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

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

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

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

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

Incinerator broke air pollution limits 916 times #environment

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

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

Wildfires threaten water quality for up to eight years after they burn #environment

Wildfires threaten water quality for up to eight years after they burn
Wildfires don’t just leave behind scorched earth—they leave a toxic legacy in Western rivers that can linger for nearly a decade. A sweeping new study analyzed over 100,000 water samples from more than 500 U.S. watersheds and revealed that contaminants like nitrogen, phosphorus, organic carbon, and sediment remain elevated for up to eight years after a blaze.

"Social media post sparks rediscovery of endemic Sri Lanka rainforest plant"
#SriLanka #Plants #Environment

Social media post sparks rediscovery of endemic Sri Lanka rainforest plant
COLOMBO — In 2012, Sri Lanka’s National Red List delivered a grim verdict on endemic Pini- Beraliya, the towering dipterocarp Doona ovalifolia (syn. Shorea ovalifolia) tree by categorizing it as “extinct in the wild.” For decades, the species was known mainly from a single cultivated specimen in the Royal Botanic Gardens in Peradeniya in central […]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

1. Typhoon season hits the #Philippines
2. We post #SaveSierraMadre
3. No one does anything about Sierra Madre
#climate

Researchers uncover cause of uranium groundwater contamination #environment

Researchers uncover cause of uranium groundwater contamination
A new study published in the journal Environmental Science & Technology and led by researchers at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health identifies the hidden geological mechanisms behind widespread uranium contamination in Eastern Karnataka, India, where 78% of tested groundwater exceeds safe drinking limits for uranium, and some groundwater uranium contamination reaches levels 75 times the U.S. EPA limit. Uranium exposure can affect the kidneys, bones, and the liver, yet contamin…

🌡️ Global mercury levels in rivers have doubled since Industrial Revolution, research reveals
https://phys.org/news/2025-06-global-mercury-rivers-industrial-revolution.html

Global mercury levels in rivers have doubled since Industrial Revolution, research reveals
Mercury levels in the world's rivers have more than doubled since the pre-industrial era, according to new research from Tulane University that establishes the first known global baseline for riverine mercury pollution.

Fast Fashion = Plastic Pollution #environment…

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

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

Why were single use plastic straws banned, but not plastic cutlery or takeout cups with plastic lids? 🤔
#Sustainability #Environment #SingleUse

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

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

Spain heatwave was 'most intense on record' #Spain

Spain heatwave was 'most intense on record'
A 16-day heatwave Spain suffered this month was "the most intense on record," the national meteorological agency said on Sunday.

Brazil records 62% jump in area burned by forest fires: monitor #Brazil

Brazil records 62% jump in area burned by forest fires: monitor
Historic forest fires in Brazil last year scorched through an area larger than the size of Italy, recording a burned area some 60% higher than average of the last four decades, said a report released Tuesday.

Organized crime & gold trade are increasingly connected, report shows https://news.mongabay.com/2025/06/organized-crime-gold-trade-are-increasingly-connected-report-shows/

Organized crime & gold trade are increasingly connected, report shows
Latin American cartels once were masters of the drug trade, but spikes in prices led them into controlling a new venture.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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%.

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.

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…

"Call to make wet wipe producers pay for polluting England’s waterways"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #England #Environment

Climate Change Is Making Fire Weather Worse for World’s Forests #environment

Climate Change Is Making Fire Weather Worse for World’s Forests
Forest fires are on the rise globally. An increase in severe fire weather is largely responsible.

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

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

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

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?

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

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

"Bitcoin boom comes with huge intensifying environmental footprint"
#Bitcoin #Environment #Crypto #Climate

Bitcoin boom comes with huge intensifying environmental footprint
While much has been written about bitcoin, many people still find it a hard topic to comprehend, even as promoters like U.S. President Donald Trump rave about it being a revolutionary digital currency that will rapidly replace hard currency. However, unlike money, there’s currently no bank or government to back up, insure and regulate bitcoin, […]

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

Stop Deep Sea Mining before it starts #environment

"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.

Overlooked climate-change danger: Wildfire smoke #environment

Overlooked climate-change danger: Wildfire smoke
Loretta Mickley first started thinking about smoke in the summer of 2002.

"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.

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.

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

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

Modeling study finds early signs of widespread coastal marsh decline #environment

Modeling study finds early signs of widespread coastal marsh decline
Researchers have revealed the declining health of coastal marshes several years before visible signs of decline, providing an early warning and an opportunity to protect an ecosystem that serves as the first line of defense against coastal flooding.

Sunscreens protect us but also pose real planetary health concerns https://news.mongabay.com/2025/08/sunscreens-protect-us-but-also-pose-real-planetary-health-concerns/

Sunscreens protect us but also pose real planetary health concerns
Today’s beach outing is not the same as your grandparents’ beach outing: With intense summer heat waves now the norm due to climate change, and with the ozone layer still not fully healed, people need more and better sun protection when outdoors. Sunscreen offers proven protection from sunburn and skin cancer — but it’s also […]

"Study reveals foot traffic as surprising driver of river pollution"
#Pollution #Environment
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Study reveals foot traffic as surprising driver of river pollution
A pilot study has revealed that everyday pedestrian movement—such as walking, kicking, or brushing past litter—can unintentionally propel waste into rivers, adding a previously overlooked human factor to the global plastic pollution crisis.

"Greece is creating two new national marine parks to meet 2030 ocean protection targets early"
#Greece #Environment

Greek PM announces two national marine parks in Ionian and Aegean Seas
Beyond the environmental substance, the designation of marine parks has diplomatic implications

"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.

Insect Numbers Are Plummeting: Here Are Eight Easy Ways to Help #environment

Insect Numbers Are Plummeting: Here Are Eight Easy Ways to Help
There are things you can do to help with the bug crisis, and when you support insects they will help your garden thrive.

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

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

Restoring sea floor after mining may not be possible, researchers warn #environment

Restoring sea floor after mining may not be possible, researchers warn
Scientists present at the latest effort to hash out international rules for deep-sea mining say it's unclear if it's possible to restore damaged seafloor ecosystems—or how long it would take.

"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 […]

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.

"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.

"Hungry bugs and disappearing bioplastics hold key to ending plastic waste crisis, say scientists"
#Plastic #Plastics #Environment

Hungry bugs and disappearing bioplastics hold key to ending plastic waste crisis, say scientists
Scientists are working with microbes found in Australia's unique ecosystem to create bioplastics which break down in land, soil and water. The research aims to tackle one of the most pressing global issues—single-use plastic food packaging: a significant feature of the plastic waste crisis and a special focus for Plastic Free July.

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

"Stephen Fry and Theo James to star in film about marine bottom trawling"
#Oceans #Environment

'‘Ticking timebomb’: sea acidity has reached critical levels, threatening entire ecosystems – study"
#Oceans #Environment

"Brazil passes ‘devastation bill’ that drastically weakens environmental law"
#Brazil #Environment #Deforestation

Why 2025 became the summer of flash flooding in America #America

Why 2025 became the summer of flash flooding in America
The National Weather Service has already issued more than 3,600 flash flood warnings across the United States in 2025, and that number is increasing as torrential downpours continue in late July. There's a good chance the U.S. will exceed its yearly average of around 4,000 flash flood warnings soon.

"The beauty of coral reefs is key to their survival – so we came up with a way to measure it"
#CoralReef #Environment #Oceans

The beauty of coral reefs is key to their survival – so we came up with a way to measure it
Researchers found that photos of restored reefs were rated just as beautiful as those of healthy reefs.

"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. 

Clear-cutting forests linked to 18-fold increase in frequency and size of floods #environment

Clear-cutting forests linked to 18-fold increase in frequency and size of floods
Clear-cutting can make catastrophic floods 18 times more frequent with effects lasting more than 40 years, according to a new UBC study.

"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.

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.

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

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

Scientists Find First Evidence of Auditory Interaction Between Animals and Plants: Study #environment

Scientists Find First Evidence of Auditory Interaction Between Animals and Plants: Study
In the first study of its kind, scientists from Tel Aviv University (TAU) have documented an acoustic interaction between insects and plants.

"Campaigners hail plan to ban bottom trawling in half of England’s protected seas"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Environment

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

"Amazon deforestation spikes as Brazil blames criminal fires"
#AmazonRainforest #Trees #Environment

Amazon deforestation spikes as Brazil blames criminal fires
A new and alarming pattern of destruction is emerging in the rainforest, challenging Brazilian authorities ahead of COP30.

Save bees from deadly pesticides #environment

"10,000 Young Corals Grown in Just Weeks by New Portable Spawning Lab in the Maldives"
#Maldives #CoralReef #Environment

10,000 Young Corals Grown in Just Weeks by New Portable Spawning Lab in the Maldives
A single ReefSeed unit spawned 3 million larvae during a single spawning season, which they turned into 10,000 juvenile corals.

"Private sector action on nature can prevent UK GDP drop of 5%, say WWF and GFI"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Nature #Environment

"Trump rescinds protections on 59m acres of national forest to allow logging"
#US #USA #America #Environment

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.

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

"Specieswatch: freshwater pearl mussel is threatened by disappearing habitat"
#Environment #Animals

Plastics threaten ecosystems and human health, but evidence‑based solutions are under political fire https://phys.org/news/2025-07-plastics-threaten-ecosystems-human-health.html

Plastics threaten ecosystems and human health, but evidence‑based solutions are under political fire
Negotiations toward a global, legally binding plastics treaty are set to resume this summer, with the United Nations Environment Program announcing that the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on plastic pollution will reconvene in August.

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

Scientists identify 4,200 plastic chemicals of concern and highlight safer approaches https://phys.org/news/2025-07-scientists-plastic-chemicals-highlight-safer.html

Scientists identify 4,200 plastic chemicals of concern and highlight safer approaches
Countries are currently negotiating a global treaty to end plastic pollution and make plastics safer and more sustainable. Plastic chemicals are a core issue because all plastics, from food packaging to car tires, contain hundreds of chemicals that can leach into foodstuffs, homes, and the environment.

"‘The ocean is not a backdrop’: MEPs and experts say oceans must be prioritised at COP30"
#Oceans #Environment #COP30

What message has the Nice ocean summit sent to COP30 this year?
Campaigners, MEPs and experts made pleas from UNOC3 for oceans to be protected at the climate summit in Brazil.

"Humans Are Wiping Out Water Bodies That Life Depends On, New Report Says"
#Water #Nature #Environment

Humans Are Wiping Out Water Bodies That Life Depends On, New Report Says - Inside Climate News
A landmark report for the global agreement on wetlands paints a dire picture of the state of the world’s water bodies that underpin all life on Earth.  The report, released Tuesday by the secretariat of the Convention on Wetlands, says that since 1970 more than one-fifth of wetlands have been lost, meaning they have shrunk […]

"Labour housing plans could destroy 215,000 hectares of nature in England, analysis shows"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Nature

"Bangladesh aims to revive five critically endangered plants"
#Bangladesh #Plants #Environment

Bangladesh aims to revive five critically endangered plants
For the first time in its history, Bangladesh is attempting to protect five species from extinction by increasing their numbers and strengthening their population in the wild. The floral species are bulborox (Bulbophyllum roxburghii), the small-bulb orchid Bulbophyllum oblongum, dwarf date palm (Phoenix acaulis), chaulmoogra (Hydnocarpus kurzii) and bash pata (Podocarpus neriifolius). All of them are […]

"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

"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. […]

"New tech gives second life to plastic farm waste"
#Plastic #Plastics #Environment

New tech gives second life to plastic farm waste
In a study published in the journal Recycling, the research team analyzed the thermal, physical and mechanical properties of various plastic waste materials to determine the optimal temperature to process them using a groundbreaking, cost-efficient melting machine developed by partner company Ritchie Technology (Rtec).

"How much does it cost to restore a mangrove forest?"
#Mangrove #Forest #Trees #Environment
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How much does it cost to restore a mangrove forest?
Founder’s Briefs: An occasional series where Mongabay founder Rhett Ayers Butler shares analysis, perspectives and story summaries. Mangroves, the amphibious forests that fringe tropical and subtropical coastlines, are ecological powerhouses. They buffer communities against storm surges, support fisheries, and sequester carbon at rates that rival their terrestrial counterparts. Yet despite growing recognition of their value, […]

"Restoration, protection aim to save Belize’s coral reef from extreme heat and disease"
#Belize #Environment #CoralReef

Restoration, protection aim to save Belize’s coral reef from extreme heat and disease
PLACENCIA, Belize — After Hurricane Iris decimated the coral reef at Laughing Bird Caye National Park in 2001, many wrote off the UNESCO World Heritage site as a coral graveyard. But a small group from the coastal village of Placencia, Belize, about 18 kilometers (11 miles) from the island, saw hope. In 2006, the park […]

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

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

'‘Probiotic Can Slow Disease on Coral Reefs: They Have Microbiomes That Benefit, Like Humans"
#Oceans #Environment #CoralReef

Ingredient in Yogurt Can Slow Disease in Reefs as Corals Have Microbiomes That Benefits From Probiotics
A new Smithsonian study demonstrated how a probiotic could save coral reefs at-risk with SCTLD disease in Florida and the Caribbean.

"Macron says High Seas Treaty could take effect from January after surge in support at ocean summit"
#Oceans #Environment

UN urges countries to ratify landmark High Seas Treaty
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres urged world leaders to ratify the treaty, warning that fishing, plastic pollution and rising sea temperatures were destroying ocean ecosystems.

"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.

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

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

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