environment

WASHINGTON—Emphasizing that the newly discovered resource was our only hope to save the planet, climate scientists urged the public Thursday to switch to the renewable psychic energy of a frail, bald child. “After years of research, we can…

In a move that reignited tensions between conservationists who advocate for a balanced ecosystem and livestock farmers who see the new additions as a threat, five gray wolves were released into the wild in Colorado in an effort to restore…

A paper published in Nature Communications reported that more than 2,000 species, 350 of which are of conservation concern, have been hunted by free-ranging domestic cats, with the lead researcher stating, “We don’t really know of any other…

Simon Paul and Travis John Branson were indicted for allegedly killing an estimated 3,600 birds in Montana, including federally protected bald eagles, the pair selling the feathers on the black market. What do you think?“Killing a few dozen…

Nearly 200 countries struck an unprecedented climate agreement at the United Nations Climate Change Conference this week in Dubai, unanimously agreeing to transition away from fossil fuels to achieve net zero by 2050. What do you think? “I…

KEARNY, NE—Hearing tell of vast deposits of liquid gold free for the taking, California prospectors faced with drought in their state reportedly began rushing to the Midwest this week to pan for water. “Well, I’ll be damned—we’ve hit the…

Household goldfish released into the wild have multiplied and become an invasive species in the Great Lakes, growing up to 16 inches long and capable of eating nearly anything, including algae, plants, eggs, and invertebrates. What do you…

HOUSTON—Hailing the discovery as a major milestone in interplanetary exploration, NASA administrator Bill Nelson announced Thursday that the agency had found strong evidence of red on Mars. “After careful analysis of the Martian soil…

WASHINGTON—Urging all 8 billion humans on the planet to brace themselves and hold on for dear life, panicking climate scientists warned reporters Wednesday that Earth was about to go off a huge waterfall. “Okay, we don’t mean to freak…

DUBAI—Appearing excited and starstruck to meet a great icon of the environmental movement, attendees at this year’s COP28 climate conference took turns Monday posing with the duck from the Dawn commercial. “Oh my God, seeing you covered in…