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After nearly a decade of environmental and quality-of-life disputes, an Alabama judge has temporarily shut down quarry operations that residents say have been devastating their rural community. The ruling brings relief to families in the unincorporated Belle Mina area of…
A growing chorus of climate researchers is sounding the alarm that current international climate targets may be too little, too late for some of Earth’s most vulnerable ecosystems. According to scientists studying climate tipping points, critical environmental systems including coral…
In the rainforests of Indonesian Borneo, ancient spiritual beliefs are proving to be powerful allies in conservation. The Indigenous Iban people of Sungai Utik have long believed that massive strangler fig trees house dangerous spirits capable of harming those who…
Victoria, Australia may have just experienced its hottest day ever recorded, with two towns in the state’s northwest reaching a scorching 48.9°C (120°F) on Tuesday afternoon. The preliminary temperature readings from Hopetoun and Walpeup in the Mallee region would eclipse…
In a groundbreaking environmental justice case, a group of women farmers in North Sumatra, Indonesia, has successfully challenged a zinc mining operation after a 20-year legal battle that began with village rumors in 1996. Led by Rainim Purba, who was…
Kenya’s Environment Minister Deborah Barasa remains confident that her country can achieve President William Ruto’s ambitious pledge to plant 15 billion trees by 2032, despite mounting evidence of significant obstacles facing the massive reforestation campaign. Speaking at a recent ceremony…
The Environmental Protection Agency has announced controversial changes to Clean Water Act regulations that would significantly limit tribal nations’ ability to protect their water resources and enforce treaty rights. The proposed rule would narrow the scope of water quality reviews…
In the heart of Texas Hill Country, a conservation battle is brewing that pits the state’s booming energy demands against one of North America’s rarest birds. The golden-cheeked warbler, a small songbird with a distinctive bright yellow face, makes an…
New data reveals a troubling trend on British roads: the number of oversized American-style pickup trucks has nearly doubled over the past decade, sparking serious concerns about public safety and environmental impact. Safety advocates are sounding the alarm about these…
A comprehensive new study of Thailand’s coral reefs has confirmed what marine scientists have long feared: the country’s vital reef ecosystems are steadily losing their structural complexity due to repeated bleaching events caused by extreme ocean temperatures. The research, conducted…
