New chemical kills 95% of termites without harming humans
Drywood termites are experts at staying out of sight. They live inside wooden structures, quietly feeding and expanding their colonies…
Alaska wildlife agents can kill bears to protect caribou, judge rules
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — A judge says Alaska wildlife agents can resume shooting and killing bears as part of a…
Up to half the bird species using the African-Eurasian flyway are declining
Every year, billions of birds migrate long distances with the changing of seasons — according to BirdLife Africa, 40 to…
Europe Is Losing the Energy-Security Battle to China by Emmanuel Guerin
While tensions around the Strait of Hormuz are rattling global oil markets, energy security is no longer defined solely by…
Shareholders remain convinced that ESG matters
Even as the language of responsible investing continues to evolve, data from a GlobeScan survey of more than 8,000 retail…
In the Nimba Mountains, a film examines the paradox of mining-funded conservation
The Nimba mountain range, which lies at the border of Liberia, Guinea and Côte d’Ivoire, is one of the most…
A Latin American Alternative to Bukele? by Viri Ríos
Though few have noticed, Mexico has reduced its daily homicide count by 41% over the past 18 months, owing to…
EcoVadis 2025 Purpose Report Targets 300,000 Companies By 2030 As Sustainable Procurement Spend Tops $2.1 Trillion
More than 1,400 procurement leaders now apply EcoVadis sustainable sourcing standards, influencing over €2 trillion, or about $2.16 trillion, in…
Is the Global Financial System Making the Hormuz Shock Worse? by Hanan Morsy
en English Economics May 8, 2026 Hanan Morsy The existing global financial architecture was supposed to ensure stability by providing…
Emerging Technologies Disconnected From Our Future Climate-Constrained Energy Realities, New Report Finds
Large-scale technology trends and evolving everyday practices, from AI-driven systems and electrified homes to remote care and hybrid work, are…
Conservationists fear fires could erase years of orangutan habitat recovery
Fires have burned part of a restoration site being prepared for orangutan habitat in Indonesia’s West Kalimantan province, raising fears…
Scientists discover a new way to prevent gum disease without killing good bacteria
Bacteria are constantly evolving to survive. One major consequence is that many harmful microbes are becoming resistant to antibiotics and…
The Missing Linchpin of European Hard Power by Ana Palacio
Spurred by the Ukraine war and deepening doubts about America’s commitment to its NATO allies, Europe has begun building the…
Philippines urges Southeast Asian neighbours to accelerate renewable energy, stabilise food security at Asean summit | News | Eco-Business
Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. urged Southeast Asian leaders to fast‑track renewable energy development and bolster food security, saying both…
Life in the Fast Lane: Electric Cars Hit Price Parity with Petrol on Monthly Lease
Electric cars have hit a major tipping point in the UK: many models now cost the same as – or…
15 of the best quotes from Sir David Attenborough
On his 100th birthday, we share some of our favourite quotes from the broadcaster and natural historian “You know, it’s…
The solution to urban heat is much, much simpler than you think
Johnny Appleseed was ahead of his time. Not because he fed so many people by planting apple trees (really, he…
Trump wants to kill a carbon tax on shipping. He may not succeed.
Ninety percent of global trade is conducted by giant ships that crisscross the globe, delivering containers of jet fuel, electronics,…
In Mozambique, four isolated mountains yield four new chameleon species
Scientists have identified four new-to-science species of chameleons inhabiting four distinct, isolated mountains in northern Mozambique. These mountains — Namuli,…
ESG funds outperform peers and benchmark over longer term, South Korean study finds | News | Eco-Business
Public mutual funds with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) themes in South Korea outperformed both non-ESG funds and the broader…