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Idaho Bird Research Station Rebuilds After Wildfire, New Jersey Strengthens Wetland Protections While Federal Rules Weaken — Today’s Environmental Briefing for Thu, Jan 1 2026

A Boise State research facility rebuilds following devastating flames to study climate impacts on avian communities. Meanwhile, New Jersey offers a state-level blueprint for wetland protection as Trump administration scales back federal safeguards for millions of acres of critical habitat. Read the full article

January 2, 2026

Australia’s electric car revolution accelerates as affordable evs and luxury models set to arrive in 2026

Australia’s electric vehicle landscape is poised for a dramatic transformation in 2026, with an unprecedented wave of new models expected to hit the market across all…

January 2, 2026

Kenya’s 22-year-old environmental activist hugs tree for 72 hours, sparking national conservation debate

When 22-year-old Truphena Muthoni wrapped her arms around a royal palm tree in Nyeri, Kenya, and refused to let go for three days, she transformed a…

January 2, 2026

Bangladesh falls short of 2025 goal to replace traditional bricks with eco-friendly alternatives in government construction

Bangladesh’s ambitious plan to eliminate environmentally damaging traditional bricks from government construction projects by 2025 is falling dramatically short of its target, according to top environmental…

January 2, 2026

Progressive leaders reframe climate action as economic relief while trump calls environmental policy a “scam”

A new wave of progressive politicians and environmental advocates is shifting the climate conversation from moral obligation to economic necessity, positioning emissions-reduction policies as direct solutions…

January 2, 2026

Wildfire smoke crisis far worse than previously known as emissions jump 70% and health impacts soar

Two groundbreaking studies reveal that the wildfire smoke crisis is significantly more severe than scientists previously understood. New satellite data shows that global wildfire emissions of…

January 2, 2026

Nebraska eliminates climate research department as extreme weather threatens farmers

The University of Nebraska has shut down its Earth and Atmospheric Sciences Department, eliminating the state’s only program training meteorologists and geologists just as extreme weather…

January 2, 2026

England’s new home building standards may drop battery requirements after industry pressure

Government ministers in England are reportedly preparing to weaken green technology requirements for new homes following pushback from the construction industry, according to exclusive reports. The…

January 2, 2026

Guatemala becomes world’s deadliest country for environmental defenders as killings surge 400% in 2024

Guatemala has emerged as the world’s most dangerous place for environmental activists, with killings of land and environmental defenders skyrocketing from four in 2023 to at…

January 2, 2026

Wales launches post-brexit agricultural subsidy program nearly a decade after eu referendum vote

Wales has officially launched its new post-Brexit agricultural subsidy scheme, marking a significant shift in how the country supports its farming sector nearly ten years after…

January 2, 2026

Wildlife photography highlights: playful squirrel and festive otter among this week’s most captivating nature images

Nature photographers around the globe have captured some truly remarkable wildlife moments this week, showcasing the playful and unexpected behaviors of animals in their natural habitats.…

January 2, 2026

The conservation balance sheet: species lost and found as scientists race against time in 2025

The year 2025 brought both heartbreak and hope to the conservation world, as scientists officially documented extinctions while simultaneously discovering hundreds of new species. The dual…

January 2, 2026

Bbc inside science explores natural phenomena from cosmic origins to snowflake formation

BBC’s Inside Science program continues to captivate audiences by bridging the gap between complex scientific concepts and everyday natural wonders, covering topics that span from the…

January 2, 2026

New york city invests millions in “bluebelts” to combat rising flood risks from climate change

As climate change intensifies weather patterns, New York City faces a growing threat from increasingly frequent and severe rainfall events, particularly dangerous cloudbursts that can overwhelm…

January 2, 2026

Nhs explores psychedelic mushrooms as revolutionary treatment for depression following promising clinical trial results

The United Kingdom’s National Health Service (NHS) is at the center of a groundbreaking medical debate as researchers evaluate the potential use of psilocybin—the active compound…

January 2, 2026

Climate change creates housing crisis as flood-damaged homes become unsellable across britain

Christine, a 70-year-old great-grandmother from Trowell, Nottinghamshire, approaches her flood-prone home with dark humor. “I wouldn’t worry about taking your shoes off,” she tells visitors, “I’ll…

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