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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Global use of coal hit record high in 2024 #environment

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

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

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

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

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

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

Global construction carbon footprint set to double by 2050 #environment

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

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

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

China Has Added Forest the Size of Texas Since 1990

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Deforestation could account for over a third of heat deaths in areas of tropical forest loss https://phys.org/news/2025-08-deforestation-account-deaths-areas-tropical.html

Deforestation could account for over a third of heat deaths in areas of tropical forest loss
Deforestation in tropical countries could contribute to increased deaths from heat exposure in nearby populations, new research has shown.

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

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

Scientists 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.

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

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

Report: 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.

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?

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

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

Turkey facing worst drought in over 50 years #Turkey

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

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

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

"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 […]

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.

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

"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. […]

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.

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

"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 […]

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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%.

"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.

"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.

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.

"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

"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.

Save bees from deadly pesticides #environment

"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.

"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.

"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.

"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.

"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.

"More than half of EU's waters in poor ecological state – EEA report"
#EU #EuropeanUnion #Water #Environment

More than half of EU's waters in poor ecological state – EEA report
EU green leaders warned about the degrading water status following the presentation of the latest environmental report published by the EU environment agency. #EuropeNews

"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

"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.

"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

"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.

"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 […]

"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.

"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.

"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

"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.

"Wildfire damage to English and Welsh landscapes could reach £12m this month"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Wales #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

"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.

"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.

"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