Palm trees in Africa are in decline: these botanists made a plan to do something about it
Fred Stauffer, Conservatoire et Jardin botaniques de Genève (CJBG); Doudjo Noufou Ouattara, Nangui Abrogoua University, and Kifouli Adéoti, University d’Abomey-Calavi de Bénin Palm trees grace the landscape across Africa, thriving…
The Ganges River is drying faster than ever – here’s what it means for the region and the world
Mehebub Sahana, University of Manchester The Ganges, a lifeline for hundreds of millions across South Asia, is drying at a rate scientists say is unprecedented in recorded history. Climate change,…
Cyprus: Turtle Nesting Season Marks Conservation Milestone in British Bases
A record 224 turtle nests were recorded this year on beaches within the British Sovereign Base Areas (SBAs) in Cyprus, highlighting the success of long-term conservation efforts to protect endangered…
A US startup plans to deliver ‘sunlight on demand’ after dark. Can it work – and would we want it to?
Michael J. I. Brown, Monash University and Matthew Kenworthy, Leiden University A proposed constellation of satellites has astronomers very worried. Unlike satellites that reflect sunlight and produce light pollution as…
Cyprus Reservoirs at 11% Capacity Amid Water Shortage, Agriculture Ministry Warns
Cyprus is facing a severe water shortage, with reservoir levels currently at just 11% capacity — equivalent to 33 million cubic meters — according to the Agriculture Ministry. A ministry…
What are climate tipping points? They sound scary, especially for ice sheets and oceans, but there’s still room for optimism
Meltwater runs across the Greenland ice sheet in rivers. The ice sheet is already losing mass and could soon reach a tipping point. Maria-José Viñas/NASA Alexandra A Phillips, University of…
Climate Hazards Threaten Nearly 80% of World’s Poor, UN-Oxford Report Finds
Nearly 80% of the world’s poor — an estimated 887 million people — live in regions exposed to extreme heat, flooding, and other climate hazards, according to a report released…
Wolves have returned to Denmark, and not everyone is happy about it
Kristian Kongshøj, Aalborg University and Troels Fage Hedegaard, Aalborg University After centuries of near-extinction, Europe’s wolves have made a remarkable comeback. Over the past decade, wolf populations have surged, increasing…
Over 1,000 Airlifted From Alaska Villages After Storm Surge
More than 1,000 residents from coastal villages in Alaska were evacuated by air this week after high water levels, large waves, and strong winds battered the region, CNN reported. The…
Forest Department Responds to Four Wildfires in Cyprus
Cyprus’ Forest Department was placed on alert Friday night after four wildfires broke out in the communities of Drouseia and Lythrodontas, authorities said. According to an official statement, the fires…