An international tribunal on Tuesday delivered a decision that green groups and leaders of small island nations celebrated as a “groundbreaking victory for ocean and climate protection."
Usually, when scuba divers explore the waters off San Diego, they see lots of fish—and maybe the occasional shark or octopus. But, in recent weeks, they’ve found the seafloor completely covered in small, red crustaceans....
The growing global recognition of the human right to a clean environment “is up against an even more powerful force in the global economy, a system that is absolutely based on the exploitatio…
Alaskan rivers turning orange due to climate change, study finds ( lighthouse-eco.co.za )
Dozens of rivers and streams in Alaska are turning rusty orange, a likely consequence of thawing permafrost, a new study finds.
Global Tribunal Issues ‘Historic’ Ruling for Oceans and Small Island Nations ( lighthouse-eco.co.za )
An international tribunal on Tuesday delivered a decision that green groups and leaders of small island nations celebrated as a “groundbreaking victory for ocean and climate protection."
Microplastics found in every human testicle in study ( lighthouse-eco.co.za )
Microplastics have been found in human testicles, with researchers saying the discovery might be linked to declining sperm counts in men.
Why Are Tuna Crabs Swarming Off the Coast of San Diego? ( lighthouse-eco.co.za )
Usually, when scuba divers explore the waters off San Diego, they see lots of fish—and maybe the occasional shark or octopus. But, in recent weeks, they’ve found the seafloor completely covered in small, red crustaceans....
Scaling up: the app that’s transforming lives in South African fishing communities ( lighthouse-eco.co.za )
Abalobi provides a real-time marketplace for fishers to sell their catch, while also monitoring fish populations, and the tech could go global.
K-pop fans around globe rally for climate and environment goals ( lighthouse-eco.co.za )
Fans of Korean pop bands around the world are urging K-pop entertainers to cut waste and raising awareness about climate-related issues.
Outgoing UN Expert Calls for Global Grassroots Movement to Dislodge ‘Diesel Mafia’ ( lighthouse-eco.co.za )
The growing global recognition of the human right to a clean environment “is up against an even more powerful force in the global economy, a system that is absolutely based on the exploitatio…
Extreme heat forces school closures across Asia, affecting millions of students ( lighthouse-eco.co.za )
Experts say rising temperatures and the resulting disruptions threaten to widen the learning gaps between developing and developed countries.