A new study published in Nature Communications reveals that "low carbon [emissions] lifestyles" could play a significant role in helping the world meet its climate goals. The research quantifies the greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction potential of 21 low-carbon consumer actions in 116 countries, offering a compelling case for personal behavior changes as a critical strategy in the fight against climate change.

The conservation world went quiet on May 29 when Valmik Thapar—India’s "Tiger Warrior"—took his last breath. For 50 years, his raspy voice had thundered through bureaucratic halls, fighting for Bengal tigers when only 1,411 remained. There are 3,167 today.

Data centers—such as those used by Microsoft, Amazon, Google, and Meta—are crucial for data connectivity, storage, and processing. However, these pose concerns given their large real estate footprint and energy consumption.