Environment
Climate, sustainability, and nature
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Leicestershire Fly-Tip: 30,000 Tonnes of Rubbish Dumped
A massive illegal waste dump of 30,000 tonnes has been discovered at a protected Site of Special Scientific Interest in ...
BC Ferries Slowdown: More Needed for Whale Protection
BC Ferries' speed reduction is a welcome step, but researchers emphasize the need for federal regulations on cruise ship...
Alberta Wild Horse Debate: Population Control Plan Sparks Outcry
Alberta's government reports record-high feral horse numbers, prompting a controversial population control strategy. Adv...
Alaska Avalanche Loss: Instructor Dylan Lenzie Dies
Dylan Lenzie, a respected avalanche instructor with the Hatcher Pass Avalanche Center, tragically died in an avalanche a...
Metro Vancouver Water Crisis: Securing Supply for the Future
Metro Vancouver, despite being a rainy region, faces a potential water supply crisis due to climate change and increasin...
Colorado Wildfire Drills Prepare Residents for Intense Season
Colorado communities are proactively preparing for a potentially severe wildfire season with evacuation drills. Over 1,0...
Saudi Arabia's Uruq Bani Ma'arid: A Conservation Win
Uruq Bani Ma'arid in Saudi Arabia's Empty Quarter is a UNESCO World Heritage Site demonstrating successful wildlife rein...
Whale 'Timmy' Freed: Millions Spent in North Sea Rescue
After a costly and controversial rescue operation, a humpback whale named 'Timmy' has been successfully released into th...
Sunscreen Bans: Protecting Reefs, Risks for Tourists
Popular beaches worldwide are implementing sunscreen bans due to the damaging effects of certain chemicals on coral reef...
Sunscreen Bans: Reef Protection vs. Sunburn Risk
Popular beaches worldwide are banning traditional sunscreens to protect coral reefs. This shift raises questions about s...
Waste Empire: Gang Jailed for Illegal Dumping
A ruthless gang led by Martin Ward and Patrick Doherty systematically dumped tons of waste across southwest London, expl...
CA Farmers Report Groundwater Use
California farmers in a critical San Joaquin Valley region are now required to report groundwater pumping for the first ...
Utah Drought: Farmers Get Disaster Relief
The USDA has declared 13 Utah counties as Natural Disaster Areas due to severe drought, unlocking emergency loans for fa...
US Drought: Two-Thirds of Nation Affected
A severe drought is impacting nearly two-thirds of the United States, with nine states experiencing complete drought cov...
Green Roofs: Transforming Cities for a Sustainable Future
Cities can significantly improve sustainability and livability by adopting green roofs and living walls. These innovatio...
Tropical Deforestation Slows, Fires Pose Threat
Tropical deforestation rates decreased in 2025, but remain critically high. Climate-driven fires are a growing concern, ...
Trinity River Dump: Forged Deed & Arrests in Crisis
An illegal dump site on the Trinity River in Dallas was uncovered after a family discovered a forged deed. Two men have ...
Eastern Ontario & Quebec: Flood & Fire Risk
Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec are facing a rare combination of threats: a high risk of forest fires due to dry cond...
NPS Director Nominee Withdraws as Agency Faces Cuts
Scott Socha has withdrawn his nomination for National Park Service director amid significant budget cuts and policy chan...
Tijuana River Sewage Crisis: US & Mexico Launch Infrastructure Projects
Mexico and the U.S. have begun critical wastewater infrastructure projects in Tijuana to address the ongoing sewage cris...
Comox Valley Salmon Face Early Rescue Amid Low River Levels
The Tsolum River Restoration Society is undertaking emergency salmon rescues due to critically low water levels in the T...
Georgia Wildfire: Highway 82 Fire Tops 20,000 Acres
A rapidly spreading wildfire in Brantley County, Georgia, has exceeded 20,000 acres, destroying homes and prompting evac...
Energy Crisis Reverses Gains in Fuel Conservation
Soaring energy prices are forcing families in Africa and Asia to return to traditional fuels like wood and charcoal, und...
Georgia Wildfire Smoke Reaches Glynn County
Smoke from the Highway 82 Fire in Brantley County, Georgia, has spread to Glynn County, triggering air quality alerts an...
Comox Valley Shoreline Report: Human Impact Concerns
A new report reveals nearly half of the Comox Valley shoreline has been modified by human activity, impacting marine eco...
Junction Creek Festival Unveils Sculpture Honoring Jane Goodall
A new sculpture celebrating the restoration of Junction Creek will be unveiled at the annual Junction Creek Festival on ...
Vanishing Paradise: Iconic Destinations at Risk
Rising sea levels threaten beloved tourist destinations like the Maldives, Fiji, and the Bahamas. Experts caution agains...
Carbon Fire Prompts Evacuations Near Brea, CA
A brush fire, dubbed the Carbon Fire, erupted near Carbon Canyon Regional Park in Brea, California on April 25, 2026, tr...
CA Wildlife Overpass: 60% Complete!
The Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing in California, the world’s largest, is 60% complete and set to open, offering a s...
Plastic Recycling: The Harsh Truth
Despite widespread efforts, the vast majority of plastic isn't recycled. This article examines the inefficiencies in the...