@memfree As far as I understand it, ocean eels are less of a problem, but freshwater eels are in increasingly short supply. Either way, I like this as an alternative.
For the first time, scientists have succeeded in mapping the largest deep-sea coral reef in the world, which runs hundreds of miles off the Atlantic coast of the United States.
Rehabilitated farmland used for solar energy facilities that are planted with native wildflowers and grasses can create lush habitats for insects, birds and bees, a new study has found.
The Greenland ice cap is losing an average of 30m tonnes of ice an hour due to the climate crisis, a study has revealed, which is 20% more than was previously thought.
After a summer of record-breaking heat, vast swaths of the United States are now grappling with extreme cold as a brutal Arctic blast brings snow squalls, deadly ice and life-threatening wind chills.
‘Biggest, baddest ship on the planet’: World’s largest cruise ship stokes environmental concerns (lighthouse-eco.co.za)
The launch of the world's largest cruise ship has sparked renewed concerns about the environmental impact of cruise tourism.
U.S. sets plans to protect endangered whales near offshore wind farms; firms swap wind leases (lighthouse-eco.co.za)
Two federal environmental agencies issued plans Thursday to better protect endangered whales amid offshore wind farm development.
Hermit crabs are 'wearing' our plastic rubbish (lighthouse-eco.co.za)
Hermit crabs all over the world, which scavenge shells as armour for their bodies, are turning increasingly to plastic waste instead.
New emperor penguin colonies discovered in Antarctica after guano spotted from space (lighthouse-eco.co.za)
Emperor penguins are the largest but least prevalent Antarctic penguin species, with scientists estimating a total population of about 600,000
More Bad News For Fossil Fuels: Green Hydrogen Is Making Green Steel Happen (lighthouse-eco.co.za)
The world’s first and biggest full scale green steel plant is taking shape in Sweden, with an assist from green hydrogen.
Reinventing the eel: first lab-grown eel meat revealed (lighthouse-eco.co.za)
Wild freshwater eels are at risk of extinction due to overfishing but their meat can now be cultivated from cells
Scientists Map Largest Deep-Sea Coral Reef Off Atlantic Coast (lighthouse-eco.co.za)
For the first time, scientists have succeeded in mapping the largest deep-sea coral reef in the world, which runs hundreds of miles off the Atlantic coast of the United States.
Pollinator-Friendly Solar Installations Can Help Solve Climate and Biodiversity Crises (lighthouse-eco.co.za)
Rehabilitated farmland used for solar energy facilities that are planted with native wildflowers and grasses can create lush habitats for insects, birds and bees, a new study has found.
Greenland losing 30m tonnes of ice an hour, study reveals (lighthouse-eco.co.za)
The Greenland ice cap is losing an average of 30m tonnes of ice an hour due to the climate crisis, a study has revealed, which is 20% more than was previously thought.
Why we still have brutal cold snaps even as the planet warms to record levels (lighthouse-eco.co.za)
After a summer of record-breaking heat, vast swaths of the United States are now grappling with extreme cold as a brutal Arctic blast brings snow squalls, deadly ice and life-threatening wind chills.
Seabirds Can Help Predict the Size of Fish Stocks—If Only We’d Listen (lighthouse-eco.co.za)
The scientists who study terns, puffins, and other seabirds are trying to get fisheries managers to heed their warnings.
Tesla Megapack battery turns on to replace Hawaii’s last coal plant (lighthouse-eco.co.za)
A Tesla Megapack battery system has officially turned on to replace Hawaii’s very last coal power plant.