Bomb the Arctic, dam the Mediterranean and build a second moon: five outlandish plans to remodel our climate

Humans have long sought to geoengineer the Earth’s environment. Tim Flannery outlines a few of the wildest ideas from the 20th century

Hainan Gibbon Facts and Threats in China Palm Oil Detectives

Estimated reading time: 35 minutes Hainan gibbon facts show why this species stands on the edge of extinction. The world’s rarest ape lives a tiny 100km

In East Africa, a Controversial Oil Project Is Poised for Production

Despite years of opposition, a 900-mile crude oil pipeline through East Africa is about to be completed, and its environmental and social risks are coming into focus.

Tree bark captures and eliminates harmful greenhouse gases

Tiny, gas-eating microbes hidden in the bark of trees offer scientists a crucial clue in the fight against global warming. 

Climate Change Driving Mass Bird Deaths in the Amazon Palm Oil Detectives

A recent #study has revealed that even in the most isolated parts of the #Amazon, bird #populations are collapsing due to #climatechange.

‘Flamin’ cockatoos’ have lost much of their habitat to bushfires. Can the species survive?

Two fires in 12 years wiped out all but a handful of the mature native pines in Victoria’s Wyperfeld national park, a key breeding ground for endangered pink cockatoos

Environment: Air pollution still kills almost eight million each year

Outdoor and indoor air pollution cause one in eight deaths, mainly in low income countries, climate change is bringing heatwaves and droughts together in hot-dry extremes, and the market has no incentive to save humanity.

Seal pups and seabird chicks are suffering in extreme weather. How can we protect them?

Marine species are increasingly battling intense storms and heatwaves – four experts explain why this matters.

World’s largest banks pledged $906bn to fossil fuel companies in ‘unfathomable’ increase in 2025, report finds

JPMorgan Chase leads 65 banks making decisions incompatible with restraining rising temperatures, researchers say

Tree bark captures and eliminates harmful greenhouse gases

Tiny, gas-eating microbes hidden in the bark of trees offer scientists a crucial clue in the fight against global warming. 

World's Wealthiest People Drive Two Thirds of Global Warming Palm Oil Detectives

Wealthiest people in USA and China responsible for 2/3 of global warming since 1990. Climate policies needed to target the richest people on the planet now!

Deforestation Allows for Deadly Viruses to Jump Species Palm Oil Detectives

Many pandemics originate from wildlife that jumps from animal to human. These leaps often happen at the edges of the world’s tropical forests, where #deforestation is increasingly bringing people into contact with animals’ natural habitats.

Three Reasons To Stand Strong with Environmental and Human Rights Defenders

Human rights defenders face violence, political persecution for standing up for the indigenous peoples, animals and the planet. The world needs their voices!

The greatest danger is not war – it is planetary breakdown

Human activity is pushing Earth beyond safe planetary limits, raising the risk of climate breakdown, ecological collapse and systemic global failure.

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Climate Change Driving Mass Bird Deaths in the Amazon

A recent #study has revealed that even in the most isolated parts of the #Amazon, bird #populations are collapsing due to #climatechange. Research published in Science Advances found that a 1°C inc…

Forty years of forest data reveal a changing Amazon

After analyzing 40 years of tree records across the Andes and Amazon, researchers found that climate change is reshaping tropical forests in uneven ways.

Three Reasons To Stand Strong with Environmental and Human Rights Defenders - Palm Oil Detectives

Human rights defenders face violence, political persecution for standing up for the indigenous peoples, animals and the planet. The world needs their voices!

How forests the size of tennis courts transform Australian cities

You’ve heard of tiny homes, but what about tiny forests? It’s a growing movement in Australia, based on Japanese ideas.

Santa Catarina’s Guinea Pig Cavia intermedia

Santa Catarina’s Guinea Pig are enchanting critically endangered rodents under threat from climate change. Advocate for climate action now! #Boycott4Wildlife

Climate Change Driving Mass Bird Deaths in the Amazon

A recent #study has revealed that even in the most isolated parts of the #Amazon, bird #populations are collapsing due to #climatechange. Research published in Science Advances found that a 1°C inc…

Tree bark microbes play a role in eliminating greenhouse gases, study finds

Tiny, gas-eating microbes hidden in the bark of trees offer scientists a crucial clue in the fight against global warming. 

Climate Change Driving Mass Bird Deaths in the Amazon

A recent #study has revealed that even in the most isolated parts of the #Amazon, bird #populations are collapsing due to #climatechange. Research published in Science Advances found that a 1°C inc…

Tree bark microbes play a role in eliminating greenhouse gases, study finds

Tiny, gas-eating microbes hidden in the bark of trees offer scientists a crucial clue in the fight against global warming. 

Around 25% of Africa’s Land is Damaged: This is How We Fix It!

Almost 25% of all land in Africa has been damaged driven by climate change and deforestation for mining palm oil and cocoa. Take action and protect forests!

Op-Ed: Preserving a Habitable Earth by Julian Cribb

Renowned and prolific science communicator and author Julian Cribb writes this op-ed piece for Palm Oil Detectives. He addresses the world’s most pressing needs for survival as we descend int…

Wildfires are polluting the air far more than thought

Scientists have discovered that wildfires release far more air-polluting gases than previously estimated. Many of these hidden emissions can transform into fine particles that are dangerous to breathe.

Deforestation Allows for Deadly Viruses to Jump Species

Many pandemics originate from wildlife that jumps from animal to human. These leaps often happen at the edges of the world’s tropical forests, where #deforestation is increasingly bringing people i…

Around 25% of Africa’s Land is Damaged: This is How We Fix It!

Almost 25% of all land in Africa has been damaged driven by climate change and deforestation for mining palm oil and cocoa. Take action and protect forests!

Climate Change Driving Mass Bird Deaths in the Amazon

A recent #study has revealed that even in the most isolated parts of the #Amazon, bird #populations are collapsing due to #climatechange. Research published in Science Advances found that a 1°C inc…

Marine wildlife fleeing to poles due to global heating as Australian oceans face ‘uncharted’ future

From 2040 onwards the average year for marine ecosystems is likely to be more extreme than the worst years experienced up until 2015, researchers say

Around 25% of Africa’s Land is Damaged: This is How We Fix It!

Almost 25% of all land in Africa has been damaged driven by climate change and deforestation for mining palm oil and cocoa. Take action and protect forests!

Global: Fossil fuel infrastructure is putting rights of 2 billion people and critical ecosystems at risk - Amnesty International Australia

New report by Amnesty and Better Planet Laboratory finds fossil fuel infrastructure poses risks for livelihoods of 2 billion people globally.