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England, a nation globally recognized for its abundant rainfall, is confronting an unprecedented water crisis that extends far beyond the recent shortages in Tunbridge Wells. What many are calling a “self-imposed drought” threatens to transform daily life for millions of…
Indonesia has taken unprecedented action against environmental violators, revoking the permits of 28 companies whose activities allegedly worsened the catastrophic floods and landslides that devastated Sumatra in late 2025. The natural disasters, triggered by Cyclone Senyar in November, claimed approximately…
Leading environmental health scientists are pushing back against recent doubts raised about microplastics detection in human bodies, arguing that ongoing scientific debate is normal and necessary for advancing research in this critical field. Four prominent researchers, including Prof Philip J…
A massive fatberg the size of four buses is clogging Sydney’s Malabar wastewater treatment plant, and Sydney Water is pointing fingers at thousands of local restaurants and food manufacturers for illegally dumping cooking oils and grease down their drains. According…
The Philippines took center stage in the global sustainable food movement last November when Bacolod City hosted the first-ever Asia-Pacific convergence of Slow Food International. Over five days, more than 2,000 delegates from 20 countries transformed the city in Negros…
In the heart of British Columbia’s Kootenay region, the Nupqu Native Plant Nursery is revolutionizing ecological restoration by combining Indigenous knowledge with modern conservation techniques. The facility, whose name means “black bear” in the Ktunaxa language, has achieved a remarkable…
They’re invisible to the naked eye but exist in the trillions—microbes living in our bodies, soil, and on trees form the hidden foundation of life on Earth. Despite their critical importance to planetary health, these microscopic organisms have been largely…
In fields across four continents, researchers are tapping the ground with ordinary hammers to unlock secrets about one of Earth’s most critical resources: soil. The innovative Earth Rover Program is using seismology—the same science that detects earthquakes—to assess soil health…
Move over steel and concrete – bamboo is positioning itself as the next big thing in sustainable construction. While most people associate bamboo with panda snacks, the Institution of Structural Engineers is making a serious case for the plant as…
Devastating blazes sweep through Chile's Patagonia region, destroying hundreds of homes across 135 square miles. Meanwhile, Congress refuses funding for Trump's new US Wildland Fire Service despite massive budget request, and federal court strikes down Forest Service logging rule that bypassed environmental reviews.
