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Cricket holds deep cultural significance in Sri Lanka, serving as a unifying force across social and ethnic lines since independence. However, the country’s ambitious plans to expand cricket infrastructure are increasingly putting pressure on vulnerable ecosystems, raising critical questions about…
Australia's Eraring power station delays closure until 2029 despite climate concerns, while UK introduces MOT-style inspections for water utilities amid pollution accountability debates. Hidden cameras reveal hedgehogs are more common in British gardens than expected.
Scientific credibility concerns emerge as methodological flaws plague 20 microplastics studies measuring particles in human bodies. Meanwhile, Japan moves forward with restarting the massive Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear facility 15 years after Fukushima, and Sydney grapples with two serious shark encounters in 48 hours.
Indonesia’s environment ministry has filed lawsuits against six companies, demanding $284 million in damages for alleged environmental destruction that contributed to catastrophic floods and landslides in late 2025. The legal action comes after Cyclone Senyar triggered devastating natural disasters in…
Iran faces nationwide protests driven by water shortages threatening millions, while Colorado residents lose iconic Longs Peak views to coal plant pollution. Plus: NASA's moon rocket reaches launch pad and innovative robotic vaccination technology targets wild badger disease.
California may be home to an staggering 60,000 to 100,000 insect species, but scientists admit they don’t know the exact number. Now, an ambitious new project called the California Insect Barcode Initiative is using cutting-edge DNA sequencing to create the…
After two decades of negotiations, a groundbreaking United Nations treaty officially took effect on January 17, 2026, establishing the world’s first comprehensive framework to protect marine life in the vast expanses of ocean beyond any country’s control. The Biodiversity Beyond…
Trump administration keeps Colorado coal plants running despite EPA concerns, obscuring iconic Longs Peak views. Federal judge allows Virginia's largest offshore wind project to continue construction. Moss Landing marks one year since massive battery fire sent toxic plumes across California's coast.
Environmental disasters drive Iranian nationwide unrest amid severe water shortages. Florida legislators reconsider law that blocked local climate resilience efforts following devastating 2024 hurricanes. Solar power accelerates toward global energy dominance as offshore wind projects resume construction.
Across the globe, some of the most unlikely places have become thriving wildlife refuges — not through careful conservation planning, but as unintended consequences of human conflict and environmental disasters. These locations, dubbed “involuntary parks” by science fiction author Bruce…
