Scientists have said that a controversial experiment has “dampened hopes” that dumping hundreds of tonnes of dissolved iron in the Southern Ocean can lessen global warming.The experiment involved “fertilising” a 115-sqare-mile area of ocean with six tonnes of dissolved iron. As expected, this stimulated growth of tiny planktonic algae or phytoplankton. However, the scientists did not count on these phytoplankton being eaten by tiny crustacean zooplankton.
As fishing communities fight back, Petrobras is going all out to control the narrative, a DeSmog investigation finds.
Carney’s “Canada Strong” fund exposes the nation’s resource kryptonite: leaving critical decisions to local governments captured by industry interests.
Campaigners say it’s “deeply concerning” that a major British bank and former COP sponsor is supporting UK coal.
Incoming government is spotlighting highly polluting intensive farming practices, which damage water, land and air.
