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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
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…
Australia’s long-awaited rewrite of its environmental protection laws has left conservationists with mixed emotions, according to environmental advocate Georgina Woods. While the legislative changes represent progress…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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 COP30 climate summit in Belém, Brazil, marked a watershed moment for Indigenous participation in global climate negotiations, though outcomes were decidedly mixed according to Indigenous…
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.…
Charlotte, North Carolina, once struggled with air pollution so severe that the city’s iconic 871-foot Bank of America Corporate Center—crowned with its distinctive ornate metal top—regularly…
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…
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) lost a staggering 590,000 hectares—roughly 1.5 million acres—of pristine rainforest in 2024, marking the highest annual forest loss on record…
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…
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.…
