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Climate Change Fuels Invasive Species Surge While Charlotte Faces 1,000 More Tons of Air Pollution Under Trump Rollbacks — Today’s Environmental Briefing for Thu, Nov 27 2025
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
Pakistan’s lake manchar crisis: ancient water community faces extinction as ecosystem collapses

For countless generations, the Mohana people have called the waters of Lake Manchar home, earning them the nickname “bird people” for their seamless adaptation to life…
Alabama power postpones rate hike for $622 million natural gas plant following public pressure

Alabama Power, the state’s largest electric utility, has agreed to delay a controversial rate increase by one year following widespread public backlash over rising electricity bills.…
Fatal bull shark attack claims life of young swimmer at nsw beach, highlighting marine predator interactions in coastal waters

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…
Amazon rainforest gets new protection boost as 30 global organizations unite under groundbreaking monitoring agreement

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…
New study reveals central america’s five great forests are critical havens for 5 billion migrating birds

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…
Trump administration seeks to reverse biden-era air quality standards that could save thousands of lives

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…
Eu parliament deals another blow to anti-deforestation law, pushing implementation back to 2026

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…
Africa charts its own course: multiple paths to clean energy ten years after paris climate agreement

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…
Stunning wildlife photography captures nature’s most precious moments this week

Nature’s incredible diversity and beauty take center stage in this week’s collection of outstanding wildlife photographs from photographers around the globe. From the playful antics of…
National parks annual pass costs triple for international visitors, sparking concerns over accessibility and staff burden

Starting in 2024, international visitors will pay significantly more to explore America’s national parks after the Interior Department announced a dramatic price increase for non-U.S. residents.…
Former cold war air base in maine could become state’s first major green data center

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…
Ancient indigenous beliefs offer hope for protecting indonesia’s endangered mentawai forests

In the pristine waters off Sumatra’s western coast, the Mentawai Islands harbor one of Indonesia’s most remarkable examples of faith-based conservation. Here, among lush forests teeming…
Virginia county postpones decision on massive 1.5-gigawatt natural gas power plant for third time

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…
Australia falls short on climate commitments: current policies will miss 2035 emissions target by massive gap

Australia is heading toward a significant climate policy failure, with new government projections revealing the country will dramatically miss its 2035 emissions reduction goals under current…
Nation’s largest power grid faces crisis as ai data centers drive up electricity costs for millions

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…





