Species will have to shift their range much faster in some areas of the world than others to keep pace with climate change, according to new research. Those that live in certain areas, such as mangroves, tropical basins and deserts, may not be able to move fast enough over the next 100 years to survive.

Trees and other vegetation have an important influence on urban temperatures. To explore these effects, Japanese researchers have built and studied scale models of tree-lined streets. This approach could help designers and planners create urban environments that are cooler during summer months.

A new EC-commissioned study makes ten key policy recommendations for improving Europe’s competitive position within the eco-industries. As well as harmonising regulation and standards across Europe, the report recommends providing funding and skills development schemes specifically for the sector.

Locally managed carbon budgets for housing and transport could be highly effective in reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, according to researchers. They have suggested a policy framework with standardised methods to monitor city carbon budgets with local flexibility for remaining within these budgets.

An inventory of materials used in ship construction could minimise waste and increase ships’ recycling rates and resale value, according to the Sustainable Shipping Initiative (SSI). Although extra data management would be required on the part of suppliers, manufacturers and owners, it would help make the industry more efficient and future-proof with regard to developments in international legislation on ship building.

Small, artificial wetlands can reduce river pollution by trapping soil and nutrients swept off agricultural land by rainfall, a recent study finds. The researchers recommend that they are used as a back-up option to soil management measures also designed to reduce runoff into rivers.

Online retailers such as Myntra and Tjori have their consumer engagement teams working on to engage their customers till the time the lockdown eases.

The US government’s massive $2-trillion stimulus is expected to provide liquidity to companies, including banking and financial services that are the biggest outsourcers of IT. Infosys gets 31% of its revenue from banking, financial services and insurance (BFSI).

A new internet-based tool for tracking the changing boundaries of nature protected areas has been developed for Catalonia, which the researchers say could be used to help evaluate conservation in the Natura 2000 network.

A new approach to modelling the spread of mammal populations under climate change has been developed. The method overcomes the problem of missing ecological data for most species by using information on species characteristics, or ‘traits’, associated with population demographic rates and individual movements to deduce which species move too slowly to escape climate change’s effects on their habitat. The model’s results suggest that around 30% of mammal species may not be able to disperse quickly enough to survive.

As many universities are moving quickly to distance learning, it is vital for educators to think carefully about how to adapt their approach to still deliver key learning outcomes for students in an online setting. Today’s guest blogger, Ramnarayan Krishnamurthy, is at the forefront supporting universities as they transition to distance learning. In his role as a Customer Success Engineer, he partners with educators to support them in achieving their goals for teaching and learning.... read more >>

Air quality in the Greek city of Thessaloniki has worsened during the recent economic crisis, as residents burn more wood and other types of biomass to keep warm. A recent study has found a 30% increase in the concentration of fine particle (PM_2.5) emissions associated with wood smoke from residential heating in 2012 and 2013, with implications for the health of local residents.

It’s no longer enough to follow cybercrime trends and react to them. You need to be constantly monitoring and anticipating threats, because these days the stakes are simply too high not to.

A museum’s new exhibition will feature work by one of the most influential British book illustrators.

What good can an additional serving of fruit or vegetables a day do?

If you're trying to stave off the mid-morning munchies, these foods will satisfy both your taste buds and your appetite.

The Charlotte mayor's nomination to lead the Department of Transportation hints at a renewed White House focus on boosting public transit and urban walkability.

When most people hear poultry at home, they think of chickens, thanks to the current trend of urban cluckers. It turns out that there are a lot more options tha

There's one piece of good news from Japan: All the wind turbines survived the earthquake and are helping to power some regions of the country.

Work is completed on Brighton Waste House, proving 'there is no such thing as waste, just stuff in the wrong place.'

Massive trees, towering over 250 feet, only flower once every 7 to 10 years.

4 free, short yoga videos. These videos, each less than 20 minutes, will keep you moving and toned, even if you have limited time to practice.

Try this routine to help your body fight off the coughs and colds going around this season.

Seafloor-dwelling bacteria may prevent methane from reaching the atmosphere by eating it up.

This surprising discovery won't be enough to stop climate change, but it will help, researchers say.

The whole point of getting out into the natural world is to see, smell and hear the sounds of nature.

When her concern about colony collapse disorder reached a peak, this writer put her deep, personal fear of bees aside. Sort of.

Now's the time to make that dream a reality. Here are 5 cold-season tips to prepare for your first spring with a bee hive.

Concern over dwindling pollinator populations trumps worries of apiarian disturbances.

Raymond Wang, 17, won prestigious $75,000 award for engineering a system to make cabin air safer.

McDonald's adopts the Marine Stewardship Council’s blue ecolabel for its Filet-O-Fish. Will high demand for the sandwich create an overfishing problem?

Consumer Reports’ risk guide helps shoppers make informed decisions when buying fruits and vegetables.

Here's a quick look by the numbers at where we're in trouble on key environmental issues. I've borrowed a bit from the style of the Harper's Index, and a bit fr

It's yet one more benefit of living in the Google years.

This informative chart from Green America rates the candy companies on their commitment to avoiding child labor.

Officials hope the aircraft will help prevent unsafe E. coli counts, which have caused beach closures in the past.

HVAC heavyweight Honeywell unveils Lyric, an attractive and eager-to-adapt household thermostat with GPS-based functionality.

In these financially uncertain times, more and more 9-to-5 workers are rounding out their paychecks with cash from entrepreneurial ventures.

Kavita Shukla has created a way to keep many other fruits and vegetables fresh two to four times longer with an organic product.

The White House budget proposal for NASA in 2016 calls for a $500 million boost over the 2015 enacted budget and would keep NASA on its path to Mars.

To prepare for future colonies on Mars, NASA is asking for ideas on how to keep Red Planet astronauts safe that require minimal resupplies from Earth.

Judges and mentors Anthony Bourdain and Nigella Lawson talk about new food competition 'The Taste'.

Steven Pasquale stars in a dual role on NBC series 'Do No Harm'. Show aims to do less harm to the environment via eco-friendly production practices.

Idea of including environmental impact of food production won't fly this year.

Few children who become obese are able to lose and keep off weight with diet and exercise alone.

Researchers from the University of Wisconsin-Madison find that city blocks with 40% or more tree coverage are naturally cooler than blocks with fewer trees.