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Trump Shifts $2.3 Billion School Bus Program to Natural Gas, Delays Virginia Paraquat Ban While NASA Targets March Moon Launch — Today’s Environmental Briefing for Sat, Feb 21 2026

The Trump administration redirects Biden's electric school bus initiative toward natural gas alternatives as Virginia postpones banning Parkinson's-linked paraquat pesticide. Meanwhile, NASA announces early March launch for Artemis II's historic return to lunar orbit and Sicily investigates creative trash-dumping scheme involving trained dogs. Read the full article

February 11, 2026

First european robin ever recorded in canada draws hundreds of birdwatchers to montreal despite bitter winter cold

A tiny European robin has made ornithological history by becoming the first of its species ever officially recorded in Canada, drawing crowds of excited birdwatchers to…

February 11, 2026

Mexico proposes weakening protection for world’s most endangered marine mammal as only 10 vaquita porpoises remain

Mexican government officials are considering a controversial proposal to scale back critical fishing regulations that protect the last 10 vaquita porpoises on Earth. The world’s smallest…

February 11, 2026

Biodiversity bonds show promise for conservation funding but need major design overhauls to deliver real results

As climate change and biodiversity loss compete for attention with mounting geopolitical tensions and economic pressures, conservation funding is facing a critical squeeze. Overseas development aid…

February 11, 2026

Pennsylvania county blocks data center development, citing environmental and energy concerns

Montour County, Pennsylvania, delivered a unanimous rejection to energy company Talen Energy’s proposal to rezone over 800 acres for data center construction, marking another victory for…

February 11, 2026

Historic return: gray wolf enters los angeles county for first time in over 100 years

In a remarkable milestone for California wildlife conservation, a three-year-old female gray wolf has made history by becoming the first of her species to enter Los…

February 11, 2026

The hidden foundation of environmental action: why access to reliable information drives real change

When environmental disasters strike or conservation victories emerge, we naturally focus on the visible heroes: the generous donor, the breakthrough organization, or the courageous individual who…

February 10, 2026

Africa’s tiniest wildcat survives by hiding in rodent burrows during daylight hours

In the harsh semi-arid landscapes of southern Africa, the black-footed cat has mastered an unusual survival strategy that sets it apart from other felines. This diminutive…

February 10, 2026

From college graduate’s apartment project to global environmental newsroom: how mongabay became a force for forest protection

What started as a hand-coded website in a recent college graduate’s apartment has evolved into one of the world’s most influential environmental news organizations. Rhett Butler…

February 10, 2026

Abandoned tuna fishing devices are strangling wildlife and polluting ecuador’s galápagos marine reserve

A disturbing 2022 Instagram video by Galápagos fisher Walter Borbor reveals a grim reality plaguing one of the world’s most treasured marine sanctuaries. The footage shows…

February 10, 2026

Corteva ends production of controversial herbicide containing agent orange and glyphosate

Chemical giant Corteva has announced it will stop manufacturing Enlist Duo, a herbicide that environmental groups have dubbed a “toxic cocktail” due to its combination of…

February 10, 2026

Cambodia’s massive funan techo canal project puts coastal fishing communities and marine ecosystems at risk

In the coastal waters of Cambodia’s Kep province, fisherman Mae Vuthy voices a concern shared by many in his community: “Nobody from the government has spoken…

February 10, 2026

Students challenge traditional economics education after 2008 financial crisis, demand focus on environmental and social impact

A growing movement to transform economics education is gaining momentum, sparked by student protests that began during the 2008 global financial crisis. What started as classroom…

February 10, 2026

Agricultural giant socfin ends partnership with sustainability consultant, leaving community grievances unresolved

Agribusiness corporation Socfin has quietly severed ties with the Earthworm Foundation, a Switzerland-based sustainability consultant that had been investigating serious human rights and environmental violations at…

February 10, 2026

Revolutionary geothermal technology could replace 42% of eu’s fossil fuel power at same cost

A groundbreaking new report reveals that geothermal energy could theoretically replace nearly half of the European Union’s coal and natural gas electricity generation—at comparable costs to…

February 10, 2026

Uk approves largest english onshore wind farm in a decade as part of massive green energy push

The UK government has awarded contracts to 190 renewable energy projects, including England’s biggest onshore wind farm in over a decade, marking a significant acceleration in…

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