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Fifty-five journalists were killed in Palestine this year, and nearly all have been forced from their homes, data shows

Political arrests of Palestinian women in Israel — who face strip-searches, blindfolding, and doxxing — send the community a clear message.

While Catholic U.S. President Joe Biden continues to provide weapons to Israel that have killed over 45,000 Palestinians in Gaza, Pope Francis has called for an investigation to determine if Israel's military attacks on Gaza constitute genocide and by implication that the Biden administration is a participant in the genocide. It would not be the first time the Pope has identified the role of individual Catholics in genocide. In 2017, Pope Francis asked for forgiveness for Catholic church's role in Rwanda genocide acknowledging that some Catholic priests and nuns ‘succumbed to hatred and violence’ by taking part in 1994 killings.

Toamasina, a coastal city in eastern Madagascar, is surrounded by an extensive network of coral reefs that are home to near-threatened species.

For decades, these reefs have been under threat from an unusual activity: The use of coral in the construction of septic tanks.

Discover how artificial light disrupts coral reef ecosystems, altering nocturnal marine life and threatening biodiversity.

• The year 2024 saw significant developments in tropical rainforest conservation, deforestation, and degradation. While progress in some regions provided glimmers of hope, systemic challenges and emerging threats highlighted the fragility of these ecosystems.

• Although a complete comparison of tropical forest loss in 2024 with previous years is not yet available, there are currently no indications that this year’s loss will be markedly higher. A sharp decline in deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon—partially offset by widespread forest fires—suggests the overall rate of loss may be lower.

• This analysis explores key storylines, examining the political, environmental, and economic dynamics shaping tropical rainforests in 2024.

We meet every month or two to sew the bags out of donated fabric, and give them out at a local farmers’ market

Initial attempts at biodegradable electronics failed to match even basic requirements. Plant-based materials warped under heat. Bio-plastics couldn't achieve the necessary electrical properties. Natural fibers proved too rough and irregular for precise circuit patterns. Each alternative solved one challenge while falling short on others, leading many to conclude that environmental sustainability would require compromising performance.

A research team at Johannes Kepler University in Linz, Austria, has now disproven this assumption by transforming fungal tissue into circuit boards that match conventional materials in performance while decomposing completely after use. Their approach targets the fundamental properties of the material rather than trying to replicate traditional manufacturing processes.

The findings are published in Advanced Materials ("Advanced Mycelium Skins for Sustainable Electronics").

Today, Nate is joined by local organizer and activist Christian Sawyer, to discuss how he’s built a pro-social community in rural Arizona. Christian emphasizes the power of local collaboration and demonstrates how the cultivation of social capital builds resilience in the face of challenges, as well as creates better lives for those who live in the community. Together, Nate and Christian explore the dynamics of community work parties, the skills learned through cooperation, and the significance of trust and friendship in building a supportive network.

In early 2024, Mongabay published a five-part series on the voluntary carbon market that drew on more than a year of reporting examining the overall landscape and individual projects on three continents.

Indigenous bands have always been part of metal, creating a place for musicians and fans to channel anger and find community.