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"Human connection to nature has declined 60% in 200 years, study finds"
#Nature #Environment #Wildlife

The invisible plastic threat you can finally see #environment

The invisible plastic threat you can finally see
Researchers in Germany and Australia have created a simple but powerful tool to detect nanoplastics—tiny, invisible particles that can slip through skin and even the blood-brain barrier. Using an "optical sieve" test strip viewed under a regular microscope, these particles reveal themselves through striking color changes.

"Orange rivers signal toxic shift in Arctic wilderness"
#Arctic #Environment
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Orange rivers signal toxic shift in Arctic wilderness
In Alaska's Brooks Range, rivers once clear enough to drink now run orange and hazy with toxic metals. As warming thaws formerly frozen ground, it sets off a chemical chain reaction that is poisoning fish and wreaking havoc on ecosystems.

Heat wave duration is accelerating faster than global warming, researchers find #environment

Heat wave duration is accelerating faster than global warming, researchers find
New research finds that not only will climate change make heat waves hotter and longer, but the lengthening of heat waves will accelerate with each additional fraction of a degree of warming.

#AI is a great example of the Tragedy of the Commons. We all know it’s trashing the planet but we carry on using it because ‘everyone else is’.
#Environment

"By Turning Themselves to Stone, These Remarkable Fig Trees Sequester CO2 Far Longer Than Normal"
#Trees #Environment #CarbonDioxide

By Turning Themselves to Stone, These Remarkable Fig Trees Sequester CO2 Far Longer Than Normal
The inorganic carbon in calcium carbonate typically has a much longer lifetime in the soil than organic carbon

Climate Change Degrades Nutritional Value of Crops, Study Finds #environment

Climate Change Degrades Nutritional Value of Crops, Study Finds
Climate change is decreasing crops' nutritional value, in addition to the stress crops experience from extreme heat, drought and flooding.

"The global plastics crisis explained in 6 charts"
#Plastic #Plastics #Environment

The global plastics crisis explained in 6 charts
Research shows the extent of plastic pollution today — and why the U.N. is negotiating a treaty to keep it from getting worse.

(2020) Economic growth is incompatible with biodiversity conservation #environment

Economic growth is incompatible with biodiversity conservation
The increase in resource consumption and polluting emissions as a result of economic growth is not compatible with biodiversity conservation. However, most international policies on biodiversity and sustainability advocate economic growth. These are the main conclusions of the study "Biodiversity policy beyond economic growth," published this week in the scientific journal Conservation Letters. This contradiction became clear after a review of international scientific and policy work on the sub…

It's the last week of the California Legislative session, and there are a number of #climate & #environment bills awaiting action in the California Senate.
PLease help! #350BayArea has an eas…

Solutions that our communities need - Support these bills!
As Californians concerned about global warming and the climate crisis, it is up to us to make sure that our legislators listen to us and enact legislation that will do everything possible to fight climate change, and to mitigate its effects on all communities, especially those communities most directly affected. Please add your voice to this effort by signing this letter to your State Senator. Feel free to add your experiences and your thoughts about why your Senator needs to support this cl…

It's the last week of the California Legislative session, and there are a number of #climate & #environment bills awaiting action in the California Senate.
PLease help! #350BayArea has an eas…

Solutions that our communities need - Support these bills!
As Californians concerned about global warming and the climate crisis, it is up to us to make sure that our legislators listen to us and enact legislation that will do everything possible to fight climate change, and to mitigate its effects on all communities, especially those communities most directly affected. Please add your voice to this effort by signing this letter to your State Senator. Feel free to add your experiences and your thoughts about why your Senator needs to support this cl…

"Public strongly backs aim of 30% of land and sea set aside for nature, poll finds"
#Oceans #Environment #Nature

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

"Joy and relief as lotus flowers bloom again in Kashmiri lake after three decades"
#India #Flowers #Environment

New report details global drought impacts #environment

New report details global drought impacts
The University of Nebraska–Lincoln's National Drought Mitigation Center and the United Nations' Convention to Combat Desertification have released a report outlining the impacts of drought around the world since 2023.

"How a £1.5bn ‘wildlife-boosting’ bypass became an environmental disaster"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Environment

Satellites confirm 1990s sea-level predictions were shockingly accurate #environment

Satellites confirm 1990s sea-level predictions were shockingly accurate
Satellite data reveals sea-level rise has unfolded almost exactly as predicted by 1990s climate models, with one key underestimation: melting ice sheets. Researchers stress the importance of refining local projections as seas continue to rise faster than before.

From Bill McKibben
The Crucial Years
Emily Atkin interviewing Bill about all things solar.
#uspoli #environment

"What Scotland’s Ecocide Law Means for the Environment and You"
#Scotland #Environment
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What Scotland’s Ecocide Law Means for the Environment and You | Happy Eco News
Scotland’s ecocide law would make severe harm to nature a criminal offense. If passed, people could face prison and companies massive fines. It aims to fill gaps in current laws, strengthen accountability, and align Scotland with international environmental standards. The bill may be voted on by 2025.

Wildfires producing 'witches' brew' of air pollution: UN #environment

Wildfires producing 'witches' brew' of air pollution: UN
Wildfires are releasing a "witches' brew" of pollutants that can end up wrecking air quality a continent away from the blaze, the UN's weather and climate agency said Friday.

"Young secondary forests may be the planet’s most overlooked carbon sink"
#Trees #Environment

Young secondary forests may be the planet’s most overlooked carbon sink
Founder’s Briefs: An occasional series where Mongabay founder Rhett Ayers Butler shares analysis, perspectives and story summaries. As governments and corporations scramble to meet climate pledges, the search for reliable and scalable carbon removal strategies has turned increasingly toward forests. But while tree planting captures the public imagination, a new study suggests a simpler, less […]

Soil runoff from logged forests releases more reactive carbon, undermining climate mitigation efforts #environment

Soil runoff from logged forests releases more reactive carbon, undermining climate mitigation efforts
The global demand for wood-based products is constantly increasing, creating a challenge for the logging industry. In an attempt to keep up in a sustainable manner, the industry replaces logged areas with tree farms and nurseries to eventually replenish supplies. This use and regrowth of wood has also been thought to help maintain a carbon sink. While this may be true to some extent, a new study has found that an important source of carbon loss is often being left out of the equation.

One thing I liked about #Greenpeace was that they always made an effort to include social factors in their reports or research, and not have it just be about #climate or #environment.
Yet, in this rep…

"Water storage in dams has caused minute shifts in Earth's poles, study finds"
#Water #Environment
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Water storage in dams has caused minute shifts in Earth's poles, study finds
Over the past two centuries, humans have locked up enough water in dams to shift Earth's poles slightly away from the planet's axis of rotation, according to recent research.

Wildfire smoke significantly raises ozone pollution, even in remote regions #environment

Wildfire smoke significantly raises ozone pollution, even in remote regions
Wildfires release vast amounts of visible pollutants into the atmosphere that darken skies and push people indoors to avoid unhealthy air. But a near-invisible threat to public health associated with wildfires is ozone, the reactive oxygen molecule O3 that harms the lungs and other sensitive tissues in the human body.

"Even moderate warming could cause irreversible damage to Mediterranean ecosystems, experts warn"
#Mediterranean #Environment #Climate

Warming Mediterranean Sea poses growing threat to marine life
Warming seas, acidification, and sea level rise threaten biodiversity, fish stocks, and key coastal ecosystems across the Mediterranean.

New global ruling says sovereign states are legally responsible for tackling climate change https://phys.org/news/2025-08-global-sovereign-states-legally-responsible.html

New global ruling says sovereign states are legally responsible for tackling climate change
Sovereign states are not only responsible for tackling fossil fuel damage, they have to make redress, according to a recent ground-breaking ruling by the International Court of Justice (ICJ). The ruling makes clear that the court believes states must actively prevent harm to the world's climate system. States that fail to act accordingly may have to pay compensation, restore damaged ecosystems, rebuild infrastructure or face further legal challenges.

How lakes connect to groundwater critical for resilience to climate change, research finds https://phys.org/news/2025-07-lakes-groundwater-critical-resilience-climate.html

How lakes connect to groundwater critical for resilience to climate change, research finds
Understanding whether lakes are fed predominantly by groundwater or rainwater is critical to managing our water resources in the face of droughts and shortages, new research has found.

Car tires are polluting the environment and killing salmon. A global plastics treaty could help https://phys.org/news/2025-07-car-polluting-environment-salmon-global.html

Car tires are polluting the environment and killing salmon. A global plastics treaty could help
In the 1990s, scientists restoring streams around Seattle, Wash., noticed that returning coho salmon were dying after rainstorms. The effects were immediate: the fish swam in circles, gasping at the surface, then died in a few hours.

"Food waste is a daunting problem – but we each hold a key to the solution in our own home"
#FoodWaste #Environment

"Plastic Overshoot Day: One-third of global plastic waste won’t be properly managed in 2025"
#Plastic #Plastics #Environment

"World in $1.5tn ‘plastics crisis’ hitting health from infancy to old age, report warns"
#Plastic #Plastics #Environment

Third-hottest July on record wreaks climate havoc #environment

"Meat giant profits from carbon market without halting deforestation"
#Deforestation #Environment

Meat giant profits from carbon market without halting deforestation
Since the first scientific critiques of fossil fuels, oil companies have gone from being the “wealth of nations” to “destroyers of the planet.” In financial market terms, they have become environmental liabilities. It cannot be said, however, that they have also become economic liabilities. The global carbon credit market is heating up — quite like […]

Corporate effects of protecting biodiversity comes with price tag, study finds #environment

Corporate effects of protecting biodiversity comes with price tag, study finds
What happens when a national park or conservation area is created next to a business that emits toxic substances into the environment?

"‘For some this is junk, for others food’: the shops collecting plastic waste and handing back cash"
#Plastic #Plastics #Environment

Safe underground carbon storage would only reduce warming by 0.7°C, analysis finds #environment

Safe underground carbon storage would only reduce warming by 0.7°C, analysis finds
For the first time, a study maps safe areas that can practically be used for underground carbon storage, and estimates that using them all would only cut warming by 0.7°C. The result is almost ten times lower than previous estimates of around 6°C, which considered the total global potential for geological storage, including in risky zones, where storing carbon could trigger earthquakes and contaminate drinking water supplies. The researchers say the study shows that geological storage is a sc…

Common Weedkiller Ingredient Harms Gut Bacteria and Multiple Organs: Study #environment

Common Weedkiller Ingredient Harms Gut Bacteria and Multiple Organs: Study
The chemical diquat, used in place of glyphosate in weedkillers in the U.S., has been found to damage organs and kill gut bacteria.

"UK’s largest lake faces environmental crisis as rescue plans stall"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Environment

Earth’s safe zones are vanishing fast #earth

Earth’s safe zones are vanishing fast
A sweeping new study reveals that humanity has already pushed 60% of Earth’s land outside its safe biosphere zone, with 38% in a high-risk state. By analyzing centuries of data, researchers mapped how human demands on biomass—from farming to energy production—have destabilized ecosystems worldwide. Europe, Asia, and North America show the deepest disruptions, reflecting centuries of land-use change.

"A tree a minute for 24 hours: the young Victorian forest that was planted in a day"
#Australia #Trees #Environment

"Burning on England’s deep peat banned"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Peat #Environment

Ban all new fossil fuel projects for a safe future! #environment

We don’t need fossil fuels to power Europe. - Greenpeace International
Fossil gas, oil, and coal are not just driving the climate crisis – they’re making Europe dependent on bullies like Putin and Trump.

UN’s Top Court Rules That ‘Clean, Healthy’ Environment Is a Human Right #environment

UN’s Top Court Rules That ‘Clean, Healthy’ Environment Is a Human Right
In a landmark finding, the UN’s top court stated that a “clean, healthy and sustainable environment” is a human right.

"Report links world’s top banks to social & environmental harms from mining"
#Banks #Finance #Environment

Report links world’s top banks to social & environmental harms from mining
A new Forests and Finance Coalition report finds top financial institutions, including JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America and BlackRock, support mining companies linked to deforestation, land-grabs, contamination and Indigenous rights violations. According to the report, from 2016-24, major banks provided $493 billion in loans and underwriting to mining companies, including Glencore, Rio Tinto and Vale. […]

"Philippines protects huge coral hotspot off the coast of Panaon Island"
#Philippines #CoralReef #Environment

Philippines protects huge coral hotspot off the coast of Panaon Island
The corals around Panaon Island in the southeastern Philippines form some of the healthiest and most climate-resilient reefs in the world, and they’re now a legally protected seascape. Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. approved the Panaon Island Protected Seascape law on Aug. 29. It creates a 61,204-hectare (151,200-acre) marine protected area within the Pacific Coral […]

"Plastics Cause Over $1.5 Trillion in 'Health-Related Economic Losses' Per Year Globally"
#Plastic #Plastics #Environment

Plastics Cause Over $1.5 Trillion in 'Health-Related Economic Losses' Per Year Globally | Common Dreams
"Plastics are a grave, growing, and under-recognized danger to human and planetary health," says a new study published in The Lancet.

"“Magic” Cleaning Sponges Found to Release Trillions of Microplastic Fibers"
#Plastic #Plastics #Microplastics

Wild bees visit different flowers to balance diet, study shows https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/aug/27/wild-bees-visit-different-flowers-to-balance-diet-study

"Portugal’s burned land triples compared to last year amid intensifying wildfires"
#Portugal #Environment #Climate

Wildfires in Portugal burn three times more land than last year
By 15 July, more than 3,000 fires had burnt a total of 10,768 hectares in Portugal, three times more than in the same period last year. And these figures still don't include this week's fires.

Exceptional Nordic heat wave stumps tourists seeking shade #environment

Exceptional Nordic heat wave stumps tourists seeking shade
Nordic countries are relieved after battling an exceptional heat wave which shattered the hopes of foreigners seeking to cool off in the far north—a disappointment meteorologists warn is likely to be repeated.

"Experts urge rethink on renewable energy and its hidden environmental impact"
#Renewables #Energy #Environment

Experts urge rethink on renewable energy and its environmental impact
Renewable energy has become a key part of the global energy transition, presenting itself as the clean alternative to fossil fuels. But green or renewable does not mean zero impact. Let's take a look at the fine print.

"At least 45,000 sites in Wales could be contaminated with toxic waste, study says"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Environment

"Why some ‘biodegradable’ wet wipes can be terrible for the environment"
#WetWipes #Environment

Why some ‘biodegradable’ wet wipes can be terrible for the environment
While non-plastic textiles are not as long-lived as plastics, they can last long enough to accumulate and cause damage to plants, animals and humans.

China endured its hottest summer on record in 2025 #China

China endured its hottest summer on record in 2025
China experienced its hottest summer on record in 2025, the meteorological authority said, as heat waves continued to scorch the country's south.

As temperatures soar, it’s time to close the green space gap https://www.theguardian.com/science/2025/aug/07/temperatures-green-space-gap-urban-extreme-heat

"‘Win-win’: new maps reveal best opportunities for global reforestation"
#Environment #Reforestation

"Reusable cups take center stage as venues ditch single-use plastic"
#Reusables #Environment

Reusable cups take center stage as venues ditch single-use plastic
Music venues, arenas and festivals across the United States are swapping single-use plastic cups for washable, reusable ones in a growing shift away from recycling toward full-scale reuse.Anna Phillips reports for The Washington Post.In short:About 200 U.S. venues now use r.World’s reusable drinkwar...

"Trees alone won’t save us: new study says forestation has less potential to fix the climate than hoped"
#Trees #Environment #Climate

Trees alone won’t save us: new study says forestation has less potential to fix the climate than hoped
Governments have pledged vast areas for new forests, but much of this land may be unsuitable.

Recent droughts are 'slow-moving global catastrophe' - UN report #environment

Recent droughts are 'slow-moving global catastrophe' - UN report
It says drought has compounded poverty, hunger, and energy insecurity worldwide.

Extreme heat worsens air pollution health risks #environment

Extreme heat worsens air pollution health risks | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Rising temperatures due to climate change are exacerbating the health risks of air pollution, experts say.

"Brazil authorities suspend key Amazon rainforest protection measure"
#Brazil #AmazonRainforest #Environment

"Artificial sweeteners leave bitter aftertaste for the environment"
#Sweeteners #Environment #Pollution

Artificial sweeteners leave bitter aftertaste for the environment
New research has found increasing levels of artificial sweeteners in wastewater treatment plants, with downstream impacts on the environment.

Droughts are a ‘slow-moving global catastrophe,’ report finds https://news.mongabay.com/2025/07/droughts-are-a-slow-moving-global-catastrophe-report-finds/

Droughts are a ‘slow-moving global catastrophe,’ report finds
“Drought is a silent killer. It creeps in, drains resources and devastates lives in slow motion,” said Ibrahim Thiaw, executive secretary of the U.N. Convention to Combat Desertification. “Its scars run deep.” A comprehensive new report released this week documents what experts call some of the most widespread and damaging droughts in recorded history, affecting […]

"104 companies linked to 20% of global environmental conflicts, study finds"
#Business #Environment

104 companies linked to 20% of global environmental conflicts, study finds
A recent study has found that just 104 companies, mostly multinational corporations from high-income countries, are involved in a fifth of the more than 3,000 environmental conflicts it analyzed. The study examined 3,388 conflicts, involving 5,589 companies, recorded in the Global Atlas of Environmental Justice (EJAtlas) as of October 2024. The atlas is the world’s […]

Animals boost tropical forests' carbon absorption by aiding seed dispersal #environment

Animals boost tropical forests' carbon absorption by aiding seed dispersal
A lot of attention has been paid to how climate change can drive biodiversity loss. Now, MIT researchers have shown that the reverse is also true: Reductions in biodiversity can jeopardize one of Earth's most powerful levers for mitigating climate change.

"Nepal sees positive outcome from reforestation project using local knowledge"
#Nepal #Trees #nature #Environment

Nepal sees positive outcome from reforestation project using local knowledge
KATHMANDU — A decade ago, people from Salija village in western Nepal traveled several hours into the uphill forests to gather firewood and feed for their livestock, Shakhamani Khorja recalls. “[Now], we have a forest growing on about 13 hectares [32 acres] of land less than a kilometer [0.6 miles] away that helps meet our […]

"Bangladesh to save critically endangered orchids and trees"
#Bangladesh #Trees #Plants #Environment

Bangladesh to save critically endangered orchids and trees
Bangladesh has initiated efforts to revive five species of plants currently listed as critically endangered on the country’s red list, as well as bring back two species declared locally extinct, reports Mongabay’s Abu Siddique. The critically endangered plants include two species of orchids: bulborox or the Sikkim bulb-leaf orchid (Bulbophyllum roxburghii), and the small-bulb orchid […]

How unusual is this heatwave and is climate change to blame? #environment

How unusual is this UK heat and is climate change to blame?
Scientists are clear that global warming is making heatwaves like this hotter and more likely.

Water Contaminant Levels Can Remain High for Eight Years After a Wildfire, Study Finds #environment

Water Contaminant Levels Can Remain High for Eight Years After a Wildfire, Study Finds
Wildfire pollutants can continue to contaminate local waterways for up to eight years after a wildfire event, scientists are warning.

"New Coral Reef Protection Technology to Transform Global Conservation"
#Coral #CoralReef #Environment

New Coral Reef Protection Technology to Transform Global Conservation | Happy Eco News
New coral reef protection technology will transform coral reef protection as an international partnership expands to cover 90% of the world's reefs. Saudi Arabia will direct the International Coral Reef Initiative and implementing advanced coral reef protection technology alongside proven conservation methods to safeguard these vital ocean ecosystems.

"Only 0.5% of 90,000 oil slicks reported over five-year period, analysis finds"
#Pollution #Oil #Environment

"The beauty industry loves argan oil but Morocco’s trees are under pressure from drought and demand"
#Morocco #Trees #Environment

The world loves argan oil but Morocco’s trees are paying the price
The hidden cost of argan oil's beauty boom is drought, deforestation and disappearing traditions.

"Giant Corporations Protect 15,000 Square Miles of Forests in Partnership With WWF Stewardship Program"
#Trees #Nature #Environment

Giant Corporations Protect 15,000 Square Miles of Forests in Partnership With WWF Stewardship Program
The WWF Forests Forward program has partnered with 26 big businesses to reduce deforestation and they've conserved 15 million sq-miles.

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.

Raising awareness of the unseen environmental impacts of floods #environment

Raising awareness of the unseen environmental impacts of floods
Just recently, the world watched as many people were injured and dozens died after a torrential flood swept through a Texas town early in July.

"Pollution from wildfires can contaminate our water for up to 8 years, study finds"
#Pollution #Wildfires #Environment

Pollution from wildfires can contaminate our water for up to eight years, new study finds
An analysis of 500 watersheds found levels of organic carbon, phosphorus, and other pollutants up to 103 times higher after a wildfire.

"Melbourne creek turns bright blue after construction chemicals wash into waterway"
#Australia #Melbourne #Pollution

Incinerator broke air pollution limits 916 times #environment

Croydon incinerator broke pollution limits 916 times in two years
The Environment Agency are currently considering enforcement action against the operator, Viridor.

"The rivers at risk of sparking a rise in superbugs"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Sewage #Environment

The rivers at risk of sparking a rise in superbugs
New research reveals just how widespread antibacterial 'biocide' chemicals have become in UK rivers

"How fuel used in 'green' bin lorries could be destroying rainforests"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Rainforest #Environment

How fuel used in 'green' bin lorries could be destroying rainforests
Fears have been raised that a surge in demand for hydrotreated vegetable oil fuel is contributing to deforestation, primarily due to its use of palm oil

Fast Fashion = Plastic Pollution #environment…

"‘Brownfields can be rich habitats’: the abandoned oil refinery where wildlife now thrives"
#Wildlife #Environment

"Plastic bag bans help: Study finds up to 47% drop in shoreline bag litter"
#Plastic #Plastics #Environment

Plastic bag bans help: Study finds up to 47% drop in shoreline bag litter
Among the biggest culprits of plastic pollution in the ocean and along shorelines are thin plastic shopping bags, which have low recycling rates and often become litter when they blow away in the wind. Once there, they can entangle animals and break down into harmful microplastics. As awareness of this problem has grown, more than 100 countries have instituted bans or fees on plastic bags. But what effect those policies are having on the amount of plastic litter in the marine environment has no…

"AI-enhanced maps reveal hidden streams for restoration"
#AI #ArtificialIntelligence #Environment

AI-enhanced maps reveal hidden streams for restoration
A dataset unveiled today more than doubles the documented stream miles in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed, elevating the total from approximately 150,000 to nearly 350,000 miles. The Hyper-Resolution Hydrography Data used to generate the new stream maps stems from a collaboration between the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC), the Environmental Protection Agency's Chesapeake Bay Program (CBP), and the Chesapeake Conservancy (CC), including UMBC alumni at CBP and CC.

Japan sweats through hottest July on record #Japan

Japan sweats through hottest July on record
Japan sweltered through its hottest July since records began in 1898, the weather agency has reported, warning of further "severe heat" in the month ahead.

"An overlooked biocultural landscape in Sri Lanka receives overdue protection"
#SriLanka #Environment #Nature

An overlooked biocultural landscape in Sri Lanka receives overdue protection
COLOMBO — Nestled in the eastern edge of Sri Lanka’s Uva province, Nilgala stands out as a landscape of remarkable ecological and cultural importance. Long overlooked in mainstream conservation efforts despite its significance, Nilgala finally received due recognition on June 2 when it was declared a forest reserve covering its full extent of 40,685 hectares […]

"Earth Overshoot Day creeps forward due to human exploitation of natural resources"
#EarthOverShootDay #Environment

Make polluters pay! Sign the Polluters Pay Pact! #environment

Polluters broke it, we're paying for it. Make Polluters Pay
Sign the pact, record your story. Join the global movement to make polluters pay.

"From dirty water to wildlife protections, the environmental cost of Brexit only gets higher"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Wildlife

New global study shows freshwater is disappearing at alarming rates #environment

New global study shows freshwater is disappearing at alarming rates
New findings from studying over two decades of satellite observations reveal that Earth's continents have experienced unprecedented freshwater loss since 2002, driven by climate change, unsustainable groundwater use and extreme droughts. The study, led by Arizona State University and published today in Science Advances, highlights the emergence of four continental-scale "mega-drying" regions, all located in the northern hemisphere, and warns of severe consequences for water security, agricultur…

"‘The place is bleached, a dead zone’: how the UK’s most beloved landscapes became biodiversity deserts"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Environment

"Indigenous divers on Chile’s island restore seabed to protect seafood sources"
#Chile #Environment

Indigenous divers on Chile’s island restore seabed to protect seafood sources
Daniel Caniullán has been diving in the cold waters of the Guaitecas Archipelago in northern Patagonia, Chile, for more than 30 years. “Just by looking at the seabed landscape, you can tell what species you are going to find,” he says. Just as it is possible to recognize the loss of a diverse forest on […]

"Half a million hectares of rainforest were saved — in part thanks to journalism"
#Rainforest #Environment

Half a million hectares of rainforest were saved — in part thanks to journalism
Founder’s Briefs: An occasional series where Mongabay founder Rhett Ayers Butler shares analysis, perspectives and story summaries. In a packed event held in Palo Alto, California, at the end of SF Climate Week in April, Willie Shubert, the vice president of programs and executive editor at Mongabay, shared a compelling example of how Mongabay’s journalism […]

"As Spotify moves to video, the environmental footprint of music streaming hits the high notes"
#Spotify #Music #Environment

As Spotify moves to video, the environmental footprint of music streaming hits the high notes
Why aimless streaming should be avoided because video uses so much more energy than just audio.

"Will tropical dry forests survive the next 50 years?"
#Forests #Environment
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Will tropical dry forests survive the next 50 years?
In 1978, renowned ecologist Dan Janzen jumped into a ravine in Costa Rica, broke three ribs, and spent the first month of the rainy season watching the tropical dry forest from inside a shack. At night, a simple 25-watt bulb drew in so many moths that they plastered the walls like a live wallpaper. The […]

"Singapore’s regreening is a model for cities everywhere"
#Singapore #Environment
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Singapore’s regreening is a model for cities everywhere
Singapore has come a long way since the 1880s, when only roughly 7% of its native forests remained. Since the 1960s, when the city-state gained independence, it has implemented a number of urban regreening initiatives, and today, nearly 47% of the city is considered green space, providing numerous benefits to human residents and wildlife, like […]

"To save a rare South African ecosystem, conservationists bought the land"
#SouthAfrica #Conservation #Environment

To save a rare South African ecosystem, conservationists bought the land
Three conservation trusts have together purchased an area of a severely threatened vegetation type found in the Overberg region of South Africa’s Western Cape province. Known as the renosterveld, this unique habitat characterized by shrubs and grasses is also a breeding ground for endangered black harriers, the three groups announced in a joint press release. […]

"Scientists’ Letter Urges Brazil’s President Lula to Reject New Amazon and Offshore Drilling"
#Brazil #AmazonRainforest #Environment

Scientists’ Letter Urges Brazil’s President Lula to Reject New Amazon and Offshore Drilling - Inside Climate News
The urgent message was delivered to Brazilian officials during annual U.N. climate talks in Bonn, Germany, and includes new warnings about an Amazon rainforest tipping point.

"Swiss River Cleanup Sets a Global Example"
#Switzerland #Environment
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Swiss River Cleanup Sets a Global Example | Happy Eco News
The Swiss river cleanup turned once-polluted waters into safe, swimmable spaces through strict laws, modern sewage systems, and major investments. Today, Swiss cities enjoy crystal-clear rivers, setting a global example. Their continued efforts to remove micropollutants show how clean water benefits public health, community well-being, and the environment.