Environment

Here’s a Look at the Smart Cities of the Future

Researchers are working on ways to give our huge urban areas a technological upgrade, planning the connected infrastructures that will support tomorrow's "smart cities." While significant investments in infrastructure will…

January 19, 2017
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China Takes Serious Anti-Coal Stance, Cancelling 104 New Coal Plants

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China is shutting down 104 coal-fired projects across 13 provinces, which were expected to deliver a total of 120 gigawatts of power. With this change, it might be possible for…

January 19, 2017
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Over half of world's wild primate species face extinction, report reveals

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Researchers warn of approaching ‘major extinction event’ if action is not taken to protect around 300 species, including gorillas, chimps, lemurs and lorises

January 19, 2017
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Expert Warning: Current Conservation Efforts Won’t Save Tropical Forests

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After studying 200,000 trees in 360 rainforest areas, researchers concluded there is no clear correlation between the number of tree species in a forest and its carbon-storage capacity. If we…

January 18, 2017
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2016 hottest year ever recorded – and scientists say human activity to blame

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Final data confirms record-breaking temperatures for third year in a row. Earth has not been this warm for 115,000 years.

January 18, 2017
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Climate Change-Induced Droughts in Africa Spawn Food Shortages, Mass Child Malnutrition

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Transnational corporations in pursuit of minerals, oil, and land have sown the seeds of corruption and conflict across the African continent, says environmental activist Nnimmo Bassey.