Environment
ENVIRONMENT
MAY 23, 2023
Geckos, Orchids, and Snakes, Oh My: Scientists Discover 380 New Species in Southeast Asia
One mammal, 46 reptiles, 24 amphibians, 19 fishes, and 290 plants make up the massive number of newly discovered species announced by the World Wide Fund for Nature — and they’re all from one remote region of Southeast Asia. The…
MAY 17, 2023
New UN Report Says the World Can Cut 80% of Plastic Pollution by 2040 — Here’s How
It can sometimes feel like saving our planet is a lost cause — a phenomenon often dubbed “climate doomism.” But experts aren’t giving into that pessimism, and neither should we. A new “solutions-focused” report from the United Nations Environment Program…
MAY 5, 2023
Australia’s Newest National Park Is Home to 550 Million-Year-Old Fossils: Take a Look
Located among the Flinders Ranges’ mountains and canyons, some 300 miles from Adelaide, Nilpena Ediacara National Park may be South Australia’s newest national park, but it’s housing a crucial part of the planet’s prehistoric history. The protected area is home…