]
Ground source heat pumps, a small but growing segment of the U.S. heating and cooling sector, could help slash energy demands, boost American manufacturing and stabilize the electric grid as [...]
Earlier this week, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposed listing seven species of pangolins—scaly, armadillo-like creatures found in Asia and Africa—as endangered. But why would a species that doesn’t [...]
The fishing community of Barra do Mamanguape on Brazil’s northeastern coast used to be a hunting site for manatees. But today, the villagers have turned to ecotourism and are now [...]
RICHMOND, California (AP) — The California Senate has introduced a landmark resolution to have the state examine its crude imports from the Amazon, following a visit this week by Indigenous [...]
A cinematic immersive experience and stampeding animal puppets are bringing the climate emergency into the cityAs parts of the UK swelter, this week brought yet more alarming reports of increasing [...]
Residents of Bille and Ogale in Niger delta are suing Shell and subsidiary, but company denies liabilityResidents of two Nigerian communities who are taking legal action against Shell over oil [...]
In the aftermath of a massive blackout that hit Spain and Portugal in April, some pundits were quick to blame wind and solar for the loss of power. But official [...]
A first look at Argentina’s Somuncurá Plateau reveals features somewhat predictable for a Patagonian steppe: shrubs, grass, plains, and rocky outcrops. Only the occasional volcanic peak breaks the monotony of [...]
Exclusive: Investigation finds 76% rise in water taken from rivers and lakes for industrial or public consumption in two decadesThe amount of water being sucked from England’s rivers has surged [...]
Four ducklings add to safety-net population of African species that is estimated to be down to 5,000 in the wildChester zoo has successfully hatched one of Africa’s rarest species of [...]
Founder’s Briefs: An occasional series where Mongabay founder Rhett Ayers Butler shares analysis, perspectives and story summaries. When Ridzki Sigit first joined Mongabay in 2012, the environmental journalism platform had [...]
SALEM, Mass.—One of the most ambitious clean energy projects under consideration in this state started after a nasty surprise. In December 2022, utility provider National Grid informed Rev. Nathan Ives [...]
Sri Lanka’s lesser-known Kumana National Park, on the country’s southeastern coast, has emerged as a leopard stronghold, according to a recent study, contributor Malaka Rodrigo reports for Mongabay. Using camera [...]
Despite a growing number of state bans, advocates of cultivated seafood say it can protect waterways from overfishing. [...]
A commission appointed by the late Pope Francis has released a new report highlighting the urgent need to address global debt, which has hindered sustainable development and climate action. The [...]
Even in the U.S., where the policy was least popular, half of those surveyed said they'd support a climate tax that redistributes wealth. [...]
Vietnam’s first marine protected area, Nha Trang Bay, has lost nearly 200 hectares (494 acres) of coral reef since its creation in 2002, a new study shows. The alarming decline [...]
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Opening (and shading) your windows is vital to keeping the heat at bay. And turn things off and take a cool showerIt’s tempting to throw the windows open all day [...]
High temperatures likely to cause deaths and will worsen in future as global heating intensifies, scientists warnThe dangerous 32C heat that will be endured by people in the south-east of [...]