Environment
Climate, sustainability, and nature
289 articles
Trinity River Dump: Forged Deed & Arrests in Crisis
An illegal dump site on the Trinity River in Dallas was uncovered after a family discovered a forged deed. Two men have ...
Eastern Ontario & Quebec: Flood & Fire Risk
Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec are facing a rare combination of threats: a high risk of forest fires due to dry cond...
NPS Director Nominee Withdraws as Agency Faces Cuts
Scott Socha has withdrawn his nomination for National Park Service director amid significant budget cuts and policy chan...
Tijuana River Sewage Crisis: US & Mexico Launch Infrastructure Projects
Mexico and the U.S. have begun critical wastewater infrastructure projects in Tijuana to address the ongoing sewage cris...
Comox Valley Salmon Face Early Rescue Amid Low River Levels
The Tsolum River Restoration Society is undertaking emergency salmon rescues due to critically low water levels in the T...
Georgia Wildfire: Highway 82 Fire Tops 20,000 Acres
A rapidly spreading wildfire in Brantley County, Georgia, has exceeded 20,000 acres, destroying homes and prompting evac...
Energy Crisis Reverses Gains in Fuel Conservation
Soaring energy prices are forcing families in Africa and Asia to return to traditional fuels like wood and charcoal, und...
Georgia Wildfire Smoke Reaches Glynn County
Smoke from the Highway 82 Fire in Brantley County, Georgia, has spread to Glynn County, triggering air quality alerts an...
Comox Valley Shoreline Report: Human Impact Concerns
A new report reveals nearly half of the Comox Valley shoreline has been modified by human activity, impacting marine eco...
Junction Creek Festival Unveils Sculpture Honoring Jane Goodall
A new sculpture celebrating the restoration of Junction Creek will be unveiled at the annual Junction Creek Festival on ...
Vanishing Paradise: Iconic Destinations at Risk
Rising sea levels threaten beloved tourist destinations like the Maldives, Fiji, and the Bahamas. Experts caution agains...
Carbon Fire Prompts Evacuations Near Brea, CA
A brush fire, dubbed the Carbon Fire, erupted near Carbon Canyon Regional Park in Brea, California on April 25, 2026, tr...
CA Wildlife Overpass: 60% Complete!
The Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing in California, the world’s largest, is 60% complete and set to open, offering a s...
Plastic Recycling: The Harsh Truth
Despite widespread efforts, the vast majority of plastic isn't recycled. This article examines the inefficiencies in the...
Alberta Plans Future of Ghost-Kananaskis Region
Alberta is developing a long-term plan for the 7,000 sq km Ghost-Kananaskis region, balancing tourism, conservation, and...
Rhino Gores Conservationist to Death in SA
A South African conservationist was fatally gored by a rhino while on patrol. This tragedy is one of several recent wild...
Puffin Populations Threatened by Berwick Bank Wind Farm
Puffin colonies in the Firth of Forth face a significant threat from the massive Berwick Bank wind farm. The project rai...
BC Wildfire Prep: BC Hydro Warns of Challenging Season
BC Hydro is urging residents to prepare for a potentially severe wildfire season due to El Niño conditions. A recent sur...
Colombia Hosts Historic Fossil Fuel Phase-Out Summit
Over 50 countries are meeting in Colombia for the first summit solely focused on phasing out fossil fuels, driven by fru...
US Warming Trends: All States See Rising Temperatures
A new Climate Central report reveals all 50 US states have warmed since 1970, with Alaska experiencing the most signific...
Gatineau Flooding: Evacuations Ordered as Ottawa River Swells
Major flooding along the Ottawa River has prompted evacuations in Gatineau, Quebec. Water levels are stabilizing, but re...
CA Expands Parks: 3 New Sites Added to State System
California has added three new state parks – Feather River, San Joaquin River Parkway, and Dust Bowl Camp – expanding ac...
Zero Energy Bills: Couple's Solar Success
A Lancashire couple significantly reduced their energy costs by installing solar panels, battery storage, and a heat pum...
Quebec Flooding: River Levels Stabilize, Evacuations Ongoing
Flooding continues to affect parts of Quebec, with evacuations in Rigaud and hundreds of homes isolated in Gatineau. Whi...
Cumbria Nature Festival: Wildlife, Not WNaturism!
The Cumbria Nature Festival clarified it's for wildlife enthusiasts ('naturalists'), not those practicing nudism ('natur...
Cumbria Nature Festival: Birdwatchers Welcome, Naturists Not!
The Cumbria Nature Festival clarified it's for wildlife enthusiasts, not nudists, after a humorous misunderstanding. The...
Lethbridge Wastewater Plant Needs $350M Upgrade
Lethbridge's wastewater treatment plant is facing potential failure due to decades of decay and insufficient capacity. C...
Old Fort, BC Under Evacuation Order Due to Landslide Risk
Residents of Old Fort, British Columbia, have been ordered to evacuate due to a dangerous, slow-moving landslide. The ev...
Alaska to Split Air Zones for Targeted Pollution Control
Alaska is proposing to divide the Fairbanks and North Pole air quality zones to address persistent winter pollution in N...
Saving California's Sequoias: A Collaborative Effort
Following devastating wildfires, a coalition is working to protect California's giant sequoias through forest management...