Gaza's water turns deadly as Israel's genocide leaves toxic aftermath
Environmental devastation from Israel's war on Gaza has rendered homes uninhabitable and contaminated farmlands and water, posing lethal health risks to displaced Palestinians.
How Ghana's gold rush threatens to fuel illicit trade DW 11/05/2025
Illegal artisanal gold mining (galamsey) in Ghana has surged, causing environmental, agricultural, health, and social harms while drawing farmers away from cocoa production.
What a government shutdown will mean for Californians, from Social Security to national parks - San Jose Spotlight
A government shutdown could leave national parks open but unstaffed, causing vandalism, overflowing waste, environmental damage, and community-led cleanup efforts.
Why the Vietnam War's environmental scars are a warning for today's conflicts
The Vietnam War's environmental destruction, particularly from chemical agents, has led to lasting ecological damage and inadequate restoration efforts.
50 years later, Vietnam's environment still bears the scars of war
The long-term ecological impact of the Vietnam War, including degraded ecosystems and dioxin-contaminated soils and waters, remains evident fifty years later.
Los Angeles brims with wildlife. But fires make it harder to survive.
Right now, we're just hearing nothing,' said Seth Riley, wildlife branch chief at the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, as he looked over the scorched ravine on a recent morning. "These huge areas have been transformed."