Every once in a great while paleontological fieldwork turns up a fossil so extraordinary that it revolutionizes our understanding of the origin and evolution of an entire branch of the tree of life.

Sep. 18, 2024 — A researcher has found evidence that the treeless, rugged, grassland landscape of the Falkland Islands was home to a lush, diverse rainforest up to ...

Coal, gas, and other fossil fuels are neither sustainable nor safe. We shouldn’t use them. Coal, oil, and methane gas are fossil fuels formed over time from the remains of living organisms. In the ...

“These amazing fossil sites date back to the Triassic period where important animal groups like mammals, dinosaurs, crocodilians, turtles, lizards, and more were first evolving, making them ...

Famous fossil hunter Mary Anning found more than just extinct animals on Dorset's coastline. Fossil collector Mary Anning lived in Lyme Regis, Dorset, in the early 1800s. She is remembered for making ...

In the latest Sustainability Landscape report, we highlight a couple of types of sustainable funds that specifically contribute to climate action: fossil-fuel-free and low carbon. Here ...

field guide to common fossils in Britain, covering nearly 90 fossil groups interactive map of Britain and geological map overlay illustrations and data for more than 1,200 fossils in the Museum ...

Scientists have revealed a new, remarkably complete fossil - a 16ft (5m)-long aquatic reptile from the Triassic period. The creature dates back 240 million years and has been dubbed a "dragon ...

Earlier this year, President Aliyev of Azerbaijan stood up at the Petersberg Climate Dialogue in Berlin and told ministers, fossil fuels are a “gift from the gods.” Having oil and gas deposits ...

What are fossil fuels? What is renewable energy? Watch: Fossil fuels and renewable energy Activity: Quiz – Fossils fuels and renewable energy Burning fossil fuels creates carbon dioxide gas.

A damning new report by Textile Exchange has revealed that the production of fossil fuel-based fabrics, such as polyester, is on the rise despite sustainability efforts in the industry.

Fossil fuels are the cornerstone of our industrialized modern world. Some 80 percent of the global energy consumption still comes from resources such as crude oil, natural gas, and coal. Fossil ...