Natural Environment

Warm temps, diet seem to influence how protected desert wood rats are against snake toxins

UNITED NATIONS, Apr 16 (IPS) - This year, the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Youth Forum's theme is "Youth at the Forefront: Leveraging Science and Social Inclusion for Sustainable Development", bringing together government representatives, young leaders and policymakers among other relevant stakeholders, to deliberate over youth involvement in the ongoing efforts to implement the 2030 Sustainable Development…

The company is nearing its global emissions goal.

Amid an environmental threat to manatees in Florida, a federal district judge ruled the state violated the Endangered Species Act in regulating wastewater discharges into an east coast waterway.

In an open challenge, NASA is seeking innovative business models that propose new approaches to solving complex Earth science problems using unconventional

Companies may maintain a low profile about climate change while the Trump administration is in power, but they have strong financial incentives to continue to reduce their emissions and their own climate risks.

Welcome to the Critical Zone.

Agitated patients need specialized nurse-led care, not punishment

Learn more about an algae bloom that's causing sea lions to act erratically, leading to a few cases of aggression.

The production of coal is cleaner now than it has been historically, but that doesn't mean it's clean.

As the impacts of climate change and other threats mount, conservationists are racing to preserve endangered plant species in botanical garden "metacollections" in the hope of eventually returning them to the wild. But what happens when there is no suitable habitat to return them to?

The mass layoffs have severely undercut essential IT, policy and contracting functions, and sources say they fear critical expertise has been lost. The government could hire contractors to fill the gaps, putting ousted employees in an ethical bind.

The IoT has emerged as a powerful driver of transformation

Some ingredients found in personal care products like lotion and shampoo may be harmful to your health. Here's how to avoid these chemicals and choose healthier alternatives.

Learn how to use, choose and shop for grow lights -- whether you're tending to houseplants or starting your own seeds.

The International Maritime Organization, which regulates international shipping, set a target for the sector to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by about 2050.

As states legislate against products containing PFAS, the chemical and consumer products industries are deploying lawyers and lobbyists to protect their investments.

Companies that combine innovation and trust have a competitive edge. Discover the best practices that ensure ethical, sustainable deployment.

Articul8's specialized models tackle complex industrial sequences where timing and order matter, challenging the one-size-fits-all approach to enterprise AI.

Discover three transformative technologies featured on the new series The Visioneers that are creating a greener, more sustainable future.