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Environment
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 day ago

Wildfire red flag' warnings are in effect for large chunks of the U.S. Here's what to know

Red flag warnings for wildfires are in effect across a large area of the central U.S. due to low humidity, strong winds, and dry vegetation.
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fromFortune
3 days ago

Scientists are burning homes to protect them in wildfires: 'We crash test houses' | Fortune

Better materials and strategic landscaping can protect homes from increasing wildfire risks.
Environment
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 day ago

Wildfire red flag' warnings are in effect for large chunks of the U.S. Here's what to know

Red flag warnings for wildfires are in effect across a large area of the central U.S. due to low humidity, strong winds, and dry vegetation.
Environment
fromFortune
3 days ago

Scientists are burning homes to protect them in wildfires: 'We crash test houses' | Fortune

Better materials and strategic landscaping can protect homes from increasing wildfire risks.
#el-nino
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago
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What is a super El Nino' and what might it mean for the global climate?

A potential super El Nino could lead to record global temperatures and extreme weather events, risking a breach of the 1.5C climate threshold.
fromMail Online
1 day ago
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Brace yourself for a SUPER El Nino, scientists warn

A 'super El Niño' could lead to record global temperatures, with strong conditions expected as early as May or June.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

What is a super El Nino' and what might it mean for the global climate?

A potential super El Nino could lead to record global temperatures and extreme weather events, risking a breach of the 1.5C climate threshold.
Environment
fromMail Online
1 day ago

Brace yourself for a SUPER El Nino, scientists warn

A 'super El Niño' could lead to record global temperatures, with strong conditions expected as early as May or June.
Environment
fromFortune
14 hours ago

Data centers are finding a surprising way to deploy batteries | Fortune

Data centers are increasingly pairing batteries with fossil fuels to ensure reliable power for AI operations.
#fossil-fuels
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
23 hours ago

How frustration at Cop stalemates has inspired first global talks to ditch fossil fuels

A coalition of 54 countries aims to transition away from fossil fuels at the first conference in Santa Marta, Colombia, from April 24 to 29.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Colombia convenes climate coalition of the willing' to break global fossil fuel deadlock

Colombia is hosting a global conference to transition away from fossil fuels amid rising energy prices and geopolitical tensions.
#climate-change
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
17 hours ago

Officials hugely underestimated impact of AI datacentres on UK carbon emissions

The UK government significantly increased its estimate of AI-related carbon emissions, projecting up to 123 million tonnes over the next decade.
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fromCity Limits
13 hours ago

Opinion: Lessons From New York's Deadly Winter

Cold weather highlights the dangers of climate change, disproportionately affecting the homeless and revealing the urgent need for effective policies.
Environment
fromenglish.elpais.com
20 hours ago

Nicholas Stern, economist: Degrowth is a diversion and a conspiracy against the developing world'

The cost of inaction on climate change is greater than the cost of action, and technology has advanced to support economic growth through climate investments.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Republican lawmakers attempt to shield big oil from climate lawsuits in alarming' bills

Republican lawmakers propose legislation to protect oil companies from climate accountability lawsuits, alarming environmental advocates.
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fromJezebel
2 days ago

The 'Age of Electricity' Brings Good Climate Change News for Once

The world is entering the Age of Electricity, with significant advancements in renewable energy despite ongoing climate challenges.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Burning wood for power worse for climate than gas equivalent, report finds

Burning wood for power generation can be more harmful to the climate than burning gas, even with carbon capture.
Environment
fromFuturism
14 hours ago

Just 11 AI Data Centers Could Belch More Fumes Than Entire Countries

Eleven gas-powered data centers in the US could emit more greenhouse gases than entire countries with millions of residents.
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fromHigh Country News
1 day ago

Emergency plans for the Colorado River buy time, not solutions - High Country News

Emergency measures were ordered to prevent Lake Powell's water levels from dropping too low, threatening water and power supplies in the Southwest.
fromwww.theguardian.com
23 hours ago

Three disasters in three years: Brazil's deadly floods show women are the first to die' when extreme weather hits

The mudslide in Petropolis in February 2022 killed 233 people, and displaced many more. Over the past decade, climate-related disasters have displaced 250 million people globally, equivalent to 70,000 people forced from their homes every day.
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fromIrish Independent
21 hours ago

Explainer: New simplified BER system to be rolled out in Ireland - what does it mean and how will it affect me?

A new 'A0' class for low-emission homes will be introduced, enhancing energy performance ratings under the EU Energy Performance of Buildings Directive.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

A catastrophic climate event is upon us. Here is why you've heard so little about it | George Monbiot

Billionaires' wealth accumulation leads to political control, tax avoidance, and environmental degradation, risking catastrophic climate events like the collapse of oceanic circulation systems.
Environment
fromArs Technica
1 day ago

Greenhouse gases from data center boom could outpace entire nations

New gas projects for data centers in the US may emit more greenhouse gases than Morocco in 2024.
Environment
fromFortune
1 day ago

The world has entered a 'global water bankruptcy,' but markets are mispricing water as drought costs rise to $307 billion annually, analysts warn | Fortune

Global water resources are critically depleted, leading to economic risks that markets are failing to adequately address.
#air-quality
Environment
fromMail Online
1 day ago

Stay indoors warning issued in two US states as toxins fill the air

Dangerous toxins from wildfire smoke and ozone pollution have prompted air quality alerts in Georgia and South Carolina.
Environment
fromMail Online
2 days ago

Stay inside advisories issued across three US states

Thousands of Americans are exposed to unhealthy air quality due to elevated PM2.5 levels, prompting advisories to stay indoors.
#sustainability
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fromArchDaily
2 days ago

Ideology of Performance: Sustainability and the Limits of Efficiency

Sustainability in the built environment focuses on optimizing consumption rather than reducing it, leading to continued resource consumption growth.
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fromEarth911
5 days ago

How You Can Invest in Our Planet

Investing in the Earth involves collective efforts from governments, businesses, and individuals to build a sustainable green economy.
Environment
fromArchDaily
2 days ago

Ideology of Performance: Sustainability and the Limits of Efficiency

Sustainability in the built environment focuses on optimizing consumption rather than reducing it, leading to continued resource consumption growth.
Environment
fromEarth911
5 days ago

How You Can Invest in Our Planet

Investing in the Earth involves collective efforts from governments, businesses, and individuals to build a sustainable green economy.
Environment
fromEngadget
1 day ago

Apple, Amazon join push for looser greenhouse emissions reporting

The Greenhouse Gas Protocol is considering stricter emissions reporting rules, facing pushback from major tech companies advocating for optional guidelines.
Environment
fromStreetsblog San Francisco
1 day ago

Caltrans and MTC to Hold Greenwashing Panel for North Bay Freeway Widening - Streetsblog San Francisco

The planned $500 million widening of SR 37 is criticized as environmentally harmful and misleadingly labeled as a resilience project.
fromFortune
1 day ago

The Iran War just made the clean energy transition non-negotiable | Fortune

Roughly 20 million barrels per day of oil moved through Hormuz in 2024, equivalent to about one-fifth of global petroleum liquids consumption. When that waterway closed, oil prices spiked to $126 per barrel in what the U.S. Energy Information Administration has described as the largest supply disruption in global oil market history.
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fromBon Appetit
1 day ago

There's a Lot of "Compostable" Packaging Out There; What Does That Actually Mean?

Compostable packaging is a type of biodegradable packaging designed to break down alongside natural waste. It's usually made of plant-based materials, like corn syrup, cellulose, or paper, that decompose without leaving toxins behind.
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fromFortune
1 day ago

It's raining ice in Michigan: 'They're mini glaciers, if you will' | Fortune

Severe flooding and ice damage have impacted homes along Michigan's Black Lake due to spring rains and winter melt.
Environment
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Ban 'forever chemicals' in uniforms and frying pans, MPs urge

Growing concern over PFAS chemicals prompts MPs to call for a ban unless essential or no alternatives exist.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Pacific ashtray': Australian billionaire's plan to ship and burn waste in Fiji condemned by villagers

Inoke Tora, a traditional landowner, expressed strong opposition to the incinerator plan, stating, 'There are hundreds of people living in villages in this place and they fish each day, eat fresh crabs. They call that beach paradise.'
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fromEarth911
2 days ago

Recycling Mystery: Label Backing Sheets

Release liner waste in the U.S. exceeds 400,000 tons annually, with most ending up in landfills due to recycling challenges.
Environment
fromTheregister
2 days ago

Datacenter boom keeps dirty coal plants alive in the US

Datacenter growth in the US is delaying coal plant retirements, worsening air pollution and hindering the transition to cleaner energy sources.
Environment
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

Suffering from Eco-Paralysis? Here's What You Can Do

Many Americans feel climate distress and eco-paralysis, which can lead to action and improved mental health through engagement with climate emotions.
Environment
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 days ago

New York City, New Orleans at greatest risk of extreme damage from floods, new analysis reveals

New York City and New Orleans face significant flood risks, with vulnerable populations disproportionately affected by climate change.
Environment
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

On Earth Day, remember the people defending the planet

Grassroots activists play a crucial role in environmental victories, often unrecognized, yet their efforts lead to significant change and protection of ecosystems.
Environment
fromKqed
2 days ago

California Asks Ships to Hit the Brakes for Whales | KQED

California's Blue Whales Blue Skies program aims to reduce ship speeds to protect whales and decrease marine shipping pollution.
Environment
fromFortune
2 days ago

Officials will flush 50,000 toilets to flood a Utah lake in order to generate electricity | Fortune

Eastern Utah faces significant water releases to maintain electricity generation amid a severe drought affecting Lake Powell and surrounding areas.
Environment
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 days ago

Climate risk threatens REIT revenue, First Street report finds

Severe weather events could lead to significant revenue losses for REITs, with many facing over 20% declines in extreme scenarios.
Environment
fromEarth911
2 days ago

Most Americans Are Worried About the Environment. Is Congress?

More Americans believe the environment is in poor condition and want increased government action to address environmental issues.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

From Barcelona to Paris, cities thrive with women in charge. It's all about sharing public space | Melissa and Chris Bruntlett

Urbanization is leading to unprecedented crises in cities, necessitating a shift in infrastructure design to prioritize accessibility and sustainability.
Environment
fromBig Think
2 days ago

The power grid is breaking. Can it fix itself?

A deliberate power outage affected 50,000 people in Colorado due to high winds, highlighting vulnerabilities in America's power grid.
#data-centers
fromWIRED
3 days ago
Environment

New Gas-Powered Data Centers Could Emit More Greenhouse Gases Than Entire Nations

fromFortune
3 days ago
Environment

The hidden $25 billion public health cost of America's data center boom | Fortune

Data centers impose a hidden health cost of $25 billion on local communities, primarily due to air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions.
fromAxios
1 week ago
Environment

The best and worst states for AI data centers

Texas is attracting data center investments with tax incentives, while Maine is implementing a moratorium to evaluate the impact of data centers.
Environment
fromWIRED
3 days ago

New Gas-Powered Data Centers Could Emit More Greenhouse Gases Than Entire Nations

Natural gas projects for data centers linked to major tech companies could emit over 129 million tons of greenhouse gases annually.
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
4 days ago

Why cloud computing still runs on coal and gas

Data centers' energy demands are straining U.S. power grids, leading to reliance on fossil fuels and delaying renewable energy goals.
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
4 days ago

Why the cloud still runs on coal and gas

Data centers in the U.S. are straining energy grids, leading to increased reliance on fossil fuels and delaying renewable energy goals.
Environment
fromFortune
3 days ago

The hidden $25 billion public health cost of America's data center boom | Fortune

Data centers impose a hidden health cost of $25 billion on local communities, primarily due to air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions.
Environment
fromAxios
1 week ago

The best and worst states for AI data centers

Texas is attracting data center investments with tax incentives, while Maine is implementing a moratorium to evaluate the impact of data centers.
#biodiversity
Environment
fromArchDaily
3 days ago

On International Mother Earth Day: Urban Rewilding, Aquatic Ecosystems, and Ancestral Practices for Biodiversity

International Mother Earth Day promotes harmony with nature and raises awareness of biodiversity preservation amid climate change challenges.
Environment
fromArchDaily
3 days ago

On International Mother Earth Day: Urban Rewilding, Aquatic Ecosystems, and Ancestral Practices for Biodiversity

International Mother Earth Day promotes harmony with nature and raises awareness of biodiversity preservation amid climate change challenges.
Environment
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

No nudists please': Warning to festivalgoers after mix-up over naturalist event

The Cumbria Nature Festival clarified it is a family event for naturalists, not a naturist gathering, and recommends attendees wear clothes.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Stern warning: one man's mission to clear the rotting boats poisoning Cornwall's creeks

Steve Green is on a mission to remove abandoned yachts from Cornwall's rivers to prevent environmental damage.
Environment
fromFast Company
2 days ago

Plug-in solar is coming. Here's how much you could save on electric bills

Plug-in solar panels offer a DIY solution to reduce electric bills, especially for renters and homeowners without traditional roof access.
Environment
fromMail Online
2 days ago

67 MILLION chickens are unaccounted for in the UK

Significant discrepancies in poultry data could lead to environmental and health issues due to unreported chicken farming waste in the UK.
#clean-energy
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Federal judge blocks Trump administration restrictions on wind and solar projects

A federal judge ruled against Trump administration actions hindering clean energy development, issuing a preliminary injunction to protect solar and wind projects.
Environment
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

Clean electricity meets all new demand, curbing fossil fuels, says Ember

2025 marked a turning point for coal and gas power as low-emissions sources met all new global electricity demand for the first time.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Federal judge blocks Trump administration restrictions on wind and solar projects

A federal judge ruled against Trump administration actions hindering clean energy development, issuing a preliminary injunction to protect solar and wind projects.
Environment
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

Clean electricity meets all new demand, curbing fossil fuels, says Ember

2025 marked a turning point for coal and gas power as low-emissions sources met all new global electricity demand for the first time.
#earth-day
Environment
fromFast Company
2 days ago

Earth Day is more important than ever in 2026: Here's a list of notable events happening around the world

Earth Day promotes environmental awareness and responsibility, originating in 1970, and continues to inspire global celebrations and actions for a healthier planet.
Environment
fromQueerty
2 days ago

Earth Day shopping guide: Queer-made picks that matter - Queerty

Earth Day emphasizes consistent, intentional choices for a healthier planet beyond just awareness.
Environment
fromFast Company
2 days ago

Earth Day is more important than ever in 2026: Here's a list of notable events happening around the world

Earth Day promotes environmental awareness and responsibility, originating in 1970, and continues to inspire global celebrations and actions for a healthier planet.
Environment
fromQueerty
2 days ago

Earth Day shopping guide: Queer-made picks that matter - Queerty

Earth Day emphasizes consistent, intentional choices for a healthier planet beyond just awareness.
#cocaine-pollution
Environment
fromWIRED
2 days ago

Cocaine-Fueled Wild Salmon Swam Twice as Far as Sober Ones

Cocaine pollution alters fish behavior, causing Atlantic salmon to swim farther and disperse more widely in their environment.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Cocaine pollution in rivers and lakes may disrupt behaviour of salmon, study finds

Cocaine pollution in water affects salmon behavior, potentially impacting their survival and energy expenditure.
Environment
fromWIRED
2 days ago

Cocaine-Fueled Wild Salmon Swam Twice as Far as Sober Ones

Cocaine pollution alters fish behavior, causing Atlantic salmon to swim farther and disperse more widely in their environment.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Cocaine pollution in rivers and lakes may disrupt behaviour of salmon, study finds

Cocaine pollution in water affects salmon behavior, potentially impacting their survival and energy expenditure.
Environment
fromBig Think
2 days ago

The Strait of Hormuz is today's energy chokepoint. China is tomorrow's.

In 20 years, the Strait of Hormuz will matter less to the global economy due to decarbonization and increased electric vehicle adoption.
#renewable-energy
Environment
fromArs Technica
2 days ago

New court ruling blocks many of the government's anti-renewable policies

New policies by the Corps of Engineers and the Department of the Interior must balance energy production with land use impacts.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Clean energy generation exceeded rise in global electricity demand in 2025

Global electricity demand growth in 2025 was fully met by renewable sources, marking a significant shift away from fossil fuels.
Environment
fromArs Technica
2 days ago

New court ruling blocks many of the government's anti-renewable policies

New policies by the Corps of Engineers and the Department of the Interior must balance energy production with land use impacts.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Clean energy generation exceeded rise in global electricity demand in 2025

Global electricity demand growth in 2025 was fully met by renewable sources, marking a significant shift away from fossil fuels.
Environment
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Palisades reservoir that was empty during fire is dry again. Residents aren't happy about it

The Santa Ynez Reservoir is dry again, raising concerns about water availability for firefighting amid a $19.5-million cover replacement project.
Environment
fromTruthout
2 days ago

Trump Admin Sued for Approving First BP Project in Gulf Since 2010 Disaster

Environmental groups are suing the Trump administration over BP's new drilling project in the Gulf of Mexico, citing safety concerns and inadequate spill response measures.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

How Bolivia's cacao farmers took on the gold mining industry and won

Agroforestry practices in Bolivia protect cacao quality and prevent gold mining, ensuring agricultural sustainability and food security.
fromCN Traveller
3 days ago

7 natural wonders of the world for 2026 that have us awe-struck

The planet's most powerful landscapes rarely announce themselves with trumpet blasts and celeb-drenched opening ceremonies. They are places shaped slowly, by water, wind and ice, and are best understood through patience rather than spectacle.
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fromKqed
3 days ago

California Is Transitioning From Fossil Fuels to Electric Power. It's Going to Get Messy | KQED

California faces high electricity costs but is making significant progress in transitioning to renewable energy sources.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Wildlife and humans thriving in Unesco-protected sites

Unesco-protected areas support stable wildlife populations despite global declines, but face severe threats from climate change and human activities.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

England wildlife watchdog has stopped designating special sites for protection'

While Natural England dithers and reviews processes, irreplaceable wildlife sites are being trashed, damaged, and even built over. That is not a technical failure, it's a dereliction of duty.
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fromBusiness Matters
4 days ago

The Hidden Energy Cost Dragging Down Metal Finishing Operations

Compressed air is an inefficient energy consumer in metal finishing, requiring ten times more energy than the work it performs.
fromArs Technica
3 days ago

Global growth in solar "the largest ever observed for any source"

"The absolute increase of solar PV generation in 2025 is the largest ever observed for any source, excluding years marked by rebounds from global economic shocks such as COVID-19."
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

Six women win 2026 Goldman prize, world's top environmental award

The 2026 Goldman Environmental Prize was awarded to an all-women cohort of grassroots activists from six countries for their environmental efforts.
fromFortune
4 days ago

Data centers now account for half of all new U.S. electricity use, just as Americans start to sour on AI | Fortune

Data centers accounted for around 50% of all electricity demand growth in the U.S. last year, according to the IEA, far surpassing the rise in electricity usage in the residential, industrial, and transport sectors.
Environment
fromHigh Country News
5 days ago

Wildfires make soil poisonous - High Country News

Researchers have known since at least 2008 that wildfires can create chromium-6, but a new study, published in the journal Environmental Science and Technology in November, is the first to report details such as how long it might persist in groundwater.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Climate groups sue US government over approval of new BP project in Gulf of Mexico

The Trump administration has teed up the entire Gulf region for a Deepwater Horizon sequel with its approval of BP's extremely risky ultra-deepwater drilling project, said Brettny Hardy, senior attorney at Earthjustice, one of the groups.
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fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

California's newest solar project isn't powering homes. It's powering your water

The Pastoria Solar Project will power the Edmonston Pumping Plant, aiding California's goal to decarbonize by 2035.
Environment
fromTechzine Global
5 days ago

Data center for Microsoft consumes up to 420M liters of industrial water a week

Pure DC is constructing a large data center in Amsterdam, consuming significant water and electricity, with Microsoft as the sole tenant.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Woman who won legal case over greenhouse emissions awarded top environmental prize

Sarah Finch's legal campaign led to a UK supreme court ruling that significantly impacts fossil fuel project approvals and earned her the Goldman Environmental Prize.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Falling fertility, debt and AI: is the US headed toward a population crisis?

Falling fertility rates in the US threaten social stability and economic sustainability as the population ages and the ratio of workers to retirees declines.
Environment
fromArs Technica
6 days ago

Great white sharks are overheating

Climate change threatens mesotherm apex predators, impacting ecosystems and their survival due to physiological limits and historical overfishing.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Who'd have thought a fossil-fuel shill like Trump would be the one to spark a green revolution? | George Monbiot

Donald Trump has accelerated the energy transition despite fossil fuel companies' efforts to halt it.
Environment
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Trump administration takes emergency step to prop up key Colorado River reservoir

The Trump administration is implementing emergency measures to manage water levels in Lake Powell and Lake Mead amid a severe water crisis.
fromTruthout
6 days ago

US Mining Plan Will Sacrifice Mexico's Environment for Weapons and Tech

"They want us to show these gringo companies where the minerals are and then go and hand over everything, all without a fuss. That's concerning, because where does it leave us, as Mexicans? Basically, they are going to keep stealing from us."
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

More than 15m oysters to be released in the North Sea for UK rewilding project

Over 15 million juvenile oysters will be released in the North Sea to restore ecosystems and provide climate benefits.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Coral reefs are nearing extinction. 2026 must mark a turning point | Jason Momoa

Coral reefs are vital to culture, environment, and economy, but face severe threats from climate change and pollution.
Environment
fromState of the Planet
1 week ago

Tree Rings Reveal Hurricane Impacts and Emerging Sea-Level Stress in Coastal Forests

Tree rings from coastal oak forests reveal impacts of hurricanes and stress from rising sea levels in the Northeast.
Environment
fromFuturism
1 week ago

Man at City Council Meeting Makes Devastating Case Against Proposed Local Data Center

Growing public anger over data centers' environmental impact and resource consumption is prompting calls for moratoriums on new constructions.
Environment
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

Fear of shortages is cracking the world's dependence on oil

Soaring refined fuel prices and supply shortages are causing a significant decline in global oil consumption amid the largest supply shock in history.
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