Australian State to Address Decreasing Koala Population Posted June 15, 2018 The state of New South Wales (NSW) in Australia has launched the NSW Koala Strategy to address its declining koala population. The three-year plan aims to allocate US$34 millio…
Australian Organization Launches “Help Us Help You” Campaign Posted June 7, 2018 NetWaste, a waste management organization in Australia, has launched a recycling campaign called “Help Us Help You.” The campaign aims to increase the residents’ awareness of t…
Indonesian City Struggles with Plastic Pollution Posted June 2, 2018 Massive piles of plastic waste have been accumulating in the waters of Bandung / ˈbɑn duŋ /…
Large Supply of Rare-Earth Metals Found Near Japanese Island Posted May 25, 2018 Researchers have discovered an abundant supply of rare-earth metals in the deep-sea mud near an island in Japan. The research, which was published in the journ…
US Local Governments Sue Fossil Fuel Companies for Climate Change Damages Posted May 22, 2018 Local governments in the United States are filing lawsuits against fossil fuel companies for aggravating climate change. New York, San Francisco, and Oakland a…
Hunting Law in Sweden Changes Brown Bears’ Parenting Behavior Posted May 14, 2018 Female brown bears in Sweden are now staying with their cubs longer than they did before, according to a research. A team of researchers from Norway and Canada analyzed 22 year…
Farmland Bird Population in France Decreases Due to Pesticides Posted May 8, 2018 Recent studies found that the bird population in French farmland has dwindled because of the use of pesticides. Researchers conducted two studies over …
Headlines about NASA’s Twins Study Stir Public Confusion Posted May 1, 2018 Several news sites have incorrectly reported that astronaut Scott Kelly is no longer identical to his twin brother. Retired astronauts Scott and Mark Kelly are NASA’s first and…
Environmentalists Criticize Chanel’s Enchanted Forest-Themed Fashion Show Posted April 25, 2018 French fashion brand Chanel / ʃəˈnɛl / recently received criticism from environmentalists after holding an enchanted forest-themed fashion sho…
Supermarket Launches First Plastic-Free Aisle Posted April 15, 2018 A supermarket in the Netherlands has recently created and launched the world’s first plastic-free aisle. Supermarket chain Ekoplaza has broken new ground in th…