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"Two more people arrested over ‘mountain of illegal waste’ dumped in Oxfordshire"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Environment

Two more people arrested over ‘mountain of illegal waste’ dumped in Oxfordshire
A total of six people apprehended as clean-up of rubbish stacked 10 metres high cost about £6m

The world's oceans are the hottest on record for June—and El Niño is set to turn up the heat even more
#ocean #environment #ElNino

"EU faces complaint over plan to simplify more environmental laws"
#EU #EuropeanUnion #Environment

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

Trees keep absorbing carbon long after they stop growing #environment

Trees keep absorbing carbon long after they stop growing
Oak trees keep absorbing carbon dioxide long after their annual growth has ended, revealing that photosynthesis and wood production are not as closely linked as scientists once believed. The finding could reshape forecasts of how much carbon forests will be able to store in a warmer future.

"The rise of blue-space therapy: how the sea is helping people deal with trauma, anxiety and addiction"
#Nature #Environment

The rise of blue-space therapy: how the sea is helping people deal with trauma, anxiety and addiction
‘Sea cures’ are not new but the idea that exposure to oceans, rivers and lakes can be medicine for the brain is gaining traction

"One in 12 golf clubs in England broke water extraction rules in past five years"
#England #Water #Environment

One in 12 golf clubs in England broke water extraction rules in past five years
More than 140 clubs breached licences, with a third caught taking water illegally, analysis shows – but no fines issued

Wildfires send arsenic into rivers long after the flames are gone #environment

Wildfires send arsenic into rivers long after the flames are gone
Arsenic rose in creeks after wildfires in nearly every study reviewed, and the highest water readings came from ground below an old mine.

"Over half of people are unaware of the environmental effects of sunscreen"
#Suncream #Environment
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Over half of people are unaware of the environmental effects of sunscreen
This summer, millions of people across the country have been digging out sunscreen to protect themselves from a record-breaking series of heat waves.

"Leo DiCaprio Launches $200M Project to Bring 100 Most Threatened Species Back From the Brink"
#Animals #Environment

DiCaprio Launches $200M Project to Bring 100 Most Threatened Species Back From the Brink
Leonardo DiCaprio and the Bezos Earth Fund just committed $200 million to support the recovery of 100 species facing extinction worldwide.

We can't air-condition our way out of a hotter future, says expert #environment

We can't air-condition our way out of a hotter future, says expert
As temperatures rise around the world, air conditioning is saving lives. But a growing reliance on it is also placing unprecedented pressure on electricity grids, increasing greenhouse gas emissions and making cities even hotter.

"In North Carolina, a race is on to restore critical peatland before it dries up or is destroyed"
#NorthCarolina #Peatland #Environment

Wildfires send arsenic into rivers long after the flames are gone #environment

Wildfires send arsenic into rivers long after the flames are gone
Arsenic rose in creeks after wildfires in nearly every study reviewed, and the highest water readings came from ground below an old mine.

"Almost half of world’s farmers poisoned by pesticides every year, experts find"
#Environment #Pesticides #Environment

Almost half of world’s farmers poisoned by pesticides every year, experts find
Study reveals that pesticide poisoning kills 11,000 people each year, with India accounting for nearly 60% of fatalities

Hundreds of dead fish in river linked to heatwave #environment

Fish in Norwich river killed by heat and drain water, say experts
The Environment Agency believes the fish were killed as a result of the heat and drain water.

"Nearly Half of Farmers Globally Poisoned by Pesticides Each Year"
#Pesticides #Environment #Farming

Nearly Half of Farmers Globally Poisoned by Pesticides Each Year

"Polanski calls for report on ecosystem collapse to be published in full"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Environment

Polanski calls for report on ecosystem collapse to be published in full
Green leader says ministers must stop ‘hiding the truth’ about threat to UK security from climate and nature crisis

Honey bees can serve as sentinels for environmental health #environment

Honey bees can serve as sentinels for environmental health
Honey bees (Apis mellifera) are widely known as essential pollinators, but researchers using a "One Health" approach have also identified them as biological sentinels of environmental health. Honey bees continuously interact with their surrounding environment through the collection of nectar, pollen and water and can therefore be exposed to contaminants present in agricultural and natural ecosystems. Their health may consequently provide valuable information about environmental pressures affect…

Petrochemical industry emissions could climb 50% by 2050, global mapping suggests #environment

Petrochemical industry emissions could climb 50% by 2050, global mapping suggests
Carbon emissions from the petrochemical industry could increase by 50% by 2050, according to new research from the University of Sheffield. The study, published in Nature Sustainability, provides the most detailed data to date on emissions from one of the world's biggest emitters of carbon dioxide.

Reduced meat and dairy consumption improves health, environmental and most nutritional outcomes without increasing diet costs among Scottish adults https://www.nature.com/articles/s43016-026-01384-3

Reduced meat and dairy consumption improves health, environmental and most nutritional outcomes without increasing diet costs among Scottish adults - Nature Food
Using microsimulation of Scottish Health Survey adults, this study compares 33 pathways for achieving the UK Climate Change Committee meat and dairy reduction targets. Most pathways improved nutrient intake, health and environmental outcomes without increasing diet costs, with greater benefits from reducing red and processed meat among high consumers and using gram-for-gram substitutions with foods including vegetables, beans, eggs and plant-based alternatives.

"Rising seas make once-rare coastal floods 12 times more likely"
#Oceans #Environment #Flooding

Rising seas make once-rare coastal floods 12 times more likely
Extreme floods that once swamped coastal communities only rarely are becoming far more common as climate change caused by humans pushes sea levels higher, according to new research published Wednesday. Experts say the findings are crucial for making plans about floods and coastal infrastructure as the planet warms.

"Seabed Recovery after Bottom Trawling Bans Shows Nature’s Resilience"
#Oceans #Seabed #Environment

Seabed Recovery after Bottom Trawling Bans Shows Nature's Resilience | Happy Eco News
Evidence of seabed recovery after bottom trawling bans from Scotland and the UK shows marine life can triple in protected zones, offering a clear, science-backed path to restoring ocean health and biodiversity.

"Plastic Overshoot Day: One-third of global plastic waste won’t be properly managed in 2026"
#Plastic #Plastics #Environment

Plastic Overshoot Day: One-third of global plastic waste won’t be properly managed in 2026
The amount of plastic waste generated globally in 2026 so far has officially exceeded the world’s capacity to safely manage it, researchers have claimed. One-third of all plastic waste generated this year will likely be dumped, burned or littered.

"Microplastic pollution can fuel rise in antibiotic resistance, studies find"
#Plastic #Plastics #Microplastics

Microplastic pollution can fuel rise in antibiotic resistance, studies find
Plastic pollution is among the gravest environmental crises facing humanity. Plastic production since 1950 has exceeded 8,300 million metric tons, with most plastic waste ending up in the environment, affecting wildlife, ecosystem functionality, and human health. Simultaneously, the ability of disease-causing bacteria to withstand one or more antibiotics (known as antimicrobial resistance, or AMR) has […]

Permafrost melt could cost $261 billion in infrastructure damages, study suggests #environment

Permafrost melt could cost $261 billion in infrastructure damages, study suggests
A new study provides insight into the economic impact of melting permafrost on Arctic communities. Permafrost is ground that permanently remains below freezing for at least two consecutive years. Permafrost covers about 24% of the Northern Hemisphere, including large areas of Alaska, Canada and Siberia.

"Revealed: how companies ‘secretly’ use billions of litres of public water in drought-hit England"
#England #Drought #Water

Revealed: how companies ‘secretly’ use billions of litres of public water in drought-hit England
Exclusive: As millions of people face hosepipe bans, many companies are not required to report, let alone cut, use of public supply

"Could this humble sea sponge clean up the world’s ports?"
#SeaSponges #Environment

Could this humble sea sponge clean up the world’s ports?
The chicken liver sponge has sailed through a test of its ability to filter pollutants in a harbour in Spain’s Costa Brava

"Record European fires burn over 500,000 hectares during summer"
#Europe #Nature #Environment

Record European fires burn over 500,000 hectares during summer
A record-breaking summer that saw more than 1,000 wildfires has torched some 540,000 hectares (1.3 million acres) of land across the European Union since mid-June, according to official data—an area more than twice the size of Luxembourg.

What happens to people’s health when air pollution is reduced? https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/aug/21/what-happens-peoples-health-when-air-pollution-reduced

"Norfolk Island’s unique corals under triple threat from disease, El Niño and now government-approved dredging"
#Australia #Environment #ElNino

Norfolk Island’s unique corals under triple threat from disease, El Niño and now government-approved dredging
Exclusive: Most of the island’s corals are likely to be species that have not been formally described by science, researcher says

"Key tree species boost Amazon forest restoration, new study shows"
#Amazon #Trees #Environment

Key tree species boost Amazon forest restoration, new study shows
Regrowing Amazon forests face a quiet collapse if fast pioneer trees die without stronger successors.

"Red Sea Coral Dying From Heat Stress is Being Revived With Probiotics"
#Coral #CoralReef #Environment

Red Sea Coral Dying From Heat Stress is Being Revived With Probiotics
Coral dying from heat stress was revived after scientists use probiotic and post-biotic treatments in open seas for the the first time.

"‘We can’t make it better again’: what Europe’s wildfires tell us about the climate crisis"
#Europe #Wildfires #Environment

‘We can’t make it better again’: what Europe’s wildfires tell us about the climate crisis
In this week’s newsletter: As France and Spain battle huge fires in this summer of relentless heat, will it be enough to spur us to take action?

"Russian 'shadow fleet' tanker leaking oil into Arabian Sea after explosion"
#Russia #Environment

Young seabirds are disappearing years after swallowing plastic #environment

Young seabirds are disappearing years after swallowing plastic
Seabird chicks that swallow more plastic are far less likely to return and breed, revealing deaths that traditional colony counts can miss.

"Calls to ban disposable barbecues in England and Wales over wildfire risk"
#England #Wales #Environment

Calls to ban disposable barbecues in England and Wales over wildfire risk
Lib Dems and many Labour MPs join farmers, landowners and firefighters in urging temporary prohibition

"Barclays faces complaint over backing for power plant near world’s largest mangrove forest"
#Barclays #Finance #Environment

Barclays faces complaint over backing for power plant near world’s largest mangrove forest
Bangladeshi complainants allege Rampal power station’s pollution and climate risks threaten the Sunderbans, a world heritage site

Trees are failing to adapt as drought pushes them closer to their limits https://www.earth.com/plants/trees-are-failing-to-adapt-as-drought-pushes-them-closer-to-their-limits/

Trees are failing to adapt as drought pushes them closer to their limits
A global study finds that trees barely adjust to prolonged drought, leaving forests increasingly vulnerable to water transport failure.

"‘Mega-consumers’ of food and energy cost environment $5.7tn a year, study finds"
#Energy #Environment #Climate

Pollutionwatch: How harmful ozone builds up near ground in heatwaves https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/jul/10/pollutionwatch-ozone-air-pollution-heatwaves-europe

"Wildfires: Why disposable BBQs are being banned from some parks and beaches"
#Wildfires #BBQ #Environment

Wildfires: Why disposable BBQs are being banned from some parks and beaches
There's something almost comic about the modern British summer ritual: As soon as the mercury climbs, we head to the nearest park, sit cross-legged on scorched grass and hunch over a flimsy foil tray to sear sausages over an open flame.

Why are so many dead bumblebees appearing on sidewalks? #environment

Why are so many dead bumblebees appearing on sidewalks?
Bumblebees naturally have short lives, but extreme heat and human activity are making survival harder. Pesticides can poison bees or destroy the flowers they depend on, while habitat loss leaves them with fewer safe places to live and feed. Protecting native plants and using fewer chemicals could help these vital pollinators recover.

"Scottish government told to take sewage 'crisis' seriously after record 100,000 spills"
#Scotland #Sewage #Environment

"Meet the Bioloon: the biodegradable balloon aiming for shelves by 2028"
#Balloon #Environment

Meet the Bioloon: the biodegradable balloon aiming for shelves by 2028 | The Optimist Daily
A PhD student spent three years developing the Bioloon, a balloon that fully biodegrades in nine months without leaking toxic chemicals.

Hedgehog road deaths 'devastating' populations Hedgehog road deaths 'devastating' populations https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvgv6zg1rd3o?at_medium=RSS/Mastodon

Hedgehog road deaths 'devastating' populations
A study finds road traffic kills have an exaggerated impact on the viability of small groups.

"Revealing Europe’s Most Critical Wetlands"
#Europe #Wetlands #Environment

Common pesticide linked to more than double the risk of Parkinson’s disease #environment

Common pesticide linked to more than double the risk of Parkinson’s disease
Scientists at UCLA have linked long-term exposure to the pesticide chlorpyrifos with a sharply increased risk of Parkinson’s disease. People exposed to the chemical near their homes were more than twice as likely to develop the condition. Laboratory studies showed that chlorpyrifos damages dopamine neurons and interferes with the brain’s ability to remove toxic protein buildup.

"The Norfolk city that shows the increasing environmental impact of the drought"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Drought #Environment

The Norfolk city that shows the increasing environmental impact of the drought
The lack of rain amidst severe heat can be deadly for marine life in rivers and waterways

How do scientists know if climate change made a heat wave, extreme storm or wildfire worse? https://phys.org/news/2026-07-scientists-climate-extreme-storm-wildfire.html

How do scientists know if climate change made a heat wave, extreme storm or wildfire worse?
When a devastating heat wave, hurricane, flood or wildfire strikes, people often want to know: How much did human-caused climate change influence this event, if at all?

"One billion plastic pellets spilled into River Tyne after two ships collide"
#Plastic #Plastics #Environment

Billion plastic pellets spilled into UK river after two ships collide
Up to 25 tonnes of nurdles, the raw material for plastic manufacturing, have spread further than initially feared

"Kenyan teen leads charge on tree planting and climate awareness"
#Kenya #Trees #Environment

Kenyan teen leads charge on tree planting and climate awareness
Baraka Moruri has been passionate about the environment since he was 6. Now 13, the Kenyan climate champion says he has planted more than 7,600 trees with the help of family, friends and private organizations. “My goal is unlimited. I want to plant over 1 million trees before I turn 18,” he says. On March […]

Heat waves threaten health of both young and old #environment

Heat waves threaten health of both young and old
A brutal heat wave blanketing much of Europe has prompted reminders that extreme heat poses a particular threat to the health of children and the elderly.

Tiny plastics in drinking water may be making dangerous bacteria stronger #environment

Tiny plastics in drinking water may be making dangerous bacteria stronger
Tiny plastic particles in drinking water may be doing more than contaminating the environment. New research suggests nanoplastics can actually help harmful bacteria survive by strengthening the slimy biofilms they form inside water systems. These tougher biofilms become more resistant to disinfectants, making them harder to remove and potentially increasing public health risks.

"Scientists left cinderblocks in a barren part of the sea. 3 months later they were ecstatic."
#Oceans #Sea #Environment

Scientists left cinderblocks in a barren part of the sea. 3 months later they were ecstatic.
Dumping concrete into the ocean looks like the worst case of littering, but it serves an important purpose that benefits all sea life.

One of the world’s most popular weedkillers may be fueling deadly superbugs #environment

One of the world’s most popular weedkillers may be fueling deadly superbugs
Researchers found that highly drug-resistant bacteria from hospitals are also resistant to glyphosate, a commonly used weedkiller. The discovery suggests that agricultural herbicides may be helping antibiotic-resistant microbes survive and spread far beyond healthcare settings.

"Edinburgh Airport backs new nature recovery programme"
#Edinburgh #Aviation #Nature #Environment

"Rewilded land remains green amid drought-stricken English countryside, images show"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Environment

Rewilded land remains green amid drought-stricken English countryside, images show
National Trust’s Holnicote estate says restored wetlands and rivers offer proof of resilience to drought, wildfires and flooding

"Global sea surface temperatures reach a record high, again"
#Oceans #Environment
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Global sea surface temperatures reach a record high, again
Global sea surface temperatures have reached a record high, raising serious concerns for global Earth systems and coastal communities.

"‘Small changes can make a big difference’: how getting farmers, fishers and beavers together could save a Cornish river"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Environment

‘It’s the unseen pollution’: how getting farmers, fishers and beavers together could save a Cornish river
A local initiative is testing simple ways to stop algal blooms in the River Fal threatening some of England’s most biodiverse marine habitats

"Scientists just cleared an endangered species' name — with the help of camera traps"
#Animals #Environment

An endangered species took the blame for vanishing crops. Trail cameras told a different story
The Baird’s tapir had long been accused of cassava theft. Researchers stepped in to see what was really going on.

"Greece is leading the world in wildfire detection thanks to EU-funded satellites and AI"
#Greece #Environment #Wildfires

Greece using satellites and AI to detect wildfires earlier than ever
Four nanosatellites are now fully operational, sending instant alerts to firefighters.

"This first-of-its-kind wildlife overpass crosses a 6-lane highway. People can walk across it, too"
#Animals #Environment

A San Antonio wildlife overpass crosses a 6-lane highway. People can walk across it, too
The Robert L.B. Tobin Land Bridge has won awards for “balancing the needs of humans and non-humans alike.”

"‘Lost’ for 170 years, rare plant recorded in Sri Lanka"
#SriLanka #Plants #Environment

'Lost' for 170 years, rare plant recorded in Sri Lanka
Researchers have found a population of an extremely rare plant species, last recorded in Sri Lanka in 1855, growing in a lowland forest fragment along the Sitawaka Ganga River. Documenting the finding in a recent study, researchers write that the plant, Indianthus virgatus, while officially listed as critically endangered in Sri Lanka, was presumed possibly […]

From birds to fish, how extreme heat causes wildlife to suffer #environment

From birds to fish, how extreme heat causes wildlife to suffer
Like humans, wildlife is increasingly vulnerable as climate change fuels longer and more intense heat waves, disrupting feeding and breeding and, in extreme cases, proving fatal.

Heat waves increase wildfire risk—a new study explains how much, and it's not a small number #environment

Heat waves increase wildfire risk—a new study explains how much, and it's not a small number
When heat waves hit the Western United States, the risk of wildfires quickly rises. The prolonged heat dries out vegetation, but that's only part of the cause—heat waves also play other roles in spreading wildfires.

"Analysis: 84% of nations miss deadline to identify ‘nature-harming’ subsidies by 2025"
#Nature #Environment

Analysis: 84% of nations miss deadline to identify ‘nature-harming’ subsidies by 2025  - Carbon Brief
Most countries failed to meet a 2025 target to identify all of their subsidies that could be “harmful” to biodiversity, according to Carbon Brief analysis.

"Before he died, an Idaho truck driver worked to turn an old bridge into a wildlife overpass. Now it's a lifeline for animals"
#Nature #Environment

Before he died, an Idaho truck driver led the charge for a new wildlife overpass
Before his death, truck driver Carl Wilson passed his mission onto a woman who had been in a car accident with a deer. Their shared legacy is now saving lives.

Extreme heat becomes dangerous much sooner as the human body ages https://www.earth.com/climate/extreme-heat-becomes-dangerous-much-sooner-as-the-human-body-ages/

Extreme heat becomes dangerous much sooner as the human body ages
Older adults can reach dangerous heat limits much sooner than younger people, putting millions at risk as global temperatures continue to rise.

"Fly‑tipping: here’s what is missing from Andy Burnham’s plan to tackle waste dumpers"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Environment

Fly-tipping: here’s what is missing from Andy Burnham’s plan to tackle waste dumpers
Burnham’s plan to tackle criminal fly-tipping gangs needs to go further.

Sweden to ban 'forever chemicals' in clothing #Sweden

"United Utilities fined nearly £1m after discharging raw sewage along Lancashire coast"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Sewage

United Utilities fined £1m after discharging raw sewage into Lancashire coast
Sewage plume reached seven bathing waters and significantly affected water quality in June 2023

"Burnham urged to drop ‘flawed’ plans that may let developers bypass environment laws for £1"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Environment

Burnham urged to drop ‘flawed’ plans that may let developers bypass environment laws for £1
Exclusive: allowing firms to dodge biodiversity protections by paying into levy will harm nature and economy, say 100 experts in letter

Being a taller tree doesn’t doom you to drought after all #environment

"Oceans have gotten about 34% more acidic since before the Industrial Revolution"
#Oceans #Environment #Climate

Oceans have gotten about 34% more acidic since before the Industrial Revolution » Yale Climate Connections
Yale Climate Connections is a nonpartisan, multimedia service providing daily broadcast radio programming and original web-based reporting, commentary, and analysis on the issue of climate change.

"Fire can destroy peatlands. But in Australia, it can also help protect them"
#Australia #Environment
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Fire can destroy peatlands. But in Australia, it can also help protect them
Peatlands are the unsung heroes of nature. These ancient wetlands form when dead and decaying plants partly decompose in wet, low-oxygen conditions. Over thousands of years, this plant material builds up and turns into a dark, soil-like substance known as peat.

"As Amazon oil drilling begins, scientists warn of risks to a little-known reef"
#Amazon #FossilFuels #Environment

As Amazon oil drilling begins, scientists warn of risks to a little-known reef
The Amazon region always invites superlatives: the world’s largest tropical forest, the planet’s largest continuous mangrove belt, the river with the largest water volume and length on Earth. That makes any kind of exploratory activity in the region — and its potential impacts on this unique ecosystem — cause for great concern. That’s the case […]

"Engineers blew up 4 dams on a dying river. Now the salmon population is exploding."
#Rivers #Fish #Environment

Engineers blew up 4 dams on a dying river. Now the salmon population is exploding.
The Klamath River Renewal Corporation removed four dams in California and Oregon. The results were even better than scientists anticipated.

"U.K. heatwaves are baking the grass and revealing 300-year-old secret gardens"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Environment

"Listening to birdsong in a forest lowered a person’s stress during experiment"
#Forests #Nature #Environment

Listening to birdsong in a forest lowered a person’s stress during experiment
Sitting in a small, restored forest while listening to birdsong lowered people’s stress and lifted their mood in the moment, according to a recent study published in the journal Environmental Conservation. Researchers asked 106 students at North Carolina State University in the U.S. to sit outdoors in noise-canceling headphones at two spots on campus: A […]

"Italy’s Forest Cover is Larger Than Agriculture Land for the First Time Since the Middle Ages"
#Italy #Nature #Environment

Italy's Forests Larger Than Agriculture Land for the First Time Since the Middle Ages
For locally endangered species like bears and wolves, more woods in mountain areas will go a long way toward supporting their populations. 

"We finally have some encouraging news on Great Barrier Reef water quality"
#GreatBarrierReef #Environment #Oceans

We finally have some encouraging news on Great Barrier Reef water quality
Sediment and nitrogen runoff carried by rivers is a major challenge to the Great Barrier Reef. Science confirms efforts to improve water quality are paying off.

"Sand overextraction weakening riverbanks as concrete demand soars"
#Sand #Concrete #Environment

Sand overextraction weakening riverbanks as concrete demand soars
Research finds demand has more than doubled since 2000 and 80% of current demand comes from Asia

"‘Scandalous, irrational and irresponsible’: French beekeepers’ fury at lifting of pesticides ban"
#France #Pesticides #Environment

‘Scandalous, irrational and irresponsible’: French beekeepers’ fury at lifting of pesticides ban
Allowing use of pesticides to combat crop-ruining disease will kill bees and reduce harvests, union says

"The government canceled this nature study. Scientists kept going anyway."
#Nature #Environment

The government canceled this nature study. Scientists finished it anyway. » Yale Climate Connections
When the National Nature Assessment was shut down, the scientists who worked on it kept going. In this Q&A, one author shares what the research reveals about nature’s powerful, underused role in supporting health.

"Six marine sanctuaries recognized as Blue Parks, four of them in Africa"
#Africa #Environment

Six marine sanctuaries recognized as Blue Parks, four of them in Africa
MOMBASA — At the Our Ocean conference in Mombasa, Kenya, a message echoed across sessions: Effective marine protected areas (MPAs) are critical to safeguarding oceans. The Blue Park Awards, instituted by the U.S.-based Marine Conservation Institute, shine a light on MPAs that are delivering on their promise. This year, six of them made the cut: […]

"Every $1 a city spends on parks returns $3 — and scientists want more trees"
#Nature #Environment #Parks

The low-hanging fruit in the climate fight? Scientists say it's trees
Researchers are calling for cities to double down on one of the simplest yet most powerful solutions to many problems - planting more trees.

"Controlled Burns Have Saved Hundreds of Giant Sequoias"
#Trees #Nature #Environment

Controlled Burns Have Saved Thousands of Giant Sequoias

"Beavers restored a volcano-scarred river. Now it’s at risk again"
#Beavers #Animals #Environment

Beavers restored a volcano-scarred river. Now it’s at risk again
More than 40 years after sediment from a volcanic eruption filled up a stretch of the North Fork Toutle River in the U.S. state of Washington, beavers are turning the smothered waterway into a thriving wetland. However, a planned infrastructure project now threatens to undo five years of restoration progress, reports contributor Isabel Gil for […]

"Not all coral reefs are doomed as a result of climate change, study suggests"
#Coral #Coralreef #Environment

Not all coral reefs are doomed as a result of climate change, study suggests
A new study suggests roughly a third of coral may be able to survive climate change in over the next two decades.

"Calls to ban ‘toxic’ pet flea treatments that harm UK wildlife and environment"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Wildlife #Environment

Calls to ban ‘toxic’ pet flea treatments that harm UK wildlife and environment
Over-the-counter treatments for cats and dogs contain chemicals that are banned in pesticides and pollute waterways

"8 Acres of Rewilding Completed Along Santa Monica Coastline: ‘It’s Still Your Beach, Only Better’'"
#Environment #Nature #LosAngeles

8 Acres of Rewilding Completed Along Santa Monica Coastline: 'It's Still Your Beach, Only Better'
It's part of The Bay Foundation's effort to rebuild the ecosystems of Southern California's dune landscapes, lost, but not forgotten.

"Scuba divers underestimate how much damage they do to coral reefs – we’ve watched hundreds to find out why"
#CoralReef #Environment

Scuba divers underestimate how much damage they do to coral reefs – we’ve watched hundreds to find out why
As part of our research we interviewed and followed hundreds of scuba divers.

"How Niger restored 5 million hectares without planting a single tree"
#Niger #Environment #Nature

How Niger restored 5 million hectares without planting a single tree | The Optimist Daily
Niger has restored 5 million hectares of Sahel savanna without planting a tree. The method, discovered in 1983, is now spreading across Africa.

"A Bicycle Journey Across Brazil to Find a Vanishing Savanna"
#Brazil #Environment
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A Bicycle Journey Across Brazil to Find a Vanishing Savanna
In “Here There Was Cerrado” — the Second-Place Winner of the 2026 Yale Environment 360 Film Contest — Natascha Otoya shows how industrial farms are plowing up the Brazilian savanna, changing the flow of water, and skewing human memory of the landscape.

"Brazilian Amazon Sees Sharp Drop in Acres Burned"
#Brazil #Trees #Environment

Brazilian Amazon Sees Sharp Drop in Acres Burned

"Study offers first map of Amazon’s climate-resilient upslope corridors"
#Amazon #Environment

Study offers first map of Amazon’s climate-resilient upslope corridors
Amazon-based scientists have long known that rapidly rising temperatures mean that places where species live today won’t be where they live tomorrow. For a vast number of species — ranging from insects, birds and primates to all manner of plants — upslope migration could present a potential, though perilous, pathway to resilience and survival during […]

"Starmer has a strong green record – but a rightwing backlash weakened his plans"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Environment

Starmer has a strong green record – but a rightwing backlash weakened his plans
Prime minister was forced to row back on some policies despite strong support among voters for climate action

"How turning front gardens into driveways has added to night‑time heat"
#Gardens #Environment

How turning front gardens into driveways has added to night-time heat
There’s a growing trend to pave over front gardens.

"Think before you flush: expert advice on how and when to save water at home"
#Water #Environment

Think before you flush: expert advice on how and when to save water at home
The heatwave in May meant people started to use more water to stay cool, and on their plants.

"New Zealand opens marine reserves with groundbreaking Māori co-management model"
#NewZealand #Environment

New Zealand opens marine reserves with groundbreaking Māori co-management model
DUNEDIN, Aotearoa New Zealand — At a U.N. meeting in 2015, Aotearoa New Zealand’s then Prime Minister John Key made a major announcement that drew praise from international conservation groups: His administration would turn a swath of waters far larger than the country’s land mass into a marine protected area (MPA). The Kermadec Ocean Sanctuary, […]