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fromInsideHook
5 hours ago

Can Humans and Rhinos Coexist? One Town Is Finding Out.

Residents of Sauraha are experiencing unexpected visits from rhinos, which has led to a surge in tourism as people seek to see these large animals up close.
World politics
Design
fromArchDaily
5 hours ago

Climate and Collective Use: Architectural Permeability in Latin America

Architecture in Latin America often features open structures that enhance connectivity with the environment, prioritizing lightness and permeability over traditional enclosure.
fromHigh Country News
1 hour ago

As Roadless Rule rollback looms, grassroots hearings take root - High Country News

Joel Jackson described the Tongass as 'the most beautiful cathedral you will ever walk into,' emphasizing its importance to the Kake community and their ancestral ties to the land.
Environment
#wildfires
Canada news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

What counts as the woods? Judge axes Nova Scotia's ban that defied commonsense definitions'

Nova Scotia's ban on hiking in woods during wildfires was deemed unconstitutional, highlighting tensions between public safety and individual rights.
Canada news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

What counts as the woods? Judge axes Nova Scotia's ban that defied commonsense definitions'

Nova Scotia's ban on hiking in woods during wildfires was deemed unconstitutional, highlighting tensions between public safety and individual rights.
Left-wing politics
fromAxios
50 minutes ago

How carbon removal tech is adapting to Trump's energy agenda

Carbon removal is poised to become a competitive American industry, supported by recent approvals from Trump's Energy Department.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

In my apartment block's Room of Unlimited Magical Recycling Possibilities' I found not just freebies, but friends

The magic room was a community effort, maintained by many residents volunteering their time to keep it well organised and running smoothly. I often saw my neighbour, Wendy Showyin, when I stopped by.
Renovation
Alternative medicine
fromTasting Table
17 hours ago

Grow This Pretty Herb Under Fruit Trees - It Does More Than Just Attract Pollinators - Tasting Table

Companion planting with lavender enhances garden health by attracting pollinators and deterring pests.
#environment
fromSnowBrains
1 day ago
Snowboarding

Green Up Vermont: Join the Record-Setting Tradition of Stewardship on May 2 - SnowBrains

Environment
fromEarth911
4 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.
fromSnowBrains
1 day ago
Snowboarding

Green Up Vermont: Join the Record-Setting Tradition of Stewardship on May 2 - SnowBrains

Environment
fromEarth911
4 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.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

The Guardian view on toilets: public spaces need public conveniences | Editorial

Public toilet availability in England has decreased by 14% over the last decade, impacting social equality and hygiene.
#climate-change
fromFortune
3 days ago
Mental health

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

Mental health
fromFortune
3 days 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.
World politics
fromwww.dw.com
3 days ago

States gather in a new push to ditch coal, oil and gas

Cristian Retamal hopes the Colombia conference will initiate a global movement to transition away from fossil fuels.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days 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.
Environment
fromJezebel
4 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.
Environment
fromNature
3 weeks ago

'Yes, we can': a blueprint for a clean economy and healthy society

A new 'clean' economy focused on sustainability can lead to a more efficient and prosperous society.
#green-workforce
Science
fromPsychology Today
4 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.
#biodiversity
London
fromTime Out London
2 days 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
5 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.
London
fromTime Out London
2 days 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
5 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.
Miami food
fromArs Technica
2 days ago

Trump administration attempt to gut Endangered Species Act hits roadblock

The proposed rewrite of the Endangered Species Act could worsen species decline and harm Florida's economy and environment.
fromPortland Mercury
2 days ago

Portland Moves To Shake Up Transportation Funding With New Utility Fee - Portland Mercury

"Over the last year, our committee set out to learn about asset management and the state of one of our most important assets, which is our streets and our roads. We learned that our streets are riddled with potholes, and many of the streets are failing. The condition has worsened over the last five years. We learned that if we do not act now to address the degradation of our streets, it will continue to worsen."
Portland
fromState of the Planet
3 days 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
#sustainability
Berlin
fromInsideHook
2 days ago

That's Not an Aspen Forest, It's a Groundbreaking Hotel

Populus Denver is the first carbon-positive hotel in the U.S., emphasizing sustainability in its design and operations.
E-Commerce
fromEarth911
4 days ago

7 Retailers With Impressive Recycling Programs

Retailers are implementing effective end-of-life product systems to combat plastic waste and promote recycling.
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.
E-Commerce
fromApartment Therapy
4 days ago

13 Finds That'll Have You Ditching Single-Use Paper and Plastic for Good

Sustainable living involves small, everyday swaps to reduce reliance on paper and single-use plastics.
Environment
fromArchDaily
4 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
1 week 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.
Berlin
fromInsideHook
2 days ago

That's Not an Aspen Forest, It's a Groundbreaking Hotel

Populus Denver is the first carbon-positive hotel in the U.S., emphasizing sustainability in its design and operations.
E-Commerce
fromEarth911
4 days ago

7 Retailers With Impressive Recycling Programs

Retailers are implementing effective end-of-life product systems to combat plastic waste and promote recycling.
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.
E-Commerce
fromApartment Therapy
4 days ago

13 Finds That'll Have You Ditching Single-Use Paper and Plastic for Good

Sustainable living involves small, everyday swaps to reduce reliance on paper and single-use plastics.
Environment
fromArchDaily
4 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
1 week 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.
#new-york-city
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
3 days ago

How NYC Is Scaling Its Climate Agenda

New York City is expanding climate investments in public housing while green infrastructure projects remain unfinished and concentrated in Brooklyn.
EU data protection
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Largest-ever ban on toxic chemicals in EU hit by extremely frustrating' delays

EU pollution controls for hazardous substances face significant delays, resulting in increased chemical pollution and health risks.
Alternative transportation
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Earth Day gift: Congestion pricing tolls to help fund truck fleet makeover in NYC

Congestion pricing tolls will fund the replacement of older diesel trucks with cleaner vehicles in NYC, improving air quality and reducing emissions.
Boston
fromSFGATE
3 days ago

Boston Council Proposes Eliminating Residential Parking Minimums Citywide

Ending residential parking minimums in Boston could increase housing viability and reshape urban development.
NYC parents
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

'My baby scratches and scratches': Families say their homes are making their children sick

Over 135,000 families in England live in temporary housing, facing overcrowding and poor living conditions.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
4 days ago

Thursday's Headlines: Having a Cow Edition - Streetsblog New York City

Gov. Hochul proposed a deal to drop changes to joint and several liability in exchange for support on her car insurance premium cut proposal.
Philosophy
fromPsychology Today
6 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.
fromThe Nation
5 days ago

How California's Kids Are Taking On Big Oil

At his home in Pasadena, high schooler Atticus Jackson frantically shoved his belongings into his car as the sky turned a deep orange. A few hundred feet away, the fire climbed up the mountain and a cloud of red and gray smoke obscured the view.
Fundraising
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
5 days ago

Explore SF's Wastewater Cleaning Process: Free Tours (May-Oct)

Free tours of the Southeast Wastewater Treatment Plant are available from May to October.
fromEast Bay Express | Oakland, Berkeley & Alameda
5 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
Berlin food
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

One Japanese town sorts waste into 40 different categories. How does Australia's recycling compare?

Kamikatsu residents sort waste into 40 categories at a recycling center, achieving an 80% recycling rate with a goal of zero waste.
Environment
fromWIRED
1 hour ago

The Iran War Is Impacting the Environment in Unseen Ways

War significantly damages the environment through emissions, oil spills, and toxic fallout, impacting ecosystems long after conflicts end.
Digital life
fromFast Company
6 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.
NYC real estate
fromCity Limits
6 days ago

Opinion: The Cost of Delay, And Why SEQRA Reform Matters For New Yorkers

The State Environmental Quality Review Act often hinders housing development, increasing costs and delays that negatively impact New Yorkers' access to affordable housing.
#urban-ecology
fromSnowBrains
3 days ago

Former Aspen, CO, Employees Are Burning Fossil Fuels In The Name Of Sustainability - SnowBrains

Methane is a much more powerful greenhouse gas than carbon dioxide, and has contributed as much as 30% of the current warming of the planet.
Snowboarding
Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog USA
5 days ago

For Earth Day, the Trump Administration Wants To Expand Highways Across America - Streetsblog USA

Expanding roadway capacity is a misguided approach to reducing traffic congestion, leading to increased pollution and fiscal waste.
Boston
fromBoston.com
4 days ago

Rat poison harms wildlife across the state. Major restrictions could be on the way.

Anticoagulant rodenticides threaten wildlife, including bald eagles, prompting calls for a statewide ban in Massachusetts.
fromBig Think
4 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
fromwww.bbc.com
6 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
Environment
fromFast Company
23 hours ago

Microsoft hit pause on carbon removal purchases. Now what?

Microsoft's potential pause on carbon removal purchases has significant implications for the carbon removal industry.
World politics
fromTruthout
2 days ago

The First-Ever Conference to End Fossil Fuels Has to Address Militarism, Too

The U.S. and Israeli war on Iran exacerbates fossil fuel dependency and environmental crises, necessitating urgent global action to transition away from fossil fuels.
Brooklyn
fromBrownstoner
2 days ago

Proposed IBX Will Dramatically Reduce Emissions, MTA Says

The MTA is engaging the public for the IBX light rail project, aiming to reduce vehicle miles and greenhouse gas emissions in Brooklyn and Queens.
#methylsiloxane
OMG science
fromMail Online
6 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
6 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
6 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
6 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.
#air-pollution
Environment
fromTruthout
1 day ago

Trump Admin Weakens Air Standards While Almost Half of US Kids Breathe Toxic Air

Nearly half of U.S. children live in areas with dangerous air pollution levels, impacting their health and development.
Environment
fromTruthout
1 day ago

Trump Admin Weakens Air Standards While Almost Half of US Kids Breathe Toxic Air

Nearly half of U.S. children live in areas with dangerous air pollution levels, impacting their health and development.
#earth-day
Environment
fromFast Company
4 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
4 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
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

California's wildlife bridge became a target for the right. Now it's eyeing the finish line

The Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing in California will open on December 2, providing safe passage for wildlife despite facing criticism and delays.
London
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Say no to pesticides, mix up your lawn and six more ways to help bees to thrive

Solitary bees are crucial pollinators, with over 240 species in the UK, but they are facing significant population declines.
Design
fromArchDaily
6 days ago

Light Structures, Heavy Footprints? The Environmental Paradox of Lightweight Materials

Richard Serra's sculptures create a sense of lightness through the organization of mass, transforming weight into dynamic spatial experiences.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

UK departments at odds over energy demands of AI datacentres

The UK government departments disagree on the electricity consumption of AI datacentres, raising concerns about environmental impacts and policy alignment.
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.
Environment
fromPsychology Today
4 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.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

New bin rules begin in England but not all councils are ready

New rules mandate weekly food waste collections in England, but many councils are unprepared to meet the deadline.
Environment
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 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.
Agriculture
fromEarth911
1 month ago

Convenience Comes at the Environment's Expense

Fast delivery convenience carries significant environmental costs through packaging waste, carbon emissions, and resource consumption, but individual yard management choices can meaningfully reduce environmental impact at a local scale.
Environment
fromEngadget
3 days 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
fromBig Think
4 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.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Fly tippers face clearing up own rubbish as punishment

English local authorities will gain powers to enforce fly-tipping penalties including 20 hours community service and fines up to £300 without court proceedings.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 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.
Environment
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Why environmental advocates are speaking out against a planned development in northeast Pickering | CBC News

Environmental advocates oppose a planned development in northeast Pickering due to concerns about flood risk, water quality, and endangered species.
Environment
fromEarth911
1 month ago

Guest Idea: What Really Happens After You Drop Off Recycling?

Recycling involves a complex journey from collection to sorting, influenced by local policies, technology, and consumer demand.
Environment
fromEarth911
2 months ago

Earth911 Inspiration: a Dozen Highly Effective Policies

A dozen highly effective policies in the largest countries can initiate a decisive post-carbon transition if implemented now.
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