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Nice day in the #OakWoodlands of Golden Gate Park where along with oaks I saw bush monkeyflower, California sagebrush, hummingbird sage, coast buckwheat, beach strawberry, common yarrow, Hooker's evening primrose, and even a little rooreh by the path.

Indonesia charges 72 over fires as haze chokes Borneo and Sumatra https://news.mongabay.com/short-article/2026/08/indonesia-charges-72-over-fires-as-haze-chokes-borneo-and-sumatra/

Indonesia charges 72 over fires as haze chokes Borneo and Sumatra
Indonesian authorities have charged 72 individuals with intentionally igniting forest fires on the island of Borneo and four on Sumatra.

"Colorful birds are at greater risk of extinction than drab birds, study finds"
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Colorful birds are at greater risk of extinction than drab birds, study finds
A new study finds colorful birds face a higher extinction risk than drab species, even beyond the pet trade, pointing to unexplained conservation threats.

Only 1,325-1,648 wild elephants left in Indonesia, government says https://news.mongabay.com/2026/08/only-1325-1648-wild-elephants-left-in-indonesia-government-says/

Only 1,325-1,648 wild elephants left in Indonesia, government says
A new 10-year plan for elephant conservation released by the Indonesian government places the country’s wild elephant population at an estimated 1,325-1,648 individuals. The previous figure, published in 2007, was 2,400-2,800 individuals, meaning the new estimate represents a decline of 41-45%. The launch of the 2026-2036 strategy and action plan comes after a long wait. […]

Palm oil firms kept zero-deforestation pledges, but forests saw little extra benefit https://news.mongabay.com/2026/08/palm-oil-firms-kept-zero-deforestation-pledges-but-forests-saw-little-extra-benefit/

Palm oil firms kept zero-deforestation pledges, but forests saw little extra benefit
JAKARTA — A new study of palm oil concessions linked to Indonesian supply chains finds no evidence that corporate zero-deforestation commitments have led to additional reductions in deforestation. Tropical countries such as Indonesia continue to lose their forests at an alarming pace. In 2025, the world lost 4.3 million hectares of tropical primary forest, equivalent […]

"Cheetahs reintroduced to Zambia’s Greater Luangwa Ecosystem"
#Zambia #Animals #Cheetahs

Cheetahs reintroduced to Zambia’s Greater Luangwa Ecosystem
Cheetahs are back in Zambia’s Greater Luangwa Ecosystem, nearly 30 years after the big cats’ last recorded presence in the massive landscape. Six cheetahs (Acinonyx jubatus), three males and three females, were earlier in July moved by Zambia’s Department of National Parks and Wildlife (DNPW) and several conservation groups, including the South Africa-based Endangered Wildlife […]

Sea salt in Lombok Island, Indonesia is contaminated with microplastics: study https://news.mongabay.com/short-article/2026/07/sea-salt-in-lombok-island-indonesia-is-contaminated-with-microplastics-study/

Sea salt in Lombok Island, Indonesia is contaminated with microplastics: study
Researchers found microplastics in all sea salt samples from Lombok Island markets, suggesting widespread contamination of the surrounding ocean.

"Kenyan teen leads charge on tree planting and climate awareness"
#Kenya #Trees #Environment

Kenyan teen leads charge on tree planting and climate awareness
Baraka Moruri has been passionate about the environment since he was 6. Now 13, the Kenyan climate champion says he has planted more than 7,600 trees with the help of family, friends and private organizations. “My goal is unlimited. I want to plant over 1 million trees before I turn 18,” he says. On March […]

As Amazon oil drilling begins, scientists warn of risks to a little-known reef https://news.mongabay.com/2026/06/as-amazon-oil-drilling-begins-scientists-warn-of-risks-to-a-little-known-reef/

As Amazon oil drilling begins, scientists warn of risks to a little-known reef
The Amazon region always invites superlatives: the world’s largest tropical forest, the planet’s largest continuous mangrove belt, the river with the largest water volume and length on Earth. That makes any kind of exploratory activity in the region — and its potential impacts on this unique ecosystem — cause for great concern. That’s the case […]

"Kenya’s clothing waste raises concerns about potential public health risks"
#Kenya #Clothes #Textiles

Kenya’s clothing waste raises concerns about potential public health risks
Kenya’s booming secondhand clothing trade is generating huge amounts of textile waste, raising concerns about bacteria, microplastics and public health risks.