Category: Conservation of Resources

31 Sloths Acquired by an Orlando Animal Attraction Died, Officials Say

The New York Times – Business:
Many of the deaths were attributed to a lack of heat at an unauthorized warehouse that Sloth World was using, officials said.
Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch Provide Sustainable Recommendations

The New York Times – Business:
Seafood Watch, long a source of advice on sustainable choices, is working to get restaurants to adopt its color-coded recommendations.
Microsoft Pledged to Save Water. In the A.I. Era, It Expects Water Use to Soar.

Driven by the artificial intelligence frenzy, Microsoft is internally projecting that water use at its data centers will more than double by 2030 from 2020, including in places that face shortages.
‘Rock Bottom Riser’ Review: A Cosmic View of Hawaii

This experimental documentary takes viewers on a psychedelic tour of Hawaii, exploring the tension between scientific inquiry and Indigenous preservation.
Can Davos Help Protect the Planet?

The World Economic Forum, which takes place in Switzerland, aims to meet at least some of the goals its leaders set for the rest of the world.
Hydropower Is Getting Less Reliable as the World Needs More Energy

Demand for power is growing fast, but hydro plants, the oldest source of clean energy, are struggling because of droughts, floods and other extreme weather linked to climate change.
Hochul Urged to Ban Horseshoe Crab Fishing

Supporters of the legislation argue it would protect a declining horseshoe crab population, while opponents warn it will harm the commercial fishing industry.
AI Data Centers Create Fury From Mexico to Ireland

As tech companies build data centers worldwide to advance artificial intelligence, vulnerable communities have been hit by blackouts and water shortages.
A Trip With My Son to National Parks Taught Me About Boyhood, and Manhood

A trip to the Badlands with my 8-year old offered lessons in boyhood — and manhood.
Has Your Scientific Work Been Cut? We Want to Hear.

For a new series, Times journalists are speaking with scientists whose research has ended as a result of policy changes by the Trump administration.
Jane Goodall Was Her Own Kind of Style Icon

The conservationist used her own style to reveal the hidden lives of animals, to reveal that they, too, had style: individuality, identities, quirks and foibles.
Jane Goodall Was Her Own Kind of Style Icon

The conservationist used her own style to reveal the hidden lives of animals, to reveal that they, too, had style: individuality, identities, quirks and foibles.