In September 2019, Brazil’s National Institute for Space (INPE) reported that as many as 82 285 fires were detected in […]
By 2050, more than 20 000 kilometres of new roads will cut through areas where tigers live. These plans pose […]
When a species disappears permanently, we say that it has gone ‘extinct’. Extinction is a natural process and happens when […]
Greenhouse gases are gases in the Earth’s atmosphere that trap heat. They let sunlight pass through the atmosphere, but stop […]
Nuclear energy is a very powerful type of energy which is used to create electricity. It is created when the […]
Carbon is an important chemical element; all life on Earth is made from it. Human activity is disrupting the normal […]
Kelp is a type of underwater plant. It is long and brown – a bit like seaweed, but much bigger. […]
Scientists have turned albatrosses into ocean spies by placing special radar tracking devices on them. The albatrosses, which spend weeks […]
If you go somewhere very cold and dry, such as the Arctic, and dig deep beneath the ground, you’ll find […]
Deforestation is when forests are cleared, or cut down. This describes the actions of humans in removing forests, rather than […]
A new study shows that the Arctic will have ice-free summers by 2050. This will have terrible consequences for the […]
California in the United States usually has the worst of its fire season in September or October. However, this year’s […]
A new report says that by 2040, the flow of plastic litter in the ocean will triple if nothing is […]
On August 16, Death Valley, a national park in California and Nevada, recorded a preliminary high temperature of 54.4 degrees […]
Ecuador is watching a group of over 300 Chinese fishing vessels in the waters surrounding the Galapagos Islands, just outside […]
On July 29, a ship crashed into a coral reef off the Indian Ocean island of Mauritius, spilling over 1 […]
A new study using satellite images has discovered 11 previously unknown emperor penguin colonies in Antarctica. This discovery increases the number […]
On May 29, there was a huge oil spill at a power plant in Siberia, Russia. A fuel tank at […]
Though most people are aware that bees play an important part in the life cycle of many plants, moths, which […]
The numbers of African black rhinos are slowly rising, say a group of experts who work to protect threatened animals. […]
The amount of future renewable energy sources is expected to expand 50% between 2019 and 2024, led by solar power! […]
Antarctica experienced an unusual heatwave this last summer, which began in late spring and lasted for four months. Scientists predict […]
In the summer of 2019, the ice sheet covering Greenland experienced significant melting. A study revealed that the loss was […]
A new study shows that the Arctic will have ice-free summers by 2050. This will have terrible consequences for the […]
A study has found that algae growing along the coastlines of Antarctica is turning snow green. This algae will continue […]
California in the United States usually has the worst of its fire season in September or October. However, this year’s […]
On August 16, Death Valley, a national park in California and Nevada, recorded a preliminary high temperature of 54.4 degrees […]
Greenhouse gases are gases in the Earth’s atmosphere that trap heat. They let sunlight pass through the atmosphere, but stop […]
Nuclear energy is a very powerful type of energy which is used to create electricity. It is created when the […]
If you go somewhere very cold and dry, such as the Arctic, and dig deep beneath the ground, you’ll find […]
As the world grows more conscious of its environmental footprint, many people have abandoned meat products, which are very environmentally […]
Poaching refers to the illegal killing or capturing of wild animals, which is occurring on an enormous scale with millions […]
A global insect populations study has revealed that 40% of the world’s insect species are in danger of extinction. This […]
Scientists have found a naturally-occurring, plastic-eating bacteria, which could play an important role in tackling the world’s plastic waste and […]
COVID-19 is one of the zoonotic diseases caused by bats infecting another animal, perhaps pangolins, which passed the virus to […]
When thinking about intelligence, we often place humans at the top of the ranks. However, there is a species whose […]
The United Nations believes that there will be close to 10 billion people in the world by 2050. With so […]
The world uses nearly 3 billion gallons of oil every single day. We use oil to help fuel our cars, […]
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A new report says that by 2040, the flow of plastic litter in the ocean will triple if nothing is […]
Saltwater aquariums are calming and beautiful displays of reef systems in homes and public spaces. But on the flip side, […]
A large number of blue whales have been discovered by scientists near the sub-Antarctic island of South Georgia after years […]
Clownfish are incredibly sensitive to small changes in their environment. The warming ocean temperature, expected to rise by 3°C at […]
As the ocean warms, more marine species are under threat. However, one species flourishing in the warm waters caused by […]
Coral reefs are one of the planet’s most threatened ecosystems, as they are directly affected by warming ocean temperatures. The […]
The climate crisis is causing rising sea levels and increasing amounts of flooding. Among a number of natural strategies for […]
Scientists in Egypt have found that a large number of fish in the Nile river contain microplastics in their bodies. […]
Oceans cover around two-thirds of the Earth’s surface and produce at least half of the oxygen we breathe. But human […]
Ecuador is watching a group of over 300 Chinese fishing vessels in the waters surrounding the Galapagos Islands, just outside […]
At least 1 500 large whales are killed every year, even though commercial whaling is banned. This is a massive […]
A global WWF report has found that the population sizes of mammals, fish, birds, reptiles and amphibians has declined by […]
The COVID-19 pandemic has put focus on the illegal wildlife trade, especially in China, which has announced a permanent ban […]
On a cold snowy day in 1926, the last two grey wolves in Yellowstone National Park were killed by park […]
October 20 is International Sloth Day! On this day, we celebrate these fascinating animals and raise awareness for their species […]
The climate crisis and increased human activity in the Antarctic Peninsula have caused the number of chinstrap penguins to decrease […]
The future of the world’s orangutans is in trouble. Their forest homes are being destroyed by illegal loggers and for […]
A long time ago, the Florida panther roamed freely throughout the Southeastern United States. But, rapid human development is shrinking […]
By 2050, more than 20 000 kilometres of new roads will cut through areas where tigers live. These plans pose […]
When a species disappears permanently, we say that it has gone ‘extinct’. Extinction is a natural process and happens when […]
The numbers of African black rhinos are slowly rising, say a group of experts who work to protect threatened animals. […]
Satellites and space stations provide many important services, but they are incredibly expensive. Is the cost of advancing space technologies […]
Oceans cover over 70% of the Earth’s surface. They provide us with food and help to control our climate, but […]
NASA has launched a satellite that will collect information on the world’s oceans to improve weather forecasting and document sea […]
The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted many lives, with lockdown and social distancing measures, but our weather and climate forecasting systems […]
In September 2019, Brazil’s National Institute for Space (INPE) reported that as many as 82 285 fires were detected in […]
Space debris, or ‘space junk’, is any natural or man-made particle which surrounds the Earth or is in space. While […]
