Is there more to palm oil than deforestation?
Palm oil is the world's most produced and consumed vegetable oil and everyone knows that its production can damage the environment. But do consumers have the full picture? In fact, replacing palm oil with rapeseed oil would require a four to five-fol.....»»
Is there more to palm oil than deforestation?
Palm oil is the world's most produced and consumed vegetable oil and everyone knows that its production can damage the environment. But do consumers have the full picture? In fact, replacing palm oil with rapeseed oil would require a four to five-fol.....»»
How to tackle the global deforestation crisis
Imagine if France, Germany and Spain were completely blanketed in forests—and then all those trees were quickly chopped down. That's nearly the amount of deforestation that occurred globally between 2001 and 2020, with profound consequences......»»
Palm cockatoos whittle twigs to make drumsticks for tapping on tree limbs
A pair of biologists at Australian National University, working with one colleague from the University of Queensland and another from James Cook University, has found that male palm cockatoos tap out unique rhythms on tree branches using custom-made.....»»
Goal Zero’s new Skylight is an LED palm tree for emergencies
The Goal Zero Skylight is built for quick deployment outdoors so you can see where you're going around the site......»»
California and Florida advertised perfect climates in the 1900s. Today, they lead the country in climate change risks
Images of orange groves and Spanish-themed hotels with palm tree gardens filled countless pamphlets and articles promoting Southern California and Florida in the late 19th century, promising escape from winter's reach......»»
Q&A: Rather than colonizing space, humankind needs to commit itself to saving the planet
Every day seems to bring news of multiplying ecological disasters—fires, floods, drought, deforestation, overfishing and coral reef die-offs......»»
Deforestation in Brazil Amazon falls, more Indigenous reserves approved
Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon fell by 66 percent in August versus the same month last year, the government said Tuesday, while also announcing the demarcation of two new Indigenous reserves......»»
Climate change, pests threaten Mexico City"s iconic palms
Climate change and a deadly disease spread by insects have forced authorities in Mexico City to chop down palm trees beloved by residents as an emblem of the capital......»»
UN-backed deforestation carbon credits failing: study
Only a small fraction of the forest-based carbon credits that companies and governments have purchased to offset their greenhouse gas emissions actually help prevent deforestation, according to new research......»»
Trees discovered at record-breaking altitudes highlight why we should restore Scotland"s mountain woodland
The Scottish Highlands are celebrated for wide-open views of spectacular glens (valleys) and rugged peaks. After centuries of landscape change, particularly deforestation caused by humans, it is easy to forget how well trees can thrive there. But new.....»»
Millions of carbon credits are generated by overestimating forest preservation, study finds
The majority of carbon offset schemes are significantly overestimating the levels of deforestation they are preventing, according to a study published in Science......»»
Study shows deforestation limits nesting habitat for cavity-nesting birds
With an extendable pole fitted with a small camera, Alison Ke could get a clear view of the inside of a nest box, including one time when a small, green Pacific parrotlet laid eggs. Ke, who earned a Ph.D. in ecology from UC Davis, led a research proj.....»»
Hundreds of Andean bird species at risk due to deforestation: New research shows how to protect them
Birds native to the tropical Andes, many of which cannot be found anywhere else, are threatened by increasing agricultural development in the region. A new study details how the resulting habitat loss affects specific species and lays out possible wa.....»»
Study provides insight to early establishment of agroforestry systems in tropical areas
Land use change is one of the greatest threats to soil biodiversity and ecological functions. Tropical deforestation to establish monoculture cash tree plantations poses the greatest threat to biodiversity. However, how such a transition affects soil.....»»
Israel"s pioneering use of water "to the last drop"
In the scorching summer heat, an Israeli farmer tends to a dripline taking a mix of ground and recycled water to palm trees—an approach honed for decades in the arid country and now drawing wide interest abroad......»»
Palm oil: The myth of corporate plantation efficiency is failing Indonesians and furthering inequality, say researchers
Palm oil is found in half the products sold in supermarkets and in biofuels. Around 50 percent of the world's supply is grown in Indonesia, mostly on massive plantations......»»
An expert in the uncanny explains why Barbie’s IRL DreamHouse is so creepy
Here’s why Airbnb’s topsy-turvy iteration of the Barbie DreamHouse evokes uncanny emotions. A mass of hot pink emerges violently amid the green foliage, palm trees, and shrubbery. Located in Malibu, the oceanfront Barbie DreamHouse cre.....»»
‘Fauxstalgic’ branding is having a moment
Nostalgia is an effective marketing tool, but brands don’t need a long legacy to harness the same feeling. The smell of sweet coconut. The simple palm tree graphic. The ’80s sea foam green. Vacation sunscreen’s packaging and pro.....»»
IMAX emulates PalmPilot software to power Oppenheimer’s 70 mm release
IMAX TikTok shows an emulated Palm PDA controlling Oppenheimer's 600-lb reel. Enlarge / Cillian Murphy in Oppenheimer. (credit: IMAx/Universal Picture/YouTube) It's a big week for IMAX, which has been promoting today's.....»»
T-Core Power Bank review: Tiny design with mighty compatibility
The T-Core Power Bank packs a variety of ports into a design that fits in the palm of your hand, including some features that you don't typically find in traditional power banks.T-Core Power BankPortable power banks are great to carry around when you.....»»