Environment
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Alberta Plans Future of Ghost-Kananaskis Region
Alberta is developing a long-term plan for the 7,000 sq km Ghost-Kananaskis region, balancing tourism, conservation, and...
Rhino Gores Conservationist to Death in SA
A South African conservationist was fatally gored by a rhino while on patrol. This tragedy is one of several recent wild...
Puffin Populations Threatened by Berwick Bank Wind Farm
Puffin colonies in the Firth of Forth face a significant threat from the massive Berwick Bank wind farm. The project rai...
BC Wildfire Prep: BC Hydro Warns of Challenging Season
BC Hydro is urging residents to prepare for a potentially severe wildfire season due to El Niño conditions. A recent sur...
Colombia Hosts Historic Fossil Fuel Phase-Out Summit
Over 50 countries are meeting in Colombia for the first summit solely focused on phasing out fossil fuels, driven by fru...
US Warming Trends: All States See Rising Temperatures
A new Climate Central report reveals all 50 US states have warmed since 1970, with Alaska experiencing the most signific...
Gatineau Flooding: Evacuations Ordered as Ottawa River Swells
Major flooding along the Ottawa River has prompted evacuations in Gatineau, Quebec. Water levels are stabilizing, but re...
CA Expands Parks: 3 New Sites Added to State System
California has added three new state parks – Feather River, San Joaquin River Parkway, and Dust Bowl Camp – expanding ac...
Zero Energy Bills: Couple's Solar Success
A Lancashire couple significantly reduced their energy costs by installing solar panels, battery storage, and a heat pum...
Quebec Flooding: River Levels Stabilize, Evacuations Ongoing
Flooding continues to affect parts of Quebec, with evacuations in Rigaud and hundreds of homes isolated in Gatineau. Whi...
Cumbria Nature Festival: Wildlife, Not WNaturism!
The Cumbria Nature Festival clarified it's for wildlife enthusiasts ('naturalists'), not those practicing nudism ('natur...
Cumbria Nature Festival: Birdwatchers Welcome, Naturists Not!
The Cumbria Nature Festival clarified it's for wildlife enthusiasts, not nudists, after a humorous misunderstanding. The...
Lethbridge Wastewater Plant Needs $350M Upgrade
Lethbridge's wastewater treatment plant is facing potential failure due to decades of decay and insufficient capacity. C...
Old Fort, BC Under Evacuation Order Due to Landslide Risk
Residents of Old Fort, British Columbia, have been ordered to evacuate due to a dangerous, slow-moving landslide. The ev...
Alaska to Split Air Zones for Targeted Pollution Control
Alaska is proposing to divide the Fairbanks and North Pole air quality zones to address persistent winter pollution in N...
Saving California's Sequoias: A Collaborative Effort
Following devastating wildfires, a coalition is working to protect California's giant sequoias through forest management...
Utah Farmer Uses Pollinator Strategy Against Potential Grasshopper Infestations
A South Ogden farmer is proactively using pollinator-friendly plants to manage potential grasshopper threats due to a wa...
Alabama Fire Alert Issued Statewide Amid Severe Drought and Wildfire Surge
Alabama Forestry Commission declares statewide Fire Alert due to drought, low humidity, and over 2,300 acres burned in 5...
Appeals Court Hears Climate Activists' Constitutional Challenge to Former President's Orders
Young climate activists are challenging executive orders that halted climate program funding, arguing they violate const...
Newfoundland & Labrador Invests $2.26M in Community Wildfire Prevention
Newfoundland and Labrador launches its Community Wildfire Prevention Program with an initial $2.26 million investment to...
North Ogden Urges Water Conservation Amidst Culinary Water Misuse and Drought
North Ogden officials are warning residents against using culinary water for lawn irrigation due to drought concerns and...
Lakehead University Hosts Water Walk to Honor Waters, Promote Indigenous Stewardship
Lakehead University recently held a water walk ceremony at Thunder Bay's Boulevard Lake, a key part of a series integrat...
Robotic Decoys Boost Sage Grouse Recovery in Grand Teton National Park
Grand Teton National Park is deploying innovative robotic decoys to help restore declining sage grouse populations. Thes...
Manitoba Mayors Seek Wildfire Prep Boost
Northern Manitoba mayors are urging the province to increase wildfire preparedness, citing concerns over potential droug...
Houston E-Cycle Drive Returns for Earth Day 2026
ABC13 and CompuCycle are teaming up to host an Earth Day E-Cycle Drive on April 24, 2026, offering Houston residents a c...
RDN Expands Conservation with Hamilton Marsh Park
The Regional District of Nanaimo has added Hamilton Marsh and surrounding forest to its park system, protecting 364 hect...
Denver Water Rates Rise to Tackle Drought
Denver Water is increasing rates for customers to reduce outdoor water use amid record-low snowpack and ongoing drought ...
India's Mine Revival: From Coal to Eco-Tourism
A former coal mine in Chhattisgarh, India, has been successfully transformed into a thriving eco-tourism hub, providing ...
US Forest Service: Balancing Timber, Conservation & Science
The U.S. Forest Service, managing 193 million acres, faces growing pressure to increase timber harvesting. This shift ch...
US Heat Records in March Signal Year-Round Crisis
Record-breaking March temperatures across the US are raising concerns about a potential year-round heat hazard, promptin...