Trees and plants absorb carbon dioxide, mitigating climate change. Find out why a new study concludes that this C02 fertilization effect is getting weaker. (4:45 min read)
Category: Nature
World Soil Day Celebrates Healthy, Food Secure Future
World Soil Day celebrates the value of healthy soil. Find out what a new soil biodiversity report found on soil’s place in a sustainable future. (5:00 min read)
Net-Zero Emissions Bill Breaks Trudeau’s Climate Pledge
Net-Zero Emissions is the stated goal of a bill tabled this week in Ottawa. Find out why opposition parties are calling it an empty shell. (4:00 min read)
Wolves and Beavers are Vital to Ecosystems
Wolves and beavers interact throughout North America. Find out how their relationship has a profound impact on wetland habitats. (4:30 min read)
Beautiful Food Seems Healthier, Even When It’s Not
Beautiful food images are imposed on us everywhere. Find out what researchers at USC recommend to avoid making poor food choices as a result. (4:00 min read)
Antarctic Conservation Vetoed by China and Russia
Antarctic conservation was blocked by China and Russia at an international commission. Find out why they refuse to protect the Southern Ocean. (4:00 min read)
Global Food System Could Meet 20% of Paris Targets
Our Global Food System inspired a report from the UN Environmental Program. Find out why our food issues are as important as green energy to our future. (4:30 min read)
Radio Telescope Icon Battered and Out of Commission
Radio telescope Arecibo had a support cable snap, damaging the reflector dish. Find out what happened and how they plan to get the observatory back online. (4:00 min read)
Soil Animal Biomass Declining Sharply
Soil animal biomass is declining as tiny organisms get smaller and scarcer. Find out why this poses a threat to our global food system. (4:30 read time)
Bat Woman On Pandemic, China and White House
Bat Woman” is the affectionate nickname China’s people use for their top bat virus expert. Find out why she spoke out this week. (5:00 min read)