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Rising temperatures create perfect conditions for ecosystem-damaging invasive species as EPA authority cuts threaten Charlotte with nearly 1,000 additional tons of annual air pollution. Meanwhile, Alabama Power delays rate hikes and Virginia postpones major gas plant decisions. Read the full article
Climate change isn’t just threatening native wildlife—it’s rolling out the red carpet for invasive species that could devastate ecosystems and drain taxpayer dollars. As rising temperatures…
The Fluvanna County Planning Commission has once again pushed back its decision on a controversial proposal to build a major natural gas power plant in central…
The UK government is preparing to eliminate a controversial litter enforcement system that allows private companies to keep up to 100% of the fines they issue…
As Honduras prepares for its November 30 presidential and congressional elections, the outcome could prove pivotal for one of Central America’s most biodiverse regions. The winning…
Ten years have passed since world leaders signed the Paris Climate Agreement, and a new continent-wide investigation by Mongabay reveals how African nations are forging their…
A landmark conservation agreement emerged from the COP30 climate summit in Belém, Brazil this week, bringing together 30 international organizations in an unprecedented effort to better…
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced significant inheritance tax concessions for farmers and agricultural business owners on Wednesday, responding to mounting pressure from the farming community who staged…
America’s largest electrical grid operator is grappling with a mounting crisis as artificial intelligence-powered data centers consume unprecedented amounts of electricity, forcing higher energy costs onto…
Australia’s parliament is moving forward with significant changes to the nation’s primary environmental protection legislation, following a deal struck between the Labor government and the Greens.…
A groundbreaking study has revealed that Central America’s vast forest networks serve as essential pit stops and winter homes for an astounding 5 billion migratory birds…
A decommissioned military installation along Maine’s northern border is being eyed for an unprecedented transformation: converting the former Loring Air Force Base into the state’s first…
The Trump administration is moving to eliminate stricter air quality regulations for fine particle pollution, commonly known as soot, that the Environmental Protection Agency previously estimated…
The European Union has hit the brakes on landmark environmental legislation once again, voting to delay its groundbreaking anti-deforestation law for the second consecutive year. On…
A tragic shark attack at Kylies Beach in Crowdy Bay, New South Wales, has resulted in the death of a woman in her twenties and left…
A critical vote at this week’s CITES wildlife conference in Uzbekistan could dramatically expand protections for sharks, with over 180 nations considering new trade regulations for…
