AvatarMashableAvatarAvatarWhat if protecting coral reefs means growing them on land?verified_publisherMashable - Teodosia Dobriyanova"It's frankly absurd that our job even exists. We shouldn't live in a world where coral restoration's necessary." A coral farm in the Bahamas is proving that the most efficient way to restore coral reefs may be growing them on land. Coral Vita is a reef restoration project which grows corals using …
AvatarMashableAvatarAvatarTaylor Swift is facing criticism for her private jet's CO2 emissions amid Super Bowl speculationverified_publisherMashable - Christianna SilvaIt's a lot of CO2 for a 40-minute drive. The nation is abuzz with questions about the Super Bowl and, it seems, foremost among them is: Will Taylor Swift be able to get to Las Vegas for the Super Bowl on Feb. 11 after performing in Tokyo on Feb. 10? The answer is pretty simple: Swift has a private …
AvatarMashableAvatarAvatarNew climate deniers are making millions on YouTube. But they're lying.verified_publisherMashable - Chase DiBenedettoHow you can spot and respond to the increasingly popular misinformation. Amid swirling questions about the politics and platforms of presidential hopefuls, the veracity of promises made by tech leaders, and the influence of AI, one fear underlies it all: that growing misinformation could seal the …
AvatarMashableStoryboard6 Easy Ways to Live More Sustainably (That You Still Refuse to Do)AvatarCurated byMashableIf you're looking for small ways to show big companies that people do actually care about not destroying the planet, we can help. Here are six embarrassingly simple ways you can dial up your own sustainable lifestyle and lessen your personal impact, but which you still won’t do because they're bothersome.
AvatarMashableAvatarAvatar6 easy ways to live more sustainably (that you still refuse to do)verified_publisherMashable - Amanda YeoSaving the planet isn't always convenient. We all claim to love the planet, but do we really? It’s easy to love something when it’s lavishing you with refreshing hikes, clear lakes, and gorgeously glowing sunsets. It’s much harder when the object of your affections asks for something in return — …
AvatarMashableAvatarAvatarSo, how hot will Earth get?verified_publisherMashable - Mark KaufmanIt'll be significant, but it doesn't have to be devastating. What do these events have in common? Over 30 straight days of temperatures exceeding 110 degrees Fahrenheit in Phoenix. 126 F measured in China. 120 F at 1 a.m. in Death Valley. 109 F in Rome. They're all new temperature records set in 2023. …
AvatarMashableAvatarAvatarWhy your favourite wellness influencer might be pivoting to climate denialismverified_publisherMashable - Sophia Smith GalerPopular influencers are pedalling climate misinformation. As the United Nations’ 28th Climate Conference (COP28) fills our newsfeeds, you might see an uptick in influencers talking about the climate crisis. The question won’t so much be about whether influencers will be talking about it or not, but …
AvatarMashableAvatarAvatarGreenland’s glaciers are melting twice as fast this century, study showsverified_publisherMashable - Teodosia DobriyanovaSatellite images and newly discovered historic photographs show a dramatic loss of ice over the last century. We've known for a while that Greenland's ice sheet is melting worryingly fast. But a new study from Northwestern University and the University of Copenhagen has found that Greenland’s …
AvatarMashableAvatarAvatar5 things from the new U.S. climate report you should care aboutverified_publisherMashable - Chase DiBenedettoThe Fifth National Climate Assessment outlines a steep climb — but plenty of handholds on the way. Today the U.S. government released the fifth National Climate Assessment (NCA5), the latest government and scientist-led look into our climate reality. The report is one of the main tasks of the U.S. …
AvatarMashableAvatarAvatarArtificial reefs could offer a new climate solutionverified_publisherMashable - Teodosia DobriyanovaAs rising ocean temperatures lead to coral bleaching, projects like this can bring a level of resilience to marine life. Since 1950, we have lost half of our oceans' coral reefs. As sea temperatures rise due to the relentless burning of fossil fuels, endangering the fragile marine ecosystems, …
AvatarMashableAvatarAvatarExclusive: Biden's American Climate Corps sees more than 42,000 sign-ups since launchverified_publisherMashable - Chase DiBenedettoA recruitment portal for the modernized New Deal program will open this winter. In the three weeks since President Joe Biden announced his American Climate Corps — a new youth-oriented job program focused on training the next generation of clean energy, conservation, and resilience workers — tens of …
AvatarMashableAvatarAvatarGoogle AI prepares U.S. and Canada for flooding with expanded predictorverified_publisherMashable - Chase DiBenedettoFlood Hub provides alerts for millions of people living in areas newly at risk of flooding. Google is expanding its flood forecasting capabilities to the United States and Canada, providing a potentially lifesaving resource as the climate crisis continues to exacerbate environmental events and …