TECH & INNOVATIONWith its promise of transparency and immutability, blockchain technology may indeed change how carbon offsetting is measured, just as it revolutionized the financial world and the potential for more transparent record-keeping.
A 1-million-year-old skull in China, linked to Dragon Man and Denisovans, is reshaping theories of human evolution and sparking global scientific debate.
Meteorologists warn Tropical Storm Humberto and Hurricane Gabrielle could make 2025 the most destructive Atlantic hurricane season on record, with climate change fuelling unprecedented storm intensity.
From William Miller's Great Disappointment to Harold Camping and beyond, history shows repeated failed predictions of the Rapture ahead of 2025 claims.
For decades, the standard practice for disposing of excreted chemotherapy drugs has been incineration. The assumption was simple: burn it and it's gone. Yet, as Jim Mullowney, founder of Pharma-Cycle, has spent years pointing out, "gone" is not the same as safe.
University labs produce groundbreaking studies, yet many never leave the pages of journals to shape the ecosystems they were meant to protect. Environmental scientist Taylor Thomson has built his career on closing that gap.
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) certified a new record for the longest lightning strike ever documented, measuring 829 kilometers, using data collected during a thunderstorm in October 2017.
An 8.8 magnitude earthquake off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula has triggered tsunami waves across the Pacific, prompting mass evacuations in Japan, nuclear plant precautions, and alerts in over 20 countries.
Air pollution is one of the greatest environmental challenges of any urban center today. As the U.S cities expand, the management of clean, breathable air to an entire population is becoming a major challenge.
Scientists say gene editing may help save endangered species by restoring lost genetic diversity and improving resilience to climate and disease threats.
A study has revealed that Donald Trump's plan to add $1 trillion to the Pentagon's spending budget would have a severe impact on annual carbon emissions.
Kristina Washer's life was cut short, passing from Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) at the age of 30 on June 9, 2025, but her global environmental work made a significant and lasting impact. Kristina is well-respected for her contributions to science, service, and public health.