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Climate change isn’t just threatening native wildlife—it’s rolling out the red carpet for invasive species that could devastate ecosystems and drain taxpayer dollars. As rising temperatures reshape habitats worldwide, opportunistic plants and animals are finding new territories to colonize, often…
The COP30 climate summit in Belém, Brazil, marked a watershed moment for Indigenous participation in global climate negotiations, though outcomes were decidedly mixed according to Indigenous delegates who attended the two-week event. The summit featured the largest Indigenous representation in…
Rising temperatures create perfect conditions for ecosystem-damaging invasive species as EPA authority cuts threaten Charlotte with nearly 1,000 additional tons of annual air pollution. Meanwhile, Alabama Power delays rate hikes and Virginia postpones major gas plant decisions.
Australia’s long-awaited rewrite of its environmental protection laws has left conservationists with mixed emotions, according to environmental advocate Georgina Woods. While the legislative changes represent progress after years of advocacy, Woods expresses serious concerns about the government’s emphasis on expedited…
Alabama Power, the state’s largest electric utility, has agreed to delay a controversial rate increase by one year following widespread public backlash over rising electricity bills. The proposed rate hike was originally scheduled to help recover costs from the company’s…
The COP30 climate summit in Belém, Brazil, concluded with a mixed bag of results that highlighted both progress and persistent challenges in global climate action. While negotiators failed to reach agreement on a worldwide fossil fuel phase-out—a critical goal many…
For countless generations, the Mohana people have called the waters of Lake Manchar home, earning them the nickname “bird people” for their seamless adaptation to life on Pakistan’s largest freshwater lake. In Sindh province, this indigenous community built their entire…
Massachusetts has unveiled a comprehensive coastal protection strategy designed to safeguard the state’s extensive 1,519-mile shoreline from the growing threats of sea level rise and increasingly severe storms. The ResilientCoasts Initiative represents years of planning and builds upon climate adaptation…
A groundbreaking study has revealed that Central America’s vast forest networks serve as essential pit stops and winter homes for an astounding 5 billion migratory birds each year. Researchers from the Wildlife Conservation Society and Cornell Lab of Ornithology analyzed…
As Honduras prepares for its November 30 presidential and congressional elections, the outcome could prove pivotal for one of Central America’s most biodiverse regions. The winning candidates will inherit stewardship of a country where over half the territory is covered…
