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Jani Silva, a prominent environmental activist defending Colombia’s Amazon rainforest, hasn’t been able to live safely in her own home for nearly a decade. Armed groups have driven her from her residence, forcing her to live under constant threat and…
A devastating new study reveals that Caribbean coral reefs have lost 48% of their hard coral coverage since 1980, marking one of the most dramatic ecological collapses in recent history. The findings, released by the Global Coral Reef Monitoring Network,…
In an age where environmental challenges span from local communities to global systems, effective environmental journalism requires combining ground-level reporting with high-tech monitoring tools, according to Mongabay founder Rhett Butler. Rather than relying solely on high-level perspectives from boardrooms and…
A groundbreaking University of Arizona study examining over 11,000 births in New Hampshire has revealed alarming connections between PFAS-contaminated drinking water and severe health risks for newborns. The peer-reviewed research represents the first comprehensive analysis of how these “forever chemicals”…
For over two millennia, humans have known that fish make sounds, yet we’ve barely scratched the surface of understanding their underwater conversations. A groundbreaking new device is changing that, offering fresh hope for protecting the thousands of marine species facing…
Climate scientist claims US derailed UN environmental assessment as Britain cracks down on North Sea exploration but Canada moves forward with pipeline expansion. Meanwhile, 230+ environmental groups demand national data center moratorium over energy concerns.
A sobering new United Nations report reveals that unsustainable food and fossil fuel production is wreaking environmental havoc at an unprecedented scale—causing $5 billion worth of damage every single hour. The staggering figure, equivalent to £3.8 billion hourly, underscores the…
British consumers are fueling a massive electronic waste problem through their holiday spending habits, with households throwing away an estimated 168 million Christmas lights and “fast-tech” items each year, according to new research. The study by non-profit organization Material Focus…
A coalition of more than 200 environmental organizations has united to demand Congress impose a nationwide moratorium on approving and building new data centers, citing mounting concerns about their environmental impact. The groups delivered their letter to lawmakers on Monday,…
Across Brazil’s Amazon rainforest and Cerrado savanna, Indigenous and traditional communities are at the forefront of forest protection and landscape restoration, yet they struggle to access the financial support needed to expand their vital work. These community-led enterprises harvest açaí…
