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Madagascar’s already endangered lemur populations are confronting a devastating new challenge that could accelerate their path toward extinction. Beyond the traditional threats of deforestation and hunting that have plagued these unique primates for decades, a disturbing trend has emerged among…
As global temperatures continue their alarming rise, researchers are calling for controlled experiments with solar radiation management—a controversial but potentially crucial climate intervention that could buy humanity time to address the root causes of global warming. The stark reality driving…
California is embarking on one of the most comprehensive biodiversity surveys ever attempted in the United States. The California All-Taxa Biodiversity Inventory (CalATBI) aims to document and catalog every living species in the state—from towering redwoods to microscopic soil organisms—before…
Arctic reindeer are facing an unexpected threat from climate change that’s dramatically impacting their ability to survive harsh winters. As global temperatures rise, these iconic animals are struggling with a cruel irony: warmer weather is actually making it harder for…
In a significant victory for environmental advocates, Democratic lawmakers have successfully stripped controversial language from a federal appropriations bill that would have provided legal protections to pesticide manufacturers and potentially weakened state-level health warnings about chemical risks. The measure, which…
In the heart of the Colombian Amazon, the town of Mitú tells a story of dramatic transformation that highlights the pressures facing one of the world’s most critical ecosystems. What was once a small settlement of just over 4,000 people…
Following catastrophic floods and landslides that claimed more than 1,100 lives across Sumatra, Indonesia’s government has launched comprehensive environmental audits that mark a dramatic shift in how the nation addresses climate disasters. Rather than attributing the December tragedy solely to…
Former EPA Regional Administrator Judith Enck is sounding the alarm about plastic pollution’s devastating impact on both human health and the environment, calling for urgent government intervention to address what she describes as a crisis that can no longer be…
Following the dramatic capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores, former President Donald Trump is now setting his sights on Venezuela’s enormous oil reserves as part of his expanded “drill, baby, drill” agenda. Environmental experts are…
A devastating water crisis that left thousands of households in Kent without clean drinking water for two weeks could have been entirely prevented, according to regulatory findings that highlight serious infrastructure oversight failures. The crisis began on November 30th when…
