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Environmental scientists from Wallingford have released troubling new data showing that global biodiversity loss continues to accelerate, with significant declines documented across both animal and plant species in 2025. The research team’s comprehensive analysis contributes to international biodiversity indicators that…
In Altamira, Brazil—a municipality larger than Portugal and infamous as the most deforested area in the Brazilian Amazon—Alessandra Moreira found an unexpected path from personal crisis to environmental innovation. After leaving her administrative job due to severe burnout, anxiety, and…
Pacific Grove, a picturesque coastal community in California, has earned the nickname “Butterfly Town USA” for good reason. Each winter, this small seaside village transforms into a crucial sanctuary for monarch butterflies during their epic migration journey. But as monarch…
The Azores archipelago has emerged as a global ocean conservation leader, establishing the largest network of marine protected areas (MPAs) in the North Atlantic by the end of 2024. This Portuguese island chain has safeguarded an impressive 30% of its…
While many people entered 2026 feeling exhausted by global challenges, the remarkable scientific achievements of 2025 offer a powerful reminder that human ingenuity continues to push boundaries and solve problems. From groundbreaking medical advances to fascinating discoveries about the natural…
New research published in Nature Sustainability reveals a troubling paradox for climate policy: forcing people to adopt greener lifestyles through mandates and bans can actually undermine environmental values and trigger political backlash, even among those who already care about climate…
The global craving for avocados is fueling an environmental and human rights crisis in Mexico’s Michoacán state, where Indigenous Purépecha communities are losing their ancestral lands to industrial agriculture. Claudia Ignacio Álvarez, who grew up in the lakeside community of…
Congressional appropriators from both parties released a bipartisan spending package Monday that largely maintains the Environmental Protection Agency’s current funding levels, marking a significant victory for environmental advocates who had feared much deeper cuts. The agreement comes as lawmakers work…
A disturbing new trend is devastating Britain’s wild falcon populations as Middle Eastern demand for elite racing birds drives unprecedented levels of illegal trafficking. Exclusive data reveals that hundreds of UK falcon nests have been systematically raided over the past…
While the Trump administration rolled back federal environmental protections throughout 2025, scientists, states, and local communities delivered remarkable wins that offer hope for the planet’s future. From space-based pollution monitoring to breakthrough coral restoration techniques, these achievements prove that environmental…
