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"‘Serious gaps’ in Labor’s environment laws undermine attempt to fix broken system, integrity experts say"
#Australia #Environment

Advocates raise alarm over Pfas pollution from datacenters amid AI boom #environment

"Brazil dismantles hundreds of illegal dredges in major Amazon mining crackdown"
#Brazil #Environment

Brazil dismantles hundreds of illegal dredges in Amazon mining crackdown
Brazilian police with support from Interpol have destroyed 277 dredges used in illegal gold mining along the Madeira River in one of the largest coordinated crackdowns in the Amazon. The raids targeted criminal networks behind environmental crimes and were supported by officers from six Amazon countries. Authorities collected forensic samples to trace pollutants, while follow-up investigations aim to dismantle the illicit gold trade’s financial networks.

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…

"How an invasion of purple flowers made Iceland an Instagram paradise – and caused a biodiversity crisis"
#Iceland #Environment #Biodiversity

The labour and resource use requirements of a good life for all
#economy #environment

"Life after death: How earthworms keep facilitating carbon capture"
#Worms #Environment
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Life after death: How earthworms keep facilitating carbon capture
Earthworms don't stop shaping soil processes when they die. A new study shows they can still help store carbon in the soil, even after death. "This is quite surprising," says lead author Tullia Calogiuri. "Most of our knowledge about earthworms comes from their activity while alive, such as burrowing, feeding, and producing feces. Finding that they also play a role after death is exciting."

Hong Kong logs warmest October on record #HongKong

Hong Kong logs warmest October on record
Hong Kong's weather service said Tuesday the city endured the hottest October on record, as scientists warn extreme heat will become more frequent and intense because of human-induced climate change globally.

"Not all marine parks protect sharks. Here’s what works (and what doesn’t)"
#Oceans #Environment #Animals

Not all marine parks protect sharks. Here’s what works (and what doesn’t) | The Optimist Daily
Why more protection doesn’t always mean better protection: a sweeping study reveals why some marine parks safeguard shark populations while others fail.

"Brazil dismantles hundreds of illegal dredges in major Amazon mining crackdown"
#Brazil #Environment

Brazil dismantles hundreds of illegal dredges in major Amazon mining crackdown
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Brazilian police backed by Interpol have destroyed hundreds of dredges used in illegal gold mining along the Madeira River, in one of the biggest coordinated crackdowns yet on criminal networks operating across the Amazon Basin. The international police agency said officers dismantled 277 floating mining rafts worth an estimated $6.8 million. […]

"Removing rats helps revive forests, birds & coral in the Marshall Islands"
#Animals #Environment

Removing rats helps revive forests, birds & coral in the Marshall Islands
On Bikar Atoll and Jemo Islet of the Marshall Islands, seabirds are returning, forests are regrowing and coral reefs are recovering. And it all stems from the removal of a single invasive pest: rats. Rats were once so abundant on Bikar and Jemo that they “utterly dominated the lower levels of the forest,” Paul Jacques, […]

"Garden ponds provide vital habitats – and a revival is under way in Britain"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Environment

"Beyond deforestation: redesigning how we protect and value tropical forests (analysis)"
#Forests #Trees #Environment

Beyond deforestation: redesigning how we protect and value tropical forests (analysis)
Heading into COP30, where tropical forests are set to be a central theme, it seemed worth looking today’s trajectories a little further forward and imagine where they might lead. Part 1 looked at possible fates of tropical forests. The first act of the forest crisis was destruction. The second, if there is to be one, […]

Indigenous Dayak sound alarm as palm oil firm razes orangutan habitat in Borneo Indigenous Dayak sound alarm as palm oil firm razes orangutan habitat in Borneo
#environment #wildlife #orangutans

"More than 520 chemicals found in English soil, including long-banned medical substances"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Environment

When the AI bubble bursts (and I’m convinced that it will), what will all those huge data centres be used for exactly?!
#ai #environment

"Reuse and return schemes could help eliminate plastic pollution in 15 years, says report"
#Plastic #Plastics #Environment

How clean is the air we breathe? #environment #AirQuality

How clean is the air we breathe?
South Florida's air may not be as clean as it seems. Invisible yet all around, PFAS—the so-called "forever chemicals"—drift silently through the air, carrying hidden health risks.

"Revealed: Europe losing 600 football pitches of nature and crop land a day"
#Europe #Environment #Nature

Gas stoves are filling millions of homes with hidden toxic air #environment

Gas stoves are filling millions of homes with hidden toxic air
Stanford researchers found that gas stoves expose Americans to surprisingly high levels of nitrogen dioxide—often matching or exceeding outdoor pollution. For millions, cooking alone pushes NO2 over long-term safety thresholds. Smaller homes, renters, and rural households face the highest concentrations. Cleaner cooking technologies could substantially reduce the risks.

Good news for the #environment: Longyearbyen is finally switching to #Diesel for #electricity generation, next month or the month after.

Bill McKibben and Tom Steyer
A longish conversation you can read or watch on video of two leading proponents of a better way of dealing with the climate emergency
"We have the technology and the solutions to scale up and accelerate clean energy, making it cheaper, better, and faster for all. Now, we need to execute."
#environment

Climate change inaction costs millions of lives each year, report warns #environment

Climate change inaction costs millions of lives each year, report warns
The 2025 Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change reveals that climate inaction and continued dependence on fossil fuels is resulting in an immense human cost, with millions of lives lost each year due to heat, air pollution, disease spread, and worsening food insecurity.

Study shows the world is far more ablaze now with damaging fires than in the 1980s #environment

Study shows the world is far more ablaze now with damaging fires than in the 1980s
Earth's nastiest and costliest wildfires are blazing four times more often now than they did in the 1980s because of human-caused climate change and people moving closer to wildlands, a new study found.

"Norway postpones deep-sea mining activities for four years"
#Norway #Environment #Oceans

Norway postpones deep-sea mining activities for four years
Norway on Wednesday postponed the first licenses to permit deep-sea mining in its Arctic waters for four years, a delay environmentalists hope signals the "nail in the coffin" of the plans.

"UNESCO Adds an Area the Size of Bolivia to Biosphere Reserve System to Protect 5% of the World’s Land"
#UNESCO #Environment #Conservation

UNESCO Adds an Area the Size of Bolivia to Reserves That Protect 5% of the World's Land
The Reserves are governed in a way that Man and the biosphere he needs to survive can do so for as long as we humans live on this planet.

"Bamboo tissue paper may not be as eco-friendly as you think"
#Bamboo #Tissues #Environment

Bamboo tissue paper may not be as eco-friendly as you think
In recent years, Chinese tissue paper made from bamboo has emerged as a trendy choice for eco-friendly shoppers. However, new research suggests these bamboo paper products may not offer significant climate benefits over tissue produced in the United States and, in some cases, may be more detrimental to the environment.

"At least 8,000 illegal waste sites in UK, research suggests"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Environment

Plastic packaging could be a greater sin than food waste #environment

Plastic packaging could be a greater sin than food waste
Food waste has long been reviled as an immoral, largely preventable feature of our consumer society.

"Environmental damage is putting European way of life at risk, says report"
#Europe #Environment

Global use of coal hit record high in 2024 #environment

"Scientists map Italy’s entire coast to guide seagrass and marine recovery"
#Italy #Environment

Scientists map Italy’s entire coast to guide seagrass and marine recovery
ROME and GENOA, Italy — In the urban waters off Naples, shoals of bream, wrasses, as well as crustaceans, mollusks and bryozoans are returning after decades of absence to Gaiola Submerged Park Marine Protected Area. “This MPA has turned into a significant repopulation zone for the surrounding coast of Posillipo,” Maurizio Simeone, a marine biologist […]

"Greece still buries nearly 80% of its waste despite billions spent and bins everywhere"
#Greece #Environment

Why does Greece continues to bury its rubbish and recycle very little?
The waste problem is particularly critical in Athens and the wider area of the Greek capital.

The Earth is reflecting less and less sunlight, study reveals #environment

The Earth is reflecting less and less sunlight, study reveals
The Earth became darker from 2001 to 2024, meaning it reflects less sunlight, a research team reports in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

"Nigeria passes tough new wildlife law; enforcement doubts remain"
#Nigeria #Wildlife #Environment

Nigeria passes tough new wildlife law; enforcement doubts remain
The Nigerian Parliament recently passed sweeping legislation to protect endangered wildlife from illegal trafficking. Once the president signs it into law, offenders could face fines of up to 12 million naira ($8,300) and up to 10 years in prison for trafficking elephant ivory, pangolin scales, and other products from threatened species. The bill, hailed as […]

"Organised crime making millions from illegal waste dumping in UK, says committee"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Environment

UN sees world's emissions falling 10% by 2035, far short of 60% goal #environment

UN sees world's emissions falling 10% by 2035, far short of 60% goal
Global emissions of planet-warming greenhouse gases are expected to fall by about 10% by 2035, compared with 1990 levels, representing the first decline ever forecast by the United Nations. But the world remains well off course to keeping global warming below the 1.5 C leaders committed to when they signed the Paris Agreement a decade ago.

"How a radical experiment to bring a forest into a preschool transformed children’s health"
#Education #Children #Environment

225 organisations call for Big Polluters to be kicked out of COP30 https://corporateeurope.org/en/2025/10/225-organisations-call-big-polluters-be-kicked-out-cop30

225+ organisations call for Big Polluters to be kicked out of COP30 | Corporate Europe Observatory
Over 225 organizations, including CEO, demand: "Kick Big Polluters Out, Don't Invite Them to the COP30 Table!"

"Endangered Palau Ground Doves Thriving After Restoration Effort"
#Environment #Restoration

Endangered Palau Ground Doves Thriving After Restoration Effort
With the pressure of invasive species removed, however, signs of recovery in this unique ecosystem are already emerging

"UK fifth-worst country in Europe for loss of green space to development"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Europe #Environment

Global construction carbon footprint set to double by 2050 #environment

Global construction carbon footprint set to double by 2050
As the world marks UN World Cities Day on 31 October—a call to make cities more sustainable—a new international study published in Communications Earth & Environment warns that the global construction sector's carbon footprint is on track to double by 2050, threatening to derail efforts to meet the Paris Agreement climate targets.

"Ministers to crack down on ‘for-profit’ litter enforcers in England"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Environment

"World Trade Organization launches first global agreement to curb overfishing"
#Fish #Environment

World Trade Organization launches first global agreement to curb overfishing | The Optimist Daily
The WTO’s first environmental pact takes effect, tackling harmful fishing subsidies to protect ocean life and global food security.

"Labor’s environmental law overhaul: a little progress and a lot of compromise|"
#Australia #Environment

Labor’s environmental law overhaul: a little progress and a lot of compromise
Labor’s long-awaited environmental reforms do represent progress. But ambition levels have been dialled back and much depends on the detail.

Wetlands efficiently remove nitrogen pollution from surface water, leading to cost savings for municipalities https://phys.org/news/2025-10-wetlands-efficiently-nitrogen-pollution-surface.html

Wetlands efficiently remove nitrogen pollution from surface water, leading to cost savings for municipalities
Wetlands are an important part of the ecological system, providing a myriad of benefits for people, wildlife, and the environment. They also serve as "nature's kidneys," filtering out pollutants from surface water. A new study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign finds that wetlands along the Mississippi River Basin effectively clean up nitrogen runoff from agricultural fields. The researchers also show this can lead to significant savings for local drinking water treatment faciliti…

"Revised UK environmental plan sets new goals for nature, pollution and farming"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Environment

"Britain’s ponds are disappearing – here’s why restoring them is vital for wildlife and climate resilience"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Environment

Britain’s ponds are disappearing – here’s why restoring them is vital for wildlife and climate resilience
Across Britain, ponds are quietly vanishing. Reviving them is one of the simplest ways to boost biodiversity and climate resilience.

Tiny sensors rapidly detect trace 'forever chemicals' in drinking water #environment

Tiny sensors rapidly detect trace 'forever chemicals' in drinking water
They linger in our water, our blood, and the environment—"forever chemicals" that are notoriously difficult to detect.

"‘It fully changed my life!’ How young rewilders transformed a farm – and began a movement"
#Environment #Rewilding

Plastic pollution is worsened by warming climate and must be stemmed, researchers warn #environment

Plastic pollution is worsened by warming climate and must be stemmed, researchers warn
Climate change conditions turn plastics into more mobile, persistent, and hazardous pollutants. This is done by speeding up plastic breakdown into microplastics—microscopic fragments of plastic—spreading them considerable distances, and increasing exposure and impact within the environment.

"Land was Owned by Billionaires Who Didn’t Allow Access to National Monument – Now it’s Open"
#Environment
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Land was Owned by Billionaires Who Didn’t Allow Access to National Monument – Now it's Open
The private ranchland blocked a 3.8-mile access road to a large National Monument in Montana, which will now be opened by the nonprofit.

"China Has Added Forest the Size of Texas Since 1990"
#China #Environment #Trees

China Has Added Forest the Size of Texas Since 1990

Climate inaction linked to millions of preventable deaths each year, study finds #environment

Climate inaction linked to millions of preventable deaths each year, study finds
Climate change is ravaging the health of people around the world and policy failures are leading to "millions" of avoidable deaths each year, an international team of experts said Wednesday.

"Willow trees on Prince William’s land in Devon poisoned with herbicide"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Environment

EU in race against time to agree climate emissions target #EU

EU in race against time to agree climate emissions target
European diplomats are scrambling to agree on a 10-year target to cut EU carbon emissions this week, with time running out ahead of the United Nations COP30 climate summit.

"Africa's forests have switched from absorbing to emitting carbon, new study finds"
#Africa #Trees #Environment #Climate

Deforestation has turned Africa's forests from carbon sinks to carbon sources, new study finds
New research warns that Africa's forests, once vital allies in the fight against climate change, have turned from a carbon sink into a carbon source.

"Scientists shocked to find marine life thriving on World War II explosives in the Baltic Sea"
#BalticSea #Oceans #Environment

Marine life found thriving on WWII explosives in the Baltic Sea
German waters alone contain about 1.5 million metric tonnes of dumped weapons, mostly from the two world wars in the 20th century.

"World’s oceans fail key health check as acidity crosses critical threshold for marine life"
#Oceans #Environment #Climate

"World’s landscapes may soon be ‘devoid of wild animals’, says nature photographer"
#Animals #Environment

"Reduced car commuting is linked to residential environment, health status and health behaviors"
#Cars #Vehicles #Environment

Reduced car commuting is linked to residential environment, health status and health behaviors
A recently published Finnish study shows that residential environments, health status and health behaviors are associated with reduced car commuting. However, these factors explained only a small proportion of the overall modal shift toward active and sustainable commuting over a two-year follow-up.

What did countries agree to at COP30? #environment

What did countries agree to at COP30?
The COP30 climate summit has drawn to a close after two weeks in the Amazonian city of Belem where protests, street marches and even a fire caused unexpected moments of drama.

"Spain expands marine protections with six new biodiversity hotspots"
#Spain #Biodiversity #Environment

Spain expands marine protections with six new biodiversity hotspots | The Optimist Daily
Spain designates six new marine areas for protection, advancing toward its 2025 conservation goals and safeguarding vital ocean habitats.

"When 'sustainable' fashion backfires on the environment"
#Clothes #Textiles #Environment

When 'sustainable' fashion backfires on the environment
The circular economy—the idea of "reduce, reuse and recycle"—has long been promoted as one solution to the environmental crisis. Instead of the old "take, make, use, throw away" model, it aims to keep materials in play for as long as possible.

Scientists warn heatwaves will intensify for 1,000 years even after net zero #environment

Scientists warn heatwaves will intensify for 1,000 years even after net zero
New climate modeling shows that heatwaves will keep getting hotter, longer, and more frequent for centuries—even after the world hits net-zero emissions. Delays of just a few years dramatically increase the likelihood of extreme, once-rare heat disasters, especially for countries near the equator. The research reveals that even reaching net zero by mid-century won't reverse the trend, and some regions will continue to see worsening heatwaves for a thousand years.

Scientists discover microplastics deep inside human bones #environment

Scientists discover microplastics deep inside human bones
Microplastics have been detected in human blood, brain tissue, and even bones, where they may weaken skeletal structure and accelerate cell aging. Recent studies suggest that these particles could worsen metabolic bone diseases like osteoporosis, a risk that’s especially concerning as fractures are projected to rise sharply in the coming decades.

"Britain one of least ‘nature-connected’ nations in world – with Nepal the most"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Nature #Environment

Report: We're reaching Earth's climate tipping points, and more are on the way #environment

Report: We're reaching Earth's climate tipping points, and more are on the way
Large areas of the world could soon become unrecognizable if global temperatures continue to rise.

"‘Deathly silent’: two out of three corals in world heritage-listed Ningaloo reef have been killed, scientists confirm"
#CoralReef #Environment

"Plastic Bag Bans Work: New Study Confirms Drop in Beach Litter Where Laws Are in Place"
#PlasticsBags #Plastic #Plastics

Plastic Bag Bans Work: New Study Confirms Drop in Beach Litter Where Laws Are in Place | Happy Eco News
Plastic bag bans work, according to a new nationwide study analyzing 45,000 shoreline cleanups. Areas with bans or bag fees had up to 47% fewer plastic bags collected as litter. The research shows these policies reduce pollution, protect wildlife, and may guide global efforts to regulate plastic waste more effectively.

Turkey facing worst drought in over 50 years #Turkey

Turkey facing worst drought in over 50 years
Turkey is experiencing its worst drought in over half a century, with rainfall dropping by 27% compared to the last three decades and even more in some regions, according to data published this week.

"Planetary health check reveals oceans have breached critical acidification boundary"
#Oceans #Environment #Climate

Ocean acidification breaches critical boundary for the first time
More than three-quarters of planet Earth’s life support systems are no longer in the safe zone, experts warn.

Report reveals 25% surge in global water use over two decades #environment

Report reveals 25% surge in global water use over two decades
The world is rapidly losing its water supply, according to the World Bank's Global Water Monitoring Report. This global report, titled Continental Drying, highlights the water crisis using unprecedentedly detailed data. Researchers from the University of Twente made a key contribution to the section that reveals how much water we use, where it goes, and how we can use it more wisely.

"Putting less meat and more legumes in school menus reduces environmental impact by up to 50%"
#Food #Environment #Environment

Putting less meat and more legumes in school menus reduces environmental impact by up to 50%
The transition to healthy diets with a low environmental impact is crucial to achieving sustainable food systems and reducing health problems. In this context, dietary guidelines for schools can encourage eating behaviors among pupils to reduce their environmental footprint.

Methane pollution still rises, but UN reports hope for near future reductions #environment

Methane pollution still rises, but UN reports hope for near future reductions
Global efforts to curb emissions of the potent but short-lived heat-trapping gas methane are doing about as poorly as the more prevalent carbon dioxide, but there's hope for the next five years, U.N. officials said Monday.

Rising heat waves are tied to fossil fuel and cement production #environment

Rising heat waves are tied to fossil fuel and cement production
According to ETH Zurich climate researchers, greenhouse gas emissions from major fossil fuel and cement producers are significant contributors to the occurrence and intensity of heat waves.

"New conservation area protects 53% of carbon in northern Peruvian Amazon"
#Amazon #Conservation #Environment

New conservation area protects 53% of carbon in northern Peruvian Amazon
A new regional conservation area has been created in Loreto, the largest region in Peru’s Amazon. The Medio Putumayo Algodón Regional Conservation Area is the fourth protected natural area in the Putumayo region, an area connected by the Putumayo River, which flows into Colombia. The Ministry of the Environment established the area on June 6 […]

"Why are Amazonian trees getting ‘fatter’?"
#Amazon #Trees #Environment

Why are Amazonian trees getting ‘fatter’?
How have the trees in Amazonia reacted to the rise in CO2 emissions in recent centuries? It is common knowledge that, of all greenhouse gases, CO2 is the most responsible for global warming. The most recent report released by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) showed that the concentration of carbon in Earth’s atmosphere rose more […]

"Why Britain is one of the world's least 'nature-connected' nations"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Environment

Why Britain is one of the world's least 'nature-connected' nations
Britain is one of the least "nature-connected" nations in the world, and new research has explored the reasons why.

"We knew Ningaloo’s coral bleaching was severe. But what we found 6 months later was still a shock"
#Coral #CoralReef #Environment

We knew Ningaloo’s coral bleaching was severe. But what we found 6 months later was still a shock
The heatwave in Western Australia last summer broke records. As marine scientists, we were deeply concerned about whether Ningaloo’s corals would survive. We were prepared for the worst, but what my colleague…

"Colombia Bans All New Oil and Mining Projects in its Amazon–an Area the Size of Sweden"
#Colombia #Environment

Colombia Bans All New Oil and Mining Projects in its Amazon–an Area the Size of Sweden
In Colombia, Vélez noted, some 43 oil blocks and 286 mining requests had currently not yet broken ground in various parts of the Amazon

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

"Thousands of tonnes of toxic landfill liquid added to sewage and spread on English farms"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Environment

"100,000 New Jobs Will Clean Up the Coastline and Protect Species from Plastic, Overdevelopment"
#India #Plastic #Plastics

100,000 New Jobs Will Clean Up the Coastline and Protect Species from Plastic, Overdevelopment
250 million people depend on coastal areas for their homes and livelihoods in sectors like fisheries, transport, and tourism.

"Windows Broken Into Become Earrings in One Woman’s Quest to Keep Glass Out of Landfills"
#Landfill #Environment

Windows Broken Into Become Earrings in One Woman's Quest to Keep Glass Out of Landfills
She takes advantage of safety glass' crystalline structure to quickly turn the broken pieces into floral-themed earrings of jade green.

"Extinction rates are slowing—and conservation efforts may be paying off"
#Conservation #Environment

"Scientists develop sunscreen made from pollen that doesn’t harm corals"
#Suncream #CoralReef #Environment

Scientists develop sunscreen made from pollen that doesn’t harm corals
Scientists have invented a pollen-based sunscreen, which their results suggest is as effective in blocking harmful ultraviolet rays as sunscreens containing chemicals that contribute to coral bleaching and pollution in oceans. In a recently published study, the researchers also showed their pollen sunscreen doesn’t harm corals. They added 1 milliliter (0.034 ounces) of both their […]

"As forests are cut down, butterflies are losing their colours"
#Butterflies #Insects #Environment

"What Scotland’s Ecocide Law Means for the Environment and You"
#Scotland #Environment
https://happyeconews.com/…

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.

"Aboriginal Groups Win Historic Native Title Victory in Victoria After Decades of Legal Fight"
#Australia #Environment
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Aboriginal Groups Win Historic Native Title Victory in Victoria After Decades of Legal Fight | Happy Eco News
The native title victory Victoria granted exclusive rights to three Aboriginal groups, recognizing thousands of years of connection to land. This legal win strengthens cultural identity and environmental stewardship while setting a precedent for Indigenous land recognition in Victoria and across Australia.

"International treaty protecting world's oceans to take effect"
#Oceans #Conservation #Environment

International treaty protecting world's oceans to take effect
A multinational treaty to protect vast expanses of the world's oceans is finally set to become law in January 2026, with environmentalists hailing its enactment Friday as crucial to safeguarding the marine ecosystems.

"Stones have been ‘overfished’ from the sea – here’s how Denmark’s rocky reefs are being restored"
#Denmark #Oceans #Environment

Stones have been ‘overfished’ from the sea – here’s how Denmark’s rocky reefs are being restored
Restoring boulder reefs provides vital habitat for marine animals and helps reduce coastal erosion in the face of climate change.

"Pakistan declares its third marine protected area, but has a long way to go"
#Pakistan #Environment #Oceans

Pakistan declares its third marine protected area, but has a long way to go
KARACHI — On Sept. 2, the government of Balochistan province in Pakistan declared the country’s third marine protected area, around Miani Hor Lagoon on the country’s central coast. The biodiversity-rich lagoon hosts a lush mangrove forest, numerous bird species and threatened marine mammals. With the declaration of the Miani Hor Marine Protected Area (MPA), Pakistan […]

"'I Go Green': Children in Cyprus schools lead the way in environmental protection"
#Cyprus #Environment #Education

Cyprus schoolchildren lead the way in environmental protection
The programme is starting to deliver results, with Cyprus school children at the forefront of the effort

"Toxic ammunition is rotting away in the Baltic Sea. Germany wants to recover it before it's too late"
#Germany #Environment #Oceans

Divers remove toxic ammunition from Baltic in €100M clean up effort
Approximately 1.6 million tonnes of WWII munitions lie on the seafloor, leaking toxic compounds that are contaminating marine life and threatening the Baltic ecosystem.

"National Trust and TV wildlife expert team up on autumn nature campaign"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #NationalTrust

"Satellite data show burst of deforestation in Myanmar rare earth mining hotspots"
#Myanmar #Trees #Environment

Satellite data show burst of deforestation in Myanmar rare earth mining hotspots
Myanmar’s Kachin state, near the border with China, is a global hub for rare earth minerals. But the dearth of regulations over mining these resources has come at a steep cost to the area’s subtropical and moist forests, according to researchers and satellite imagery collected by Mongabay. Civil society sources in the region, who requested […]

"Santa Monica's waves have turned a bright pink: How can the dye job improve water quality?"
#SantaMonica #Water #Environment

Santa Monica's waves have turned a bright pink: How can the dye job improve water quality?
Over the next two weeks, surfers and beachgoers in Santa Monica may spot waves that have a pink, fluorescent hue—but officials say not to worry.

"Governments commit to recognizing 160 million hectares of Indigenous land"
#Environment #Nature

Governments commit to recognizing 160 million hectares of Indigenous land
The governments of nine tropical countries recently made a joint pledge to recognize 160 million hectares, or 395 million acres, of Indigenous and other traditional lands by 2030, according to a Nov. 7 announcement at the World Leaders Summit, an event hosted ahead of the U.N. Climate Change Conference in Belém, Brazil. The Intergovernmental Land Tenure […]