Environment

This roundup of The Conversation’s environment coverage was first published in our award-winning weekly climate action newsletter, Imagine.

Britain is reviewing whether pet flea and tick treatments should be sold only by vets and pharmacists. Current over-the-counter sales allow chemicals like fipronil and imidacloprid to contaminate waterways, harming aquatic life and even songbirds through pesticide-laced fur in nests. Ministers aim to reduce environmental damage by potentially restricting access…

TPG stock offers a compelling case in the alternatives industry as strong growth meets pressures, creating opportunity in an AI-driven, higher-rate environment.

Choosing mobility equipment is one of the most consequential decisions a person with a disability or age-related physical change will make. The right equipment expands what is possible. The wrong one creates new limitations or sits unused after a few weeks of frustrating trial and error.

Explore how environment, pollution, toxins, and workplace exposures affect environmental health, driving long-term disease risks through everyday air, water, food, and occupational contact.

The south coast of South Africa’s Western Cape province is a rich source of fossil tracks and traces – clues suggesting what this environment may have been like many thousands of years ago.

Pets are not just animals; they are family members. Just like humans, pets are also vulnerable to various diseases, many of which can be prevented through proper vaccination. Vaccines help build immunity against harmful viruses and bacteria, ensuring your pet stays safe even when exposed to infections. Regular vaccination not…

Co-parenting isn’t just about “making it work”—it’s about creating a stable, healthy, and even positive environment for your kids, no matter what your relationship status looks like. For modern fathers, the role has evolved far beyond weekend visits and occasional check-ins. Today’s dads are expected—and needed—to be present, emotionally available,…

A policy change doesn’t have to mention rent to affect it—but in housing, everything connects. In North Carolina, rent increases are showing up across cities and towns, and while eviction law hasn’t undergone sweeping reform, the broader housing environment is shifting in ways that ripple through monthly costs. Landlords, property…

Chanakya is one of the greatest philosophers who lived in India. In fact, in the modern world that is marked by anxiety disorders, corporate politics or addictions, the teachings of Acharya Chanakya are becoming more eminent. In this article, we will explore 3 powerful lessons from Chanakya that every individual…