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🚬 What happens to cigarette butts after 10 years in the environment
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What happens to cigarette butts after 10 years in the environment
Cigarette butts are the most common form of litter worldwide. Trillions are discarded every year in cities, parks, beaches, along railway tracks and roadside environments. Despite their small size, these remnants of smoked cigarettes represent a persistent form of pollution because their filters are made primarily of cellulose acetate—a plastic polymer derived from natural cellulose and highly resistant to environmental degradation and produced as tightly packed microscopic fibers.

"The Best Environmental Photography of the Year"
#Environment #Photography
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The Best Environmental Photography of the Year

Scientists warn that the world’s rivers are running out of oxygen #environment

Scientists warn that the world’s rivers are running out of oxygen
Rivers around the world are quietly running out of oxygen — and climate change is emerging as the main culprit. A sweeping global analysis of more than 21,000 river systems found that nearly 80% have been steadily losing dissolved oxygen over the past four decades, threatening fish, biodiversity, and the overall health of freshwater ecosystems. Surprisingly, tropical rivers are being hit the hardest, even more than rivers in rapidly warming polar regions.

"Chile Expands Rewilding National Parks at the Tip of South America"
#Chile #Environment #ReWilding

Chile Expands Rewilding National Parks at the Tip of South America | Happy Eco News
Rewilding national parks advances in Chile through a 127,000-hectare land donation creating Cape Froward National Park. The project protects endangered huemul deer and subantarctic forests in continental South America.

Heat waves are now everyday disasters. Governments need to do more to protect people #environment

Heat waves are now everyday disasters. Governments need to do more to protect people
Heat waves are a growing global threat to human health, well-being and livelihoods. Across 12 major European cities during the summer of 2025, a 10-day period of extreme heat led to 2,300 deaths—1,500 of them were attributed to climate change amplifying temperatures by 1°C–4°C. Heat waves were responsible for nearly half a million global deaths every year from 2000 to 2019.

"China’s Decade-Long Yangtze River Fishing Ban Reverses 70 Years of Decline"
#China #Environment
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China's Decade-Long Yangtze River Fishing Ban Reverses 70 Years of Decline | Happy Eco News
Yangtze River fishing ban recovery demonstrates fish biomass doubling and 13% diversity increase within five years as China's unprecedented 10-year moratorium on commercial fishing reverses 70 years of biodiversity decline with a US$3 billion fisher transition program.

Deep-rooted grass stores significantly more carbon, says new study #environment…

Deep-rooted grass stores significantly more carbon, says new study
Soil biologist Eric Slessarev has some advice for conservationists, landscapers, and farmers with fallow fields: Go touch deep-rooted grass. Or better yet, go plant some. Slessarev, an assistant professor of ecology and evolutionary biology in Yale's Faculty of Arts and Sciences, is the first author of a new study in Earth's Future showing that deep-rooted grasses store significantly more carbon in their root biomass than shallow-rooted crops—without harming the existing organic material alre…

Bravo to Tofino for being the first in Canada (again!) protecting our waterways and environment from the overuse and waste of plastics!
Thanks to their work, the same Surfrider group came to Port Alberni and worked with AV Transition Town Society to create Ocean Friendly Port Alberni which has been helping educate and cleanup the community for a number of years now.
I helped our MP Gord Johns (who was previously head of the Chamber of Commerce in Tofino) rally support for his national Plastic reduction strategy introduced back in 2018/19 which led to the controls on plastics today.
Tofino leading the way again!
#EarthDay #Plastic #PlasticWaste #Tofino #Environment
https://albernivalleynews.com/2026/04/22/tofino-marks-earth-day-with-single-use-water-bottle-ban/

"Energy crisis revives push to drill in Philippines’ largest intact wetland"
#Phillippines #Environment #Energy

Energy crisis revives push to drill in Philippines’ largest intact wetland
MINDANAO, Philippines — There’s been a renewed push in the Philippines to develop oil and gas deposits in the southern Liguasan Marsh, prompted by the energy crisis caused by the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, which has drawn criticism from environmental groups. The 288,000-hectare (712,000-acre) Liguasan Marsh, the largest intact wetland in the Philippines and home […]

Dishwashing with side effects: Kitchen sponges release microplastics #environment

Dishwashing with side effects: Kitchen sponges release microplastics
Kitchen sponges are considered a potential, yet largely understudied, source of microplastics in households. A study in Environmental Advances investigated how many microplastic particles are released from kitchen sponges during use and what environmental impacts result. The paper is titled "From sink to sea: Microplastic release from kitchen sponges and potential environmental effects."

Customize what happens when you start R: #rstats #environment

🌱 Global greening: Study shows Earth's green wave is shifting northeast
#environment

Global greening: Study shows Earth's green wave is shifting northeast
A team of scientists led by the German Center for Integrative Biodiversity Research (iDiv), the Helmholtz Center for Environmental Research (UFZ), and Leipzig University has developed a new method to track Earth's greenness—a key indicator of vegetation health and activity—by calculating its center of mass.

"North Aral Sea regains a third of its water thanks to restoration efforts spearheaded by Kazakhstan"
#Kazakhstan #Environment

North Aral Sea restoration efforts show promise as water level rises
Restoration efforts including a dam and water use controls are helping Kazakhstan revive part of the shrinking Aral Sea.

Study finds warming world increases days when weather is prone to fires around the globe #environment

Study finds warming world increases days when weather is prone to fires around the globe
The number of days when the weather gets hot, dry and windy—ideal to spark extreme wildfires—has nearly tripled in the past 45 years across the globe, with the trend increasing even higher in the Americas, a new study shows.

"Malawi government suspends coal miner’s license over river pollution"
#Malawi #Pollution #Environment

Malawi government suspends coal miner’s license over river pollution
The Malawi government has suspended the mining license of a coal company for dumping mining waste into two rivers that communities rely on for water. The suspension follows an uproar by one of the communities in Malawi’s coal mining heartland in the north of the country. Community members demanded the closure of the mine for […]

"Brazil's reserves run on too little funding, with Amazon getting just 20% needed"
#Brazil #Amazon #Environment

Brazil's reserves run on too little funding, with Amazon getting just 20% needed
Human development is driving numerous global species to the brink of extinction, threatening essential resources like water and soil, and contributing to climate change. Conservationists have shown that putting critically threatened areas under protection is vital if nations are to slow or reverse these trends, and global frameworks such as the Convention on Biological Diversity have identified the creation and maintenance of protected areas as the cornerstone of such efforts.

"New research aims to reduce microfiber pollution released from cruise and hotel laundry"
#Clothes #Textiles #Environment

New research aims to reduce microfiber pollution released from cruise and hotel laundry
Microfiber pollution from large-scale laundry operations is emerging as a significant and largely unseen environmental issue. New research led by the University of Portsmouth is using Cleaner Seas Group's industrial filtration technology—already deployed in commercial settings to better understand the scale of the problem and how it can be prevented before it reaches our waterways.

"King opens world’s longest managed coastal walk – but much of it is still closed off"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Environment

#climatechange #environment #ecology #science

"Sweden’s ‘old‑growth’ natural forests store 83% more carbon than managed woodlands – new study"
#Sweden #Trees #Environment

Sweden’s ‘old-growth’ natural forests store 83% more carbon than managed woodlands – new study
Old-growth forests store 78-89% more carbon than managed forests do.

What happens to cigarette butts after 10 years in the environment #environment

What happens to cigarette butts after 10 years in the environment
Cigarette butts are the most common form of litter worldwide. Trillions are discarded every year in cities, parks, beaches, along railway tracks and roadside environments. Despite their small size, these remnants of smoked cigarettes represent a persistent form of pollution because their filters are made primarily of cellulose acetate—a plastic polymer derived from natural cellulose and highly resistant to environmental degradation and produced as tightly packed microscopic fibers.

"Stop mowing the lawn – and five more ways to save Britain’s ‘charming’ and ‘polite’ gatekeeper butterflies"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Environment

Extreme weather events are accelerating tidal wetland loss, satellite data show #environment

Extreme weather events are accelerating tidal wetland loss, satellite data show
Tidal wetlands are critical, yet vulnerable ecosystems. Tidal marshes, mangrove forests, and tidal flats support biodiversity, protect against flooding and storm surges, sequester carbon, and improve water quality. Due to human development and climate change, tidal wetland areas have been shrinking globally. A new study using 40 years of satellite data shows that this loss has been accelerating in the U.S. and that this acceleration is being increasingly driven by extreme weather events.

"England must destine 7% of land to nature and renewables to hit green targets, data shows"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Environment

Revealed: the world’s worst mega-leaks of methane driving global heating https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/mar/17/revealed-world-worst-methane-leaks-global-heating

"Oldest-known whale song recording provides new insight into ocean sounds"
#Oceans #Animals #Environment

"Another Trawling Ban, Another Big Recovery for Sea Life"
#Oceans #Environment #Fishing

Another Trawling Ban, Another Big Recovery for Sea Life
Marine life was capable of recolonizing the area comparatively quickly, as seen in both the diversity and abundance of life recorded.

"Zambia Under Pressure to Clean Up Shuttered Lead Mine Poisoning Town"
#Zambia #Environment
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Zambia Under Pressure to Clean Up Shuttered Lead Mine Poisoning Town

"Is No Mow May helping bees or just overgrown hype? Here’s what the experts say"
#Grass #Environment #Lawns

Is No Mow May helping bees or just overgrown hype? Here’s what the experts say | The Optimist Daily
No Mow May is buzzy, but is it good for bees? Experts weigh in on the benefits, the flaws, and how to make your lawn truly pollinator-friendly.

"Earth Day at 56: why the 2026 theme carries more weight than usual"
#EarthDay #Nature #Environment

Earth Day at 56: why the 2026 theme carries more weight than usual | The Optimist Daily
Earth Day turns 56 with a theme that does double duty: "Our Power, Our Planet" is about energy, and also about something harder to measure.

"Hair salons in Europe are dumping their clippings into forests and it’s miraculous"
#Europe #Hair #Environment

Hair salons in Europe are dumping their clippings into forests and it’s miraculous
Salons generate an enormous amount of discarded hair each year. But those clippings are now part of a brilliant environmental fix.

"Blue Flag beaches: Spain hits a new record with 794 sandy stretches awarded, followed by Greece"
#Greece #Spain #Environment

Blue flag beaches: All the newly awarded sandy stretches in Europe
Mediterranean beaches have swept the Blue Flag awards again this year.

Are You Registered to Vote? #Ohio #environment

"Over 200 Volunteers Lead Largest-Ever Oyster Reef Restoration Off England’s Portsmouth"
#England #Oysters #Oceans #Environment

Over 200 Volunteers Lead Largest-Ever Oyster Reef Restoration Off England's Portsmouth
The restoration aims not only to recover a lost species, but to help reconnect the region with an important part of its maritime heritage.

"Peatland restoration stops wildfire from destroying Highfield Moss nature reserve near Wigan"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Wigan

Glaciers rapidly declining, with extreme losses in 2025 #environment

Glaciers rapidly declining, with extreme losses in 2025
Earth's glaciers are continuing to shrink at alarming rates, with new international research revealing that 2025 was among the worst years on record for global ice loss. Published in the Climate Chronicles collection of Nature Reviews Earth & Environment, the study provides the latest global assessment of glacier mass change, showing an accelerating trend driven by rising temperatures.

Ensure healthy water for all #environment

"Industrial chemical leaks could push ozone layer recovery back by 7 years"
#Ozone #Environment #Emissions

Industrial chemical leaks could push ozone layer recovery back by 7 years
The recovery of the ozone layer in Earth's stratosphere could be delayed by several years, according to an international study led by Swiss research institution Empa which included contributions from University of Bristol researchers. The cause is persistent emissions of so-called feedstock chemicals, which are still permitted as raw materials in industry. These ozone-depleting substances have so far been excluded from international agreements because, according to the current study, their emis…

Common cleaning sponge found to release trillions of microplastic fibers #environment

Common cleaning sponge found to release trillions of microplastic fibers
That “magic” sponge under your sink may be hiding an environmental downside. While melamine sponges are famous for effortlessly scrubbing away stubborn stains, they slowly break down as you use them—shedding tiny plastic fibers that wash into water systems. Researchers estimate that globally, these sponges could release over a trillion microplastic fibers every month, potentially entering the food chain and affecting wildlife.

"Community-led ecotourism protects rebounding wild cattle in Thailand"
#Thailand #Environment

Community-led ecotourism protects rebounding wild cattle in Thailand
The critically endangered banteng is making a comeback in Thailand’s Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuary, and has become a conservation icon.

Satellite launch pollution is rapidly accumulating in the upper atmosphere #environment

Satellite launch pollution is rapidly accumulating in the upper atmosphere
The potent pollution from so-called megaconstellation satellite systems launched en masse into space since 2019 will account for nearly half (42%) of the total climate impact of space sector pollution by the end of the decade, finds a new study led by UCL researchers.

"Say no to pesticides, mix up your lawn – and six more ways to help bees to thrive"
#Environment #Bees #Insects

The hidden cost of fisheries subsidies #environment

The hidden cost of fisheries subsidies
In public finance, some costs are politely kept off the books. The ocean has long been one of them. Governments often speak of “blue growth” and “sustainable use,” yet many policies still treat marine ecosystems as a kind of free input: available, resilient, and cheap to replace. The result is ecological decline. It is also […]

"Australia claims it is ‘on track’ to save nature. We disagree"
#Australia #Environment #Nature

Australia claims it is ‘on track’ to save nature. We disagree
The federal government needs to drop the spin and get on with the hard work of addressing biodiversity loss.

"Scotland legalizes water cremation, giving families a greener third option"
#Scotland #Environment

Scotland legalizes water cremation, giving families a greener third option | The Optimist Daily
Scotland is now the first country in the UK to offer alkaline hydrolysis as a legal alternative to burial or traditional cremation.

"Salt marsh recovery isn’t enough to offset destroyed older wetlands, study finds"
#Wetlands #Environment

Salt marsh recovery isn’t enough to offset destroyed older wetlands, study finds
Along Earth’s coastlines, grassy wetlands flooded by seawater, called salt marshes, trap and store carbon at rates roughly 40 times higher than forests on land. As salt marshes have expanded in some regions, scientists were hopeful their carbon stores might have largely recovered as well, but a new study found that’s not the case. Researchers […]

"Oil slick from bombed Iranian ship threatens protected wetland"
#Iran #Environment
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Wetter winter and warmer summer hit marine life #environment

Wetter winter and warmer summer impact marine life in South West
Experts from Plymouth Marine Laboratory test Devon and Cornwall waters and analyse algae blooms.

"Testing the waters: can pumping chemicals into the ocean help stop global heating?"
#Chemicals #Environment #Oceans

Deadly heat thresholds have already being crossed in six recent heat waves, study shows #environment

Deadly heat thresholds have already being crossed in six recent heat waves, study shows
Deadly heat wave events are occurring at temperatures and humidity levels previously thought to be survivable, according to a new paper by a team of international researchers, including from The Australian National University (ANU) and the University of Sydney. The research is published in the journal Nature Communications.

"Young inventor plans to stop 90% of floating sea plastic by 2040"
#Plastic #Plastics #Environment

Young inventor plans to stop 90% of floating sea plastic by 2040
In an era of climate anxiety, a Dutch nonprofit is developing river-based technology that could dramatically cut ocean plastic within decades

High levels of forever chemicals found in Svalbard reindeer #environment

High levels of forever chemicals found in Svalbard reindeer
Svalbard reindeer live in a place so remote they have actually evolved to become a subspecies. But that remoteness isn't enough to protect them from contaminants from the industrial world.

"A reforestation corridor in Madagascar offers a future for lemurs and locals"
#Madagascar #Environment #Animals

A reforestation corridor in Madagascar offers a future for lemurs and locals
In eastern Madagascar, Andasibe-Mantadia National Park and the Analamazoatra Special Reserve shelter around a dozen species of lemurs, alongside an extraordinary array of animals and plants, many of which are found nowhere else on Earth. Once connected by continuous rainforest, the landscape was fractured in the 1960s, when large stretches were cleared for agriculture and […]

Wildfires used to 'go to sleep' at night. Climate change is turning them into prime burning hours https://phys.org/news/2026-04-wildfires-night-climate-prime-hours.html

Wildfires used to 'go to sleep' at night. Climate change is turning them into prime burning hours
Burning time for North American wildfires is going into overtime. Flames are lasting later into the night and starting earlier in the morning because human-caused climate change is extending the hotter and drier conditions that feed fires, a new study found.

"Farmer Saved From Ruin After Strangers Rally to Pay $40k to Remove Tons of Rubbish Dumped on His Land"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Environment

Farmer Saved From Financial Ruin After Strangers Rally to Pay $40k to Remove 200 Tons of Rubbish Dumped on His Land
A farmer was being forced to pay $52k to remove 200 tons of rubbish illegally dumped on his land, but a neighbor raised fund to help clear it.

"Environment Agency too weak to tackle illegal waste dumping, MPs say"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Environment

"660-Square Miles of Critical Biodiverse Forest Now Protected in Bolivia"
#Bolivia #Environment
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660-Square Miles of Critical Biodiverse Forest Now Protected in Bolivia
The new 340-square-mile reserve isn't far from the capital of La Paz, but this proximity belies the ecological value found there. 

"MSPs not told about collapse of funding deal for Scottish nature restoration"
#Scotland #Environment #Nature

Countries must back commitments to transition from fossil fuels with action #environment

Countries must back commitments to transition from fossil fuels with action
The first international Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels concluded on April 29 in Santa Marta, Colombia. Stemming from the failure of the last COP meeting in Belèm, Brazil, to address the necessity of reducing reliance on fossil fuels, the intergovernmental event was co-organized by Colombia and the Netherlands and gathered delegations from 59 countries.

"Conserving 30% of the planet will only succeed if people are part of the plan"
#Conservation #Environment

Conserving 30% of the planet will only succeed if people are part of the plan
People are central to conservation.

"44 Miles of Major Balkan River Freed from Wartime Concrete Obstruction – LOOK"
#Conservation #Environment

44 Miles of Major Balkan River Freed from Wartime Concrete Obstruction – LOOK
More than 40 miles of its path were interrupted by a mound of concrete built to allow battle tanks to cross the river during World War II.

"How paying people to protect a rainforest is rewriting colonial history on a tiny African island"
#Africa #Rainforest #Environment

How paying people to protect a rainforest is rewriting colonial history on a tiny African island | The Optimist Daily
On the island of Príncipe, nearly 3,000 villagers earn quarterly dividends for protecting one of the world's most biodiverse ecosystems.

"Scotland in bloom: wildflowers turn the Outer Hebrides into a Technicolor dream"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Scotland #Environment

Summer is getting longer, and it's happening faster than we thought #environment

Summer is getting longer, and it's happening faster than we thought
Summer weather is arriving earlier, lasting longer and packing more heat than it used to—and it's happening faster than scientists had previously measured. A new study by UBC researchers has found that between 1990 and 2023, the average summer between the tropics and the polar circles grew about six days longer per decade. That's up from roughly four days per decade found in past research investigations up until the early 2010s.

Extreme weather is hitting baby birds hard in a 60-year study #environment

Extreme weather is hitting baby birds hard in a 60-year study
Decades of data from over 80,000 great tits reveal that extreme weather can shape the fate of baby birds. Cold snaps soon after hatching and heavy rain later in development shrink nestling body mass and reduce survival odds. But moderate warm spells can actually help chicks grow by boosting insect activity and feeding opportunities. Birds that breed earlier in the season seem better protected from these weather shocks.

"Festivalgoers’ urine to fertilise trees in Brecon Beacons restoration scheme"
#Environment #Trees

"UK Government confirms plans to streamline environmental decision-making in planning regulations"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Environment

"'Dramatic development': Austria warns all but 2 of its 96 glaciers have retreated over last 2 years"
#Austria #Glaciers #Environment

Climate change is killing off Austria's glaciers. What's at risk?
Soaring temperatures are fuelling the demise of Austria's glaciers, with 'vast implications' for drinking water, power generation, infrastructure and more.

"‘Protected’ seagrass meadows aren’t necessarily healthy – because pollution doesn’t stop at the shoreline"
#Oceans #Seagrass #Environment

‘Protected’ seagrass meadows aren’t necessarily healthy – because pollution doesn’t stop at the shoreline
Marine protected areas can’t stop pollution flowing in from the land and Northern Ireland’s seagrass meadows are paying the price.

"What Hanoi learned by tearing down its park fences and opening up to everyone"
#Vietnam #Environment

What Hanoi learned by tearing down its park fences and opening up to everyone | The Optimist Daily
Hanoi has been removing iron fences from its public parks, and the effects go well beyond easier access. Daily routines are shifting across the capital.

"Tackling air pollution should be part of government work to cut cancer rates, scientists say"
#Pollution #AirPollution #Environment

"Planting 30,000 Trees Surpasses Goal for Regenerating a Rainforest on the Isle of Man"
#IsleOfMan #Trees #Environment

By Planting 30,000 Trees, Trust Surpasses its Goal for Rainforest Reforestation on the Isle of Man
Temperate rainforests are one of the rarest kinds of ecosystems, and in the UK are found in Wales, on the Isle of Man, and a few other locations. 

"Mushroom slime removes up to 98.4% of microplastics from water, researchers report"
#Mushrooms #Plastics #Microplastics

Mushroom slime removes up to 98.4% of microplastics from water, researchers report
Microplastics and nanoplastics are tiny plastic particles that result from the breakdown of larger plastic products due to sunlight, waves, and other environmental conditions. In recent years, these particles have been increasingly detected in aquatic environments, raising concerns about their potential harmful effects on aquatic life and ecosystems. Even though awareness of this issue is growing, there is still no safe, practical, and established method to filter these particles from polluted …

"A More Troubling Picture of Sea Level Rise Is Coming into View"
#Oceans #Environment
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A More Troubling Picture of Sea Level Rise Is Coming into View
Scientists have uncovered a "blind spot" in the research on rising seas, revealing that tens of millions of people thought safe from coastal flooding are at risk of inundation. Across much of the world, sea levels are higher than previously assumed and land is sinking faster.

"‘A weed is only a plant in the wrong place’: RHS Chelsea garden celebrates England’s edgelands"
#Plants #Environment

"Reversing biodiversity loss by 2030 is critical to avoid disastrous effects on human well-being, researchers warn"
#Biodiversity #Environment

Reversing biodiversity loss by 2030 is critical to avoid disastrous effects on human well-being, researchers warn
Halting and reversing the global decline in biodiversity is now urgent to avoid destabilizing Earth's vital systems that support human well-being. That's the stark message of a new paper published today in Frontiers in Science. The authors warn that without protecting remaining intact biomes and ecosystems, climate and development goals will be impossible to achieve.

"10% of the ocean is protected. Now just 20% more to go"
#Oceans #Environment
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10% of the ocean is protected. Now just 20% more to go
More than 10% of the world’s ocean is now protected to some degree, marking significant progress in global ocean conservation efforts, according to an Apr. 1. annoucement from the U.N. Environment Programme’s World Conservation Monitoring Centre (UNEP-WCMC). However, this accomplishment comes six years behind schedule, and experts warn that efforts must pick up speed to […]

"10% of the ocean is protected. Now just 20% more to go"
#Oceans #Environment
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10% of the ocean is protected. Now just 20% more to go
More than 10% of the world’s ocean is now protected to some degree, marking significant progress in global ocean conservation efforts, according to an Apr. 1. annoucement from the U.N. Environment Programme’s World Conservation Monitoring Centre (UNEP-WCMC). However, this accomplishment comes six years behind schedule, and experts warn that efforts must pick up speed to […]

"How controlled burns can help save taxpayers billions"
#Environment #Nature
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How controlled burns can help save taxpayers billions
New research shows every $1 the U.S. Forest Service spent to minimize wildfire risk prevented nearly $4 in damages.

"Once-in-a-Decade Superbloom Carpets Death Valley in Beautiful, Colorful Life (LOOK)"
#Environment #Nature

Once-in-a-Decade Superbloom Carpets Death Valley in Life, Beautiful, Colorful Life
In lower elevations the blooms are already bursting, and will continue to be vibrant until around late March.

"Chronic ocean heating fuels ‘staggering’ loss of marine life, study finds"
#Oceans #Environment

"War Brings Black Rain to a Parched Iran"
#Iran #Environment
https://e360.yale.edu/digest/iran-war-

War Brings Black Rain to a Parched Iran

"Can houseplants really purify the air in your home? What the science actually says"
#Plants #Environment
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Can houseplants really purify the air in your home? What the science actually says
The question sounds simple. The answer, once you examine the actual measurement science behind it, is more interesting than either "yes" or "no."

"Dangerous arsenic levels detected in Thailand’s Mekong mainstream for first time"
#Thailand #Environment #Water

Dangerous arsenic levels detected in Thailand’s Mekong mainstream for first time
BANGKOK — Thai authorities have found what they described as dangerous levels of arsenic contamination in sediment from the Mekong River and three of its tributaries in the northern provinces of Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai. Heavy metal pollution has been reported from key tributaries of the Mekong for more than a year now, but […]

"Every dollar spent on forest fuel treatments saves $3.75 in wildfire damages, study finds"
#Wildlife #Environment #FossilFuels

Every dollar spent on forest fuel treatments saves $3.75 in wildfire damages, study finds
Every dollar spent on forest fuel treatments saves about $3.75 in wildfire damages, according to a new study, led by researchers at the University of California, Davis, of nearly 300 fires in the western United States. The study estimated that the treatments, such as forest thinning and prescribed burns, prevented $2.8 billion in losses, reduced wildfire spread and fire severity.

"Citizen scientists discover a Great Barrier Reef coral giant ‘like a rolling meadow’"
#GreatBarrierReef #Environment #Oceans

"From forest to flatpack, IKEA faces timber traceability test under EUDR"
#Ikea #Wood #Environment

From forest to flatpack, IKEA faces timber traceability test under EUDR
Furniture giant IKEA is famous for its wood products, but it may soon need to tighten oversight of its supply chains due to the European Union’s Deforestation Regulation that comes into force at the end of this year. The Swedish company sources timber from both inside and outside the EU, with major source markets including […]

"Sewage released into England’s rivers and seas nearly 300,000 times last year"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Environment

"Study finds PV plants reshape land surface conditions, reducing wind speed and increasing soil moisture"
#SolarPower #Energy #Environment

Study finds PV plants reshape land surface conditions, reducing wind speed and increasing soil moisture
A China-based research team conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of 147 studies on how solar PV systems alter land surface processes, covering 609 installations worldwide and 11 key climate variables. The results show mixed but mostly significant environmental effects, including reduced wind speed, albedo, and land surface or soil temperatures, alongside increased soil moisture, while air temperature changes remained largely non-significant.

"How microplastics hurt the hidden helpers that keep our coasts healthy"
#Plastic #Plastics #Microplastics #Environment

How microplastics hurt the hidden helpers that keep our coasts healthy
Tiny seafloor creatures play a vital role in coastal ecosystems. New research suggests microplastics may now be interfering with that balance.

"Pesticides from flea treatments and sheep dips found at damaging levels in Welsh rivers"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Wales

Pesticides from flea treatments and sheep dips found at damaging levels in Welsh rivers
Pesticides used in pet flea treatments occur widely in Welsh rivers and were detected in over three quarters of river water samples, finds new research by Cardiff University and Natural Resources Wales. The study found that two pesticides from flea treatments, imidacloprid and fipronil, exceeded safe levels in almost half of the samples from urban locations.

"Bombing of Iran’s oil infrastructure to have major environmental fallout, experts warn"
#Iran #Environment

"Greece increases the number of beaches where sunbeds are banned to protect the environment"
#Greece #Beaches #Environment

Greece has increased the number of beaches where sunbeds are banned
The ban means that you will not be able to hire umbrellas or sunbeds at some 251 beaches, many of which are marine NATURA 2000 sites.

"Channel 4’s Dirty Business is a clarion call to nationalise the water industry - Sandra Laville"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Environment

"Indigenous lands can outperform protected areas on conservation, researchers find"
#Environment #Conservation
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Indigenous lands can outperform protected areas on conservation, researchers find
A new study led by UBC researchers has found that lands managed by Indigenous Peoples consistently protect forests, biodiversity and carbon stores at levels equal to or greater than government-designated protected areas—yet most of these lands remain inadequately recognized or resourced.

"Nearly 90% of green belt applications in English countryside labelled ‘grey belt’, report finds"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Environment

Nearly 90% of green belt applications in English countryside labelled ‘grey belt’, report finds
Nearly nine in ten planning applications on green belt land in Hertfordshire were classified as “grey belt” sites last year, according to a new report that warns the policy is enabling widespread development across previously protected countryside around London.

"‘In Romania now, you don’t see a bottle anywhere’"
#Romania #Environment
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Romania’s recycling revolution lifts off
A deposit return scheme for drink bottles and cans in Romania has proved a game-changer, with an astonishing 94% of containers now recycled

"Study finds biodiversity credits could boost rewilding, but fall far short"
#Environment #Biodiversity #Nature

Study finds biodiversity credits could boost rewilding, but fall far short
Payments that enable landowners to rewild ecologically degraded land—in the form of biodiversity credits bought by investors wishing to offset their impact on nature—could be an effective component of the emerging market for nature recovery, but will not work as a standalone approach.

"How green is your milk? We compare the environmental cost of dairy and plant-based options"
#Milk #Food #Environment

"Study says trees counter half the world's urban heating, but not in the places that need it most"
#Trees #Nature #Environment

Study says trees counter half the world's urban heating, but not in the places that need it most
Trees are countering nearly half the urban heating from pavement and buildings in the world's cities, but they're not doing enough cooling in hotter, poorer cities where it's needed the most as the world warms, a new study found.