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Cultural Values on Indigenous Lands Help Forests Thrive at Nearly Twice the Rate of Protected Areas: Study

Cultural Values on Indigenous Lands Help Forests Thrive at Nearly Twice the Rate of Protected Areas: Study

In Panama, forest cover on Indigenous lands has remained stable at almost double the rate of protected areas — including government parks — due in great part to deeply-ingrained cultural values, a new study led by researchers from McGill University has found. The findings challenge a longstanding assumption about conservation: that in order to protect […]
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A sliver of hope from the middle of the Pacific Ocean

A sliver of hope from the middle of the Pacific Ocean

This post was originally published on UNDPA sliver of hope from the middle of the Pacific Ocean admin Wed, 05/21/2025 – 09:58 Sixty metres from one side of the island to the other. Sixty metres from the ocean to the lagoon. Sixty metres from rising sea levels,...
States Can Take Meaningful Climate Action, Even Without Federal Support: Study

States Can Take Meaningful Climate Action, Even Without Federal Support: Study

State action to reduce carbon emissions and address climate change can make a big difference, even in the absence of a strong federal climate strategy, according to a new study led by researchers from North Carolina State University (NC State). The researchers found that, while state measures to tackle climate change are just slightly more […]
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Groundbreaking Water Flow Battery Delivers 600 Full-Power Cycles Without Losing Capacity, Redefining Energy Storage Potential

IN A NUTSHELL 🔋 Revolutionary water-based flow battery offers safer, more affordable, and efficient energy storage for households. ⚡ Developed by researchers at Monash University, the battery features a new membrane that enhances speed and scalability. 🔍 The design improves ion selectivity, allowing fast and stable operation, outperforming industry-standard membranes. 🌿 Non-toxic and non-flammable, the […]
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Pollination ‘Magic’ Happens at Night Too, First-of-Its-Kind Study Finds

Pollination ‘Magic’ Happens at Night Too, First-of-Its-Kind Study Finds

Pollinators are essential for the reproduction of most plant species, including many major food crops, as well as for the maintenance of healthy ecosystems. A new research review by scientists at Lund University in Sweden has found that — in 90 percent of cases studied — nocturnal pollinators like moths are just as important as […]
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