Suzanne Simard: Forests, Climate, and Scientific Controversy
Ecologist Suzanne Simard discusses her research on forest intelligence, the climate crisis, and the backlash she faced for challenging traditional forestry views.
Ecologist Suzanne Simard discusses her research on forest intelligence, the climate crisis, and the backlash she faced for challenging traditional forestry views.
Jeremy Clarkson reveals his farm is officially TB-free after seven months, but faces another tragedy as a donkey must be euthanized due to laminitis.
Thousands of dams holding toxic mining waste are scattered worldwide, with aging infrastructure and climate change increasing the risk of catastrophic failures that could devastate communities and ecosystems.
North Lincolnshire council has unanimously approved the Elsham Tech Park, a 15-building AI datacentre campus near Scunthorpe, despite warnings it could generate emissions rivaling all UK domestic flights.
Animal charities demand changes after Crufts best in show winner Lee Cox's past conviction for cruelty emerges, calling for bans on extreme breeds and vetting of competitors.
New documents show Alcoa's fencing at bauxite mines in WA's jarrah forests prevented water inspectors from monitoring Perth's drinking water catchments, raising contamination concerns.
Severe storms unleashed multiple tornadoes in northwest Indiana and Illinois, resulting in fatalities, widespread destruction, and power outages across the region.
Toronto's massive snow storage sites, built to manage record snowfall, contain over 130,000 tonnes of salt and pollutants, risking an ecological crisis for the city's revitalized Don River.
Elon Musk's AI company xAI secured approval to operate 41 methane gas turbines at its Mississippi data center, doubling capacity despite community protests over pollution and health risks.
A billionaire-backed project on Príncipe island pays villagers quarterly dividends for following environmental rules, transforming conservation and local livelihoods in this unique ecosystem.
A sudden cold snap is set to hit the UK, with temperatures plummeting to freezing and snow showers expected across the country by the end of the week.
El Salvador's coffee production has plummeted from over 5 million quintales in the 1970s to under 1 million today. Small farmers in El Salvador and Honduras battle climate shocks, falling global prices, and rising costs, forcing many to question the futur
Israeli airstrikes on Iranian oil infrastructure have created toxic fallout, with experts warning of acid rain, soil contamination, and long-term health risks including cancer from chemical exposure.
Animal shelters in Dubai report being overwhelmed as residents abandon pets while fleeing Iranian missile threats, with charities issuing urgent pleas and airlines suspending flights.
An investigation reveals Chinese-owned floating factories illegally process thousands of tonnes of sardinella into fishmeal off Guinea-Bissau, threatening local fisheries and biodiversity in the protected Bijagós archipelago.
BrewDog sold its Kinrara estate for just £8.85m, barely above its 2020 purchase price, despite including millions in carbon credits. The sale follows the abandonment of a major reforestation project amid company losses.
London will experience its first post-6pm sunset on March 13, marking longer days as British Summer Time approaches later this month with clocks springing forward.
Queensland coroner confirms Piper James, 19, drowned following a dingo attack on K'gari island, with ongoing investigation into the tragic incident.
Brazil's newest long-distance hiking trail, Caminhos da Ibiapaba, spans 186km through three biomes, aiming to boost local economies and environmental conservation through increased access to national parks.
A retired couple faces a conflict between environmental principles and wanderlust. Jenny wants a winter escape to Madeira, while Teddy prefers staying home. Readers weigh in on this modern travel debate.
Tasmania has implemented a ban on the antibiotic florfenicol in salmon farms, aiming to reduce antibiotic resistance and protect marine ecosystems. This move follows environmental concerns and aligns with global efforts for sustainable aquaculture.
Chris Packham discusses his freezer full of dead animals, scars from wildlife encounters, and his documentary 'Greenwashed' challenging environmental narratives.
An animal welfare group exposes alleged cruelty at a Shropshire egg farm, with footage showing hens in cramped cages pecking at a corpse, sparking calls for a ban on caged hens.
Environmental groups challenge the Marine Stewardship Council's recommendation to recertify Aker QRILL's Antarctic krill fishery, citing lapsed conservation measures and climate threats to the fragile ecosystem.
Siekopai women from Ecuador and Peru are at the forefront of protecting the Amazon from oil extraction and contamination, using both ancestral knowledge and modern technology in their fight for territorial rights and environmental preservation.
Discarded floss picks are appearing across UK streets, sparking environmental concerns. Experts reveal why these dental tools evade bins and recycling systems.
Tim Gregory argues that Britain must overcome radiophobia to embrace atomic gardening, which uses radiation to enhance crops like barley and peanuts for improved yields and resilience.
FOI documents reveal the Albanese government ignored departmental advice to reassess salmon farming in Macquarie Harbour, passing pro-industry laws instead, amid concerns for the endangered Maugean skate.
NASA's Curiosity rover has discovered never-before-seen egg-like nodules on Mars, revealing new insights into the planet's ancient groundwater and potential for past microbial life.
Colombian coffee farmers face labor shortages and climate challenges despite historic harvests and high global prices, risking the future of a UNESCO-recognized cultural industry.