Beach Cleanup Exchanges Plastic Trash for Rice in the Philippines
In the Philippines, an initiative gathers locals to clean beaches from plastic pollution by exchanging plastic trash for rice.... Read more
Oceans and Seas
Restoring Aral Sea’s Dried-Up Ecosystem
The Aral Sea is an example of severe environmental degradation caused by overexploitation. Is restoration possible? ... Read more
Hottest Year on Record: 2024’s ever-increasing carbon emissions
A continuous increase in carbon emissions means that 2024 is on track to surpass 2023 as the warmest year on record.
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Combining Conventional and Ecosystem-Based Disaster Risk Reduction for Better Tsunami Mitigation
Studies have been exploring the possibility and benefits of combining ecosystem-based disaster risk reduction with hard-engineered infrastructures to support better tsunami mitigation.... Read more
Recent Study Reveals New Biodegradable Plastic Alternative to Styrofoam
Researchers in Massachusetts discovered a new biodegradable plastic alternative that degrades quicker when tested in seawater.... Read more
Are Our Natural Carbon Sinks Losing Their Functions?
Recent discoveries reveal that forests, oceans, and other natural carbon sinks have not absorbed carbon in 2023. What might be the cause?... Read more
Understanding the Severity of Sea Level Rise
Sea level rise has caused devastating impacts on people and the planet. How is its current state and what can be done to address it?... Read more
How Moana Project Combines Traditional Knowledge and Technology for Ocean Sustainability
The Moana Project in New Zealand aims to protect the ocean by combining traditional knowledge with technology.... Read more
Pakistan’s Marine Protected Areas to Support Marine Conservation
Pakistan designated Astola Island and Churna Island as Marine Protected Areas to strengthen conservation efforts and tackle pollution issues.
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Involving Local Fishers in Whale Shark Conservation
Overall, enabling local communities as collaborators in whale shark conservation efforts leads to positive results.
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