Nature, Other
Deadly Earthquake in Turkey
It has been reported that almost 3,000 people have died in Turkey after a large earthquake. Rescue teams are working to save people trapped in damaged buildings.
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Nature, Politics
The EU Is Trying to Save Bees
On Tuesday, the European Union (EU) explained its plan to help save bees. The union wants to make safe areas with food and shelter called “buzz lines” for bees and other insects that move pollen. The buzz lines could sto
Nature, Science, Technology
Scientists to Bring Back Woolly Mammoth
Colossal, a biotech company, wants to bring the extinct Woolly mammoth back to life by 2027.
Business, Nature, Technology
Company Removes CO2 from Air, Puts It Underground
Microsoft, Stripe, and Shopify have started paying for a new service. The service removes carbon dioxide (CO2) gasses from the air and puts it underground. This process is then checked by a third party to make sure it wa
Business, Nature
Sweden Finds Rare Earth Metals
LKAB, a government-controlled mining company in Sweden, said that it discovered a large amount of rare earth elements.
Nature, Science
Climate Impact Labels on Meat Products
Climate impact labels on some foods like beef can help people make better choices for our planet. A study found that these labels can help people choose foods that don’t have a negative impact on the environment.
Nature, Travel
Polar Bears in Canada Decreasing Quickly
A government survey shows that polar bears near the western part of Hudson Bay in Canada are quickly disappearing.
Entertainment, Nature
Jonathan the Tortoise Turns 190 Years Old
St. Helena, an island in the Atlantic Ocean near Africa, celebrated Jonathan’s birthday last week. Jonathan is a giant tortoise who turned 190 years old and is the oldest living animal on land.
Nature, Travel
Deadly Landslide in Italy
Italy has declared a state of emergency. Heavy rain caused a landslide on the island of Ischia on Saturday.
Nature, Politics
World Population Now More Than 8 Billion
On Tuesday, the United Nations (U.N.) said that the world population is now more than 8 billion people. The U.N. also warned that life will be difficult in some regions of the world because of climate change.
Business, Nature, Politics
City in the Netherlands Wants to Ban Ads for Meat
Haarlem, a city in the Netherlands, wants to ban advertisements for meat in public spaces because the food has a strong impact on the environment.
Nature, Technology
Wind and Solar Power Set Records in the EU
A new report says that about one quarter of the European Union’s electricity this year has come from wind and solar power. It’s a record number for the EU (European Union). The switch to solar and wind power was necessar
Nature, Politics, Science
New Zealand Wants to Tax Cow Farts
On Tuesday, the prime minister of New Zealand, Jacinda Ardern, said that the government wants farmers to pay for their livestock’s emissions. She says the idea will help fight climate change.
Nature, Travel
Fat Bear Week Has A Winner
The organizers of the Fat Bear Week contest in Alaska have chosen a winner, although voters tried cheating.
Nature, Science, Technology
China Discovers New Type of Crystal on the Moon
China is now the third country to discover a new mineral on the Moon.
Nature, Travel
Glaciers in Switzerland Melt at Record Speed
Glaciers in Switzerland have melted a record amount this year. GLAMOS, an organization that monitors glaciers in Switzerland, says that it’s the most melting since monitoring started more than a century ago.
Nature, Technology
First Hybrid Battery Train in Europe
Battery powered cars and trucks are already becoming popular. Now, we will start seeing battery power in trains. Battery powered trains will start to replace century-old diesel trains that are worse for the environment.
Business, Nature
Founder of Patagonia Gives Away Company to Fight Climate Change
The founder of Patagonia, Yvon Chouinard, has given the company to a charitable trust. He wants to use the company’s profits to fight climate change.
Nature, Other, Science
Bear Steals Birthday Cupcakes
A birthday picnic in Connecticut, USA ended early because of a surprise visit from a black bear.
Nature, Other
Low Water Levels in River Reveal Destroyed WW2 Warships
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