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Along Brazil’s winding Juruá River, families of fishers are taking conservation into their own hands, standing guard over oxbow lakes to protect the Amazon’s largest freshwater fish from illegal harvesting. From wooden watchtowers perched above the water, community members keep…
A small but significant victory is unfolding in Victoria’s Alpine National Park, where eleven critically endangered Guthega skinks released into a protected enclosure are about to become thirteen. Omeo, one of the female skinks in the group, is expected to…
A devastating year of climate-related disasters left more than 87.8 million people affected globally in 2025, with over 200 separate events ranging from flash floods and wildfires to severe droughts and tropical storms, according to preliminary data from the International…
Reform UK is making a strategic play for environmentally conscious Conservative voters by bringing veteran green advocate Ben Goldsmith on board to develop the party’s nature policies. The move represents a notable shift for Nigel Farage’s party, which has previously…
Maine is moving forward with an ambitious renewable energy plan that highlights a common challenge in clean power development: generating energy where it’s needed most versus where it can be produced most effectively. The Maine Public Utilities Commission has issued…
A health assessment commissioned by Omaha Public Power District (OPPD) claiming its North Omaha coal plant poses no “significant” health threat has drawn sharp criticism from public health experts, community members, and even utility board members who say the study’s…
As global shipping traffic continues to surge and maritime activities expand, vessels worldwide are increasingly vulnerable to GPS disruptions that could have serious environmental and safety consequences. Navigation system failures at sea don’t just risk human lives—they can lead to…
In the lush rainforests of South Sulawesi, Indonesia, a growing conflict is brewing between traditional agriculture and industrial mining. The Loeha Raya region, home to five villages along the shores of Lake Towuti—Indonesia’s second-largest freshwater lake—sits at the center of…
In the village of Bang in North Cameroon, a simple technology is making a big difference for both families and forests. When heavy monsoon rains recently prevented 50-something mother Astha Pabami from collecting firewood, she wasn’t worried—her new improved cookstove…
In an unprecedented wildlife transportation operation, Canada has reached a tentative agreement to relocate 30 beluga whales currently held at an amusement park to four aquariums across the United States. The complex logistical undertaking will require careful medical preparation and…
