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fromwww.cbc.ca
5 hours ago

Ontario's so-called salad bowl area could be flooded as Lake Simcoe water levels near historic highs | CBC News

The conservation authority listed the water level at 219.4 metres Friday, which is 31 centimetres higher than normal for this time of year. Higher than average water levels in Lake Simcoe are causing worry amongst farmers in Ontario's 'salad bowl' region, which is a major vegetable producer in the province.
Agriculture
#climate-change
fromFortune
1 day ago
Mental health

Climate activists realize that it's a bad look to be an 'eco-pooper,' embrace joy for a change | Fortune

Philosophy
fromThe Conversation
1 week ago

Searching for a 'technofix' to climate change has many dangers. Could radical humility save the planet?

Technological solutions to climate change may pose unforeseen risks and dangers to the planet.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

A New Narrative for Planetary Health in the Hybrid Era

Perceiving crises as external leads to helplessness and disengagement, while recognizing agency fosters positive outcomes and behavior change.
Mental health
fromFortune
1 day ago

Climate activists realize that it's a bad look to be an 'eco-pooper,' embrace joy for a change | Fortune

Activists are using joy and community to combat climate change instead of focusing on sacrifice and doom.
OMG science
fromHigh Country News
2 days ago

The ramifications of record-shattering heat on the West's ecosystems - High Country News

A record-breaking heat wave in March 2023 across the West was caused by climate change, marking the earliest and most widespread event of its kind.
Skiing
fromiRunFar
2 weeks ago

Every Rain Drop

Winter seems to have been skipped entirely, leading to concerns about drought and its impact on local economies.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

A New Narrative for Planetary Health in the Hybrid Era

Perceiving crises as external leads to helplessness and disengagement, while recognizing agency fosters positive outcomes and behavior change.
Pets
fromFlowingData
1 day ago

Penguin relationship diagrams at the aquarium

The Kyoto and Sumida Aquariums create relationship diagrams for their penguins, depicting complex social dynamics akin to reality shows.
#biodiversity
London
fromTime Out London
1 day ago

A new 14-mile 'nature corridor' will transform four boroughs in east London

A 14-mile nature corridor in London aims to enhance wildlife movement and biodiversity through interconnected green spaces.
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.
fromNature
1 month ago
Online Community Development

Scientists should join collaborative online editing communities for biodiversity

London
fromTime Out London
1 day ago

A new 14-mile 'nature corridor' will transform four boroughs in east London

A 14-mile nature corridor in London aims to enhance wildlife movement and biodiversity through interconnected green spaces.
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.
fromNature
1 month ago
Online Community Development

Scientists should join collaborative online editing communities for biodiversity

fromState of the Planet
1 day ago

Why Climate Work Is Community Work

"The responders weren't just FEMA, it was people taking up direct collections for food, for clothing; it was a community response."
Online Community Development
Science
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

Earth Day Came Early This Year

The Overview Effect transforms humanity's perspective on Earth, fostering unity and inspiring environmental action through space exploration.
Higher education
fromNature
2 days ago

What 6,000 researchers think about the future of science

Research success is influenced by interests, funding, institutional expectations, and societal attitudes, with research impact varying among leading scientists.
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Heatwaves, floods and wildfires pose rising threat to democracy, report finds

Climate crisis increasingly disrupts elections, threatening democracy, particularly in fragile systems across Africa and Asia.
fromBig Think
2 days ago

Everything you eat is sunlight. Scientists want to cut out the middleman.

To fuel our bodies, we must eat other living things, killing them in the process. However, most plants and algae are autotrophs. They bootstrap their biomass without the barbarism of eating others: using photosynthesis, turning sunlight, water, and carbon into energy.
Philosophy
fromWorld History Encyclopedia
3 days ago

Earth Shapers: How We Mapped and Mastered the World

Maxim Samson confronts different passages or roads built by humans and their varied and rich histories to offer us a first-class journey through the most interesting, influential, and controversial paths in history.
History
fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events
3 days ago

Sustainability charity Gallery Climate Coalition launches new consultancy to support climate action

"The idea for a dedicated consultancy arm actually predates GCC's launch in 2020. Right from the beginning, it was clear that while shared standards, tools and advocacy are essential, many organisations would require hands-on, tailored support to implement meaningful change."
Arts
fromEast Bay Express | Oakland, Berkeley & Alameda
3 days ago

From totally harsh to thriving marsh

The transformation of Pacheco Marsh from a scarred dumping ground into a pristine wetland represents a significant achievement in environmental restoration, showcasing the potential for nature to reclaim industrial sites.
Mission District
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
2 days ago

This Destination Was the Only Mosquito-free Country in the World-Until Now

Culiseta annulata mosquitoes have arrived in Iceland, posing new health risks despite being less deadly than other species.
Digital life
fromFast Company
4 days ago

The carbon cost of our clicks

The digital ecosystem significantly contributes to carbon emissions, with each user generating 229 kilograms of CO2 annually.
fromConde Nast Traveler
3 days ago

Why Planes Flying Like Geese Could Cut Back on Aviation Emissions

The unmistakable V-formation geese adopt in flight is more than a cool aerial trick. The entire flock benefits from upward air flowing off the lead bird's wings, whose fellow fliers then get to save energy, especially on long journeys.
Alternative transportation
Books
fromNature
5 days ago

What does the future hold for the thawing Arctic?

The Arctic is experiencing significant changes due to climate crisis and geopolitical tensions, impacting Indigenous sovereignty, economic development, and military infrastructure.
#ai
Marketing tech
fromForbes
3 weeks ago

The New Frontier Of GEO Demands An Integrated Approach

AI has transformed search optimization, requiring a unified approach across departments to enhance brand visibility and trustworthiness.
Marketing tech
fromForbes
3 weeks ago

The New Frontier Of GEO Demands An Integrated Approach

AI has transformed search optimization, requiring a unified approach across departments to enhance brand visibility and trustworthiness.
fromwww.npr.org
5 days ago

The Sonoran Desert teems with wildlife. These 3D scans could help protect its future

"It was so emotional and meaningful for everybody. [There] was like an excitement. But it was also super sorrowful at the same time," said Best.
US news
#sustainability
Business
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Sustainability is maturing

Sustainability has evolved into a core business function, essential for resilience and long-term value in today's operating environment.
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
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

The problem with Earth Month isn't greenwashing

Brands are increasingly silent about their sustainability efforts, leading to a loss of market signals and support for regenerative practices.
Environment
fromNature
3 weeks ago

How buildings and cities can be aligned with life

Buildings currently harm the environment, but regenerative design can restore ecological systems and reduce waste through nature-inspired strategies.
Business
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Sustainability is maturing

Sustainability has evolved into a core business function, essential for resilience and long-term value in today's operating environment.
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
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

The problem with Earth Month isn't greenwashing

Brands are increasingly silent about their sustainability efforts, leading to a loss of market signals and support for regenerative practices.
Environment
fromNature
3 weeks ago

How buildings and cities can be aligned with life

Buildings currently harm the environment, but regenerative design can restore ecological systems and reduce waste through nature-inspired strategies.
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.
Philosophy
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

Education to Improve the Planet's Health, and Our Own

Nature enhances human health, but environmental degradation now negatively impacts well-being, necessitating education reform for Planetary Health.
Non-profit organizations
fromNature
3 days ago

Meeting the moment: how scientific philanthropies are expanding their reach

Federal funding cuts in 2025 prompted increased reliance on philanthropic funding for research and development in the US.
London
fromCN Traveller
2 days ago

These endangered animals have been reintroduced in London - here's everything you need to know

Ealing's Beaver Project aims to reintroduce beavers to enhance biodiversity and prevent flooding.
Travel
fromConde Nast Traveler
3 days ago

The Biggest Sustainability Trends in Travel for 2026

Travel is shifting towards a regenerative mindset, focusing on improving communities and restoring nature rather than just minimizing harm.
Data science
fromNature
1 week ago

AI needs solid botanical data more than ever

The disappearance of specialized botany programs threatens biodiversity research and the effectiveness of AI in biotechnology.
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

The 'dumb machine' promising a clean energy breakthrough

"A stellarator is a thing that is objectively very difficult to design, objectively very difficult to build, but if it works, it can control the burning hot plasma better than a tokamak."
Science
Pets
fromTasting Table
6 days ago

If You Find A Bird Egg In Your Vegetable Garden, Here's What You Need To Do Next - Tasting Table

Bird nests and eggs are legally protected; do not relocate them to avoid fines and ensure bird safety.
Environment
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 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.
#clean-energy
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.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.
fromArchDaily
1 week ago

Mapping the Technosphere: Architecture as an Interface Between Systems and Territories

Architecture can no longer be conceived as an isolated object, detached from the technical networks that sustain contemporary life. This condition calls for new readings and approaches.
Design
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.
Science
fromEngadget
6 days ago

A comet gets destroyed by the sun, data centers endanger the Potomac River, and more science stories

NASA shared stunning images of a comet that exploded as it approached the sun, marking its first and last flyby.
#methylsiloxane
OMG science
fromMail Online
5 days ago

The mysterious pollutant that's found almost EVERYWHERE

Methylsiloxane, a widespread pollutant, is found in high concentrations across various environments, raising concerns about its unknown health impacts.
OMG science
fromMail Online
5 days ago

The mysterious pollutant that's found almost EVERYWHERE

Methylsiloxane, a widespread pollutant, is found in high concentrations across various environments, raising concerns about its unknown health impacts.
OMG science
fromMail Online
5 days ago

The mysterious pollutant that's found almost EVERYWHERE

Methylsiloxane, a widespread pollutant, is found in high concentrations across various environments, raising concerns about its unknown health impacts.
OMG science
fromMail Online
5 days ago

The mysterious pollutant that's found almost EVERYWHERE

Methylsiloxane, a widespread pollutant, is found in high concentrations across various environments, raising concerns about its unknown health impacts.
Environment
fromArs Technica
2 days 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
fromEarth911
3 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.
Philosophy
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

I'm worried there's too much of me,' says a birch: inside the interspecies council giving nature a voice

Interspecies councils expand governance representation to include non-human voices, promoting a shift in consciousness about our relations with nature.
OMG science
fromNature
1 week ago

The air is full of DNA - here's what scientists are using it for

Airborne DNA is a new frontier for studying ecosystems, monitoring species, and assessing conservation efforts.
Science
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Satellite mirror plans could disrupt sleep and ecosystems worldwide, scientists say

Deployment of reflective satellites could disrupt ecosystems and human health by altering natural night-time light environments.
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.
#earth-day
Environment
fromFast Company
3 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
fromFast Company
3 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.
Non-profit organizations
fromNature
1 month ago

'Continuity over novelty': why environmental science needs to rethink its focus

The closure of forest-service research offices threatens long-term ecological research and institutional memory in the US.
Business intelligence
fromInfoWorld
1 month ago

Visualizing the world with Planetary Computer

Microsoft's Planetary Computer provides free geospatial data from multiple sources with standardized APIs for environmental research and analysis applications.
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

See it: Air temperatures and pollution around the world are captured in real time in these animated weather maps

We created Earth in Action to provide a lens into what's happening on our planet, as it happens. Whether it's something typical, like the current air temperature, or an extreme event like a major dust storm, we wanted to provide an opportunity for people to see them.
OMG science
#data-centers
fromWIRED
3 days ago
Environment

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.
fromwww.dw.com
4 days ago
Environment

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
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.theguardian.com
4 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.
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.
Environment
Design
fromArchDaily
1 month ago

Rethinking Architecture at the Scale of Planetary Systems

Contemporary architecture operates within interconnected technological systems—energy networks, data infrastructures, and global logistics—that fundamentally shape what can be built, its affordability, performance, and waste production.
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.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Clean energy generation exceeded rise in global electricity demand in 2025

Aditya Lolla, managing director of Ember, stated: 'We have firmly entered the era of clean growth. Clean energy is now scaling fast enough to absorb rising global electricity demand, keeping fossil generation flat before its inevitable decline.'
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Extreme heat lab: enduring the climate of the future

"So whenever people think about hot weather, they always talk about the temperature," he says. "There's two issues with that. First of all, most people don't realise that the temperature is measured in the shade. So if you're in direct solar radiation, the amount of heat stress you're exposed to is much greater as it will stress your body out a lot more."
Public health
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
Environment
fromNature
1 month ago

AI set to map risks of future climate disasters

Brazil is developing an AI agent to provide climate-disaster information and preparedness guidance to residents, integrating AI, simulations, and citizen participation for household-level risk management.
#climate-acceleration
fromNature
1 month ago
Environment

The world is getting hotter faster - its pace nearly doubled in the past decade

fromNature
1 month ago
Environment

The world is getting hotter faster - its pace nearly doubled in the past decade

Environment
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Forests Are Steadily Crawling North, Satellite Imagery Shows

Boreal forests are shifting northward and expanding due to warming, altering carbon sequestration potential and increasing young forest cover.
Environment
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Opinion: AI is destroying our planet. We must act to check its growth and save ourselves.

AI's environmental impact is severe, with 2025 freshwater consumption exceeding global bottled water use and projected energy demands by 2034 matching India's entire consumption, requiring immediate action.
Environment
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Letters: Global warming isn't a hoax; it's a scientific consensus

Scientific consensus from 97-99% of climate scientists confirms Earth is warming primarily due to human activity, not natural cycles alone.
Environment
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Earth on Track to Become Uninhabitable, Scientists Say

Multiple Earth systems are approaching destabilization, risking cascading tipping points that could commit the planet to a high-temperature 'hothouse Earth' trajectory.
fromNature
2 months ago

Biodiversity conservation has an evidence problem - it's time to fix it

Biodiversity loss is continuing at an unprecedented rate, with species becoming extinct at between 100 and 1,000 times the average pre-human, or 'background', rate. Human activities are the main cause. Although there are hundreds of local, regional and international initiatives to conserve and sustainably use species and ecosystems, many conservation scientists worry that measures such as interventions to conserve individual species or incentives to create protected areas are not supported by strong evidence from research.
Environment
Environment
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Rewilding Rejects the We're-So-Special Exceptionalism

Rewilding requires rehabilitating human hearts, overcoming self-centeredness, and treating nature with compassion so ecosystems and nonhuman lives can flourish.
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