Environment
Climate, sustainability, and nature
289 articles
The $130 Carbon Compromise: How Carney and Smith's Alberta Deal Reshapes Federal Policy
A landmark agreement between PM Mark Carney and Premier Danielle Smith sets a path to $130 per tonne by 2040, sparking a...
Santa Rosa Island Wildfire
A wildfire on Santa Rosa Island threatens the nation's rarest pine tree species, with a 26% containment rate.
Denver’s Geothermal Gamble: Can the Cherokee Boiler House Power a Zero-Emission Future?
By repurposing a mothballed plant, Denver aims to slash building energy costs by 75% through a revolutionary thermal net...
Celebrity Homes at Risk as Sandy Fire Ravages Simi Valley
A fast-moving wildfire in Southern California has destroyed homes and forced evacuations, threatening properties owned b...
Humpback Whale Shatters Records with Epic 9,383-Mile Ocean Crossing
A humpback whale's unprecedented journey from Australia to Brazil challenges long-held beliefs about whale migration and...
Humpback Whales Shatter Distance Records with Epic 9,000-Mile Journey
Three humpback whales have been spotted at breeding sites in Australia and Brazil, marking a record-breaking 9,000-mile ...
Trump's Forest Service Shake-Up: A 'Long Overdue' Overhaul or 'Evisceration'?
The Trump administration's sweeping changes to the U.S. Forest Service include closing research facilities, relocating h...
Southern California Wildfire Forces Evacuation of Over 17,000 Residents
A fast‑moving blaze in Southern California has prompted evacuation orders for more than 17,000 people, underscoring the ...
Flare‑Triggered Blaze Scorches 1,000 Acres on Santa Rosa Island
A stranded sailor’s flare gun ignited California’s biggest wildfire of the year, threatening rare Torrey pines on Santa ...
Flare‑Fired Fire Ignites 1,000‑Acre Blaze on Santa Rosa Island
A stranded sailor’s flare gun sparked California’s biggest wildfire of the year, endangering rare Torrey pines and stret...
The Double Threat: How Sinking Land is Accelerating the Sea-Level Crisis
A new study reveals that land subsidence is doubling the rate of sea-level rise in many coastal megacities.
Hampshire Village Mourns Beloved Tree
Outrage in Hythe over Scots Pine felling, council promises replacement
Hythe's Scots Pine Felling Sparks Community Uproar
Residents mourn the loss of a beloved tree, comparing its removal to illegal felling of a cultural icon.
UK Softens Forced Labour Ban in Renewable Energy Push
The UK government has quietly weakened its stance against forced labour in renewable energy supply chains, citing 'as fa...
UK Backtracks on Slave Labour Ban in Renewable Energy Push
The UK weakens its pledge to eliminate forced labour from renewable supply chains to meet ambitious Net Zero goals.
Alberta's New Carbon Price Deal with Canada Sparks Climate Debate
A fresh MOU lowers Alberta's industrial carbon price benchmark but ties it to renewable investment, igniting controversy...
Everest's Khumbu Icefall: A 2025 Season of Risk and Resilience
Alpinists navigate a dangerous ice serac on Everest's Khumbu Icefall, a route made perilous by climate change and past t...
British Gull Populations Plummet: A Call for Conservation
New research reveals a dramatic decline in British gull populations, raising concerns about environmental changes and th...
San Diego River's Invasive Plant Removal: A Community Effort
Volunteers in Ocean Beach removed invasive crown daisy, restoring habitat for native species and celebrating the San Die...
Arizona Fire Restrictions
Six areas in Arizona affected by partial fire restrictions until Sunday
Timmy the Whale's Tragic End Sparks Debate Over Rescue Ethics
Public outcry and private funding revived a doomed whale rescue, but Timmy's death raises questions about wildlife inter...
Timmy the Whale's Tragic End: Ghouls and Exploding Carcasses
A failed £1.3M rescue mission ends with Timmy the whale's carcass becoming a grim spectacle for thrill-seekers in Denmar...
Data Centers Slip Through Water-Use Rules, Threatening California’s Driest Valleys
A new Next10 report finds data centers expanding into water‑stressed regions of California while evading public disclosu...
Arizona's National Parks: Daylight Hours and Protection Measures
Explore the daylight durations and protection measures in Arizona's national parks, forests, and BLM lands.
Southwest US Forest Lands Open to Public
National forest lands in the Southwest US are open for public access on Sundays between specific times.
Extreme Heat Grips the American Southwest: Four Advisories in Effect
A heat wave sweeps across the American Southwest, prompting four weather advisories in multiple regions, including the G...
B.C. Approves Logging in Caribou Habitat Despite Conservation Warnings
B.C. government permits logging in critical caribou habitat, defying conservation recommendations and sparking outrage.
Timmy the Whale's Tragic Odyssey: A $1.3M Rescue Ends in Heartbreak
A humpback whale's high-stakes rescue mission, backed by activists and wealthy entrepreneurs, ends in tragedy off Denmar...
Timmy the Whale's Rescue Ends in Tragedy: A £1.3M Effort Gone Wrong
The humpback whale, Timmy, released after a £1.3M rescue mission, has been found dead off a Danish island.
Saskatchewan's Coal Clash: Federal Strategy Ignites Provincial Debate
As Saskatchewan plans to revitalize coal plants, federal power strategy sparks political feud over costs and emissions.