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Canadian 1960s Plastic Debris Overwhelms Scottish Island Beach, Shetland Scallop Fishers Battle UK’s Largest Salmon Farm Approval — Today’s Environmental Briefing for Wed, Feb 18 2026

Decades-old Canadian plastic waste washes ashore on remote Scottish island, highlighting ocean pollution's persistence. Meanwhile, traditional Shetland scallop fishers face threats from massive salmon farm approval, while Bayer settles $7.25 billion Roundup cancer lawsuit. Read the full article

February 18, 2026

Texas sues dow chemical for hundreds of water pollution violations at gulf coast plant

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit against Dow Chemical Co. on Friday, alleging the petrochemical giant committed hundreds of wastewater violations at its industrial…

February 18, 2026

New birdwatching app gamifies wildlife observation with pokémon-style digital card collection

A innovative new mobile application called Birdex is transforming the traditional hobby of birdwatching by introducing gaming elements reminiscent of Pokémon collecting. The app allows users…

February 18, 2026

Canadian 1960s Plastic Debris Overwhelms Scottish Island Beach, Shetland Scallop Fishers Battle UK’s Largest Salmon Farm Approval — Today’s Environmental Briefing for Wed, Feb 18 2026

Plastic debris scattered across remote Scottish beach on Sanday island in Orkney

Decades-old Canadian plastic waste washes ashore on remote Scottish island, highlighting ocean pollution's persistence. Meanwhile, traditional Shetland scallop fishers face threats from massive salmon farm approval, while Bayer settles $7.25 billion Roundup cancer lawsuit.

February 18, 2026

Senate democrats launch investigation after epa drops human health costs from air pollution regulations

A group of Senate Democrats is demanding answers from the Environmental Protection Agency after the agency announced it will no longer consider human health impacts when…

February 18, 2026

Decades-old canadian plastic debris overwhelms scottish island beach as ocean pollution crisis escalates

A volunteer litter picker on the remote Scottish island of Sanday in Orkney has discovered plastic waste from 1960s Canada washing ashore, highlighting the persistent and…

February 18, 2026

England’s flood-prone home construction crisis: one in nine new houses built in high-risk areas

A troubling new study reveals that England’s housing development is increasingly ignoring flood risks, with one in nine new homes constructed between 2022 and 2024 located…

February 18, 2026

Plug-in solar revolution: new england states push to bring european-style balcony solar panels to american homes

A clean energy innovation that has transformed European cityscapes could soon be plugging into American homes, as New England lawmakers advance legislation to legalize small-scale plug-in…

February 18, 2026

National geographic photographer showcases how indigenous communities are leading global environmental protection

National Geographic photographer Kiliii Yüyan has released a groundbreaking new book that highlights how Indigenous communities worldwide are serving as environmental guardians through centuries-old knowledge systems.…

February 18, 2026

Amazon deforestation drops to lowest levels in over a decade as brazil’s conservation efforts show results

Brazil’s Amazon rainforest is experiencing a remarkable conservation turnaround, with new satellite data showing deforestation rates have plummeted to their lowest levels since 2014. According to…

February 18, 2026

Global forest maps show shocking disagreement, threatening climate and conservation goals

Where exactly are the world’s forests? This seemingly straightforward question has a surprisingly complex answer that could undermine global environmental efforts. A groundbreaking study reveals that…

February 18, 2026

Trump administration defies court order, keeps $4.5 billion climate resilience program frozen

Two months after a federal court deadline, the Trump administration continues to defy a judge’s order to restore a critical climate adaptation program, leaving billions in…

February 18, 2026

Shetland scallop fishers fight back against uk’s largest salmon farm approval

Traditional fishing families in Scotland’s Shetland Islands are facing what they call a “betrayal” as the UK’s largest salmon farm receives approval, threatening generations of sustainable…

February 18, 2026

Welsh political party proposes community ownership stakes in renewable energy projects

Plaid Cymru, Wales’ nationalist political party, has unveiled an ambitious proposal that would require renewable energy developers to share substantial ownership stakes with local communities. Under…

February 18, 2026

Why your electricity bill is skyrocketing: regional breakdown reveals surprising culprits behind rising energy costs

American households are facing a 30% surge in electricity bills since 2021, but the reasons behind these eye-popping costs vary dramatically depending on where you live.…

February 18, 2026

Forest restoration may temporarily increase disease risk before long-term benefits emerge

While deforestation drives the spread of dangerous diseases like malaria and COVID-19 by forcing humans into closer contact with wildlife, new research reveals a surprising twist:…

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