Scientists have estimated that bowhead whales — the longest-living whale species — can live more than 200 years. It was once thought that the bowhead’s cousin, the right whale, had an average lifespan of about 70 to 80 years, but new research has revised that estimate to more than 130 years — nearly twice as […]
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The water crisis is one of the most pressing issues facing our planet, with climate…
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Researchers in northwest Peru’s Alto Mayo region have discovered 27 new animal species, including a semi-aquatic mouse, a salamander that climbs trees and a “blob-headed fish.” The 38-day survey uncovered and recorded more than 2,000 species of plants and wildlife, reported The Guardian. “Discovering even one new species of mammal on an expedition would be […]
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In 2024, Good On You launched into rating beauty brands. Based on our initial batch of 239 brand ratings—which we first revealed in the Beauty Sustainability Scorecard—today we’re zooming in on the brands that landed at the top and the bottom of the curve. Introducing beauty brand ratings In October, Good On You announced our […]
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Forests and grasslands are dynamic ecosystems that rely on natural disturbances, such as fire and storms, to maintain their health and biodiversity. However, decades of reduced timber harvesting and fire suppression have left many forests in need of active management
