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Trading cows for forests in a few wealthy countries could deliver huge climate benefits
A new study found that reducing world cattle production by a mere 13% and rewinding select pastures could lock away the ...
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A remarkable new method turns old cooking oil into renewable diesel. No refinery required.
Diesel made from used cooking oil produces fewer carbon emissions than new vegetable oils—and it keeps the grease out of ...
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Can the economy go up even as carbon emissions go down?
A new comprehensive study of “decoupling” finds that for 30% of the regions studied, the answer is yes. But the remaining regions are lagging behind.
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Maybe coral reefs aren’t doomed after all, new research finds.
A two-year experiment found that coral reefs could endure in heated water better than expected—with one huge caveat.
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Can we keep producing more food in a warmer world?
One of humanity’s greatest achievements over the past 50 years has been reducing global hunger—there are around 300 million ...
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Researchers devise a unique upcycling use for old tires: Producing drinking water.
They converted old tires into a material that not only purifies water using solar energy—but also generates a small amount of electricity.