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Brazil records 62% jump in area burned by forest fires: monitor #Brazil

Brazil records 62% jump in area burned by forest fires: monitor
Historic forest fires in Brazil last year scorched through an area larger than the size of Italy, recording a burned area some 60% higher than average of the last four decades, said a report released Tuesday.

Asia Warming at Twice the Global Average: WMO Report #Asia

Asia Warming at Twice the Global Average: WMO Report
Asia is warming faster than the rest of the world, according to a new report from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).

3 Easy Vegan Taco Recipes to Make All Summer #plantbased

3 Easy Vegan Taco Recipes To Make All Summer
Try these 3 easy vegan taco recipes to make all summer long. They're spicy, citrusy, and contain meat alternatives.

Wildfires threaten water quality for up to eight years after they burn #environment

Wildfires threaten water quality for up to eight years after they burn
Wildfires don’t just leave behind scorched earth—they leave a toxic legacy in Western rivers that can linger for nearly a decade. A sweeping new study analyzed over 100,000 water samples from more than 500 U.S. watersheds and revealed that contaminants like nitrogen, phosphorus, organic carbon, and sediment remain elevated for up to eight years after a blaze.

Vitamin C flips your skin’s “youth genes,” reversing age-related thinning #nutrition

Vitamin C flips your skin’s “youth genes,” reversing age-related thinning
Japanese researchers have found that vitamin C can thicken skin by switching on genes that boost skin cell growth, helping reverse age-related thinning. It works by reactivating DNA through a process that lets cells regenerate more effectively—potentially a game-changer for aging skin.

‘This Is the End of Coal in Ireland’: Country Shuts Down Last Plant Ahead of Schedule #Ireland

‘This Is the End of Coal in Ireland’: Country Shuts Down Last Plant Ahead of Schedule
Ireland has become the sixth European country to end its use of coal with its scheduled shutdown of the Moneypoint coal-fired power plant.

Organized crime & gold trade are increasingly connected, report shows https://news.mongabay.com/2025/06/organized-crime-gold-trade-are-increasingly-connected-report-shows/

Organized crime & gold trade are increasingly connected, report shows
Latin American cartels once were masters of the drug trade, but spikes in prices led them into controlling a new venture.

Plastic bag bans linked to sharp decline in coastal litter, study finds https://news.mongabay.com/short-article/2025/06/plastic-bag-bans-linked-to-sharp-decline-in-coastal-litter-study-finds/

Plastic bag bans linked to sharp decline in coastal litter, study finds
A new study finds that regional plastic bag bans in the U.S. significantly reduce coastal plastic bag litter compared with areas without such policies. Single-use plastic bags are one of the most ubiquitous forms of plastic litter. They are rarely recycled and degrade quickly into microplastics that are often ingested by wildlife, leading to injury, […]

‘A timebomb’: could a French mine full of waste poison the drinking water of millions? https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/jun/23/french-mine-stocamine-waste-drinking-water-chemicals-alsace-aquifer-aoe

‘Extinction crisis’ could see 500 bird species vanish within a century – report https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/jun/24/extinction-crisis-could-see-500-bird-species-vanish-within-a-century-report-aoe

Biggest-Ever’ Exhibition On The History Of Veganism Opens In The UK #vegan

'Biggest-Ever' Exhibition On The History Of Veganism Opens In The UK
The Vegan Society is celebrating its 80th year of operations with an interactive exhibition titled “Veganism: Past, Present and Future"

The Ultimate 5-Step Plan To Go Vegan Overnight #vegan

The Ultimate 5-Step Plan To Go Vegan Overnight
Nicole Whittle, known online as Vegan Beauty Girl, has shared her guide on how to go vegan overnight - and it's easier than you think.

Vegan Baked Shakshuka With Butter Beans #plantbased

Vegan Baked Shakshuka With Butter Beans
Baked shakshuka with butter beans is perfect for a plant-based lunch or brunch with high protein butter beans.

Greece declares emergency on Chios over wildfires #Greece

Greece declares emergency on Chios over wildfires
Greece put the Mediterranean island of Chios under a state of emergency on Monday because of major fires that have raged since the weekend.

Superbugs in your shrimp: Deadly colistin-resistance genes ride on imported seafood #AnimalRights

Superbugs in your shrimp: Deadly colistin-resistance genes ride on imported seafood
Colistin, a last-resort antibiotic, is losing its power due to rising resistance—and the culprits might be hiding in your seafood dinner. A University of Georgia research team discovered colistin-resistance genes in bacteria found in imported shrimp and scallops from markets in Atlanta. These genes can hop between bacteria via plasmids, potentially turning once-curable infections into deadly threats.

Modeling study finds early signs of widespread coastal marsh decline #environment

Modeling study finds early signs of widespread coastal marsh decline
Researchers have revealed the declining health of coastal marshes several years before visible signs of decline, providing an early warning and an opportunity to protect an ecosystem that serves as the first line of defense against coastal flooding.

Nine takeaways on Brazil’s crackdown on illegal mining in Munduruku lands https://news.mongabay.com/2025/06/nine-takeaways-on-brazils-crackdown-on-illegal-mining-in-munduruku-lands/

Nine takeaways on Brazil’s crackdown on illegal mining in Munduruku lands
Mongabay published a five-part series delving into Brazil’s ongoing operation to evict illegal gold miners from Munduruku Indigenous territories, deep in the Amazon Rainforest. While there has been some disruption to mining in the region, Munduruku organizations told Mongabay the operation is not yet completely successful, with small groups of illegal miners, or garimpeiros, still […]

What speciesism actually is #AnimalRights #speciesism

Watch the 'We Are Guardians' film #Brazil #Amazon

We Are Guardians | Film
We Are Guardians follows the indigenous forest guardians of the Amazon as they fend off loggers. A global story erupts entwining science, politics & the fate of the Amazon.

US enters first major heat wave of 2025 #UnitedStates #USA

US enters first major heat wave of 2025
The United States is experiencing its first significant heat wave of the year, beginning Friday across the Great Plains and expanding into parts of the Midwest and Great Lakes over the weekend, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).

11 Vegan Summer Lunches #plantbased

11 Vegan Summer Lunches
It's that time of year again and you're probably ready for some fresh ideas for vegan summer lunches. Here are eleven to try.

Flash floods in the Alps: How climate change is supercharging summer storms #alps

Flash floods in the Alps: How climate change is supercharging summer storms
Fierce, fast summer rainstorms are on the rise in the Alps, and a 2 C temperature increase could double their frequency. A new study from researchers at the University of Lausanne and the University of Padova used data from nearly 300 Alpine weather stations to model this unsettling future.

Unhealthy food makers target youth with pervasive ads that fuel long-term health risks, decades of research shows https://usrtk.org/healthwire/unhealthy-food-makers-target-youth-with-pervasive-ads-long-term-health-risks/

Unhealthy food makers target youth with pervasive ads that fuel long-term health risks, decades of research shows
The more unhealthy food ads young people see, the more of those products they consume—and the higher the risk of disease, a new study shows.

Seaweed farming as an eco-friendly alternative for Tanzanian fishing communities https://news.mongabay.com/short-article/2025/06/seaweed-farming-as-an-eco-friendly-alternative-for-tanzanian-fishing-communities/

Seaweed farming as an eco-friendly alternative for Tanzanian fishing communities
Climate change, overfishing and habitat loss have caused a sharp decline in fish stocks around Pemba Island, off the coast of Tanzania. To find a new income from the sea, women from Pemba are turning to sustainable seaweed farming, Mongabay’s video team reported in May. Seaweed farming was introduced to the island in 1989. It […]

UK risks more extreme, prolonged heat waves in future: Study #UnitedKingdom

UK risks more extreme, prolonged heat waves in future: Study
The UK could experience more frequent extreme and prolonged heat due to climate change, its meteorological office said Wednesday, as the country braced for its first heat wave of the year.

Insect Numbers Are Plummeting: Here Are Eight Easy Ways to Help #environment

Insect Numbers Are Plummeting: Here Are Eight Easy Ways to Help
There are things you can do to help with the bug crisis, and when you support insects they will help your garden thrive.

US Senate Moves To Expand Nondairy Milk Access In Schools #plantbased

US Senate Moves To Expand Nondairy Milk Access In Schools
The US Senate has advanced provisions to increase the accessibility of nutrient-dense, non-dairy milk options in schools

DIY Natto: A Home Fermentation Guide to Japan’s Healthiest Breakfast #plantbased

DIY Natto: A Home Fermentation Guide to Japan’s Healthiest Breakfast
Learn how to make Japanese natto at home with Miyoko Schinner’s step-by-step guide, packed with tips for fermentation and health benefits.

Stop the Slaughter: Help Ban Canned Hunting of Exotic Animals in Texas https://www.speciesunite.com/ban-canned-hunting-of-exotic-animals-texas?utm_source=Mastodon

Stop the Slaughter: Ban Canned Hunting of Exotic Animals in Texas — Species Unite

Stop the export of toxic pesticides to African countries https://www.openpetition.eu/petition/online/stop-the-export-of-toxic-pesticides-to-african-countries

Stop the export of toxic pesticides to African countries - Online petition
! If you don't have a zip code, please use the code 1234xx Some pesticides are carcinogenic, hormone-disrupting or impair fertility. Others are harmful to aquatic organisms, bees and pollinators or hardly break down in nature. That is why the European Union decided to ban the use of these toxic pesticides. Yet they are still produced in Europe, and Belgium, for export, including to African countries. Africans and Europeans are together calling for a ban on these toxic exports. Because what is to

Tasmanian leaders struggle with a basic fact: environment laws should protect the environment https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/jun/23/tasmanian-leaders-environment-laws-protect

On World Rainforest Day, the world confronts an unprecedented wave of tropical forest loss https://news.mongabay.com/2025/06/on-world-rainforest-day-the-world-confronts-an-unprecedented-wave-of-tropical-forest-loss/

On World Rainforest Day, the world confronts an unprecedented wave of tropical forest loss
If tropical rainforests are the lungs of the Earth, then 2024 was a year of respiratory failure. Fires, fueled by climate extremes and human recklessness, tore through vast stretches of forest at an unprecedented pace. According to satellite data from the University of Maryland and the World Resources Institute, 6.7 million hectares of tropical primary […]

Brazil manatee hunters become advocates as village turns to ecotourism https://news.mongabay.com/short-article/2025/06/brazil-manatee-hunters-become-advocates-as-village-turns-to-ecotourism/

Brazil manatee hunters become advocates as village turns to ecotourism
The fishing community of Barra do Mamanguape on Brazil’s northeastern coast used to be a hunting site for manatees. But today, the villagers have turned to ecotourism and are now protecting the manatees, Mongabay’s video team reported in May. The village estuary, where river meets the sea, has warm, calm waters, perfect habitat for manatees. […]

Forever chemicals' toxic cousin: MCCPs detected in U. S. air for first time #UnitedStates

Forever chemicals' toxic cousin: MCCPs detected in U. S. air for first time
In a surprising twist during an air quality study in Oklahoma, researchers detected MCCPs an industrial pollutant never before measured in the Western Hemisphere's atmosphere. The team suspects these toxic compounds are entering the air through biosolid fertilizers derived from sewage sludge. While these pollutants are not yet regulated like their SCCP cousins, their similarity to dangerous "forever chemicals" and unexpected presence raise red flags about how chemical substitutions and waste di…

More summer weather extremes in Europe likely as North Atlantic Oscillation intensifies under climate change https://phys.org/news/2025-06-summer-weather-extremes-europe-north.html

More summer weather extremes in Europe likely as North Atlantic Oscillation intensifies under climate change
Due to global warming, the North Atlantic Oscillation, an atmospheric circulation pattern that strongly influences European weather, is becoming more extreme in the summer, according to a study published in Communications Earth & Environment.

UN Climate Conference Serves Mostly Vegan and Vegetarian Food https://vegconomist.com/fairs-events/un-climate-conference-serves-mostly-vegan-and-vegetarian-food/

UN Climate Conference Serves Mostly Vegan and Vegetarian Food - vegconomist - the vegan business magazine
Caterers at the United Nations' June Climate Meetings have made the decision to serve mainly vegan and vegetarian food this year to reduce the environmental

World Rainforest Day and the state of Earth’s most vital rainforests https://news.mongabay.com/short-article/2025/06/world-rainforest-day-and-the-state-of-earths-most-vital-rainforests/

World Rainforest Day and the state of Earth’s most vital rainforests
June 22 marks World Rainforest Day, launched in 2017 by Rainforest Partnership to highlight the critical role of tropical forests. These ecosystems stabilize the climate, regulate rainfall, store vast amounts of carbon, and support most of the world’s terrestrial biodiversity. Yet despite their importance, 2024 proved to be a devastating year. Fires ravaged millions of […]

Nigerian communities to take Shell to high court over oil pollution https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/jun/20/nigerian-communities-shell-high-court-oil-pollution

England’s rivers ‘under threat’ as water extraction surges to record levels https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/jun/20/england-rivers-water-extraction-record-levels

Ancient trees are shipped to the UK, then burned – using billions in ‘green’ subsidies. Stop this madness now https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/jun/21/uk-trees-burned-green-drax-power-station

Permafrost in Swiss Alps at record warmth #switzerland

Permafrost in Swiss Alps at record warmth
The permafrost in Switzerland's Alps is the warmest since records began, the Swiss Academy of Sciences announced Tuesday.

Vermont plastic bag use dropped 91% following ban, researchers find #Vermont

Vermont plastic bag use dropped 91% following ban, researchers find
In the midst of 2020 COVID measures, another change took place in Vermont: A law went into effect banning businesses from offering plastic bags to customers, with paper bags only available for a fee.

Vegan Rasta Pasta #plantbased

Vegan Rasta Pasta
Try this vegan rasta pasta for a taste of Jamaica with a plant-based twist. It features tri-color bell pepper and meaty mushrooms.

8 Vegan Overnight Oats Recipes #plantbased

8 Vegan Overnight Oats Recipes
Need breakfast inspiration? If you're in a rush on these warm summer mornings, try these eight vegan overnight oats recipes.

10 Easy Vegan Ice Cream Recipes #plantbased

10 Easy Vegan Ice Cream Recipes
These 10 easy vegan ice cream recipes are great to try out this summer with different bases and flavors to enjoy on hot days.

Eggs are costing more than you think. #AnimalRights

Eggs are costing more than you think
A world-fir st investigation into the deeply conflicted global egg industry

Heatstroke alerts issued in Japan as temperatures surge #Japan

Heatstroke alerts issued in Japan as temperatures surge
Sweltering temperatures prompted heatstroke alerts in multiple Japanese regions on Wednesday, with dozens of people seeking emergency medical care in the capital Tokyo.

Global carbon emissions on track to exhaust 1.5°C budget in three years, study warns #environment

Global carbon emissions on track to exhaust 1.5°C budget in three years, study warns
The central estimate of the remaining carbon budget for 1.5°C is 130 billion tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) (from the beginning of 2025). This would be exhausted in a little more than three years at current levels of CO2 emissions, according to the latest Indicators of Global Climate Change study published in the journal Earth System Science Data, and the budget for 1.6°C or 1.7°C could be exceeded within nine years.

Citizen science study determines that more than one light per person is still on late at night in Germany #Germany

Citizen science study determines that more than one light per person is still on late at night in Germany
Nighttime satellite images have shown that cities are getting brighter, and light pollution is now recognized as an environmental issue. But how should local governments even begin the work of resolving this if nobody really knows what the sources of all this light are? A large citizen science project led by Dr. Christopher Kyba, at the time geographer at Ruhr University Bochum and the GFZ Helmholtz Center for Geosciences, is now shedding light on the matter.

Climate change and depopulation confirmed as main concerns affecting mountain areas in Europe https://phys.org/news/2025-06-climate-depopulation-main-affecting-mountain.html

Climate change and depopulation confirmed as main concerns affecting mountain areas in Europe
In Europe, mountain areas account for about 36% of the total territory and are home to 16% of the population, but they are crucial for the continent as a whole. The availability of basic commodities, like water, depends on them; they play a key role in carbon sequestration, and are areas of biodiversity.

Wildfires push tropical forest loss in Latin America to record highs https://news.mongabay.com/2025/06/wildfires-push-tropical-forest-loss-in-latin-america-to-record-highs/

Wildfires push tropical forest loss in Latin America to record highs
MEXICO CITY — In 2024, six Latin American countries were in the top 10 nations with the highest loss of tropical primary forest, according to recent data from the University of Maryland, U.S. Topping the list were Brazil and Bolivia, in a year that saw the record-breaking loss of 6.7 million hectares (16.6 million acres) […]

US proposes adding seven pangolin species to Endangered Species Act https://news.mongabay.com/short-article/2025/06/us-proposes-adding-seven-pangolin-species-to-endangered-species-act/

US proposes adding seven pangolin species to Endangered Species Act
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has recently proposed listing seven species of pangolins, the most trafficked mammals on the planet, under the Endangered Species Act. If finalized, an ESA listing would prohibit the import and sale of pangolins and their parts in the U.S., except for scientific or conservation purposes. It would also open […]

Koalas on the brink: Precision DNA test offers a lifeline to Australia’s icons #Australia

Koalas on the brink: Precision DNA test offers a lifeline to Australia’s icons
A University of Queensland-led project has developed a tool to standardise genetic testing of koala populations, providing a significant boost to conservation and recovery efforts.

Small towns are growing fast across Ghana—but environmental planning isn't keeping up #Africa

Small towns are growing fast across Ghana—but environmental planning isn't keeping up
Africa's urban future will be shaped not only by large cities and capitals but also by its many small and medium-sized towns.

See How Marine Heat Waves Are Spreading Across the Globe https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/09/climate/see-how-marine-heat-waves-are-spreading-across-the-globe.html

Ocean Temperatures Are Increasing Around the World. See Where.
Sea surface temperatures in 2024 broke records and about a quarter of the world’s oceans are experiencing temperatures that qualify as a marine heat wave.

Brazil & China megarailway raises deforestation warnings in the Amazon https://news.mongabay.com/2025/06/brazil-china-megarailway-raises-deforestation-warnings-in-the-amazon/

Brazil & China megarailway raises deforestation warnings in the Amazon
From Lucas do Rio Verde, a major agricultural hub in the state of Mato Grosso, the railway would be built from scratch, advancing into the Amazon’s Arc of Deforestation.

Study finds planetary waves linked to wild summer weather have tripled since 1950 https://phys.org/news/2025-06-planetary-linked-wild-summer-weather.html
Study finds planetary waves linked to wild summer weather have tripled since 1950

Study finds planetary waves linked to wild summer weather have tripled since 1950
Climate change has tripled the frequency of atmospheric wave events linked to extreme summer weather in the last 75 years and that may explain why long-range computer forecasts keep underestimating the surge in killer heat waves, droughts and floods, a new study says.

Court Rules EPA Failed to Properly Consider, Update Water Pollution Standards For Oil Refineries, Plastics Plants https://biologicaldiversity.org/w/news/press-releases/…

Court Rules EPA Failed to Properly Consider, Update Water Pollution Standards For Oil Refineries, Plastics Plants
The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled today that the Environmental Protection Agency acted unlawfully in declining to update water pollution control standards for seven major industries. The industries include petroleum refineries, inorganic and organic chemical manufacturers, and factories that manufacture plastics, fertilizer, pesticides and nonferrous metals. The court agreed with conservation groups that the Clean Water Act requires the EPA to consider technological advancements in cont…

Wild horse protections slashed in 2026 budget proposal, opening door to mass slaughter https://www.speciesunite.com/news-stories/wild-horse-protections-slashed-in-2026-budget-proposal-opening-door-t…

Wild horse protections slashed in 2026 budget proposal, opening door to mass slaughter — Species Unite
The proposal cuts Bureau of Land Management funding by 25% and removes bans on killing federally protected animals, putting 64,000 wild horses and burros at risk.

Calls for criminal probe into New Jersey slaughterhouse after repeated welfare violations https://www.speciesunite.com/news-stories/calls-for-criminal-probe-into-new-jersey-slaughterhouse-after-…

Calls for criminal probe into New Jersey slaughterhouse after repeated welfare violations — Species Unite
Animal activists are calling on the Salem County Prosecutor to investigate a meat facility where a bull was left conscious for over six minutes during a botched slaughter.

Fish experience excruciating pain during slaughter, a new study confirms https://www.speciesunite.com/news-stories/fish-can-experience-intense-pain-during-slaughter-a-new-study-confirms?utm_source=Mastodon

Fish experience excruciating pain during slaughter, a new study confirms — Species Unite
New research confirms fish experience prolonged and severe pain during slaughter, raising urgent questions about animal welfare in the seafood industry.

May 2025 second warmest on record: EU climate monitor #EU

May 2025 second warmest on record: EU climate monitor
Global heating persisted as the new norm, with last month the second warmest May on record on land and in the oceans, according to the European Union's climate monitoring service.

'Forever chemical' found in all but one of tested UK rivers #UnitedKingdom

'Forever chemical' TFA found in all but one of tested UK rivers
The long-term impact of the chemical on human health is still unclear and being researched.

Pacific Ocean life at risk from noisy deep-sea mining #Pacific

Pacific Ocean life at risk from noisy deep-sea mining
Noise pollution from deep-sea mining carries an invisible risk for sea life, warn researchers, urging greater transparency from the industry to help mitigate the harms.

Help Bulls Tormented in Spain’s Seaside Festivals #AnimalRights

Help Stop Bull Abuse in Spain’s Seaside Festivals
Tormented and forced into the sea, urge Spanish officials to stop abusing bulls in the Bous a la Mar festivals.

Discarded clothes from UK brands dumped in protected Ghana wetlands https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/jun/18/discarded-clothes-from-uk-brands-dumped-in-protected-ghana-wetlands

'Forever chemicals' detected in 65% of sampled private wells in Pennsylvania https://phys.org/news/2025-06-chemicals-sampled-private-wells-pennsylvania.html
PFAS Found in 65% of Private Wells Sampled in Pennsylvania

'Forever chemicals' detected in 65% of sampled private wells in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, 3.5 million people are served by private well systems, according to Penn State Extension. To better understand potential contamination of the groundwater feeding these systems, a team of researchers from Penn State conducted a novel three-year citizen science study of per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)—often referred to as forever chemicals—in 167 private wells across Pennsylvania.

Pandemic-era slump in ivory and pangolin scale trafficking persists, report finds https://news.mongabay.com/2025/06/pandemic-era-slump-in-ivory-and-pangolin-scale-trafficking-persists-report-finds/

Pandemic-era slump in ivory and pangolin scale trafficking persists, report finds
A recent report surveying seizures of pangolin scales and elephant ivory over the past decade has found a sharp decline following the COVID-19 pandemic. Using data from media reports, public documents, and criminal intelligence and investigations, analysts at the Wildlife Justice Commission (WJC) found authorities seized more than 370 metric tons of pangolin scales and […]

Garlic And Pepper Tofu #plantbased

Garlic And Pepper Tofu
This quick and easy garlic and pepper tofu can easily incorporate other meat alternatives like soy curls or tempeh.

Toxic Thailand rivers pinned on Myanmar mines #Myanmar

Toxic Thailand rivers pinned on Myanmar mines
A sprawling new mine is gouged into the lush rolling hills of northeast Myanmar, where civil war has weakened the government's already feeble writ, and pollution levels are rising downstream in Thailand.

Rainbow Trout Feel Pain and Suffer for Minutes After Being Caught, Study Finds #AnimalRights

Rainbow Trout Feel Pain and Suffer for Minutes After Being Caught, Study Finds
Scientists have quantified the amount of pain and suffering rainbow trout feel when they are caught and left in the open air.

Oven-Roasted Squash And Tomato Dhal #plantbased

Oven-Roasted Squash And Tomato Dhal
Thos oven-roasted squash and tomato dhal is an excellent choice if you fancy a tasty, wholesome plant-based dinner.

NZ has a vast sea territory but lags behind other nations in protecting the ocean #NewZealand

NZ has a vast sea territory but lags behind other nations in protecting the ocean
For the past fortnight, the city of Nice in France has been the global epicenter of ocean science and politics.

Centuries-old mercury pollution hidden in the ocean threatens Arctic wildlife #Arctic

Centuries-old mercury pollution hidden in the ocean threatens Arctic wildlife
Despite global reductions in mercury emissions, mercury concentrations in Arctic wildlife continue to rise. A study published in Nature Communications by researchers from Aarhus University and the University of Copenhagen reveals that ocean currents may be transporting legacy mercury pollution to the Arctic—posing a long-term threat to ecosystems and human health.

Swifts’ decline: how can Britons help these remarkable birds? #Britain

Insects are dying: here are 25 easy and effective ways you can help protect them https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/jun/17/insects-dying-25-easy-and-effective-ways-you-can-help-aoe

A Week Of Vegan Dinners That Everyone Will Love #plantbased

A Week of Vegan Dinners Everyone Will Love
Shakayla Felice has shared a week of vegan dinners everyone will love, from loaded sweet potato fries to marry me chickpeas and more.

Experts warn Canada's wildfire season likely to be massive again #Canada

Experts warn Canada's wildfire season likely to be massive again
Two years after a historically devastating summer, Canada is once again facing a massive fire season, with burned areas already exceeding year-to-date averages from recent years.

New simulations show how much colder European winters would get if AMOC collapses #Europe

New simulations show how much colder European winters would get if AMOC collapses
A pair of meteorologists in the Netherlands has used new simulations to show just how cold many of Europe's cities could get if the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) were to collapse due to global warming. In their study, published in the journal Geophysical Research Letters, René van Westen and Michiel Baatsen developed a climate model based on a range of ocean temperature changes that could arise due to global warming.

Poultry megafarm in Shropshire halted over river pollution concerns https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/jun/17/poultry-megafarm-in-shropshire-halted-over-river-pollution-concerns

Clothes from UK brands found discarded in Ghana wetland dumps – video https://www.theguardian.com/environment/video/2025/jun/18/clothes-from-uk-brands-found-discarded-in-ghana-wetland-dumps-video

Paris goal of 1.5°C warming is still too hot for polar ice sheets, study warns https://news.mongabay.com/short-article/2025/06/paris-goal-of-1-5c-warming-is-still-too-hot-for-polar-ice-sheets-study-warns/

Paris goal of 1.5°C warming is still too hot for polar ice sheets, study warns
At the landmark Paris climate agreement, nearly every country in the world pledged to a goal to limit warming to well below 2° Celsius (3.6° Fahrenheit) above preindustrial levels by 2100, and work toward a more ambitious goal to limit warming to 1.5°C (2.7°F). The hope is that such a limit will help Earth avoid […]

Herby Chickpea And Orzo Salad #plantbased

Herby Chickpea And Orzo Salad
This high protein vegan herby chickpea and orzo salad is a perfect summer lunch with plenty of lemon and veggies.

Vegan Shopping Basket Saves Austrian Families €225 per Month, Study Shows https://vegconomist.com/studies-and-numbers/vegan-shopping-basket-saves-austrian-families-e225-per-month-study-shows/

Vegan Shopping Basket Saves Austrian Families €225 per Month, Study Shows - vegconomist - the vegan business magazine
A recent study conducted by the Institute for Organic Farming (FiBL) has provided new insight into the cost of various diets, revealing that a fully vegan

Old-growth forest logging resumed in Finland – Stora Enso breaking its sustainability promises https://www.greenpeace.org/finland/blogit/metsat/old-growth-forest-logging-resumed-in-finland-stora-enso-bre…

Old-growth forest logging resumed in Finland – Stora Enso breaking its sustainability promises - Greenpeace Suomi
In March we warned that forestry giant Stora Enso’s products may contain traces of old growth forests. Well now we know that they do, with fresh proof from Kainuu, Finland.…

Global ocean acidification has passed safe planetary boundary threshold: Study https://news.mongabay.com/short-article/2025/06/global-ocean-acidification-has-passed-safe-planetary-boundary-threshold-study/

Global ocean acidification has passed safe planetary boundary threshold: Study
A new assessment finds that the world’s oceans crossed the safe threshold for acidification in 2020, breaching a key planetary boundary and posing serious threats to marine life. Ocean acidification is caused when excess atmospheric carbon dioxide, resulting from human activities like burning fossil fuels, dissolves in seawater, forming carbonic acid that increases the water’s […]

Greenland and Iceland saw record heat in May. What does that mean for the world? https://phys.org/news/2025-06-greenland-iceland-world.html
Record-breaking heat wave due to climate change hits Iceland & Greenland: Scientists

Greenland and Iceland saw record heat in May. What does that mean for the world?
Human-caused climate change boosted Iceland and Greenland 's temperatures by several degrees during a record-setting May heat wave, raising concerns about the far-reaching implications melting Arctic ice has for weather around the world, scientists said in an analysis released Wednesday.

Trump’s ‘gas-guzzling’ parade will produce planet-heating pollution costs, analysis says https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/jun/13/trump-military-parade-pollution-emissions

New oil and gas fields incompatible with Paris climate goals #environment

New oil and gas fields incompatible with Paris climate goals
Opening any new North Sea oil and gas fields is incompatible with achieving the Paris Climate Agreement goals of limiting warming to 1.5°C or holding warming to "well below 2°C" relative to preindustrial levels, finds a new report published by UCL academics.

'Active travel' study identifies pathways for designing walking- and cycling-friendly cities #city

'Active travel' study identifies pathways for designing walking- and cycling-friendly cities
A new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences reveals the transformative potential of walking- and cycling-friendly policies in cities around the world. Conducted by researchers from UCLA and Google, the study analyzed travel data from more than 11,500 cities across 121 countries, making it the most comprehensive global assessment to date of active transportation, or the potential for walking or biking.

37 Countries Commit to Tackling ‘Invisible Yet Powerful Threat’ of Ocean Noise Pollution #ocean

37 Countries Commit to Tackling ‘Invisible Yet Powerful Threat’ of Ocean Noise Pollution
At UNOC, a coalition from 37 countries launched an effort to reduce underwater noise pollution that harms marine biodiversity and ecosystems.

‘Ticking Time Bomb’ of Ocean Acidification Has Already Crossed Planetary Boundary, Threatening Marine Ecosystems: Study https://www.ecowatch.com/ocean-acidification-planetary-boundary.html

‘Ticking Time Bomb’ of Ocean Acidification Has Already Crossed Planetary Boundary, Threatening Marine Ecosystems: Study
A new study has found that ocean acidification is not only getting worse, but crossed its “planetary boundary” roughly five years ago.

Rare earth rush in Myanmar blamed for toxic river spillover into Thailand https://news.mongabay.com/2025/06/rare-earth-rush-in-myanmar-blamed-for-toxic-river-spillover-into-thailand/

Rare earth rush in Myanmar blamed for toxic river spillover into Thailand
CHIANG RAI, Thailand — Just days before the water fights were set to erupt across Chiang Rai for Songkran — Thailand’s New Year celebration, held every April and known for its festive street soakings — the city’s residents received a sobering warning: avoid contact with the Kok River, which winds through this northern Thai city […]

Revealed: More than 24,000 factory farms have opened across Europe https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/jun/12/research-reveals-24000-megafarms-across-europe

Yorkshire enters drought after driest spring in 132 years https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/jun/12/yorkshire-enters-drought-after-driest-spring-in-132-years

William warns ocean life 'diminishing before our eyes' #ocean

Prince William calls for protection of world's oceans in Monaco
The Prince of Wales gave a speech in Monaco hoping to drive investments to protect the world's oceans.

Money, mining and marine parks: The big issues at UN ocean summit #nature

Money, mining and marine parks: The big issues at UN ocean summit
France is hosting world leaders this week to confront what the United Nations calls a global "emergency" in the oceans—but what is expected, and can the summit make a difference?

Devon farm footage prompts calls to ban restrictive pens for pregnant pigs https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/jun/13/calls-to-ban-restrictive-pens-for-pregnant-pigs-after-analysis-of-footage-fro…

Help Stop New Zealand’s Sheep Abuse! #AnimalRights #sheep

Help Stop New Zealand’s Sheep Abuse
PETA exposed New Zealand shearers beating, stomping on, and throwing sheep – urge brands like Helly Hansen and Fjällräven to drop wool now.

Tell Alpert Medical School of Brown University to End Animal Use #AnimalRights

Tell Alpert Medical School of Brown University to End Animal Use
The medical school uses live pigs to train emergency medicine residents when 95 percent of surveyed programs use only human-based methods