Boston's Public Garden, a historic green space, might face a sunny dilemma. New zoning rules allow for taller skyscrapers downtown. This could mean more shadows and less sunlight for the garden's plants. Advocates worry about the impact on the garden's health and beauty. The garden is home to many
In the heart of South Korea, a five-year study (2018-2022) uncovered a troubling truth about our water. Researchers dug deep into the fractured bedrock aquifers beneath a research farm in northeastern Seoul. They used a mix of science tools to understand how nitrogen pollution was spreading. The te
ExxonMobil is taking California to court over new laws that want the company to be open about its climate impact. The laws say big companies like Exxon must share details about the greenhouse gases they produce, both directly and indirectly. The company says these laws force them to share informati
In Algeria, dealing with oil waste is a big job. One method, called stabilization/solidification (S/S), has been used for ten years to treat drill cuttings from the Ain Amenas oil field. This method mixes waste with cement and sodium silicate to make it safe. After a decade, scientists checked if t
Farm waste is a big deal. It can pollute the environment and harm soil health. But what if we could turn it into something useful? Scientists are looking into ways to make composting better, especially when dealing with waste that has heavy metals in it. One way to do this is by using microbes. The
The Arctic is heating up faster than anywhere else on Earth. This isn't just about rising temperatures. It's about how this rapid warm-up is causing more extreme weather events. These events are happening more often and are more intense. They include heatwaves, heavy rain, and melting ice. Scientis
David Sparks, the star of "Diesel Brothers, " recently spent a few nights in jail. This happened because of a long-running legal fight with Utah Physicians for a Healthy Environment (UPHE). The group sued Sparks and his team for messing with trucks to make them pollute more. A judge said they had to
Coral reefs are in serious trouble. They are the first ecosystems on Earth to hit a critical climate tipping point. This means they are now in a state of irreversible decline due to rising sea temperatures. The situation is dire, but there is still a chance to save some of them. The problem starts
Forests are always changing. They grow, they shrink, and they adapt. This is especially true in tropical areas where human activity puts a lot of pressure on these green spaces. To keep an eye on these changes, scientists are turning to drones. These flying gadgets can take pictures from above and h
Flowers are not just for show. They are a big deal in the world of sustainability. People often think of flowers as something pretty to look at or smell. But they can do so much more. Flowers are part of green biomass. This is plant material that can be used in many ways. It helps with sustainable d
