Environment
Climate, sustainability, and nature
289 articles
Why Britain's Cerne Abbas Giant Needed an Urgent 'Manscaping'
The National Trust is hand-re-chalking the 180-foot Cerne Abbas Giant after an exceptionally wet summer, while acquiring...
May Heatwave Drowning Toll Nears Ten as Kent's Water Supply Buckles
A record May heatwave in the UK has been linked to at least nine drowning deaths and left 18,000 Kent residents with wat...
The 1.5°C Threshold: Met Office Warns of Record-Breaking Heat Through 2030
A new joint report predicts a 75% chance that global temperatures will exceed Paris Agreement limits in the coming five ...
Hawaii Tourist's Rock Toss at Endangered Seal: Facing Year in Prison
Tourist's alleged attempt to protect turtles sparks outrage, potential jail time.
30-Year-Old E. coli Tragedy Uncovers UK's Sewage Pollution Secret
Mother's quest for answers reveals deadly truth about Britain's contaminated waters
Morecambe Bay Tragedy Reveals Hidden Beach Danger
Thirty years after a fatal E.coli outbreak, a mother uncovers the truth that beaches may be far more hazardous than offi...
Surrey's Oak Processionary Moth Threat: What You Need to Know
Toxic caterpillars prompt health warnings across Surrey. Here's what locals need to do.
Eskay Creek Mine Sparks Cross‑Border Alarm in Southeast Alaska
Alaska residents fear salmon waters could be poisoned as British Columbia pushes forward with the Eskay Creek gold proje...
Salmon vs. Sea Lions: The Battle for the Columbia River Basin
A push for lethal sea lion removal to protect salmon has ignited a fierce debate over whether predators or hydroelectric...
2,400‑Gallon Crude Oil Spill Hits Los Angeles River After Construction Hit
A construction crew’s accidental strike ruptured a pipeline in East LA, spilling 2,400 gallons of crude into the river a...
Britain's Sweltering Heatwave: A New Normal?
Britain's first-ever May 'tropical night' has left the nation sweltering, with temperatures soaring above 30C for a seco...
The Nurdle Nightmare: Why 700 Plastic Pellets in Carlsbad Signal a Global Crisis
A brief volunteer sweep in Carlsbad revealed a staggering amount of industrial plastic waste, pointing to a systemic fai...
Zeldin's $1 Billion Gamble to Rescue Utah's Great Salt Lake
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin and President Trump are calling for a massive federal infusion to stop the Great Salt Lake ...
Beneath the Stars: TreePeople's Free Hike Series Ignites Community
Join the monthly Friday Night Moonlight Hike Series in Beverly Hills, where music, storytelling, and environmental educa...
From Landfill to Landmark: The $150,000 Transformation of Paradise Hills
How two master gardeners turned a neglected San Diego weed field into a five-acre native sanctuary.
Silicone's Microplastic Mystery: Separating Fact from Fiction
The debate over silicone's safety rages on, but what does the science really say?
The Recycling Myth: How the Petrochemical Industry Engineered a Global Waste Crisis
New reporting reveals that the plastic crisis was a calculated move by big oil to prioritize disposability over sustaina...
Greenbelt's Species Lifeline: Ontario's Haven for Endangered Wildlife
A 70% surge in threatened species calls for urgent action to safeguard the Greenbelt's vital habitats.
Beyond the Barbados Comparison: Navigating the UK's Record-Breaking May Heatwave
A high-pressure block over Europe is pushing UK temperatures toward a historic 33°C, triggering the earliest heat health...
The CCC's 2050 Warnings: Scientific Forecast or Budgetary Strategy?
Critics are challenging the Climate Change Committee's latest report, alleging the UK's climate risks are being exaggera...
The Vanishing Sentinels: Inside Bart Vanderlinde’s Life at Sinkut Mountain
A new documentary explores the isolation and expertise of one of British Columbia's last fire lookouts.
NYC's Infrastructure Crisis: When 6 Inches of Rain Overwhelms a Global Metropolis
As flash floods turn New York City streets into rivers, residents are questioning whether the city's sewer systems are f...
The Refrigerant War: Trump Targets Biden’s $4.5 Billion HFC Plan
A clash between the Trump and Biden administrations over HFC refrigerant rules has emerged, pitting environmental saving...
The Coal Conundrum: Why Global Demand Keeps Rising
Despite climate concerns, coal remains a popular choice for new power plants, but at what cost?
Beyond the 1877 Famine: The Looming Threat of a 3°C Super El Niño
Scientists warn that rising Pacific temperatures could trigger a climate event more devastating than the Great Famine.
India's 45°C Heatwave: The Hidden Human Cost of a Warming Subcontinent
As New Delhi hits triple-digit Fahrenheit, the disruption to labor and the underreporting of fatalities signal a growing...
California's Beach Grades Plummet in Wet Weather as Bacteria Hotspots Persist
Heal the Bay's latest report card reveals a sharp decline in water quality during rainy seasons, with Santa Monica Pier ...
Portland's Billion-Dollar Bet on Corporate-Funded Climate Justice
A retail tax on big business is fueling a massive environmental push in Portland, starting with solar power for the Cull...
Bain fire spreads to 1,375 acres in 9 hours, four injured as Riverside evacuates
A wildfire in Jurupa Valley and Riverside grew to over 1,300 acres in a single day, injuring four people and forcing eva...
A 'Super' El Niño's Gamble with the Colorado River's Future
While a massive climate shift offers hope for the American West, the road to full drought recovery requires a precise an...