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

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.

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

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.

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

Defend Sea Life From Devastation #environment

Defend Sea Life From Devastation
The Trump administration wants to fast-track deep-sea mining by slashing environmental reviews that protect the seafloor. Will you help stop this reckless rush to mine the ocean floor?

"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 […]

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.

"Wildfires devastate nearly 10,000 km2 in 2025 with Spain and Portugal hardest-hit"
#Portugal #Wildfires #Environment

Data shows Europe facing its worst wildfire season in decades
Spain's civil-protection chief warned that the fires continue to pose a direct threat to populated areas, while Defence Minister Margarita Robles described "airborne action" as difficult because of thick smoke.

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…

"Peatland Rewilding: Finnish Community Turns Abandoned Mine into Vibrant Bird Sanctuary"
#Finland #Peatland #Environment

Peatland Rewilding: Finnish Community Turns Abandoned Mine into Vibrant Bird Sanctuary | Happy Eco News
Finland's peatland rewilding project transforms former mining wasteland into a wildlife sanctuary, home to over 190 bird species. A local community action project creates a carbon-storing wetland ecosystem within one year.

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

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

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

Riecht ihr das? Nein?
Hier wird gezeigt, warum: #dystopia #environment

'Bigger, hotter, faster': Extreme blazes drive rise in CO₂ fire emissions #environment

'Bigger, hotter, faster': Extreme blazes drive rise in CO₂ fire emissions
Rampant wildfires in the Americas drove a jump in global greenhouse gas emissions from fires in the year to February, new research found Thursday, warning that climate change was fanning the flames.

🔥 A global wildfire paradox: Human impacts worsen even as total burned area declines
#environment

A global wildfire paradox: Human impacts worsen even as total burned area declines
Researchers at the University of California, Irvine and other institutions have spotted a contradiction in worldwide wildfire trends: Despite a 26% decline in total burned area from 2002 to 2021, the number of people exposed to wildfires has surged by nearly 40%.

Report reveals nearly 80% of the world's poor live in regions exposed to climate hazards #environment

Report reveals nearly 80% of the world's poor live in regions exposed to climate hazards
Nearly 8 in 10 people living in multidimensional poverty—887 million out of 1.1 billion globally—are directly exposed to climate hazards such as extreme heat, flooding, drought, or air pollution.

"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.

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

Report shows climate change is fueling extreme wildfire seasons across the Earth #environment

Report shows climate change is fueling extreme wildfire seasons across the Earth
Climate change is driving extreme wildfire events worldwide, finds a new global report revealing a stark picture of increased fire events across multiple continents.

"Plastics: All around us and inside us"
#Plastic #Plastics #Environment

Plastics: All around us and inside us
Plastic is one of the most remarkable materials ever created. It's cheap, lightweight and endlessly versatile. It can be shaped into anything from shopping bags to lifesaving tools in hospitals, and it's clean, safe and can be sterilized. Depending on its purpose, it can be used just once—for example, in medical settings where hygiene is critical—or kept in service for years.

"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.

Industry managed forests more likely to fuel megafires, study finds #environment

Industry managed forests more likely to fuel megafires, study finds
The odds of high-severity wildfire were nearly one-and-a-half times higher on industrial private land than on publicly owned forests, a new study found. Forests managed by timber companies were more likely to exhibit the conditions that megafires love—dense stands of regularly spaced trees with continuous vegetation connecting the understory to the canopy.

"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 […]

Climate change amplifies extreme rains more than light precipitation, study finds #environment

Climate change amplifies extreme rains more than light precipitation, study finds
Climate change enhances extreme rains more than the ordinary drizzle. New research shows that frontal rain increases the most, and illustrates why extreme rains caused by other phenomena are not equally affected.

"Analysis: Just 28% of countries have released nature pledges a year after UN deadline"
#UN #UnitedNations #Nature

Analysis: Just 28% of countries have released nature pledges a year after UN deadline - Carbon Brief
Just 28% of countries have met a UN call to submit new plans on addressing nature loss – a year after the original deadline

"Conservationist Hail Recovery of 150 Struggling Species Thanks to Projects by Natural England"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Conservation

Conservationist Hail Recovery of 150 Struggling Species Thanks to Projects by Natural England
its report card has arrived, and its A+ work has seen the recovery of 150 struggling or declining species. 

"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.

🌍 Satellite data reveal African grasslands' carbon uptake rises with rainfall, unlike forests and savannas
https://phys.org/news/2025-07-satellite-reveal-african-grasslands-carbon.html

Satellite data reveal African grasslands' carbon uptake rises with rainfall, unlike forests and savannas
Africa is a source of uncertainty in carbon cycle calculations. By some estimates, the continent's landscapes emit 2.1 billion tons more carbon dioxide than they take up each year—about equal to 1.5 times the annual emissions from coal-fired power plants. But other estimates are almost the complete opposite, suggesting that the continent's copious plant matter takes up 2.0 billion more tons of carbon dioxide per year than it releases.

"Belize project seeks out heat-resilient corals to protect its reefs"
#Belize #CoralReef #Environment

Belize project seeks out heat-resilient corals to protect its reefs
HOPKINS, Belize — Heaters, pumps and computerized meters rigged to an everyday picnic icebox may seem like a high school science project. But this heat stress tank may hold the key to finding the most heat-resilient corals in Belize’s waters. As climate change and other human-caused stressors continue to push these rainforests of the sea […]

"Individuals should be held to account for environmental damage, say experts"
#Climate #ClimateChange #Environment

Individuals should be held to account for environmental damage, say experts
Individuals should be held accountable for "ecocide," the most serious acts of environmental destruction, argue experts in The BMJ.

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.

"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.

Trees in the tropics cool more, burn less: For fire suppression and cooling, location is everything https://phys.org/news/2025-08-trees-tropics-cool-suppression-cooling.html

Trees in the tropics cool more, burn less: For fire suppression and cooling, location is everything
More trees will cool the climate and suppress fires, but mainly if planted in the tropics, according to a new UC Riverside study.

🐗 A major shift in the US landscape: 'Wild' disturbances are overtaking human-directed changes
https://phys.org/news/2025-09-major-shift-landscape-wild-disturbances.html

A major shift in the US landscape: 'Wild' disturbances are overtaking human-directed changes
If it feels like headlines reporting 100 or 1,000-year floods and megafires seem more frequent these days, it's not your imagination.

"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.

"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.

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.

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

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

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

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

"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.

"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.

Save bees from deadly pesticides #environment

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

Five crucial Earth systems near a tipping point: Report https://news.mongabay.com/short-article/2025/10/five-crucial-earth-systems-near-a-tipping-point-report/

Five crucial Earth systems near a tipping point: Report
Five of Earth’s vital systems are close to a point of irreversible change, warns a new report released by a global network of scientists ahead of the upcoming U.N. climate change conference in Brazil. The 2025 Global Tipping Points report updates a 2023 report to assess 25 Earth systems that human societies and economies depend […]

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

"Millions of litres of oil seeping into UK soil from ageing electricity cables"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #FossilFuels

Unprecedented climate shocks are changing the Great Lakes forever #environment

Unprecedented climate shocks are changing the Great Lakes forever
Extreme heat waves and cold spells on the Great Lakes have more than doubled since the late 1990s, coinciding with a major El Niño event. Using advanced ocean-style modeling adapted for the lakes, researchers traced temperature trends back to 1940, revealing alarming potential impacts on billion-dollar fishing industries, fragile ecosystems, and drinking water quality.

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

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

Overhaul global food systems to avert worsening land crisis, scientists urge #environment

Overhaul global food systems to avert worsening land crisis, scientists urge
In the journal Nature, 21 leading scientists prescribe ways to use food systems to halt and reverse land degradation, underlining that doing so must become a top global priority to mitigate climate change and stop biodiversity loss.

The world's chemical pollution: Current state of research #environment

The world's chemical pollution: Current state of research
Two authors from ETH Zurich and RPTU Kaiserslautern-Landau have concluded that the rapid production and distribution of chemicals in the environment means that regulatory risk assessment can no longer keep pace with their ever-increasing numbers.

"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.

"The World Is Failing to Slow the Loss of Its Forests"
#Trees #Forests #Environment

The World Is Failing to Slow the Loss of Its Forests

"Report finds increased tropical forest regrowth over the last decade"
#Trees #Forests #Environment

Report finds increased tropical forest regrowth over the last decade
Natural forest regrowth in the world’s tropical rainforests is expanding. According to the Forest Declaration Assessment 2025, more than 11 million hectares (27 million acres) of tropical moist forests are under some stage of forest regrowth between 2015 and 2021. The growth is most notable in the tropical areas of Latin America, where regrowth increased […]

Most of the world has recently set all-time heat records #environment

"Experts urge UK to ban cigarette filters to protect health and environment"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Smoking #Environment

Earth enters 'new reality' as coral reefs reach first climate tipping point #environment

Earth enters 'new reality' as coral reefs reach first climate tipping point
The world faces a "new reality" as we have reached the first of many Earth system tipping points that will cause catastrophic harm unless humanity takes urgent action, according to a report released by the University of Exeter and international partners.

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

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

"UK's largest lake 'dying' as algae blooms worsen"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Environment

UK's largest lake 'dying' as algae blooms worsen
For the third year running toxic blue-green algae blooms that look like pea soup and smell like rotten eggs have covered much of Lough Neagh, the largest lake in the UK and Ireland.

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

"Growing cocktail of medicines in world’s waterways could be fuelling antibiotic resistance"
#Water #Pollution #Environment

Growing cocktail of medicines in world’s waterways could be fuelling antibiotic resistance
Every flush sends traces of our medicines into rivers. When antibiotics mix with common drugs like painkillers or hormones, bacteria can evolve to resist treatment.

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.

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

"Urban heat relief: Trees need water and space to maximize cooling, study finds"
#Trees #Environment
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Urban heat relief: Trees need water and space to maximize cooling, study finds
Urban trees are often seen as natural allies in fighting summer heat waves. But how much they actually help to cool their surroundings depends heavily on how moist the soil is. This is the main finding of a new study led by environmental engineers at ETH Zurich and Eawag published in npj Urban Sustainability, which investigated several urban neighborhoods in Zurich.

"Community efforts yield new marine protected area in the Philippines"
#Philippines #Environment #Oceans #CoralReef

Community efforts yield new marine protected area in the Philippines
The Philippines has officially designated a new marine protected area after an 18-year campaign by local communities, fisher associations, civil society organizations and government agencies, the Wildlife Conservation Society announced Aug. 13. The newly created Bitaug Marine Protected Area (MPA), which covers nearly 150 hectares (about 370 acres), is the largest MPA in Siquijor province […]

(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…

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

"Inside the Plastics Industry Playbook: Delay, Deny, and Distract"
#Plastic #Plastics #Environment

Inside the Plastics Industry Playbook: Delay, Deny, and Distract
In an interview with e360, Saabira Chaudhuri, author of a new book on the history of the plastics industry, discusses how petrochemical companies worldwide have molded consumers to embrace convenience and disposability — no matter the environmental and public health costs.

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

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

"Rewilding haven or eyesore? Thousands of overgrown parks are dividing Britain"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Environment

Rewilding haven or eyesore? Thousands of overgrown parks are dividing Britain
Nine out of 10 councils have reduced lawn mowing to improve biodiversity, but some residents are not happy

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.

"Analysis: UK foreign aid for nature hits £800m record due to cash for carbon credits"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Environment

Analysis: UK foreign aid for nature hits £800m record due to cash for carbon credits - Carbon Brief
The UK’s climate-aid spending on “nature protection and restoration” reached record levels of nearly £800m last year, according to government figures

Deforestation can cause eight-fold increase in flood event risk #environment

Deforestation can cause eight-fold increase in flood event risk
New research, based on forest fires in Australia, proves there is a significantly higher risk of large-scale flooding when major deforestation has occurred in catchment areas. The chance of large-scale flooding in a specific catchment area can increase by as much as 700% if widespread deforestation has occurred.

"World’s first Indigenous-led ocean reserve is one step closer to reality"
#Oceans #Environment

World’s first Indigenous-led ocean reserve is one step closer to reality | The Optimist Daily
A visionary project blending Indigenous knowledge and science could create the first marine reserve led by Pacific Island nations.

"Global wetlands conference results in resolutions for protection & restoration"
#Wetlands #Environment

Global wetlands conference results in resolutions for restoration & protection
Wetlands are disappearing at three times the rate of forests, alarming conservationists who highlight the ecosystems’ role in achieving global biodiversity and climate goals. To address these challenges and chart a path toward sustainable conservation, delegates gathered in Zimbabwe for the 15th Meeting of the Conference of the Contracting Parties (COP15) on Wetlands in July. […]

"Locally Extinct for a Century, Bay Scallops Thriving Again on Virginia Shore of Chesapeake Bay"
#Animals #Environment

Locally Extinct for a Century, Bay Scallops Thriving Again on Virginia Shore of Chesapeake Bay
Bay scallops are making an incredible resurgence in coastal bays along Virginia's Eastern Shore, according to a new survey.

"‘Disappearing like dominos’: Scientists seek to save endangered species in China’s longest river"
#China #Environment

See the rare species scientists are breeding in China’s longest river
Scientists have called for additional measures to regulate shipping on the Yangtze River.

"From the Peak District to St Austell Bay - how beloved beauty spots are in decline"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Environment

From the Peak District to St Austell Bay – how beloved beauty spots are in decline
Just six per cent of the UK is currently being protected for nature, with important sites across the country at risk of decline

"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.

"Brazil Records 65 Percent Drop in Amazon Area Burned by Fire, Lowest Since Monitoring Began"
#Brazil #AmazonRainforest #Environment

Brazil Records 65 Percent Drop in Amazon Area Burned by Fire, Lowest Since Monitoring Began
The data also shows that across Brazil, both in the Amazon basin and beyond it, 54% fewer acres of landscape have been burned by fires. 

"Marine life are thriving on Nazi missile debris in the Baltic Sea: Study"
#Oceans #Environment

Marine life are thriving on Nazi missile debris in the Baltic Sea: Study
As Germany demilitarized after World War II, it dumped massive amounts of its leftover munitions into the Baltic Sea. A recent study has found that some of those submerged weapons, which are still releasing toxic compounds, now host more marine organisms than the sediments around them. In October 2024, researchers used a remotely operated vehicle […]

"Plug-in hybrids pollute almost as much as petrol cars, report finds"
#Cars #Vehicles #Environment #Pollution

"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.

"Amazon Rainforest hits record carbon emissions from 2024 forest fires"
#AmazonRainforest #Trees #Environment

Amazon Rainforest hits record carbon emissions from 2024 forest fires
In 2024, the Amazon Rainforest underwent its most devastating forest fire season in more than two decades. According to a new study by the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre, the fire-driven forest degradation released an estimated 791 million metric tons of carbon dioxide in 2024, a sevenfold increase compared with the previous two years. The […]

"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.

"UK rejects total ban on bottom trawling in offshore marine protected areas"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Environment

UK rejects total ban on bottom trawling in offshore marine protected areas
The U.K. government has rejected calls to fully ban bottom trawling in its offshore marine protected areas, despite evidence that the fishing practice tears up seabed habitats and releases large amounts of carbon. Bottom trawling involves dragging weighted nets across the seafloor, often crushing coral reefs and sponges while stirring up sediments. The huge nets […]

"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

"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, […]

"Tidal marshes trap microplastics, raising risks for ecosystems and people"
#Plastic #Plastics #Microplastics

Tidal marshes trap microplastics, raising risks for ecosystems and people
Freshwater tidal marshes, critical for wildlife and coastal protection, are now serving as microplastic catch basins, according to a team of researchers at Penn State. They recently found that these marshes trap large amounts of diverse plastics, with concentrations and ecological risks increasing downstream.

"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. […]