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- [Ecuador voters defend world's only constitutional rights of nature, decisively reject presidential push to rewrite constitution](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/18/ecuador-voters-defend-worlds-only-constitutional-rights-of-nature-decisively-reject-presidential-push-to-rewrite-constitution/) - In a landmark vote for environmental protection, Ecuadorian citizens delivered a decisive blow to President Daniel Noboa's constitutional reform efforts on Sunday, with nearly 62 percent of voters rejecting his proposal to convene a constituent assembly. The outcome preserves Ecuador's groundbreaking "ecological constitution" – the only national constitution in the world that formally recognizes nature's
- [Shocking new study reveals how little plastic it takes to kill marine wildlife](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/18/shocking-new-study-reveals-how-little-plastic-it-takes-to-kill-marine-wildlife/) - A groundbreaking new analysis has revealed the devastating impact that even tiny amounts of plastic waste can have on marine life, showing that surprisingly small quantities of ingested debris can prove fatal to ocean animals. The research presents alarming statistics that underscore the severity of plastic pollution in our oceans. For seabirds, consuming just six
- [Epa proposes major rollback of clean water act protections for streams and wetlands](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/18/epa-proposes-major-rollback-of-clean-water-act-protections-for-streams-and-wetlands/) - The Environmental Protection Agency and Department of the Army unveiled a controversial proposal Monday that would significantly reduce federal protections for the nation's waterways and wetlands under the Clean Water Act, one of America's most important environmental laws. The proposed changes center on redefining "waters of the United States" – a technical term that determines
- [23 states sue epa after trump administration kills $7 billion solar program for low-income communities](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/18/23-states-sue-epa-after-trump-administration-kills-7-billion-solar-program-for-low-income-communities/) - New Jersey has joined a coalition of 22 other states and Washington, D.C., in filing a lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency over the agency's decision to terminate the Solar for All program, a major clean energy initiative designed to help disadvantaged communities access solar power. The $7 billion program, launched during the Biden administration,
- [Two-thirds of texas solar and battery storage projects face regulatory limbo under trump administration policies](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/18/two-thirds-of-texas-solar-and-battery-storage-projects-face-regulatory-limbo-under-trump-administration-policies/) - Texas, a state that has emerged as a surprising leader in renewable energy adoption, now faces significant challenges to its clean energy future. According to a new report from the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), approximately two-thirds of the state's planned solar and battery storage projects are at risk of delays or outright cancellation due
- [International court of justice climate ruling could signal legal trouble for u.s. Ahead of cop30](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/18/international-court-of-justice-climate-ruling-could-signal-legal-trouble-for-u-s-ahead-of-cop30/) - As world leaders gather for COP30 climate talks in Brazil, a groundbreaking legal opinion from the International Court of Justice is casting a shadow over the United States' climate commitments. Legal experts suggest the historic advisory ruling indicates that America may be violating international law through its climate policies—or lack thereof. The timing couldn't be
- [Cop30 climate summit in brazil faces major infrastructure and security challenges](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/18/cop30-climate-summit-in-brazil-faces-major-infrastructure-and-security-challenges/) - The UN climate summit in Belém, Brazil, is grappling with serious logistical problems that threaten to overshadow the critical climate negotiations taking place. The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change has formally requested that Brazilian officials address mounting complaints about the makeshift venue's poor conditions, including sweltering indoor temperatures, leaking roofs, and malfunctioning restroom
- [Scientists Reveal Plastic Death Thresholds for Marine Life, Half Million Filipinos Protest Missing Flood Funds — Today's Environmental Briefing for Tue, Nov 18 2025](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/18/scientists-reveal-plastic-death-thresholds-for-marine-life-half-million-filipinos-protest-missing-flood-funds-todays-environmental-briefing-for-tue-nov-18-2025/) - Marine biologists establish exact plastic amounts that kill ocean wildlife, while 500,000 protesters flood Manila demanding answers about $10 billion in missing flood protection money. Brazil recognizes 10 new Indigenous territories following climate summit demonstrations.
- [Scientists discover how much plastic it takes to kill marine animals - and the numbers are alarming](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/18/scientists-discover-how-much-plastic-it-takes-to-kill-marine-animals-and-the-numbers-are-alarming/) - Marine biologists have identified the exact amount of plastic debris that proves lethal to ocean wildlife, revealing sobering statistics that underscore the severity of our plastic pollution crisis. The groundbreaking research establishes clear "death thresholds" for different species, providing concrete data on how plastic consumption directly kills marine animals. The study's findings paint a grim
- [Plastic wet wipes face phase-out as water companies battle pipeline blockages, but flushability questions remain](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/18/plastic-wet-wipes-face-phase-out-as-water-companies-battle-pipeline-blockages-but-flushability-questions-remain/) - Water utilities across the country are celebrating the gradual elimination of plastic-based wet wipes, which have become a notorious culprit behind costly and disruptive sewer blockages. These conventional wipes, made with synthetic materials that don't break down in water, have been clogging pipes and overwhelming wastewater treatment systems for years, forcing expensive repairs and maintenance
- [Brazil recognizes 10 new indigenous territories following climate summit demonstrations](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/18/brazil-recognizes-10-new-indigenous-territories-following-climate-summit-demonstrations/) - The Brazilian government of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has officially recognized 10 new Indigenous territories, a decision that comes in the wake of protests during the recent COP30 climate summit. This landmark move represents a significant step forward in protecting Indigenous land rights and preserving critical ecosystems in one of the world's most
- [Half a million filipinos demand answers after $10 billion in flood protection funds go missing](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/18/half-a-million-filipinos-demand-answers-after-10-billion-in-flood-protection-funds-go-missing/) - Over 500,000 protesters flooded Manila's historic Rizal Park on Sunday, creating a sea of white shirts and signs demanding government transparency in what has become one of the Philippines' largest corruption scandals in recent years. The massive demonstration was sparked by revelations that nearly $10 billion allocated for critical flood defense projects has largely disappeared
- [South korea's coal phase-out by 2040 puts pressure on australia's fossil fuel economy](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/18/south-koreas-coal-phase-out-by-2040-puts-pressure-on-australias-fossil-fuel-economy/) - Australia faces mounting economic pressure to diversify away from coal exports after South Korea announced its commitment to eliminate all coal-fired power plants by 2040. The decision, revealed during the COP30 climate conference in Brazil, positions one of Australia's largest coal customers firmly on the path toward renewable energy. South Korea's pledge involves joining the
- [Shocking study reveals just three sugar cubes' worth of plastic can kill a puffin](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/18/shocking-study-reveals-just-three-sugar-cubes-worth-of-plastic-can-kill-a-puffin/) - A groundbreaking new study has delivered a stark warning about plastic pollution's deadly impact on marine wildlife, revealing that an amount of plastic equivalent to less than three sugar cubes is enough to kill a puffin with 90% certainty. Published in the prestigious Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, this comprehensive research represents the
- [Colombia to host historic fossil fuel phase-out summit as cop30 tensions rise over indigenous rights](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/18/colombia-to-host-historic-fossil-fuel-phase-out-summit-as-cop30-tensions-rise-over-indigenous-rights/) - As the COP30 climate summit in Belém, Brazil enters its critical second week, mounting tensions have emerged over the treatment of Indigenous peoples, even as breakthrough initiatives on fossil fuel elimination gain momentum. The conference, which has been marked by growing anxiety over potential outcomes, is witnessing both concerning setbacks and promising advances in the
- [Energy expert criticizes coalition's climate policy research as australia's energy transition faces political uncertainty](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/18/energy-expert-criticizes-coalitions-climate-policy-research-as-australias-energy-transition-faces-political-uncertainty/) - A leading energy analyst has delivered a scathing assessment of the Australian Coalition's approach to climate and energy policy, warning that their research methodology shows fundamental flaws that could impact the nation's energy future. The critique comes as business and energy sector leaders express concerns about the Coalition's potential plans to abandon net-zero emissions targets,
- [Nsw conservative coalition faces climate policy crisis despite leadership changes](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/18/nsw-conservative-coalition-faces-climate-policy-crisis-despite-leadership-changes/) - New South Wales conservative parties are scrambling to regain political footing through leadership changes, but deep divisions over climate policy threaten to undermine their efforts. The NSW Nationals recently elected Gurmesh Singh as their new leader, while the Liberal Party is expected to replace Mark Speakman with Kellie Sloane by early next week. However, these
- [Industrial agriculture sends record number of lobbyists to amazon climate summit](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/18/industrial-agriculture-sends-record-number-of-lobbyists-to-amazon-climate-summit/) - A striking contradiction has emerged at COP30, the UN climate summit taking place in Brazil's Amazon rainforest: more than 300 lobbyists representing industrial agriculture—the very industry driving widespread deforestation in the region—are participating in the crucial climate negotiations. This massive lobbying presence represents a 14% increase from last year's climate summit in Baku and actually
- [Federal shutdown's lasting impact on america's food system: research delays, farm struggles, and food security concerns](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/18/federal-shutdowns-lasting-impact-on-americas-food-system-research-delays-farm-struggles-and-food-security-concerns/) - The recent 43-day federal government shutdown has created deep and lasting fractures in America's food system that will continue to affect what Americans eat and where their food comes from for years to come. While government agencies have reopened, experts warn that the disruption has weakened critical food safety oversight, agricultural research, and nutrition programs
- [South africa prepares to end 13-year fracking ban in ecologically critical karoo region](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/18/south-africa-prepares-to-end-13-year-fracking-ban-in-ecologically-critical-karoo-region/) - After more than a decade of prohibition, South Africa is moving to lift its moratorium on hydraulic fracturing in the vast Karoo Basin, a decision that has ignited fierce debate between economic development advocates and environmental protection groups. The Karoo, a sprawling semi-desert ecosystem covering over 400,000 square kilometers and home to approximately one million
- [Belize's marine conservation success story may be too good to be true](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/18/belizes-marine-conservation-success-story-may-be-too-good-to-be-true/) - Belize has earned international praise for its ambitious approach to ocean conservation, positioning itself as a small nation tackling the massive challenge of protecting marine ecosystems while supporting local communities that depend on them. The Central American country made headlines in 2021 with a groundbreaking "blue bond" deal that reduced national debt by 12% of
- [Iconic alpine wildlife returns home: france launches its most ambitious rewilding project in the dauphiné alps](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/18/iconic-alpine-wildlife-returns-home-france-launches-its-most-ambitious-rewilding-project-in-the-dauphine-alps/) - The rugged limestone cliffs of France's Dauphiné Alps are witnessing a remarkable transformation as the country embarks on its largest rewilding initiative to date. This June, the nonprofit organization Rewilding Europe designated the southeastern Alpine region as its 11th restoration site, launching an ambitious project to bring back the diverse wildlife that once thrived in
- [Pakistan establishes third marine protected area around biodiverse lagoon, but covers just 0.23% of its waters](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/18/pakistan-establishes-third-marine-protected-area-around-biodiverse-lagoon-but-covers-just-0-23-of-its-waters/) - Pakistan took a modest step forward in marine conservation on September 2nd when Balochistan province declared the country's third marine protected area around Miani Hor Lagoon on the central coast. The new 43-square-kilometer sanctuary protects a biodiversity hotspot featuring thriving mangrove forests, diverse bird populations, and endangered marine mammals. However, the milestone highlights Pakistan's significant
- [Ethiopia poised to host 2027 un climate summit, bringing global focus back to africa](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/18/ethiopia-poised-to-host-2027-un-climate-summit-bringing-global-focus-back-to-africa/) - Addis Ababa, Ethiopia's bustling capital, is set to be officially named as the host city for COP32, the 2027 United Nations climate conference, with the announcement expected on November 18. This decision, strongly supported by the African Group of Negotiators on Climate Change, will mark a significant return of the world's premier climate summit to
- [New research shows species extinctions may have peaked 100 years ago, but scientists warn against optimism](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/18/new-research-shows-species-extinctions-may-have-peaked-100-years-ago-but-scientists-warn-against-optimism/) - A groundbreaking study is challenging the common belief that Earth's sixth mass extinction is accelerating, revealing instead that species loss may have actually slowed down over the past century. However, researchers caution that this apparent good news might be misleading. University of Arizona scientists Kristen Saban and John Wiens analyzed 912 documented extinctions spanning 500
- [From "green hell" to global treasure: amazon expert reflects on 40 years of rainforest conservation](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/18/from-green-hell-to-global-treasure-amazon-expert-reflects-on-40-years-of-rainforest-conservation/) - Renowned ethnobotanist Mark Plotkin has spent over four decades studying the medicinal plants and indigenous peoples of tropical South America, giving him a unique perspective on the Amazon's conservation journey. When asked about the rainforest's current status, his response is characteristically pragmatic: "By definition, any glass that is half-full is half-empty." Plotkin's career spans a
- [Arctic copper mine threatens sacred sámi waters as norway approves massive seafloor waste dumping](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/18/arctic-copper-mine-threatens-sacred-sami-waters-as-norway-approves-massive-seafloor-waste-dumping/) - Norway has approved a controversial copper mining project that will dump up to 2 million tons of mining waste annually into a protected Arctic fjord, sparking fierce opposition from Indigenous Sámi communities who depend on these waters for their traditional way of life. The Nussir copper mine, located in Hammerfest on Norway's Kvaløya island and
- [Colombia takes bold stand against amazon destruction, bans all new oil and mining projects](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/18/colombia-takes-bold-stand-against-amazon-destruction-bans-all-new-oil-and-mining-projects/) - Colombia has announced a groundbreaking decision to permanently ban new oil exploration and large-scale mining projects across its entire Amazon region, which spans an impressive 42% of the country's territory. Acting Environment Minister Irene Vélez Torres made this historic declaration during the COP30 climate summit in Brazil, announcing that Colombia's Amazon will be designated as
- [Copper Rush Threatens Amazon Indigenous Communities While Brazilian Farmers Push to Lift Soy Moratorium — Today's Environmental Briefing for Mon, Nov 17 2025](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/17/copper-rush-threatens-amazon-indigenous-communities-while-brazilian-farmers-push-to-lift-soy-moratorium-todays-environmental-briefing-for-mon-nov-17-2025/) - Colombian indigenous communities face foreign mining companies seeking critical metals beneath ancestral lands, while Brazilian agricultural interests mount pressure to eliminate Amazon soy restrictions. Meanwhile, Storm Claudia batters Britain as flooding becomes the dangerous new normal.
- [Copper rush threatens amazon indigenous communities as global demand for critical metals soars](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/17/copper-rush-threatens-amazon-indigenous-communities-as-global-demand-for-critical-metals-soars/) - In the high Amazon forests of southwestern Colombia, indigenous communities are facing a familiar but unwelcome sight: foreign companies arriving with promises of prosperity in exchange for what lies beneath their ancestral lands. Zuly Rivera, a youth coordinator for the Nasa people, recalls how first it was gold miners who came calling. Now, it's copper
- [Chicago's tree-lined boulevards: a century-old climate solution fighting modern environmental injustice](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/17/chicagos-tree-lined-boulevards-a-century-old-climate-solution-fighting-modern-environmental-injustice/) - On a sunny Chicago morning, cycling down Logan Boulevard feels like traveling through an urban oasis. Ancient maples create a natural canopy, filtering sunlight into dancing patterns while joggers, dog walkers, and families navigate wide sidewalks separated from traffic by generous green medians. The air quality here is noticeably cleaner—a stark reminder of how thoughtful
- [East texas communities band together to stop controversial oil waste operations threatening rural life](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/17/east-texas-communities-band-together-to-stop-controversial-oil-waste-operations-threatening-rural-life/) - For fifteen years, Debrah Linn has nurtured her slice of rural paradise near the Louisiana border, raising chickens, miniature donkeys, pet geese, and longhorn cattle on her peaceful Texas farmette. But that tranquility is now under threat from an unexpected source: oil waste disposal operations that have moved into the bucolic countryside she calls home.
- [Brazilian farmers push to lift soy moratorium that has protected amazon for nearly two decades](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/17/brazilian-farmers-push-to-lift-soy-moratorium-that-has-protected-amazon-for-nearly-two-decades/) - A critical environmental protection that has helped shield the Amazon rainforest from destruction is now under serious threat, as Brazilian agricultural interests mount pressure to eliminate restrictions on soy cultivation in deforested areas. The controversy centers on Brazil's soy moratorium, a voluntary agreement that has prohibited farmers from planting soybeans on newly cleared Amazon land.
- [Britain's flooding crisis: why "normal" disasters are getting ignored while communities suffer](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/17/britains-flooding-crisis-why-normal-disasters-are-getting-ignored-while-communities-suffer/) - Storm Claudia has delivered a stark reminder that flooding is becoming Britain's new normal – and we're dangerously unprepared for it. The storm battered England, Wales, and Ireland over the weekend, with the Welsh border town of Monmouth bearing the worst impact. Residents required emergency rescue as the River Monnow burst its banks, transforming streets
- [Human exceptionalism vs. Environmental reality: are we the only species destroying our own home?](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/17/human-exceptionalism-vs-environmental-reality-are-we-the-only-species-destroying-our-own-home/) - In the pre-dawn waters of Massachusetts Bay, a North Atlantic right whale glides through shallow waters with her three-month-old calf swimming close behind in her wake. The young whale, roughly the size of a pickup truck, is still mastering the essential rhythm of survival: surface, breathe through twin blowholes that create distinctive V-shaped vapor plumes,
- [Cop30 climate summit faces critical test: will world leaders finally commit to ending fossil fuel dependence?](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/17/cop30-climate-summit-faces-critical-test-will-world-leaders-finally-commit-to-ending-fossil-fuel-dependence/) - The upcoming COP30 climate summit represents a pivotal moment in the global fight against climate change, as world leaders grapple with one of the most challenging yet essential questions of our time: how to transition away from fossil fuels that have powered human civilization for over a century. Scientists and climate experts are unanimous that
- [Brazil's environment minister calls for bold climate action: countries should develop voluntary fossil fuel exit plans for cop30](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/17/brazils-environment-minister-calls-for-bold-climate-action-countries-should-develop-voluntary-fossil-fuel-exit-plans-for-cop30/) - Brazil's Environment Minister Marina Silva is making a compelling case for international climate leadership ahead of COP30, urging nations worldwide to demonstrate courage by creating comprehensive roadmaps for phasing out fossil fuels. Silva characterizes this ambitious undertaking as an "ethical answer" to the mounting climate crisis that demands immediate and decisive action from the global
- [French bird populations show signs of recovery following eu ban on bee-killing pesticides](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/17/french-bird-populations-show-signs-of-recovery-following-eu-ban-on-bee-killing-pesticides/) - France's insect-eating birds are beginning to bounce back after the European Union's groundbreaking 2018 ban on neonicotinoid pesticides, offering the first concrete evidence that wildlife protection measures can yield measurable results. A new study reveals that populations of species like blackbirds, blackcaps, and chaffinches have grown by 2-3% in the four years since the ban
- [Climate summit fatigue: why cop meetings continue despite known solutions](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/17/climate-summit-fatigue-why-cop-meetings-continue-despite-known-solutions/) - As another United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP) approaches, environmental commentators are expressing growing frustration with the apparent disconnect between scientific knowledge and global action on climate change. The sentiment echoes a common criticism of international climate negotiations: that world leaders already understand what needs to be done but continue to fall short on implementation.
- [Every five-year delay in reaching net zero will make deadly heatwaves worse for centuries](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/17/every-five-year-delay-in-reaching-net-zero-will-make-deadly-heatwaves-worse-for-centuries/) - A groundbreaking study reveals the stark consequences of delaying global climate action: every five years we postpone reaching net zero emissions will result in more intense, longer-lasting, and frequent heatwaves that will persist for over 1,000 years. Researchers from Australia's ARC Centre of Excellence for 21st Century Weather and CSIRO conducted an unprecedented analysis spanning
- [Castle water proposes £1 billion cash boost to tackle thames water's environmental crisis](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/17/castle-water-proposes-1-billion-cash-boost-to-tackle-thames-waters-environmental-crisis/) - Castle Water, an independent water retailer, has emerged as a potential savior for Thames Water by proposing to inject an additional £1 billion into the financially troubled utility company—significantly more than competing restructuring proposals currently on the table. John Reynolds, Castle Water's chief executive, argues that existing creditor discussions aimed at stabilizing Thames Water's precarious
- [Scientists make historic first sighting of living ginkgo-toothed beaked whales after five-year search](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/17/scientists-make-historic-first-sighting-of-living-ginkgo-toothed-beaked-whales-after-five-year-search/) - After five years of dedicated searching, marine researchers have achieved a scientific milestone: the first confirmed sighting of living ginkgo-toothed beaked whales in their natural habitat. These mysterious cetaceans had previously been known only through skeletal remains washed ashore, making them one of the ocean's most elusive species. The breakthrough moment came in June 2024
- [Florida pioneers "climate doulas" program to protect pregnant women from extreme weather](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/17/florida-pioneers-climate-doulas-program-to-protect-pregnant-women-from-extreme-weather/) - When Hurricane Irma barreled toward Florida in 2017, Miami doula Esther Louis didn't just evacuate with her own family—she escorted her nine-months-pregnant client through a harrowing 24-hour journey to Georgia. The stress-induced contractions her client experienced during the evacuation became a turning point that would reshape how birth workers approach climate emergencies. Louis's experience highlights
- [Indonesian marine conservationist gayatri reksodihardjo-lilley dies, leaving legacy of community-based reef restoration](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/17/indonesian-marine-conservationist-gayatri-reksodihardjo-lilley-dies-leaving-legacy-of-community-based-reef-restoration/) - A pioneering marine conservationist who transformed how Indonesia approaches coral reef protection has passed away. Gayatri Reksodihardjo-Lilley dedicated her career to proving that successful ocean conservation must center the communities who depend on marine resources for survival. Initially trained as a marine biologist, Reksodihardjo-Lilley began her career documenting the alarming decline of Indonesia's coral reefs
- [Brazilian researcher discovers fire-resistant seeds could restore wildfire-damaged savannas](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/17/brazilian-researcher-discovers-fire-resistant-seeds-could-restore-wildfire-damaged-savannas/) - As devastating wildfires continue to ravage Brazil's Cerrado savanna, a breakthrough discovery offers new hope for restoring these critical ecosystems. Doctoral researcher Giovana Cavenaghi Guimarães from São Paulo State University has identified five native plant species whose seeds can withstand extreme fire temperatures and serve as a cost-effective solution for environmental recovery. The remarkable seeds,
- [UK Court Holds BHP Liable for Brazilian Dam Disaster, Indigenous Communities Face Amazon Mining Threat — Today's Environmental Briefing for Sun, Nov 16 2025](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/16/uk-court-holds-bhp-liable-for-brazilian-dam-disaster-indigenous-communities-face-amazon-mining-threat-todays-environmental-briefing-for-sun-nov-16-2025/) - British High Court opens door to $47 billion in damages from catastrophic dam collapse that killed 19, while Indigenous groups in Colombia confront new copper mining threats. Meanwhile, glaciologists warn of accelerating ice collapse at COP30 climate summit in Brazil.
- [Uk court holds mining giant bhp liable for catastrophic brazilian dam collapse that killed 19 and devastated ecosystems](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/16/uk-court-holds-mining-giant-bhp-liable-for-catastrophic-brazilian-dam-collapse-that-killed-19-and-devastated-ecosystems/) - A British High Court has ruled that Australian mining giant BHP bears responsibility for one of Brazil's worst environmental disasters, opening the door for up to $47 billion in damages claims. The landmark decision comes nearly a decade after a catastrophic dam collapse that devastated communities and ecosystems across southeastern Brazil. The disaster struck in
- [Global glacier crisis: climate expert warns of catastrophic melting at cop30](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/16/global-glacier-crisis-climate-expert-warns-of-catastrophic-melting-at-cop30/) - A leading glaciologist is raising urgent concerns at the COP30 climate summit in Brazil about the accelerating collapse of Earth's frozen regions, warning that rapidly melting glaciers worldwide are setting the stage for devastating floods, rising sea levels, and massive population displacement. Miriam Jackson, Eurasia and Nordic director of the International Cryosphere Climate Initiative, spoke
- [Underground hot water storage: how 1980s research in minnesota is fueling today's clean energy revolution](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/16/underground-hot-water-storage-how-1980s-research-in-minnesota-is-fueling-todays-clean-energy-revolution/) - In the early 1980s, researchers at the University of Minnesota embarked on an ambitious experiment that seemed almost too simple to work: storing hot water deep underground for months at a time. Funded by the U.S. Department of Energy, the project involved drilling hundreds of feet below the St. Paul campus to test whether natural
- [Cop30 climate summit begins in brazil without u.s. Federal participation as nearly 200 nations tackle global warming crisis](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/16/cop30-climate-summit-begins-in-brazil-without-u-s-federal-participation-as-nearly-200-nations-tackle-global-warming-crisis/) - The world's most critical climate negotiations are now underway in Belém, Brazil, where delegates from nearly 200 countries have converged for COP30, the annual United Nations climate change conference. This year's summit carries particular significance as nations grapple with increasingly urgent environmental challenges and the need for coordinated global action on reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
- [Indigenous communities face new mining threat as global copper demand drives amazon exploitation](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/16/indigenous-communities-face-new-mining-threat-as-global-copper-demand-drives-amazon-exploitation/) - In the lush forests of southwestern Colombia, where the towering Andes Mountains give way to the sprawling Amazon rainforest, Indigenous communities are confronting a familiar yet evolving threat. Foreign mining interests have once again arrived in Mocoa, but this time they're not just seeking gold—they want copper, and they want it desperately. Zuly Rivera, a
- [Climate change is making college football dangerous: heat-related medical emergencies surge in southern stadiums](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/16/climate-change-is-making-college-football-dangerous-heat-related-medical-emergencies-surge-in-southern-stadiums/) - What was supposed to be an exciting father-son outing to watch Vanderbilt take on Alabama turned into a medical emergency for Douglas Dill. During the October 4th game at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, the rising temperatures and blazing sun sent Dill to the stadium's medical facility on a gurney by the fourth quarter—a stark reminder
- [Global climate protests sweep through glasgow as world leaders gather for cop30 in brazil](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/16/global-climate-protests-sweep-through-glasgow-as-world-leaders-gather-for-cop30-in-brazil/) - Thousands of climate activists filled the streets of Glasgow city center this weekend, joining a coordinated day of global climate action timed to coincide with the COP30 United Nations climate summit currently underway in Brazil. The Scottish demonstration was part of a worldwide wave of protests demanding urgent action to address what organizers called the
- [Climate activists return to cop30 streets: first permitted protests outside un summit since 2021](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/16/climate-activists-return-to-cop30-streets-first-permitted-protests-outside-un-summit-since-2021/) - Thousands of climate activists took to the streets outside the COP30 climate summit, marking a significant shift in protest policies that had restricted demonstrations for nearly four years. The march represents the first time since 2021 that protesters have been officially permitted to demonstrate in the vicinity of the United Nations climate negotiations. The restoration
- [Glasgow climate activists stage massive street protest during global day of action for cop30](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/16/glasgow-climate-activists-stage-massive-street-protest-during-global-day-of-action-for-cop30/) - Thousands of climate activists filled the streets of Glasgow city centre in a powerful demonstration calling attention to what they describe as an ongoing "climate emergency." The march was part of a coordinated global day of action designed to amplify voices demanding urgent climate action while world leaders gather for COP30 climate negotiations in Brazil.
- [Brazil's hidden superfruit treasures: beyond açaí, the amazon holds a bounty of nutritional powerhouses](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/16/brazils-hidden-superfruit-treasures-beyond-acai-the-amazon-holds-a-bounty-of-nutritional-powerhouses/) - While açaí bowls have become a staple in health-conscious cafes worldwide, Brazil is positioning itself to introduce the global market to a treasure trove of other nutrient-dense fruits from the Amazon rainforest. The South American nation recognizes that its biodiversity hotspot contains dozens of lesser-known fruits that rival açaí's impressive antioxidant and fiber content. The
- [Powerful photography exhibition captures bali's plastic pollution crisis and local heroes fighting back](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/16/powerful-photography-exhibition-captures-balis-plastic-pollution-crisis-and-local-heroes-fighting-back/) - Bali's pristine beaches, once synonymous with tropical paradise, are facing an environmental catastrophe that grows more severe each year. This January, the Indonesian island was overwhelmed by massive waves of plastic waste washing ashore, creating a stark contrast between the tourism destination's natural beauty and the reality of global pollution. Photographer and filmmaker Sean Gallagher
- [From pet store to wild streets: how escaped parrots are thriving in los angeles and helping conservation efforts](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/16/from-pet-store-to-wild-streets-how-escaped-parrots-are-thriving-in-los-angeles-and-helping-conservation-efforts/) - In the palm-lined neighborhoods of Los Angeles, an unexpected population has taken flight—thousands of colorful parrots that once lived in cages as pets but now soar freely through the urban landscape. These vibrant birds, originally from tropical regions around the world, have transformed from escaped captives into thriving wild communities that have captured both scientific
- [Australia's biodiversity offset system under fire as federal government plans national expansion despite nsw failures](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/16/australias-biodiversity-offset-system-under-fire-as-federal-government-plans-national-expansion-despite-nsw-failures/) - Australia's federal government is facing mounting criticism from scientists and legal experts over plans to expand a biodiversity offset system nationwide, despite clear evidence that similar programs have failed to protect the environment in New South Wales. Biodiversity offsets allow developers to compensate for environmental damage by funding conservation efforts elsewhere, theoretically achieving a "net
- [Australia's climate politics: how fossil fuel interests continue to shape public opinion despite economic evidence](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/16/australias-climate-politics-how-fossil-fuel-interests-continue-to-shape-public-opinion-despite-economic-evidence/) - In Australia's increasingly polarized political landscape, a concerning trend has emerged: despite mounting evidence that climate action can drive economic growth, fossil fuel interests continue to successfully convince voters that environmental policies harm the economy. This messaging disconnect raises critical questions about how misinformation spreads in what many describe as our "post-truth" era. The political
- [Parliamentary committee debunks government claims that environmental protections block housing development](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/16/parliamentary-committee-debunks-government-claims-that-environmental-protections-block-housing-development/) - A comprehensive inquiry by UK Members of Parliament has definitively concluded that environmental protections and wildlife conservation are not obstacles to housing development, directly contradicting recent assertions by government ministers. The findings challenge what committee chair Toby Perkins described as a "lazy narrative" that unfairly blames nature and environmental regulations for the country's housing shortage.
- [Melbourne's sky-high peregrine falcon chicks successfully fledge from cbd skyscraper nest](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/16/melbournes-sky-high-peregrine-falcon-chicks-successfully-fledge-from-cbd-skyscraper-nest/) - Three young peregrine falcons have taken their maiden flights from a towering nest perched high above Melbourne's bustling central business district, marking a successful breeding season for one of the world's fastest birds of prey. The trio—consisting of two females and one male—hatched at the end of September and have been the stars of a
- [Melbourne's urban peregrine falcon chicks take their first flight from cbd skyscraper](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/16/melbournes-urban-peregrine-falcon-chicks-take-their-first-flight-from-cbd-skyscraper/) - Three peregrine falcon chicks born high above Melbourne's bustling central business district have successfully completed their maiden flights, marking another conservation success story for urban wildlife. The young raptors – two females and one male – made their dramatic debut from atop a 35-story building, with their historic first flights broadcast live to fascinated viewers
- [Australia's coalition abandons net zero commitment, shifts energy policy focus from climate to consumer prices](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/16/australias-coalition-abandons-net-zero-commitment-shifts-energy-policy-focus-from-climate-to-consumer-prices/) - Australia's opposition Coalition has officially abandoned its net zero by 2050 climate commitment, unveiling a new energy policy that prioritizes reducing electricity bills over cutting emissions. The dramatic policy shift was endorsed during a joint Liberal-National party meeting on Sunday, marking a significant retreat from previous climate commitments. Under the Coalition's new approach, a future
- [Indigenous protesters storm cop30 climate talks as frustration mounts over glacial progress](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/16/indigenous-protesters-storm-cop30-climate-talks-as-frustration-mounts-over-glacial-progress/) - The first week of COP30 climate negotiations in Belém, Brazil, erupted in unprecedented scenes Tuesday evening when Indigenous protesters broke through security barriers and briefly occupied parts of the official negotiating area. The demonstrators, including members of the Juventude Kokama OJIK group, demanded an end to Amazon mining and logging while asserting their ancestral rights
- [Millions of Plastic Beads Contaminate English Beach, Ford Faces UK Diesel Emissions Lawsuit While Indigenous Protesters Storm COP30 — Today's Environmental Briefing for Sat, Nov 15 2025](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/15/millions-of-plastic-beads-contaminate-english-beach-ford-faces-uk-diesel-emissions-lawsuit-while-indigenous-protesters-storm-cop30-todays-environmental-briefing-for-sat-nov-15-2025/) - Camber Sands beach requires massive cleanup after wastewater plant failure released plastic biobeads. Ford allegedly sold one million faulty diesel cars in UK High Court case. Indigenous activists demand Amazon protection voice at Brazil climate summit.
- [Cop30 climate summit: the end of fossil fuels is coming, but not fast enough](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/15/cop30-climate-summit-the-end-of-fossil-fuels-is-coming-but-not-fast-enough/) - The world's transition away from fossil fuels has reached a turning point, but the pace of change may not be quick enough to prevent dangerous climate impacts or ensure a fair shift to clean energy for all nations. At COP30 climate talks in Belém, Brazil, delegates are grappling with a familiar pattern that mirrors the
- [Australia's snake handler boom: why more people are learning to wrangle the world's deadliest serpents](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/15/australias-snake-handler-boom-why-more-people-are-learning-to-wrangle-the-worlds-deadliest-serpents/) - Australia is experiencing an unprecedented surge in professional snake handlers, driven by increasing encounters between humans and some of the planet's most venomous reptiles. To understand this growing trend, Guardian Australia journalist Joe Hinchcliffe recently attended a specialized venomous snake handling course in Queensland, where participants learn to safely manage deadly species that could kill
- [Ford sold one million diesel cars with faulty emissions systems in uk, high court hears](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/15/ford-sold-one-million-diesel-cars-with-faulty-emissions-systems-in-uk-high-court-hears/) - Ford is facing serious allegations that it knowingly sold approximately one million diesel vehicles in the United Kingdom with defective emissions control systems, according to testimony presented to the High Court. The case represents one of the largest automotive environmental lawsuits in recent UK history, with lawyers representing 1.6 million car owners taking action against
- [Millions of plastic beads contaminate popular english beach after wastewater plant failure](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/15/millions-of-plastic-beads-contaminate-popular-english-beach-after-wastewater-plant-failure/) - A massive environmental cleanup is underway at Camber Sands, one of England's most beloved beaches, after millions of plastic biobeads washed ashore following a catastrophic equipment failure at a nearby wastewater treatment facility. The disaster, which occurred last week, has transformed the popular Sussex coastline into a contamination zone where dozens of volunteers are now
- [Indigenous protesters storm cop30 climate summit, demanding real voice in amazon protection plans](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/15/indigenous-protesters-storm-cop30-climate-summit-demanding-real-voice-in-amazon-protection-plans/) - Indigenous activists made their voices heard at Brazil's COP30 climate summit this week, with over 100 protesters blocking the conference entrance and hundreds more pushing past security to demand meaningful inclusion in decisions about their ancestral lands. Their message was clear: current plans to save the Amazon rainforest are being made without the people who
- [The dark truth behind sloth tourism: how selfie culture drives illegal wildlife trade](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/15/the-dark-truth-behind-sloth-tourism-how-selfie-culture-drives-illegal-wildlife-trade/) - Sloths have become the unlikely victims of social media's selfie obsession, with their naturally "smiling" faces and docile appearance making them prime targets for wildlife traffickers across South America. These masters of camouflage, who spend their lives moving slowly through forest canopies with algae-covered fur that blends seamlessly with leaves, are surprisingly vulnerable once spotted
- [Mexico's drought-stricken state faces water crisis as tech giants plan 32 massive data centers](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/15/mexicos-drought-stricken-state-faces-water-crisis-as-tech-giants-plan-32-massive-data-centers/) - The state of Querétaro in central Mexico is caught in a devastating paradox: while enduring its worst drought in 100 years, it's simultaneously becoming the epicenter of Mexico's data center boom, with 32 new facilities planned that will consume enormous amounts of water and energy. The drought has left 17 of Querétaro's 18 municipalities struggling
- [Young environmental journalists share hope and uncertainty in "letters to the future" series](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/15/young-environmental-journalists-share-hope-and-uncertainty-in-letters-to-the-future-series/) - A diverse group of emerging environmental journalists from six countries has concluded an intensive conservation reporting fellowship program with a powerful message: despite deep concerns about our planet's future, hope remains strong in the power of storytelling and youth activism. The latest cohort of Mongabay's Y. Eva Tan Conservation Reporting Fellows—representing Brazil, Colombia, India, Malaysia,
- [British court holds mining giant bhp liable for catastrophic brazilian dam collapse that killed 19](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/15/british-court-holds-mining-giant-bhp-liable-for-catastrophic-brazilian-dam-collapse-that-killed-19/) - Nearly a decade after one of Brazil's worst environmental disasters, a British court has ruled that Australian mining giant BHP bears legal responsibility for the devastating 2015 dam collapse that killed 19 people and poisoned waterways across southeastern Brazil. On November 14, UK High Court Judge Finola O'Farrell delivered a damning 222-page ruling, finding that
- [Saalumarada thimmakka, india's "mother of trees" who planted 400 banyans, dies at 114](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/15/saalumarada-thimmakka-indias-mother-of-trees-who-planted-400-banyans-dies-at-114/) - A remarkable environmental legacy has come to an end with the passing of Saalumarada Thimmakka, the extraordinary Indian woman who transformed a barren stretch of road into a lush green corridor by single-handedly planting nearly 400 banyan trees over her lifetime. Born around 1911 in a small village in Karnataka, southern India, Thimmakka lived a
- [Climate protesters storm un talks in brazil as frustration mounts over bureaucratic gridlock](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/14/climate-protesters-storm-un-talks-in-brazil-as-frustration-mounts-over-bureaucratic-gridlock/) - Tensions reached a breaking point at the UN's COP30 climate summit in Belém, Brazil, when dozens of protesters broke through security barriers and briefly occupied negotiating areas on Tuesday evening. The demonstrators, who had spent hours in the sweltering equatorial heat, demanded immediate action to halt mining and logging operations destroying the Amazon rainforest. The
- [Pennsylvania officially exits regional climate initiative in budget deal despite never actually participating](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/14/pennsylvania-officially-exits-regional-climate-initiative-in-budget-deal-despite-never-actually-participating/) - Pennsylvania lawmakers voted Wednesday to formally withdraw from the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), cementing the state's exit from a multi-state program designed to reduce carbon emissions from power plants. The withdrawal was included as part of negotiations to pass Pennsylvania's significantly delayed state budget. The decision marks the end of a years-long political and
- [Global oil demand may peak by 2030, but natural gas timeline shifts as climate progress slows](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/14/global-oil-demand-may-peak-by-2030-but-natural-gas-timeline-shifts-as-climate-progress-slows/) - The world could see oil consumption reach its highest point around 2030 before beginning a decline, according to the International Energy Agency's latest World Energy Outlook released Wednesday. However, the report reveals a more sobering picture for overall climate progress, with the timeline for transitioning away from fossil fuels extending longer than previously anticipated. While
- [Criminal networks drive world's most endangered marine mammal toward extinction through illegal fish trade](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/14/criminal-networks-drive-worlds-most-endangered-marine-mammal-toward-extinction-through-illegal-fish-trade/) - The vaquita porpoise, the world's most endangered marine mammal, is racing toward extinction due to a deadly black market trade operating in Mexico's Upper Gulf of California. With fewer than 30 individuals believed to remain in the wild, this small porpoise has become collateral damage in the illegal trafficking of another endangered species—the totoaba fish.
- [Marine researchers spot up to 10 critically endangered vaquita porpoises in mexican waters, offering fragile hope for species on brink of extinction](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/14/marine-researchers-spot-up-to-10-critically-endangered-vaquita-porpoises-in-mexican-waters-offering-fragile-hope-for-species-on-brink-of-extinction/) - Against churning hurricane seas and challenging weather conditions, marine mammal researchers have documented a potentially encouraging discovery in Mexico's Upper Gulf of California: up to 10 vaquita porpoises spotted during their annual September survey. The sightings offer a glimmer of hope for what may be the world's most endangered marine mammal, though experts caution that
- [Unlikely political alliance forms as americans unite against energy-hungry data centers](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/14/unlikely-political-alliance-forms-as-americans-unite-against-energy-hungry-data-centers/) - A surprising consensus is emerging across America's political divide: widespread opposition to the rapid expansion of data centers that power artificial intelligence and cloud computing. From Trump supporters to Bernie Sanders progressives, communities are finding rare common ground in their concerns about these massive facilities and their environmental impact. Recent election results across multiple states
- [Newly discovered fish species and transportation issues threaten alabama's controversial data center project](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/14/newly-discovered-fish-species-and-transportation-issues-threaten-alabamas-controversial-data-center-project/) - A massive data center proposal in Bessemer, Alabama is facing mounting obstacles as the city council prepares for a crucial vote this Tuesday. The "hyperscale" facility, already unpopular with local residents, now confronts two significant new challenges: the discovery of a rare fish species and major transportation infrastructure problems. The environmental stakes were raised in
- [Illinois lawmakers demand release of $3 billion federal fund to replace dangerous lead water pipes](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/14/illinois-lawmakers-demand-release-of-3-billion-federal-fund-to-replace-dangerous-lead-water-pipes/) - A coalition of Illinois congressional representatives is demanding the federal government release $3 billion in stalled funding designated for replacing toxic lead service lines that carry drinking water to homes across the nation. The lawmakers allege that the withholding of these critical environmental health funds may be politically motivated, targeting states with Democratic leadership. Lead
- [Pennsylvania school solar projects offer hope for clean energy progress in politically divided state](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/14/pennsylvania-school-solar-projects-offer-hope-for-clean-energy-progress-in-politically-divided-state/) - In the small town of Carlisle, Pennsylvania—located in the heart of Trump-supporting territory—a surprising consensus is emerging around solar energy. Superintendent Colleen Friend of the Carlisle Area School District has encountered minimal opposition while leading efforts to install a football field-sized solar array at a local elementary school, demonstrating that clean energy can transcend political
- [Alaska native corporation's mining deal in national park sparks environmental battle over fish and wildlife protection](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/14/alaska-native-corporations-mining-deal-in-national-park-sparks-environmental-battle-over-fish-and-wildlife-protection/) - A controversial mining agreement between an Alaska Native corporation and Contango Ore Inc. has ignited a fierce debate over environmental protection versus mineral extraction rights within one of Alaska's most pristine wilderness areas. The dispute centers on a unique private land parcel located high in a mountain valley on the western shore of Cook Inlet,
- [Indigenous activists breach security at brazil's cop30 climate summit amid growing tensions](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/14/indigenous-activists-breach-security-at-brazils-cop30-climate-summit-amid-growing-tensions/) - Indigenous demonstrators made a dramatic statement at the COP30 climate summit in Brazil, breaking through United Nations security barriers in a bold display of protest that highlighted growing frustrations with the pace of climate action. The activists, many dressed in traditional indigenous attire, successfully penetrated the security perimeter surrounding the high-profile international gathering. The breach
- [Young climate negotiators take center stage: students from 28 schools simulate cop30 summit at belfast castle](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/14/young-climate-negotiators-take-center-stage-students-from-28-schools-simulate-cop30-summit-at-belfast-castle/) - In a powerful display of youth climate engagement, students from 28 schools across the region gathered at the historic Belfast Castle to participate in their own version of the upcoming COP30 climate negotiations. The educational simulation gave young people firsthand experience in the complex world of international climate diplomacy, mirroring the real-world challenges that global
- [Indigenous leaders demand greater voice in brazil's upcoming cop30 climate summit](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/14/indigenous-leaders-demand-greater-voice-in-brazils-upcoming-cop30-climate-summit/) - As Brazil prepares to host the world's most important climate conference, COP30, indigenous communities are calling for meaningful participation in discussions that will directly impact their ancestral lands and way of life. The upcoming summit, scheduled to take place in the Amazon region, presents a unique opportunity for indigenous voices to be heard on the
- [77-year-old texas shrimper forces exxonmobil to delay $10 billion plastics plant](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/14/77-year-old-texas-shrimper-forces-exxonmobil-to-delay-10-billion-plastics-plant/) - In a stunning victory for grassroots environmental activism, ExxonMobil recently announced it would delay construction of a massive $10 billion plastics manufacturing facility along the Texas Gulf Coast. While the oil giant cited "market conditions" as the reason, the decision came after sustained pressure from an unlikely opponent: Diane Wilson, a 77-year-old local shrimper who
- [Misinformation campaigns sabotage australia's rural renewable energy projects, senate investigation reveals](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/14/misinformation-campaigns-sabotage-australias-rural-renewable-energy-projects-senate-investigation-reveals/) - A promising community battery project in Narrabri, New South Wales, had all the elements for success: $500,000 in federal funding, local council approval, and a designated site in a municipal parking lot. The initiative, spearheaded by local nonprofit Geni.Energy, was designed to store excess solar energy during peak daylight hours for later community use—a practical
- [Former national park service director warns of privatization threats to america's protected lands under trump administration](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/14/former-national-park-service-director-warns-of-privatization-threats-to-americas-protected-lands-under-trump-administration/) - Jonathan Jarvis, who served as director of the National Park Service from 2009 to 2017, is sounding the alarm about what he sees as existential threats to America's cherished national parks during Donald Trump's presidency. The former director is calling on Americans to actively defend these public lands during what he describes as a potential
- [Millions of toxic plastic beads spread along sussex coast following major industrial spill](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/14/millions-of-toxic-plastic-beads-spread-along-sussex-coast-following-major-industrial-spill/) - A catastrophic environmental disaster is unfolding along England's Sussex coast after millions of toxic plastic beads escaped from a Southern Water sewage treatment facility and began washing ashore at the popular Camber Sands beach. The crisis has sparked widespread concern among residents, environmental advocates, and local businesses who fear lasting damage to the region's ecology
- [Millions of toxic bio-beads wash ashore at camber sands beach following water treatment plant failure](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/14/millions-of-toxic-bio-beads-wash-ashore-at-camber-sands-beach-following-water-treatment-plant-failure/) - A massive environmental disaster has unfolded along England's Sussex coast, where millions of plastic bio-beads have contaminated Camber Sands beach following a mechanical failure at a Southern Water treatment facility. The local MP has described the incident as an "environmental catastrophe," with toxic plastic pellets now spreading across the coastline and posing severe risks to
- [Indigenous activists stage dramatic blockade at cop30 climate summit, demanding end to amazon destruction](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/14/indigenous-activists-stage-dramatic-blockade-at-cop30-climate-summit-demanding-end-to-amazon-destruction/) - Indigenous protesters brought climate negotiations to a standstill on Friday when dozens of activists staged a powerful sit-in at the main entrance of the COP30 summit venue. The demonstration forced international delegates and officials to navigate through side entrances while long queues formed outside the climate conference. The protesters delivered a clear and urgent message
- [Amazon indigenous leaders block cop30 climate summit demanding voice in environmental decisions](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/14/amazon-indigenous-leaders-block-cop30-climate-summit-demanding-voice-in-environmental-decisions/) - Indigenous activists from Brazil's Amazon rainforest staged a powerful protest at the COP30 climate summit on Friday, blocking the main entrance for several hours to demand a direct meeting with President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. The demonstration highlights a critical gap between global climate negotiations and the voices of those most affected by environmental
- [Uk labour government may cut heat pump subsidies despite promise to end "sticking-plaster politics"](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/14/uk-labour-government-may-cut-heat-pump-subsidies-despite-promise-to-end-sticking-plaster-politics/) - The UK Labour government appears poised to dramatically reduce heat pump subsidies in its upcoming November 26 budget, potentially undermining the country's transition away from expensive fossil fuel dependence. This move contradicts Labour's campaign promises to move beyond short-term political fixes and address the root causes of Britain's costly energy system. According to Camilla Born,
- [Scientists discover devil-horned bee species while studying critically endangered australian plant](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/14/scientists-discover-devil-horned-bee-species-while-studying-critically-endangered-australian-plant/) - A chance encounter during a plant conservation survey has led to the discovery of a remarkable new bee species with an equally remarkable name. In 2019, researcher Kit Prendergast was studying insects that pollinate rare plants in Western Australia's Bremer Ranges when she spotted an unusual native bee with distinctive horn-like projections on its face.
- [Indonesia pushes controversial carbon credits at cop30 despite expert concerns over environmental impact](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/14/indonesia-pushes-controversial-carbon-credits-at-cop30-despite-expert-concerns-over-environmental-impact/) - At the COP30 climate summit in Brazil, Indonesia is making an aggressive pitch to become a global leader in carbon trading, despite mounting criticism from environmental experts who question whether these credits deliver real climate benefits. The country has transformed its pavilion in Belém into a carbon marketplace, hosting daily "Sellers Meet Buyers" sessions where
- [Arctic reindeer face extinction crisis as climate change threatens to cut populations by more than half](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/14/arctic-reindeer-face-extinction-crisis-as-climate-change-threatens-to-cut-populations-by-more-than-half/) - The world's reindeer populations are heading toward a dramatic collapse, with new research predicting that more than half of all reindeer could disappear by 2100 due to accelerating climate change. The study paints a stark picture for the 2.4 million reindeer currently roaming the Arctic tundra and boreal forests, where rising temperatures are rapidly destroying
- [Mexican authorities uncover $7.3 million wildlife trafficking ring in largest turtle bust since 2020](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/14/mexican-authorities-uncover-7-3-million-wildlife-trafficking-ring-in-largest-turtle-bust-since-2020/) - Mexican law enforcement has dealt a major blow to international wildlife trafficking networks, seizing over 2,300 live turtles and millions of dollars worth of illegal animal products destined for markets in the United States and East Asia. The 10-month undercover operation culminated in late September raids across five locations in Jalisco and Baja California states,
- [Climate scientists shift strategy: world will likely exceed 1.5°c warming target, but "overshoot" plan offers hope for recovery](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/14/climate-scientists-shift-strategy-world-will-likely-exceed-1-5c-warming-target-but-overshoot-plan-offers-hope-for-recovery/) - Climate leaders gathered in Belem, Brazil, are facing a sobering reality: the world will almost certainly breach the critical 1.5°C warming limit established by the 2015 Paris Agreement. However, rather than abandoning hope, scientists and UN officials are pivoting toward a new strategy called "overshoot" — a plan to temporarily exceed the target before bringing
- [First physical evidence of elephant poaching discovered in remote bangladesh forest near myanmar border](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/14/first-physical-evidence-of-elephant-poaching-discovered-in-remote-bangladesh-forest-near-myanmar-border/) - For years, local communities in southeastern Bangladesh have reported illegal elephant hunting in the remote Sangu-Matamuhuri Reserve Forest, but authorities lacked concrete proof. Now, researchers have documented the first physical evidence of elephant poaching in this biodiverse region that borders Myanmar's Rakhine state. The mountainous forest serves as critical habitat for numerous endangered species, including
- [Seal Leaps Onto Boat Fleeing Orcas in Pacific Northwest While Europe's Climate Policies Weaken Under Right-Wing Pressure — Today's Environmental Briefing for Fri, Nov 14 2025](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/14/seal-leaps-onto-boat-fleeing-orcas-in-pacific-northwest-while-europes-climate-policies-weaken-under-right-wing-pressure-todays-environmental-briefing-for-fri-nov-14-2025/) - A desperate seal escaped an orca pod by jumping onto a photographer's boat in Washington's Salish Sea, as European Union climate leadership erodes amid rising right-wing politics. Australia's climate scientist Tim Flannery warns against coalition compromises on environmental reform.
- [Climate scientist warns against coalition partnership on environmental reform: "don't repeat abbott's climate vandalism"](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/14/climate-scientist-warns-against-coalition-partnership-on-environmental-reform-dont-repeat-abbotts-climate-vandalism/) - Leading climate scientist Tim Flannery is sounding the alarm about potential political compromises that could undermine Australia's new environmental legislation. The former Climate Commission chief warns that if the Labor government partners with the Liberal-National Coalition on environmental reforms, it risks sacrificing meaningful climate progress for short-term political gains. Flannery draws parallels to the Tony
- [Dramatic wildlife encounter: seal escapes orca pod by leaping onto photographer's boat in pacific northwest waters](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/14/dramatic-wildlife-encounter-seal-escapes-orca-pod-by-leaping-onto-photographers-boat-in-pacific-northwest-waters/) - In a breathtaking display of marine wildlife behavior, photographer Charvet Drucker witnessed and captured an extraordinary survival story unfolding in the Salish Sea. While on a whale-watching expedition aboard a 20-foot rental boat, Drucker found herself at the center of a dramatic predator-prey encounter when a desperate seal sought refuge on her vessel to escape
- [Europe's climate leadership at risk as right-wing politics undermine green policies](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/14/europes-climate-leadership-at-risk-as-right-wing-politics-undermine-green-policies/) - The European Union, once the undisputed global champion of climate action, is experiencing a concerning retreat from its environmental commitments as right-wing political movements gain influence across the continent. Key climate policies spanning deforestation prevention to emissions trading systems are being systematically weakened under the banner of improving economic "competitiveness." This shift represents a dramatic
- [Environmental law expert urges government to remove "national interest" loophole from proposed legislation](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/14/environmental-law-expert-urges-government-to-remove-national-interest-loophole-from-proposed-legislation/) - Graeme Samuel, former chair of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission and lead author of a major 2020 environmental law review, is calling on the Labor government to abandon a controversial provision in proposed environmental legislation that would allow ministers to approve projects even when they violate environmental protections. The disputed provision would permit Australia's
- [Lake district dj stages creative 24-hour protest against sewage pollution using chart music](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/14/lake-district-dj-stages-creative-24-hour-protest-against-sewage-pollution-using-chart-music/) - A radio DJ in England's Lake District is taking a uniquely creative approach to environmental activism by staging a 24-hour broadcasting marathon to protest sewage pollution in the region's pristine waterways. Lee Durrant of Lake District Radio will spend an entire day playing songs that peaked at number 2 on the UK charts – cleverly
- [Climate finance controversy: wealthy nations like china and saudi arabia receive billions while world's poorest countries get just 20% of funding](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/14/climate-finance-controversy-wealthy-nations-like-china-and-saudi-arabia-receive-billions-while-worlds-poorest-countries-get-just-20-of-funding/) - A groundbreaking investigation by The Guardian and Carbon Brief has exposed significant inequities in how international climate finance is being distributed, revealing that some of the world's wealthiest nations are receiving substantial climate funding while the poorest countries are left with a fraction of available resources. The analysis, which examined previously unreported United Nations submissions
- [Australia's liberal party faces internal backlash after abandoning 2050 net-zero climate target](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/14/australias-liberal-party-faces-internal-backlash-after-abandoning-2050-net-zero-climate-target/) - Australia's opposition Liberal Party is facing harsh criticism from within its own ranks after officially abandoning its commitment to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. At least three former Liberal MPs have publicly condemned the decision, describing it as an "existential crisis" that represents "another nail in the coffin" for the party's electoral prospects. The
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- [Illinois lawmakers accuse trump administration of withholding $3 billion in critical lead pipe replacement funding](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/14/illinois-lawmakers-accuse-trump-administration-of-withholding-3-billion-in-critical-lead-pipe-replacement-funding/) - Illinois congressional representatives are sounding the alarm over what they call the "dangerous politicization" of federal funding meant to protect Americans from toxic lead pipes. In a letter to the Environmental Protection Agency this week, the lawmakers alleged that $3 billion in congressionally approved funds for nationwide lead pipe replacement has been withheld by the
- [The dog lover's climate dilemma: when environmental values meet pet ownership](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/14/the-dog-lovers-climate-dilemma-when-environmental-values-meet-pet-ownership/) - A new study has revealed an uncomfortable truth for environmentally conscious pet owners: dogs have a surprisingly large carbon footprint that most people significantly underestimate. Research published in PNAS Nexus found that while people accurately gauge the climate impact of actions like recycling and energy-efficient appliances, they vastly underestimate the environmental cost of pet ownership—particularly
- [Urban farming revolution: how cities are growing their way to climate solutions](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/14/urban-farming-revolution-how-cities-are-growing-their-way-to-climate-solutions/) - Cities worldwide are discovering that the answer to multiple environmental challenges might be growing right under their noses—literally. Urban agriculture is transforming how metropolitan areas approach food security, climate adaptation, and community health, with innovative projects sprouting from Detroit's vacant lots to the Philippines' unused land. The most exciting development combines solar panels with rooftop
- [Brazil's dangerous game: how "strategic ignorance" on climate change could doom the amazon and the world](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/14/brazils-dangerous-game-how-strategic-ignorance-on-climate-change-could-doom-the-amazon-and-the-world/) - While ignorance of the law offers no legal defense, willful ignorance of environmental consequences has become a dangerous shield for those responsible for our planet's future. This troubling dynamic is playing out most dramatically in Brazil's approach to the Amazon rainforest and climate change—with potentially catastrophic global implications. The stakes couldn't be higher. Scientists warn
- [Colorful parrots bring hope back to brazil's vanishing atlantic forest after generational absence](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/14/colorful-parrots-bring-hope-back-to-brazils-vanishing-atlantic-forest-after-generational-absence/) - After decades of silence, the vibrant calls of red-browed amazons are once again echoing through Brazil's Atlantic Forest. In January 2025, twenty of these brilliantly colored green-and-red parrots were released into a forest reserve in Alagoas state, marking their return to a region they hadn't inhabited for generations. The homecoming represents more than just species
- [Chocolate boom triggers environmental crisis as 50,000 workers pour into liberian forests](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/14/chocolate-boom-triggers-environmental-crisis-as-50000-workers-pour-into-liberian-forests/) - A dramatic surge in global chocolate prices has sparked an environmental emergency in southeastern Liberia, where nearly 50,000 migrant workers from neighboring Côte d'Ivoire have flooded into Grand Gedeh county to establish cacao plantations, according to a new Mongabay investigation. The rush began when cacao prices skyrocketed from $2.30 per kilogram in 2022 to a
- [The dark side of clean energy: how nickel mining for electric vehicle batteries is devastating philippine communities](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/14/the-dark-side-of-clean-energy-how-nickel-mining-for-electric-vehicle-batteries-is-devastating-philippine-communities/) - While the world races toward a cleaner energy future, the communities powering that transition are paying a steep price. A new report from Climate Rights International reveals that nickel mining in the Philippines' Caraga region—essential for electric vehicle batteries and energy storage—is causing widespread environmental destruction and threatening local residents who dare to speak out.
- [Young conservationists face financial crisis despite overwhelming passion for environmental work](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/14/young-conservationists-face-financial-crisis-despite-overwhelming-passion-for-environmental-work/) - A striking paradox is emerging in the conservation world: while thousands of passionate young environmentalists are eager to dedicate their careers to protecting wildlife and ecosystems, they're struggling to survive financially in the field they love most. This sobering reality became clear during workshops hosted by the Zoological Society of London's EDGE of Existence program,
- [Indonesian environmental journalist trades rock band stage for rainforest conservation mission](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/14/indonesian-environmental-journalist-trades-rock-band-stage-for-rainforest-conservation-mission/) - In the pre-dawn hours of Surabaya, Indonesia's "City of Heroes," Akhyari Hananto begins each day with a ritual that blends devotion and data. After morning prayers, he dives into Google Analytics to decode the night's digital storytelling patterns—tracking which environmental stories captivated readers and which headlines fell flat. This daily intelligence gathering shapes his strategy
- [Global carbon emissions hit record high in 2025, but clean energy surge signals turning point ahead](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/13/global-carbon-emissions-hit-record-high-in-2025-but-clean-energy-surge-signals-turning-point-ahead/) - Despite the continued expansion of renewable energy worldwide, carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuel combustion are projected to reach an unprecedented peak in 2025, according to new forecasting data. This milestone represents both a sobering reminder of our ongoing climate challenge and a potential inflection point in the global fight against climate change. The record-breaking
- [Wales to host uk's pioneering small modular nuclear reactor project](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/13/wales-to-host-uks-pioneering-small-modular-nuclear-reactor-project/) - North Wales is set to become the site of the United Kingdom's first small modular reactor (SMR) nuclear power station, marking a significant milestone in the country's clean energy transition. The ambitious project will initially feature three small modular reactors, with plans potentially expanding to accommodate up to eight units depending on energy demand and
- [Uk government commits to ending animal testing: scientists race to develop humane alternatives](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/13/uk-government-commits-to-ending-animal-testing-scientists-race-to-develop-humane-alternatives/) - The United Kingdom is taking a bold step toward eliminating animal experimentation, as the government announces plans to gradually phase out the use of animals in scientific research. This significant policy shift reflects growing ethical concerns about animal welfare and mounting pressure from advocacy groups who have long argued that alternative testing methods can be
- [Stone age origins: new research reveals dogs' physical diversity emerged thousands of years earlier than previously believed](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/13/stone-age-origins-new-research-reveals-dogs-physical-diversity-emerged-thousands-of-years-earlier-than-previously-believed/) - A groundbreaking new study is reshaping our understanding of canine evolution, revealing that the remarkable physical diversity we see in modern dogs actually began during the Stone Age—thousands of years earlier than scientists previously believed. This discovery fundamentally changes how we view the relationship between early humans and their canine companions, suggesting our ancestors were
- [Hurricane melissa devastates jamaica's agricultural heart: farmers face uphill battle to rebuild food security](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/13/hurricane-melissa-devastates-jamaicas-agricultural-heart-farmers-face-uphill-battle-to-rebuild-food-security/) - Hurricane Melissa, the most powerful storm ever to strike Jamaica with winds reaching 185 mph, has left the Caribbean nation's food system in ruins three weeks after making landfall. The catastrophic storm claimed 45 lives and caused economic losses equivalent to 30% of Jamaica's annual GDP, with damages expected to climb higher according to the
- [Indigenous communities use cutting-edge drone technology to save atlantic salmon from climate change](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/13/indigenous-communities-use-cutting-edge-drone-technology-to-save-atlantic-salmon-from-climate-change/) - In Quebec's Gaspésie region, Indigenous river guardians are fighting an urgent battle against time and rising temperatures to protect Atlantic salmon populations that have sustained their communities for millennia. The Mi'gmaq Wolastoqey Indigenous Fisheries Management Association, representing three First Nations, has deployed an innovative drone-mapping program equipped with thermal-infrared cameras to identify and preserve critical
- [Totalenergies pushes to resume mozambique gas project despite ongoing security and environmental concerns](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/13/totalenergies-pushes-to-resume-mozambique-gas-project-despite-ongoing-security-and-environmental-concerns/) - French energy giant TotalEnergies is moving forward with plans to restart its massive liquefied natural gas project in Mozambique, four years after halting operations due to deadly insurgent attacks. The company officially lifted its force majeure status on October 24, signaling its intent to resume work at the Afungi Peninsula site, though the project still
- [From teenage rainforest visitor to global conservation champion: how one man built environmental journalism's most influential platform](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/13/from-teenage-rainforest-visitor-to-global-conservation-champion-how-one-man-built-environmental-journalisms-most-influential-platform/) - A teenage trip to a Borneo rainforest changed everything for Rhett Ayers Butler. What began as wonder at the vibrant ecosystem teeming with orangutans and hornbills turned to devastation when he later discovered that same forest had been completely destroyed. That pivotal moment in the late 1990s sparked a mission that would reshape environmental journalism
- [Young environmental journalists from six nations share vision for planet's future amid global crises](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/13/young-environmental-journalists-from-six-nations-share-vision-for-planets-future-amid-global-crises/) - A new generation of environmental reporters is speaking out about the mounting challenges facing our planet, offering both sobering assessments and hopeful perspectives in a compelling new series called "Letters to the Future." The 2025 cohort of Mongabay's Y. Eva Tan Conservation Reporting Fellows—emerging journalists from Malaysia, India, Colombia, Brazil, Nigeria, and the Democratic Republic
- [Amazon land wars: how violence and illegal land grabs are fueling brazil's deforestation crisis](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/13/amazon-land-wars-how-violence-and-illegal-land-grabs-are-fueling-brazils-deforestation-crisis/) - Deep in the Brazilian Amazon, a devastating "silent war" is raging over land ownership—one that's costing lives and accelerating the destruction of the world's largest rainforest. In 2024, Mongabay investigative reporter Fernanda Wenzel ventured into Terra Nossa, one of the Amazon's most dangerous regions, to document how competing claims over territory are pushing deforestation ever
- [Women solar technicians bring clean energy revolution to rural zanzibar communities](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/13/women-solar-technicians-bring-clean-energy-revolution-to-rural-zanzibar-communities/) - In the remote villages of Zanzibar, where nearly half of the archipelago's 2 million residents lack access to electricity, a groundbreaking program is empowering local women to become solar power technicians—earning them the nickname "solar mamas." Through Barefoot College International, these women are learning to install, maintain, and repair solar energy systems, bringing sustainable lighting
- [Africa's energy future hangs in the balance: soaring demand meets investment shortfall as continent races toward clean power](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/13/africas-energy-future-hangs-in-the-balance-soaring-demand-meets-investment-shortfall-as-continent-races-toward-clean-power/) - Africa stands at a critical crossroads in its energy journey, according to the International Energy Agency's World Energy Outlook 2025 released in November. While the continent is experiencing unprecedented growth in renewable energy capacity, a stark reality persists: 600 million Africans still lack access to electricity, and millions more endure frequent power outages. The numbers
- [Scientists discover pink sea anemone that breaks nature's rules while partnering with hermit crabs](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/13/scientists-discover-pink-sea-anemone-that-breaks-natures-rules-while-partnering-with-hermit-crabs/) - Japanese researchers have discovered a remarkable new species of sea anemone that challenges fundamental principles of biology while demonstrating one of nature's most elegant partnerships. The pale pink anemone, scientifically named Paracalliactis tsukisome, was found living exclusively on the shells of hermit crabs in the deep waters off Japan's coast. What makes this discovery extraordinary
- [Chile's presidential election could reshape the country's environmental future](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/13/chiles-presidential-election-could-reshape-the-countrys-environmental-future/) - Chile heads to the polls on November 16 in an election that could dramatically alter the country's approach to critical environmental challenges. Voters will select a new president along with 23 Senate seats and all 155 seats in the Chamber of Deputies, with outcomes likely to influence everything from renewable energy development to Indigenous land
- [Ecuador blocks bank accounts of indigenous leaders and environmental activists amid political crackdown](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/13/ecuador-blocks-bank-accounts-of-indigenous-leaders-and-environmental-activists-amid-political-crackdown/) - Ecuador's government has frozen the bank accounts of dozens of Indigenous leaders, environmental activists, and nonprofit organizations since September 2025, effectively cutting off their access to funds needed for community organizing and conservation efforts. The financial restrictions have left many groups unable to support their ongoing work protecting ancestral lands and environmental resources. The account
- [Coal miner's body recovered after west virginia mine flooding incident highlights underground water hazards](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/13/coal-miners-body-recovered-after-west-virginia-mine-flooding-incident-highlights-underground-water-hazards/) - Rescue crews have recovered the body of a coal miner who went missing after a sudden flood trapped him inside a West Virginia mine last Saturday. Governor Patrick Morrisey confirmed the discovery on Thursday, ending a multi-day search and rescue operation at the Rolling Thunder Mine. The tragic incident occurred when mining crews unexpectedly struck
- [Gender definition dispute threatens to derail women's climate action at cop30 summit](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/13/gender-definition-dispute-threatens-to-derail-womens-climate-action-at-cop30-summit/) - A contentious debate over how to define "gender" is threatening to overshadow critical climate negotiations at the upcoming COP30 summit in Brazil, potentially undermining efforts to address gender inequality in climate action. Conservative nations are pushing to redefine "gender" as strictly "biological sex" in official UN climate documents, representing a significant shift from language that
- [America's major tv networks skip critical climate summit while nearly 4,000 journalists gather in brazil](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/13/americas-major-tv-networks-skip-critical-climate-summit-while-nearly-4000-journalists-gather-in-brazil/) - While thousands of international journalists have descended on Belém, Brazil, to cover COP30—one of the most crucial climate summits in recent years—America's four major television networks are notably absent from the scene. CBS, NBC, ABC, and Fox have all opted not to send reporting teams to the United Nations climate conference, according to preliminary media
- [Catastrophic bird flu outbreak devastates world's largest elephant seal colony, killing 53,000 females](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/13/catastrophic-bird-flu-outbreak-devastates-worlds-largest-elephant-seal-colony-killing-53000-females/) - A devastating bird flu outbreak has decimated the world's most important southern elephant seal breeding ground, killing an estimated 53,000 female seals on South Georgia Island since 2023. This staggering death toll represents approximately half of the island's breeding population, marking one of the most severe wildlife disease outbreaks in recent history. South Georgia, a
- [Uk government plans to cut heat pump subsidies for hundreds of thousands of homeowners](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/13/uk-government-plans-to-cut-heat-pump-subsidies-for-hundreds-of-thousands-of-homeowners/) - The UK government is poised to eliminate heat pump subsidies for hundreds of thousands of homeowners as part of Chancellor Rachel Reeves's upcoming budget strategy aimed at reducing energy bills across the country. The move comes as officials grapple with persistently high living costs that have become a significant political concern, potentially driving voters toward
- [Transparency crisis at cop30: more than half of climate delegates hide their true affiliations](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/13/transparency-crisis-at-cop30-more-than-half-of-climate-delegates-hide-their-true-affiliations/) - A damning new report from Transparency International reveals that over half of the delegates attending the COP30 climate summit have concealed or obscured their professional affiliations, raising serious concerns about conflicts of interest and the integrity of global climate negotiations. The anti-corruption watchdog's analysis of official participant records shows that 54% of national delegation members
- [Australian liberal party abandons net zero emissions target, breaking campaign promise to align with voter preferences](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/13/australian-liberal-party-abandons-net-zero-emissions-target-breaking-campaign-promise-to-align-with-voter-preferences/) - Australia's Liberal Party has officially dropped its commitment to achieving net zero emissions by 2050, marking a significant reversal in the country's climate policy landscape. The decision, announced by party leader Sussan Ley, comes just six months after she promised the Coalition would craft policies that reflect what voters actually want. The policy U-turn appears
- [Messina Bridge Threatens Ancient Ferry Tradition While Vietnam's Cave Conservation Revives Endangered Wildlife — Today's Environmental Briefing for Thu, Nov 13 2025](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/13/italys-messina-bridge-threatens-ancient-ferry-tradition-while-vietnams-cave-conservation-revives-endangered-wildlife-todays-environmental-briefing-for-thu-nov-13-2025/) - Italy's proposed Messina Bridge could end centuries-old train ferry crossings between Sicily and mainland. Meanwhile, Vietnam's cave conservation efforts have transformed former hunters into wildlife protectors, helping species like slow lorises recover from near-extinction in ancient karst limestone regions.
- [How cave conservation in vietnam led to an unexpected wildlife recovery](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/13/how-cave-conservation-in-vietnam-led-to-an-unexpected-wildlife-recovery/) - Three and a half decades ago, Vietnamese hunter Hồ Khanh made an extraordinary discovery while seeking shelter from a storm—he had stumbled into what would later be identified as the world's largest cave. But in that moment, his attention quickly returned to his livelihood: hunting endangered species like slow lorises and pangolins, and harvesting valuable
- [Climate Activists Storm COP30 Summit in Brazil, Senegal Tests Revolutionary Mob Grazing While Australia's Coalition Splits on Net Zero — Today's Environmental Briefing for Wed, Nov 12 2025](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/12/climate-activists-storm-cop30-summit-in-brazil-senegal-tests-revolutionary-mob-grazing-while-australias-coalition-splits-on-net-zero-todays-environmental-briefing-for-wed-nov-12-2025/) - Protesters breach security at Brazil's crucial climate summit as world leaders gather. Meanwhile, Senegal experiments with intensive cattle grazing to combat drought, and Australia's Coalition faces internal warfare over abandoning its 2050 net zero emissions commitment.
- [Italy's proposed messina bridge could destroy a centuries-old cultural tradition and community connection](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/13/italys-proposed-messina-bridge-could-destroy-a-centuries-old-cultural-tradition-and-community-connection/) - Every day, something magical happens in the narrow waters between mainland Italy and Sicily. As trains arrive in the Calabrian town of Villa San Giovanni, they don't simply continue their journey—instead, they're carefully loaded onto ferries for a 25-minute voyage across the Strait of Messina. What could be seen as an inconvenience has instead become
- [Al gore calls global inaction on climate change "literally insane" as cop30 talks continue in brazil](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/12/al-gore-calls-global-inaction-on-climate-change-literally-insane-as-cop30-talks-continue-in-brazil/) - Former Vice President Al Gore delivered a scathing assessment of the world's response to climate change during the ongoing COP30 climate summit in Brazil, describing global inaction on rising temperatures as "literally insane." His remarks underscore the growing frustration among climate advocates as international negotiations continue in what many consider a critical moment for global
- [Major international coalition launches $68 million initiative to save west africa's collapsing fisheries](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/12/major-international-coalition-launches-68-million-initiative-to-save-west-africas-collapsing-fisheries/) - A powerful alliance of international organizations has unveiled an ambitious $68 million program to rescue West Africa's severely depleted fishing industry, which supports millions of livelihoods across the region. The West Africa Sustainable Ocean Programme (WASOP), spearheaded by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), and the
- [Global temperature rise still headed for devastating 2.6°c despite climate promises, new reports warn](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/12/global-temperature-rise-still-headed-for-devastating-2-6c-despite-climate-promises-new-reports-warn/) - The world remains dangerously off course in the fight against climate change, with global temperatures still projected to rise by a catastrophic 2.6°C above pre-industrial levels, according to two major climate reports released ahead of the COP30 climate summit in Brazil. The sobering assessment from the Climate Action Tracker reveals that despite four consecutive years
- [Australia's liberal party drops net zero commitment while maintaining paris agreement membership](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/12/australias-liberal-party-drops-net-zero-commitment-while-maintaining-paris-agreement-membership/) - Australia's Liberal Party has officially abandoned its commitment to achieving net zero emissions, marking a significant shift in the country's climate policy landscape. The decision came after intense internal negotiations, with the party choosing to align with their coalition partners, the Nationals, who have long opposed firm emissions reduction targets. The policy reversal follows a
- [Conservative australian liberal senator makes case for net zero climate targets, citing party's environmental heritage](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/12/conservative-australian-liberal-senator-makes-case-for-net-zero-climate-targets-citing-partys-environmental-heritage/) - Australian Liberal Senator Andrew McLachlan is breaking ranks with climate skeptics in his party, arguing that conservatives should embrace rather than abandon net zero emissions targets. In a recent opinion piece, the self-described "conservative" senator contends that opposing environmental accountability measures contradicts core conservative principles, particularly since the Liberal Party itself once championed such targets.
- [Australia's whyalla could become global green steel production hub as government faces critical decision](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/12/australias-whyalla-could-become-global-green-steel-production-hub-as-government-faces-critical-decision/) - The South Australian city of Whyalla is emerging as a potential world leader in environmentally-friendly steel production, presenting both federal and state governments with a crucial test of their commitment to clean energy manufacturing. According to industry experts Rod Sims and Baethan Mullan, Whyalla possesses a rare combination of resources that could make it the
- [News corp australia executive defends climate coverage as "healthy debate" amid senate misinformation inquiry](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/12/news-corp-australia-executive-defends-climate-coverage-as-healthy-debate-amid-senate-misinformation-inquiry/) - News Corp Australia's executive chair Michael Miller faced scrutiny this week during a Senate inquiry into climate and energy misinformation, where he defended his company's practice of giving platforms to climate science skeptics and critics of Australia's net-zero emissions targets. Miller rejected characterizations of News Corp outlets as part of a coordinated "denial machine" spreading
- [African climate expert calls for continental leadership as extreme weather and political setbacks challenge progress](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/12/african-climate-expert-calls-for-continental-leadership-as-extreme-weather-and-political-setbacks-challenge-progress/) - Africa is facing a perfect storm of climate challenges in 2025, with devastating floods ravaging the Democratic Republic of Congo and Somalia while severe drought grips Chad. These extreme weather events highlight the continent's vulnerability to climate change, but according to Mohamed Adow, founder of Power Shift Africa, they also present an opportunity for African
- [Major international coalition renews $1.8 billion commitment to protect indigenous land rights and combat climate change](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/12/major-international-coalition-renews-1-8-billion-commitment-to-protect-indigenous-land-rights-and-combat-climate-change/) - A powerful coalition of four governments, philanthropic organizations, and private donors has announced the renewal of their groundbreaking $1.8 billion Forest and Land Tenure Pledge, dedicating the next four years (2026-2030) to protecting Indigenous and traditional community lands worldwide. This represents a continuation of the original pledge made at the 2021 U.N. Climate Change Conference
- [Nine countries promise to formally recognize 395 million acres of indigenous land by 2030 in historic climate summit agreement](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/12/nine-countries-promise-to-formally-recognize-395-million-acres-of-indigenous-land-by-2030-in-historic-climate-summit-agreement/) - In a groundbreaking move for Indigenous rights and environmental protection, nine tropical nations have committed to formally recognizing 160 million hectares (395 million acres) of Indigenous and traditional community lands by 2030. The pledge was announced November 7 at the World Leaders Summit in Belém, Brazil, held in advance of the U.N. Climate Change Conference.
- [Tropical storm fung-wong forces mass evacuations in taiwan after deadly philippines impact](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/12/tropical-storm-fung-wong-forces-mass-evacuations-in-taiwan-after-deadly-philippines-impact/) - Taiwan mobilized extensive emergency measures Wednesday as Tropical Storm Fung-wong approached the island's southern coast, evacuating over 8,300 residents from vulnerable coastal and mountainous regions. The storm, which had already claimed at least 27 lives while battering the Philippines as a super typhoon over the weekend, prompted authorities to close schools and offices across central
- [Colorado river crisis deepens as western states miss federal deadline for water-sharing agreement](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/12/colorado-river-crisis-deepens-as-western-states-miss-federal-deadline-for-water-sharing-agreement/) - Western states have failed to reach a crucial agreement on how to manage the drought-stricken Colorado River, missing a federal deadline that was set for Tuesday. The impasse leaves one of America's most vital water sources in deeper uncertainty as negotiations continue without a clear resolution in sight. The Colorado River serves as a lifeline
- [Indigenous wampís warriors take on illegal gold mining in peru's amazon after government fails to act](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/12/indigenous-wampis-warriors-take-on-illegal-gold-mining-in-perus-amazon-after-government-fails-to-act/) - Deep in Peru's northern Amazon, the Indigenous Wampís people have taken matters into their own hands to protect their ancestral territory from illegal gold miners and loggers. Faced with years of environmental destruction and little government support, the Autonomous Territorial Government of the Wampís Nation formed Charip, a community-led patrol group that has achieved remarkable
- [How patagonia helped save europe's last wild river from dozens of planned dams](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/12/how-patagonia-helped-save-europes-last-wild-river-from-dozens-of-planned-dams/) - The Vjosa River flows wild and free for 169 miles from Greece's Pindus Mountains to Albania's Mediterranean coast—one of Europe's last untouched waterways in a continent where most rivers are confined by dams. Thanks to an unprecedented partnership between outdoor clothing company Patagonia, local activists, and the Albanian government, this pristine ecosystem is now protected
- [Australia's liberal party prepares to abandon 2050 net zero climate target](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/12/australias-liberal-party-prepares-to-abandon-2050-net-zero-climate-target/) - Australia's Liberal Party is poised to officially abandon its commitment to achieving net zero emissions by 2050, a decision that could significantly reshape the country's climate policy landscape. The move comes after intense internal party discussions and represents a major shift away from the global consensus on climate action. Shadow Energy Minister Dan Tehan defended
- [Major soy companies stay silent as eu's groundbreaking anti-deforestation law looms](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/12/major-soy-companies-stay-silent-as-eus-groundbreaking-anti-deforestation-law-looms/) - The European Union's ambitious new Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) is set to reshape global commodity trading, requiring companies to prove their soy and other products don't contribute to forest destruction. Under the law, any soy reaching EU markets must come from areas that weren't deforested after 2020, and producers must demonstrate compliance with local environmental and
- [Ancient dna evidence reveals mexico's clarion island iguanas are native species, not human introductions](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/12/ancient-dna-evidence-reveals-mexicos-clarion-island-iguanas-are-native-species-not-human-introductions/) - For decades, scientists believed that spiny-tailed iguanas living on Mexico's remote Clarion Island were brought there by humans in recent decades. New genetic research has turned this assumption on its head, revealing that these reptiles are actually ancient natives who arrived hundreds of thousands of years before humans ever set foot in the Americas. Clarion
- [Amazon conservation stalled by political priorities as environmental issues take backseat to electoral concerns](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/12/amazon-conservation-stalled-by-political-priorities-as-environmental-issues-take-backseat-to-electoral-concerns/) - Despite widespread public support for protecting the Amazon rainforest, political systems across the Pan-Amazon region consistently fail to deliver the environmental reforms needed to combat deforestation and promote sustainable development. A new analysis reveals that while politicians routinely voice support for conservation during campaigns, they avoid making the difficult policy decisions required to create meaningful
- [Celebrating jane goodall's legacy: memorial service honors pioneering primatologist's life of hope and discovery](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/12/celebrating-jane-goodalls-legacy-memorial-service-honors-pioneering-primatologists-life-of-hope-and-discovery/) - Hundreds of mourners filled Washington National Cathedral this week to celebrate the extraordinary life of Jane Goodall, the groundbreaking primatologist and conservationist who revolutionized our understanding of the natural world. The November 12th memorial service brought together an diverse gathering of scientists, environmental activists, diplomats, and young people—a fitting tribute to a woman whose work
- [Trump administration pushes forward with controversial deep-sea mining plans in pacific despite indigenous opposition and scientific concerns](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/12/trump-administration-pushes-forward-with-controversial-deep-sea-mining-plans-in-pacific-despite-indigenous-opposition-and-scientific-concerns/) - The Trump administration is dramatically expanding its deep-sea mining ambitions in the Pacific, targeting waters around the Marianas Trench and nearly doubling the proposed mining area near American Samoa from 18 million to 33 million acres—an expanse larger than Peru. The move comes despite fierce opposition from Indigenous leaders and mounting scientific evidence about the
- [Australian climate-skeptic think tank and conservation group refuse to disclose funding sources during senate misinformation inquiry](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/12/australian-climate-skeptic-think-tank-and-conservation-group-refuse-to-disclose-funding-sources-during-senate-misinformation-inquiry/) - Two influential organizations came under intense scrutiny during a heated Australian Senate inquiry into climate and energy misinformation, with both groups steadfastly refusing to reveal their financial backers despite pointed questioning from lawmakers. The Institute of Public Affairs (IPA), a prominent think tank known for its climate science denial, and Rainforest Reserves Australia, a conservation
- [Australia's liberal party moves to abandon 2050 net zero climate target after heated parliamentary debate](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/12/australias-liberal-party-moves-to-abandon-2050-net-zero-climate-target-after-heated-parliamentary-debate/) - Australia's Liberal Party appears set to abandon its commitment to achieving net zero emissions by 2050, following a contentious five-hour meeting among party members in Canberra on Wednesday. The dramatic policy shift would align the Liberals with their coalition partners, the Nationals, who have already walked away from the climate commitment. During the marathon parliamentary
- [Groundbreaking study reveals 2 billion people live dangerously close to fossil fuel infrastructure](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/12/groundbreaking-study-reveals-2-billion-people-live-dangerously-close-to-fossil-fuel-infrastructure/) - A startling new investigation has revealed that one in four people worldwide—more than 2 billion individuals—live within just three miles of active fossil fuel operations, putting their health and surrounding ecosystems at serious risk. The comprehensive report by Amnesty International represents the first global analysis of its kind, mapping the true scale of fossil fuel
- [Ceo demonstrates power of ai wildlife monitoring by counting central park's squirrels in one morning](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/12/ceo-demonstrates-power-of-ai-wildlife-monitoring-by-counting-central-parks-squirrels-in-one-morning/) - When ecologist Robin Whytock walked through Central Park on a Saturday morning with just a cup of coffee and cutting-edge technology, he accomplished something remarkable: counting nearly 3,000 squirrels in just a few hours. His AI-powered survey estimated 2,979 squirrels living in the iconic Manhattan park—a figure strikingly close to the 2,373 squirrels counted by
- [Renewable energy boom set to make fossil fuel phase-out unstoppable, international energy agency declares](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/12/renewable-energy-boom-set-to-make-fossil-fuel-phase-out-unstoppable-international-energy-agency-declares/) - The global shift away from fossil fuels has reached a tipping point that will make the clean energy transition "inevitable," according to a major new report from the International Energy Agency (IEA). The world's leading energy watchdog predicts that renewable energy sources will experience unprecedented growth over the next decade, outpacing all other forms of
- [Climate activists storm cop30 summit venue in brazil as world leaders gather for critical climate negotiations](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/12/climate-activists-storm-cop30-summit-venue-in-brazil-as-world-leaders-gather-for-critical-climate-negotiations/) - Climate protesters have breached security at the COP30 venue in Brazil, disrupting what is being hailed as one of the most crucial climate summits in recent years. The incident occurred as more than 200 delegations, including heads of state and senior government officials from around the world, convened for the United Nations climate talks. The
- [Orphaned baby gibbons rescued from wildlife traffickers overwhelm indonesian rehabilitation centers](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/12/orphaned-baby-gibbons-rescued-from-wildlife-traffickers-overwhelm-indonesian-rehabilitation-centers/) - Three infant gibbons—two siamangs and one Javan gibbon—now huddle together in a rescue center after Indonesian naval forces intercepted their traffickers in the Strait of Malacca in March 2025. The babies, barely six months old, represent the devastating human cost of Southeast Asia's illegal wildlife trade, where mother primates are typically killed so poachers can
- [California governor newsom steps up as america's climate voice at cop30 as trump administration skips un summit](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/11/california-governor-newsom-steps-up-as-americas-climate-voice-at-cop30-as-trump-administration-skips-un-summit/) - With the Trump administration notably absent from this year's United Nations climate summit, California Governor Gavin Newsom has emerged as the highest-ranking American official at COP30 in Belém, Brazil. In a pointed critique of federal climate policy, Newsom described President Trump as an "invasive species" and called his dismissal of climate science an "abomination." Trump's
- [Indigenous communities win temporary halt to palm oil deforestation in malaysian borneo](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/11/indigenous-communities-win-temporary-halt-to-palm-oil-deforestation-in-malaysian-borneo/) - Indigenous communities in Malaysia's Sarawak state have achieved a significant, if temporary, victory in their fight to protect ancestral forests from palm oil development. Following sustained pressure from Penan and Kenyah residents, Urun Plantations has agreed to pause land clearing operations in the disputed Long Urun region of Malaysian Borneo. The conflict highlights a troubling
- [From selfish adventures to scientific impact: how one explorer created a volunteer army for conservation](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/11/from-selfish-adventures-to-scientific-impact-how-one-explorer-created-a-volunteer-army-for-conservation/) - What started as a personal crisis of conscience has transformed into one of the most innovative approaches to environmental research. Gregg Treinish, an experienced wilderness explorer, found himself questioning the purpose of his solo expeditions across remote landscapes. "I was spending years in the wilderness, doing long expeditions, and I began to feel selfish for
- [Mongabay launches specialized oceans desk to combat marine crisis through in-depth reporting](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/11/mongabay-launches-specialized-oceans-desk-to-combat-marine-crisis-through-in-depth-reporting/) - As the world's oceans face unprecedented threats from overfishing, pollution, habitat destruction, and climate change, leading environmental news organization Mongabay is stepping up its marine coverage with the launch of a dedicated Oceans Desk. This new initiative brings together a global team of specialized journalists, editors, and program directors focused exclusively on ocean health, fisheries,
- [Trump administration proposes return of offshore oil drilling to california waters after decades-long ban](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/11/trump-administration-proposes-return-of-offshore-oil-drilling-to-california-waters-after-decades-long-ban/) - The incoming Trump administration is moving forward with plans to open California's offshore waters to oil and gas drilling for the first time in decades, setting the stage for a major environmental and political showdown with the Golden State. According to a draft proposal reported by the Washington Post, the federal plan would authorize six
- [Carbon credit schemes exploit amazon indigenous communities in failed "green gold rush"](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/11/carbon-credit-schemes-exploit-amazon-indigenous-communities-in-failed-green-gold-rush/) - A Mongabay investigation has uncovered how carbon credit companies exploited Indigenous communities in Brazil's Amazon rainforest through deceptive contracts that promised financial benefits but delivered nothing. In December 2022, both Brazil's largest and smallest Indigenous territories signed identical 118-page, 10-year agreements that granted exclusive rights to trade their forest's "ecosystem services" — including carbon sequestration
- [Brazil and portugal push for ocean-based foods as key climate solution ahead of cop30](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/11/brazil-and-portugal-push-for-ocean-based-foods-as-key-climate-solution-ahead-of-cop30/) - As the world prepares for COP30 climate talks in Brazil's Amazon gateway city of Belém, fisheries ministers from Brazil and Portugal are making a compelling case for "blue foods" – seafood, seaweed, and other aquatic-based nutrition – as an underutilized weapon in the fight against climate change. The two Atlantic-connected nations bring impressive credentials to
- [Editorial cartoon commentary: ben jennings takes aim at cop30 climate summit](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/11/editorial-cartoon-commentary-ben-jennings-takes-aim-at-cop30-climate-summit/) - Political cartoonist Ben Jennings has delivered another pointed visual commentary on international climate action, this time focusing his satirical lens on COP30, the upcoming United Nations Climate Change Conference. Known for his sharp editorial cartoons that frequently appear in The Guardian, Jennings continues his tradition of using humor and illustration to critique global environmental policy
- [South african scientists use radioactive isotopes to combat rhino poaching in groundbreaking conservation effort](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/11/south-african-scientists-use-radioactive-isotopes-to-combat-rhino-poaching-in-groundbreaking-conservation-effort/) - In an innovative approach to wildlife conservation, South African researchers are giving rhinos an unusual defense mechanism against poachers: radioactive horns. The Rhisotope Project involves carefully injecting small amounts of radioactive isotopes directly into the horns of living rhinoceros, creating a detection system that could revolutionize anti-poaching efforts. The process is designed to be completely
- [Over 220 sierra leone communities unite in groundbreaking carbon deal to save critical mangrove forests](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/11/over-220-sierra-leone-communities-unite-in-groundbreaking-carbon-deal-to-save-critical-mangrove-forests/) - In a landmark environmental agreement, more than 220 communities in Sierra Leone have partnered with the Africa Conservation Initiative (ACI) to protect nearly 80,000 hectares of vital mangrove forests in the Sherbro River Estuary. This massive conservation area represents roughly half of the country's remaining mangrove ecosystems, which serve as crucial carbon sinks and coastal
- [Senegal tests revolutionary "mob grazing" technique to combat grassland degradation and drought](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/11/senegal-tests-revolutionary-mob-grazing-technique-to-combat-grassland-degradation-and-drought/) - In the drought-stricken grasslands of Senegal, a centuries-old herding tradition is getting a dramatic makeover. Village chief Ibrahima Ka is leading his community in Thignol through the country's first experiment with "mob grazing" – a technique that packs hundreds of cattle into small, confined areas for intensive, short-term grazing before quickly moving them to fresh
- [South africa's coal communities left behind as nation promises clean energy transition](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/11/south-africas-coal-communities-left-behind-as-nation-promises-clean-energy-transition/) - Despite South Africa's ambitious plans for a "just transition" to renewable energy, coal mining communities in northern KwaZulu-Natal continue to suffer from environmental health hazards while seeing little evidence of the promised change. In towns like Dannhauser and Mtubatuba, residents report that coal dust still blankets their homes, environmental activists face intimidation for speaking out,
- [When the siren sounds: how a canadian coastal town prepares for an inevitable tsunami](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/11/when-the-siren-sounds-how-a-canadian-coastal-town-prepares-for-an-inevitable-tsunami/) - In the picturesque surf town of Tofino on Vancouver Island, residents live with a sobering reality: not if, but when a massive tsunami will strike their shores. This coastal community, beloved by surfers for its powerful waves, sits in one of the world's most seismically active zones, where the same geological forces that create perfect
- [Brazilian biodiversity hotspot under threat as pollution-linked chilean pulp giant arauco builds $4.6 billion mill](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/11/brazilian-biodiversity-hotspot-under-threat-as-pollution-linked-chilean-pulp-giant-arauco-builds-4-6-billion-mill/) - Chilean pulp and paper giant Arauco has broken ground on a massive new facility in Brazil's biodiverse Cerrado region, sparking fierce opposition from environmental experts who warn the project could transform the ecologically rich landscape into a barren "green desert" of eucalyptus plantations. The company's $4.6 billion Projeto Sucuriú development in Mato Grosso do Sul
- [Government shutdowns create environmental enforcement gaps that polluters exploit, research shows](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/11/government-shutdowns-create-environmental-enforcement-gaps-that-polluters-exploit-research-shows/) - When the federal government shuts down, America's environmental watchdog goes offline—and polluters appear to take notice. New research reveals that companies increase their emissions during government shutdowns when EPA enforcement officers are furloughed, creating a troubling pattern of environmental damage during political standoffs. A Pennsylvania State University study examined 204 coal-fired power plants during the
- [Pacific island advocates push world leaders to act on historic climate court victory](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/11/pacific-island-advocates-push-world-leaders-to-act-on-historic-climate-court-victory/) - Twenty years after Cyclone Heta devastated the tiny Pacific island nation of Niue, destroying its museum, hospital, and courthouse with 184 mph winds, climate advocate Coral Pasisi is still fighting for her community's survival. But now she has a powerful new weapon: a landmark ruling from the world's highest court declaring that all nations have
- [Uk water company hit with £11 million penalty for sewage system failures](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/11/uk-water-company-hit-with-11-million-penalty-for-sewage-system-failures/) - Wessex Water, a major utility company serving England's southwest, has been slapped with an £11 million enforcement action by the water industry regulator following serious failures in managing its wastewater infrastructure. The penalty comes after Ofwat determined that the company failed to properly operate, maintain, and upgrade critical sewage treatment facilities under its control. The
- [Government unveils roadmap to end animal testing, fulfilling campaign promise to phase out laboratory experiments](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/11/government-unveils-roadmap-to-end-animal-testing-fulfilling-campaign-promise-to-phase-out-laboratory-experiments/) - The government has released its long-awaited strategy to gradually eliminate animal testing, delivering on a key manifesto commitment to reduce reliance on laboratory experiments involving living creatures. This comprehensive plan marks a significant shift toward more humane scientific research practices and reflects growing public concern over animal welfare in scientific settings. The phased approach acknowledges
- [Conservation workers face brutal retaliation for exposing illegal exploitation of congo's protected mangrove park](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/11/conservation-workers-face-brutal-retaliation-for-exposing-illegal-exploitation-of-congos-protected-mangrove-park/) - Environmental defenders working to protect one of the Democratic Republic of Congo's most precious ecosystems are facing deadly consequences for their efforts to expose corruption and illegal activities within a protected marine reserve. A new investigation reveals that conservationists attempting to halt logging, smuggling, and pollution in the DRC's Mangrove Marine park have been subjected
- [Conservative lobby group launches email campaign to derail liberal party's net zero climate commitments](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/11/conservative-lobby-group-launches-email-campaign-to-derail-liberal-partys-net-zero-climate-commitments/) - The rightwing advocacy organization Advance has initiated an urgent lobbying effort targeting Liberal Party lawmakers, urging them to abandon their net zero emissions commitments during critical party discussions. The campaign involves mobilizing supporters to send a coordinated wave of anti-climate action messages to Liberal MPs' offices in the lead-up to pivotal party meetings. On Tuesday
- [Delhi Residents Protest Toxic Air Crisis, Nigeria Pardons Ken Saro-Wiwa After 30 Years — Today's Environmental Briefing for Tue, Nov 11 2025](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/11/delhi-residents-protest-toxic-air-crisis-nigeria-pardons-ken-saro-wiwa-after-30-years-todays-environmental-briefing-for-tue-nov-11-2025/) - Hundreds demand clean air in India's capital as pollution reaches dangerous levels, while Nigeria officially pardons executed environmental activist Ken Saro-Wiwa and eight colleagues. Plus: Brazil's Lula targets climate misinformation at UN summit and Latin American communities resist water-hungry AI data centers.
- [Delhi residents take to the streets demanding right to breathe clean air as toxic pollution crisis deepens](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/11/delhi-residents-take-to-the-streets-demanding-right-to-breathe-clean-air-as-toxic-pollution-crisis-deepens/) - Hundreds of Delhi residents broke their usual silence on Sunday, gathering in a rare public demonstration against the suffocating air pollution that has transformed India's capital into what protesters called a "death trap." The diverse crowd included mothers carrying their children, students, elderly residents, and environmental activists—all united by a fundamental demand for breathable air
- [Latin american communities fight back against water-hungry ai data centers in desert regions](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/10/latin-american-communities-fight-back-against-water-hungry-ai-data-centers-in-desert-regions/) - As artificial intelligence drives unprecedented demand for data processing power, Latin American governments are aggressively courting billions in foreign investment to build massive data centers across the region. However, these facilities are increasingly meeting fierce resistance from local communities, particularly in some of the world's most water-scarce areas where residents are demanding transparency about the
- [Cop30 climate summit opens in brazil's amazon with promise to move beyond talk to action](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/10/cop30-climate-summit-opens-in-brazils-amazon-with-promise-to-move-beyond-talk-to-action/) - The world's most critical climate negotiations have begun in Belém, Brazil, marking the first time a UN climate summit has been hosted in the heart of the Amazon rainforest. Nearly 200 countries have sent ministers and high-ranking officials to what Brazil is boldly calling "the COP of implementation" – signaling a shift from promises to
- [New delhi residents take to the streets as toxic smog reaches "severe" levels, triggering rare public protests](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/10/new-delhi-residents-take-to-the-streets-as-toxic-smog-reaches-severe-levels-triggering-rare-public-protests/) - A suffocating blanket of toxic smog has once again descended upon New Delhi, pushing air pollution to dangerous levels and driving frustrated residents to stage rare public protests demanding immediate government action. On Monday morning, the capital's Air Quality Index soared to 344 – a "severe" rating that poses serious health risks to the city's
- [Un climate chief issues dire warning as cop30 opens: countries face "unforgivable" consequences for climate inaction](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/10/un-climate-chief-issues-dire-warning-as-cop30-opens-countries-face-unforgivable-consequences-for-climate-inaction/) - As the COP30 climate summit kicked off this week, the United Nations' top climate official delivered a sobering message to world leaders: governments that fail to transition to clean energy will face severe economic and political consequences that "will never be forgiven." Simon Stiell, Executive Secretary of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, addressed
- [Brazil faces environmental credibility crisis as it hosts critical amazon climate summit](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/10/brazil-faces-environmental-credibility-crisis-as-it-hosts-critical-amazon-climate-summit/) - Brazil opened the doors to COP30 in the Amazon city of Belém this week with President Lula promising ambitious climate action, but the host nation's recent environmental decisions are raising serious questions about its commitment to protecting the world's most critical ecosystems. Just weeks before welcoming global climate negotiators, Brazil approved its first oil exploration
- [Indigenous communities hold key to immediate climate action, field research shows](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/10/indigenous-communities-hold-key-to-immediate-climate-action-field-research-shows/) - While world leaders debate complex technological solutions at high-stakes climate negotiations, environmental researchers are pointing to a more straightforward approach: empowering Indigenous communities who already protect vast carbon-storing forests. A recent gathering at Sira village in Southwest Papua brought together 89 Indigenous delegates from seven customary areas across Papua, along with representatives from Amazon, Congo
- [Ocean's green life force is fading: global warming drives sharp decline in marine plant life that feeds ocean food webs](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/10/oceans-green-life-force-is-fading-global-warming-drives-sharp-decline-in-marine-plant-life-that-feeds-ocean-food-webs/) - A troubling new chapter in climate change's impact on our planet has emerged from the depths of our oceans. Scientists have discovered that Earth's seas are literally losing their green color as warming waters drive down populations of phytoplankton—the microscopic plant-like organisms that form the foundation of all marine life. Published in Science Advances, the
- [Millions of plastic biobeads wash ashore on sussex coast in "catastrophic" water treatment spill](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/10/millions-of-plastic-biobeads-wash-ashore-on-sussex-coast-in-catastrophic-water-treatment-spill/) - Southern Water has issued an apology after millions of tiny plastic biobeads from their treatment facilities created what environmental activists are calling one of the worst pollution disasters ever witnessed along the Sussex coastline. The microscopic plastic spheres, used in wastewater treatment processes, carpeted popular beaches including Camber Sands over the weekend, creating an environmental
- [Rural african communities ask: why should we be left behind in the global energy transition?](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/10/rural-african-communities-ask-why-should-we-be-left-behind-in-the-global-energy-transition/) - In the remote village of Lukwangulo in the Democratic Republic of Congo, families still spend precious hours each day gathering wood from surrounding forests just to cook their meals. This wood often represents their only reliable energy source. While some villagers have managed to scrape together money for a small solar panel—enough to charge a
- [Trump epa moves to approve fifth pfas "forever chemical" for agricultural use despite health concerns](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/10/trump-epa-moves-to-approve-fifth-pfas-forever-chemical-for-agricultural-use-despite-health-concerns/) - The Trump administration is preparing to greenlight another PFAS compound for use as a pesticide ingredient, marking the fifth such "forever chemical" the Environmental Protection Agency has proposed for approval since the president's return to office. This latest chemical would be applied to major food crops including corn, soybeans, and wheat—staples that form the backbone
- [African leaders issue urgent call for renewable energy revolution ahead of global climate summit](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/10/african-leaders-issue-urgent-call-for-renewable-energy-revolution-ahead-of-global-climate-summit/) - Just days before world leaders gathered in Brazil for the COP30 climate summit, African environmental advocates made their voices heard from Cotonou, Benin. The 6th Climate Chance Africa 2025 Summit brought together civil society groups, local governments, and community organizations on October 27-28 to chart Africa's renewable energy future and demand greater international support for
- [Nigeria finally pardons environmental activist ken saro-wiwa and eight colleagues, nearly 30 years after their execution](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/10/nigeria-finally-pardons-environmental-activist-ken-saro-wiwa-and-eight-colleagues-nearly-30-years-after-their-execution/) - Nearly three decades after their controversial execution, Nigeria has officially pardoned Ken Saro-Wiwa and eight fellow environmental activists known as the "Ogoni Nine." The pardons, granted earlier this year, vindicate men who were executed on November 10, 1995, for crimes they never committed while peacefully fighting against oil industry pollution in their homeland. Ken Saro-Wiwa,
- [China's coal plant expansion in indonesia contradicts climate promises despite official fossil fuel pledge](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/10/chinas-coal-plant-expansion-in-indonesia-contradicts-climate-promises-despite-official-fossil-fuel-pledge/) - Despite President Xi Jinping's high-profile 2020 pledge to end China's overseas coal financing, a new study reveals that Chinese-backed coal power plants are still proliferating in Indonesia—just not in the way most people expected. The November 3 report from the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air and People of Asia for Climate Solutions
- [Climate diplomats hope trump administration stays away from un climate summit in brazil](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/10/climate-diplomats-hope-trump-administration-stays-away-from-un-climate-summit-in-brazil/) - A dramatic shift is taking place in international climate diplomacy: for the first time in years, world leaders attending this week's UN climate talks in Brazil are quietly hoping the United States will simply stay home. This marks a stark reversal from decades of other nations pleading with America to take a leading role in
- [How portsmouth bucked the trend: city's bold investment in youth spaces pays off two decades later](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/10/how-portsmouth-bucked-the-trend-citys-bold-investment-in-youth-spaces-pays-off-two-decades-later/) - While councils across England slashed budgets for youth services over the past two decades, Portsmouth made a different choice. The coastal city prioritized keeping its playgrounds and youth centers open, particularly in areas serving low-income families – and the long-term benefits of that decision are now clearly visible. At Buckland adventure playground, nestled among social
- [Climate adaptation surges forward even as political leaders ban "climate change" from official language](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/10/climate-adaptation-surges-forward-even-as-political-leaders-ban-climate-change-from-official-language/) - A striking paradox is emerging across America: while politicians increasingly avoid saying "climate change," communities are rapidly adapting to its undeniable effects. This phenomenon began in Florida, where Governor Ron DeSantis erased climate references from state law last year while simultaneously committing over $1 billion to climate resilience projects. Now, similar "don't say climate" politics
- [How ai, drones, and smart monitoring are revolutionizing forest restoration to save our planet](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/10/how-ai-drones-and-smart-monitoring-are-revolutionizing-forest-restoration-to-save-our-planet/) - Planting trees has become one of the most popular solutions for fighting climate change and protecting biodiversity, but here's the sobering reality: most reforestation efforts fail long before those tiny saplings grow into mature forests. The good news? A technological revolution is transforming how we restore our world's forests, offering new hope for success where
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- [Australia Hits EV Milestone While UK Ministers Meet Developers — Today's Environmental Briefing for Sun, Nov 9 2025](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/09/australia-hits-ev-milestone-while-uk-ministers-meet-developers-todays-environmental-briefing-for-sun-nov-9/) - Electric vehicles capture nearly 10% of Australian new car sales as gas vehicles drop below 70% market share. Meanwhile, UK ministers hold dozens of meetings with developers on planning reforms while shutting out ecologists. Climate fears also drive 40% of childless Australian women to delay parenthood.
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- [Tiny Christmas Island Shrew Goes Silent Forever After Century of De...](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/26/tiny-christmas-island-shrew-lost-forever-to-human-activity/) - Weighing no more than a spoonful of sugar, the Christmas Island shrew once filled the forests of this remote Indian Ocean island with its distinctive high-pitched calls. Now, after more than a century of precipitous decline, Crocidura trichura has been officially declared extinct—another casualty in the ongoing global biodiversity crisis. The diminutive mammal, just five
- [Philippine Nickel Mine Destroys 500 Acres Near UNESCO World Heritag...](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/26/unesco-site-threatened-by-philippine-nickel-mines-forest-destruction/) - Environmental groups are demanding the immediate closure of a controversial nickel mining operation in the Philippines after government inspectors discovered extensive forest destruction just miles from a protected UNESCO World Heritage site. The Pujada Nickel Project on Mindanao island has stripped bare approximately 500 acres of ecologically sensitive forest land, leaving a brown scar of
- [Dominican Nuns Team Up with Scientists to Save Rare Mexican Salaman...](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/27/dominican-nuns-team-up-with-scientists-to-save-rare-mexican-salamanders/) - In an extraordinary conservation partnership, Dominican nuns at a 16th-century monastery in Pátzcuaro, Mexico, are working alongside international scientists to prevent the extinction of one of the world's rarest salamanders. Sister Ofelia Morales Francisco and her fellow nuns have spent nearly 20 years caring for the critically endangered achoque salamander (Ambystoma dumerilii), maintaining the largest
- [California's First Beaver Relocation in Decades Shows Restoration P...](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/27/californias-first-beaver-relocation-in-decades-shows-restoration-promise/) - A high Sierra meadow in California is demonstrating the remarkable power of beaver restoration after the state's first beaver translocation in decades brought new life to the landscape. Tásmam Koyóm, a meadow returned to the Mountain Maidu people in 2019, has transformed from dry terrain into a thriving wetland ecosystem since beavers were released there
- [Data Center Boom Threatens Western Communities With Higher Bills, W...](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/28/data-centers-drive-up-energy-bills-and-threaten-climate-goals/) - A massive expansion of data centers across the American West is creating an environmental and economic crisis that could burden everyday residents with skyrocketing utility bills while derailing climate goals. From Arizona to Colorado, these power-hungry facilities are arriving with unprecedented demands for electricity and water, prompting warnings from environmental advocates about the hidden costs
- [Record-Breaking Hurricane Melissa Devastates Jamaica, Threatens Car...](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/28/record-breaking-hurricane-melissa-devastates-jamaica-threatens-caribbean/) - Hurricane Melissa made devastating history this week as the strongest storm to strike Jamaica in 174 years of recorded weather data. The Category 5 monster slammed into the island nation Tuesday with catastrophic 185 mph winds and record-low atmospheric pressure, matching intensity records set by only two other Atlantic hurricanes since 1935. The unprecedented storm
- [Scientists Launch Massive Quest to Catalog California's 30,000+ Ins...](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/29/scientists-race-to-catalog-californias-30000-unknown-insect-species/) - California is home to an estimated 30,000 to 35,000 insect species—but scientists don't know the exact number. Now, researchers are embarking on an ambitious mission to document every single one through DNA sequencing as part of the California Insect Barcode Initiative. Led by Austin Baker, a postdoctoral researcher at the Natural History Museum of Los
- [Every US LNG Terminal Breaking Federal Pollution Rules, New Study F...](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/29/every-us-lng-terminal-breaking-federal-pollution-rules-new-study-finds/) - A comprehensive analysis of public records reveals that 100% of America's fully operational liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminals have exceeded federal pollution limits in recent years, raising serious environmental concerns as the industry prepares for rapid expansion. The troubling findings come at a critical moment for the LNG sector. The Trump administration is currently working
- [Uk climate activists face extreme prison release terms](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/08/uk-climate-activists-face-extreme-prison-release-terms/) - Climate protesters in the UK are being subjected to unusually restrictive conditions upon their release from prison—conditions typically reserved for individuals convicted of extremism-related offenses, according to a new report. The case of Ella Ward, a 22-year-old Just Stop Oil activist, highlights this concerning trend. After her release, Ward was prohibited from attending any meetings
- [Gates' climate stance: tech solutions over emissions cuts?](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/08/gates-climate-stance-tech-solutions-over-emissions-cuts/) - Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates is drawing criticism for his latest climate position ahead of COP30, the upcoming UN climate summit in Brazil. In a recent essay, the billionaire philanthropist argues that limited climate funding should prioritize adaptation measures and poverty reduction over aggressive near-term emissions reduction goals. Guardian columnist George Monbiot takes issue with what
- [Uk climate goals at risk as groups oppose insulation funding cuts](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/08/uk-climate-goals-at-risk-as-groups-oppose-insulation-funding-cuts/) - A powerful coalition of more than 60 energy companies, environmental organizations, and anti-poverty charities has issued an urgent warning to Chancellor Rachel Reeves: don't sacrifice home insulation funding to balance the budget. The groups argue that cutting financial support for energy-efficient home improvements would be a dangerous "short-term fix" that could derail Britain's climate commitments
- [England braces for severe drought crisis as winter rains may fail](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/08/england-braces-for-severe-drought-crisis-as-winter-rains-may-fail/) - England could face its worst water crisis in decades if winter rainfall falls short of normal levels, prompting government officials and water companies to develop unprecedented emergency response plans. The Met Office's long-term weather forecast predicts below-average precipitation this winter, raising alarm bells among water industry executives. Officials at a major water company expressed "extreme
- [Sweden's Forest Policies Could Make or Break Global Climate Goals](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/07/swedens-forest-policies-could-make-or-break-global-climate-goals/) - For centuries, Sweden's vast boreal forests have been the stuff of legends—dark, mysterious woodlands that provided sustenance and shelter to generations. Today, these same forests fuel a global industry, making Sweden one of the world's largest exporters of paper, timber, and biofuels that end up in products worldwide. A recent Swedish government forestry inquiry has
- [Australia's New Environment Laws Face Expert Criticism](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/07/australias-new-environment-laws-face-expert-criticism/) - Australia's Labor government is pushing to fast-track major changes to the country's primary environmental protection legislation before year's end, but conservation experts are raising red flags about the proposed reforms. The government wants to overhaul the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act, which serves as Australia's main federal environmental law. However, environmental specialists warn
- [Brazil Launches $125B Forest Fund to Pay Countries for Conservation](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/07/brazil-launches-125b-forest-fund-to-pay-countries-for-conservation/) - Brazil unveiled an ambitious new financing mechanism at the COP30 climate summit in Belém that could revolutionize how the world protects its remaining tropical forests. The Tropical Forest Forever Facility (TFFF) represents a groundbreaking shift from traditional conservation funding by creating a permanent endowment that pays countries and communities to keep their forests intact rather
- [DNA Pioneer James Watson Dies at 97, Leaving Complex Legacy](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/07/dna-pioneer-james-watson-dies-at-97-leaving-complex-legacy/) - James Watson, the Nobel Prize-winning scientist who helped unlock the structure of DNA and revolutionized our understanding of life itself, has passed away at age 97. Watson, alongside Francis Crick, famously discovered the double-helix structure of DNA in 1953, a breakthrough that earned them the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1962 and fundamentally
- [Caribbean Nations Bear Crushing Cost of Climate-Fueled Storms](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/07/caribbean-nations-bear-crushing-cost-of-climate-fueled-storms/) - The devastating reality of climate injustice is playing out across the Caribbean, where increasingly powerful storms are hammering nations least responsible for global warming. Hurricane Melissa recently battered Jamaica and neighboring countries, leaving at least 75 people dead and causing damage equivalent to one-third of Jamaica's entire GDP. Meanwhile, Typhoon Kalmaegi has killed nearly 200
- [UK's Miliband: 1.5°C Climate Goal Still Achievable Despite Challenges](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/07/uks-miliband-1-5c-climate-goal-still-achievable-despite-challenges/) - UK Energy Secretary Ed Miliband remains defiant about keeping global warming below 1.5°C, rejecting what he calls far-right climate "defeatism" ahead of the upcoming COP30 climate summit. In an exclusive interview, Miliband argued that abandoning this critical temperature target would constitute "a betrayal" of future generations and current climate action efforts. The Labour minister positioned
- [Alaska Native Village Weighs Relocation After Deadly Typhoon](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/07/alaska-native-village-weighs-relocation-after-deadly-typhoon/) - The remote Alaskan village of Kwigillingok stands nearly empty after Typhoon Halong's remnants tore through the community last month, leaving only seven residents behind among scattered debris and damaged boardwalks. The devastating storm uprooted entire homes, carrying some miles away with families still inside, resulting in one death and two people still missing. Darrel John,
- [Ancient Oak Shows Signs of Life After Controversial Chain Saw Attack](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/07/ancient-oak-shows-signs-of-life-after-controversial-chain-saw-attack/) - A 500-year-old oak tree is fighting for survival after contractors for restaurant chain Toby Carvery illegally cut off its branches last April, sparking widespread public outrage. Now environmental experts are calling on the company to fund emergency "life support" measures that could save this ancient giant. The massive oak, located at the edge of a
- [Justice Delayed: Amazon Forest Guardian Murder Trial Pushed to 2026](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/07/justice-delayed-amazon-forest-guardian-murder-trial-pushed-to-2026/) - Nearly six years have passed since Indigenous forest guardian Paulo Paulino Guajajara was killed and his colleague Laércio Guajajara was wounded in what authorities believe was an ambush by illegal loggers in Brazil's Amazon rainforest. Yet the two suspects charged in these crimes still await trial, with proceedings now delayed until early 2026. The attack
- [Young Environmental Journalists Combat Climate Ignorance Worldwide](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/07/young-environmental-journalists-combat-climate-ignorance-worldwide/) - A new generation of environmental journalists is taking on the challenge of exposing climate ignorance across the Global South, armed with fresh perspectives and deep connections to their communities. The sixth cohort of Mongabay's Y. Eva Tan Conservation Reporting Fellows—spanning Malaysia, India, Colombia, Brazil, Nigeria, and the Democratic Republic of Congo—represents a diverse wave of
- [Rare Asian Golden Cat Found 400km Beyond Known Range in Nepal](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/07/rare-asian-golden-cat-found-400km-beyond-known-range-in-nepal/) - A remarkable wildlife discovery in Nepal has scientists both celebrating and concerned about the elusive Asian golden cat. A single photograph captured by camera traps in Nepal's Jajarkot district has extended the species' known range westward by nearly 400 kilometers (248 miles) – a significant expansion that suggests these secretive cats may be more widespread
- [West Africa Losing Water as Forests Disappear, 122M People at Risk](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/07/west-africa-losing-water-as-forests-disappear-122m-people-at-risk/) - A devastating cycle is unfolding across West Africa, where widespread deforestation is accelerating a water crisis that now threatens over 122 million people in Ghana, Niger, and Nigeria. A comprehensive 12-year study using satellite data has revealed the stark reality: as trees fall, clean water vanishes at an alarming rate. The research, conducted jointly by
- [Artist Plants 365 Trees for Century-Long Living Art Installation](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/07/artist-plants-365-trees-for-century-long-living-art-installation/) - Renowned British artist Luke Jerram is taking the long view with his latest creation—a living art installation that won't reach maturity until long after he's gone. The artist, famous for his massive sculptural works including the seven-meter "Museum of the Moon" and the global "Play Me I'm Yours" piano project, has planted 365 native British
- [5,000+ Fossil Fuel Lobbyists Infiltrated UN Climate Summits](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/07/5000-fossil-fuel-lobbyists-infiltrated-un-climate-summits/) - A shocking new investigation reveals that more than 5,000 fossil fuel industry lobbyists gained access to United Nations climate summits between 2021 and 2024—the same four-year period that saw devastating extreme weather events intensify worldwide and global oil and gas production reach record highs. These lobbyists, representing the very oil, gas, and coal companies driving
- [New $125B Forest Fund Could Backfire, Critics Warn](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/07/new-125b-forest-fund-could-backfire-critics-warn/) - A groundbreaking $125 billion global fund designed to pay tropical countries for forest protection is facing fierce criticism from environmental and Indigenous groups who say it could actually worsen deforestation and burden developing nations with debt. The Tropical Forests Forever Facility (TFFF), launched in Brazil ahead of the UN Climate Conference, promises to pay countries
- [Brazil's New Forest Fund: Big Rewards—and Massive Penalties](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/07/brazils-new-forest-fund-big-rewards-and-massive-penalties/) - Brazil has unveiled an innovative financial mechanism that could transform how the world protects tropical forests. The Tropical Forests Forever Facility (TFFF), launched November 6th ahead of the COP30 climate summit in Belém, offers countries up to $4 per hectare annually for preserving their standing forests—but comes with steep financial consequences for those who fail
- [Invasive Rats Launch Deadly Ambush on Europe's Vulnerable Bats](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/07/invasive-rats-launch-deadly-ambush-on-europes-vulnerable-bats/) - European bats already struggling with urbanization and habitat loss now face a shocking new threat: invasive brown rats that deliberately ambush them during flight at their winter hideouts. Researchers using infrared cameras documented this unprecedented predator behavior at two major bat hibernation sites in northern Germany. The brown rats position themselves strategically near cave entrances
- [US Cities and States Head to COP30 as Federal Government Skips Summit](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/07/us-cities-and-states-head-to-cop30-as-federal-government-skips-summit/) - While the Trump administration plans to skip the upcoming COP30 climate summit in Brazil, over 100 American state and local leaders are stepping up to represent U.S. climate action on the global stage. The federal government confirmed it will not send any high-level representatives to this month's crucial United Nations climate negotiations. This absence marks
- [Amazon Politicians Escape Justice Through Legal Loopholes](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/07/amazon-politicians-escape-justice-through-legal-loopholes/) - Across the Amazon basin, a troubling pattern has emerged: politicians accused of environmental crimes and corruption are consistently escaping accountability through special legal protections that shield them from prosecution. Brazil and neighboring Andean countries have built constitutional safeguards around their elected officials, ostensibly to prevent frivolous lawsuits while ensuring accountability. In practice, however, these provisions
- [Southern Ocean Could Release Stored Heat Even After Climate Recovery](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/07/southern-ocean-could-release-stored-heat-even-after-climate-recovery/) - New research reveals a startling possibility: even if humanity successfully reduces global warming, the Southern Ocean surrounding Antarctica might unleash decades of stored heat back into the atmosphere, potentially restarting climate change. Scientists describe this phenomenon as a massive oceanic "burp" that could occur once we achieve net-negative emissions and begin cooling the planet. The
- [Jamaica Tests $150M "Catastrophe Bond" After Record Hurricane Melissa](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/07/jamaica-tests-150m-catastrophe-bond-after-record-hurricane-melissa/) - Hurricane Melissa devastated Jamaica last week as the strongest storm in the island's recorded history, killing at least 67 people across the Caribbean and causing an estimated $7 billion in damages. The Category 5 hurricane, with winds reaching 185 mph, destroyed 90% of structures in some coastal communities and left most of the country without
- [Stunning Wildlife Photos: Toxic Newts, Rescued Primates & More](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/07/stunning-wildlife-photos-toxic-newts-rescued-primates-more/) - This week's collection of remarkable wildlife photography captures both the beauty and challenges facing animals across the globe. From venomous amphibians to rescued primates and vulnerable bat species, these images tell powerful stories of survival, conservation, and the incredible diversity of our planet's fauna. Among the standout photographs is a striking image of a toxic
- [Europe's Glowing Beetles Face Extinction as Light Pollution Spreads](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/07/europes-glowing-beetles-face-extinction-as-light-pollution-spreads/) - In the quiet countryside of Somerset, England, a magical scene unfolds each summer evening. Tiny green lights flicker beneath hedgerows as female glow-worms emit their ethereal glow, desperately seeking mates in what may be one of nature's most enchanting mating rituals. But this ancient light show is dimming across Europe, and conservationists are racing to
- [Record Indigenous Presence Expected at Amazon Climate Summit COP30](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/07/record-indigenous-presence-expected-at-amazon-climate-summit-cop30/) - The upcoming COP30 climate conference in Brazil is poised to make history with unprecedented Indigenous participation. More than 3,000 Indigenous leaders from around the world have registered for the November 10-21 summit in Belém, Brazil—a city that serves as the gateway to the Amazon rainforest. This massive turnout reflects growing recognition that Indigenous communities are
- [Tribes Turn to Ancient Food Ways as Government Aid Freezes](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/06/tribes-turn-to-ancient-food-ways-as-government-aid-freezes/) - When the Trump administration froze SNAP benefits on November 1 due to a government shutdown, Native American communities faced an immediate crisis. With 25% of Indigenous households experiencing food insecurity and many relying on federal nutrition programs, tribal nations were forced to activate emergency protocols—some declaring states of emergency for the first time since the
- [Georgia Voters Choose Lower Power Bills Over Party Lines](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/06/georgia-voters-choose-lower-power-bills-over-party-lines/) - Georgia voters delivered a stunning upset this week, electing two Democrats to the state's Public Service Commission and breaking decades of Republican control over the body that regulates the state's largest utility company. The victory signals that rising electricity bills may be a more powerful motivator than traditional party loyalty. Democrats Alicia Johnson and Peter
- [Rare Deep-Sea Squid Spotted During Cook Islands Ocean Floor Survey](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/06/rare-deep-sea-squid-spotted-during-cook-islands-ocean-floor-survey/) - Scientists have captured remarkable footage of an elusive bigfin squid gliding through the deep waters of the Cook Islands, marking only the second dozen or so recorded sightings of this mysterious creature. The ghostly white squid, with its distinctive orchid-shaped fins and trailing tentacles, was filmed at depths exceeding 16,400 feet as it moved gracefully
- [Seabirds Create 'Circular Economy' That Nourishes Land and Sea](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/06/seabirds-create-circular-economy-that-nourishes-land-and-sea/) - Scientists have coined a powerful new term to describe seabirds' critical role in sustaining life across our planet: the "circular seabird economy." This concept, detailed in a recent Nature review, reveals how these ocean-dwelling birds serve as nature's ultimate delivery system, transporting vital nutrients between marine and terrestrial ecosystems. The process is elegantly simple yet
- [Top Polluting Nations Absent from Key Amazon Climate Summit](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/06/top-polluting-nations-absent-from-key-amazon-climate-summit/) - World leaders convened in Belém, Brazil, this week for the UN's annual climate summit, set against the backdrop of the Amazon rainforest – a fitting location for discussions on preserving Earth's critical ecosystems. However, the gathering faces a significant challenge: leaders from the world's three largest greenhouse gas emitters – China, the United States, and
- [Global Leaders Challenge Trump's Climate Legacy at COP30 Summit](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/06/global-leaders-challenge-trumps-climate-legacy-at-cop30-summit/) - World leaders gathered at the COP30 climate summit in Belém, Brazil, delivered pointed criticism of former President Donald Trump's environmental policies, highlighting the ongoing political tensions surrounding international climate action. During the high-stakes summit, multiple heads of state and government officials directly addressed Trump's track record on climate change, including his decision to withdraw the
- [Amazon Lakes Heat to 104°F, Killing Dolphins and Fish in Mass Die-Off](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/06/amazon-lakes-heat-to-104f-killing-dolphins-and-fish-in-mass-die-off/) - The Amazon rainforest is facing an unprecedented environmental crisis as extreme drought and scorching temperatures transform its pristine lakes into deadly hot zones. New research reveals that water temperatures in some Amazonian lakes have soared beyond 104°F (40°C) – hotter than most hot tubs – creating lethal conditions for the region's unique wildlife. The extreme
- [Brazilian Doctor's River Epiphany Spawns 25-Year Health Revolution](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/06/brazilian-doctors-river-epiphany-spawns-25-year-health-revolution/) - A nighttime fishing expedition three decades ago fundamentally changed how Brazilian doctor Apolo Heringer views human health. While accompanying local fishers in the community of Raiz in southeastern Brazil, Heringer witnessed something extraordinary when their spotlight illuminated the river depths: thousands of fish thriving in crystal-clear water. "It was as if it were a joy
- [Congo's Ancient Healing Knowledge Faces Extinction Crisis](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/06/congos-ancient-healing-knowledge-faces-extinction-crisis/) - Traditional medicine in the Democratic Republic of Congo is vanishing at an alarming rate, not because it lacks effectiveness, but because it's being squeezed out by an increasingly standardized medical world. This ancient knowledge system, passed down through generations, is being forgotten and sometimes dismissed as modern medicine gains institutional support. The irony is stark:
- [Universe Expansion Slowing: New Cosmic Discovery Revealed](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/06/universe-expansion-slowing-new-cosmic-discovery-revealed/) - Recent scientific observations have provided compelling new evidence that the expansion of our universe may be decelerating, challenging long-held assumptions about cosmic evolution. This groundbreaking discovery could fundamentally reshape our understanding of space, time, and the forces governing our cosmos. The findings emerge from advanced astronomical measurements and data analysis, suggesting that the rate at
- [UK Faces Tax Crisis as Electric Cars Threaten Government Revenue](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/06/uk-faces-tax-crisis-as-electric-cars-threaten-government-revenue/) - Britain is heading toward a financial cliff as the shift to electric vehicles threatens to devastate government coffers, according to a stark warning from the Office for Budget Responsibility. The agency's latest fiscal report reveals that without major policy changes, the UK's national debt could balloon to an unsustainable 270% of GDP by the early
- [Gates' Climate Essay Sparks Debate Over Development vs. Environment](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/06/gates-climate-essay-sparks-debate-over-development-vs-environment/) - Bill Gates, a prominent advocate for both global health and climate action, has stirred controversy with his recent essay "Three Tough Truths About Climate." While Gates has historically championed clean energy innovation and climate solutions, critics argue his latest position creates a false choice between helping people and protecting the planet. In his essay, Gates
- [Kenyan Court Blocks Coal Plant Threatening UNESCO Heritage Site](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/06/kenyan-court-blocks-coal-plant-threatening-unesco-heritage-site/) - A Kenyan court has delivered a decisive victory for environmental activists by permanently blocking a massive coal power plant that threatened one of the country's most pristine ecosystems. The Environment and Land Court upheld a 2019 decision revoking the environmental license for the controversial 1,050-megawatt Lamu coal plant, ending nearly a decade of legal battles.
- [Vietnam's Protected Areas Miss 96% of Critical Bat Habitats](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/06/vietnams-protected-areas-miss-96-of-critical-bat-habitats/) - A groundbreaking study reveals that Vietnam's current network of protected areas covers only 6% of the land where the country's diverse bat populations live, leaving these crucial mammals vulnerable to mounting environmental threats. Vietnam hosts nearly one-third of all bat species found across Asia—81 species in total—ranging from insect-eating varieties to fruit bats, including eight
- [UN Chief: Missing 1.5°C Target Would Be "Deadly Negligence"](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/06/un-chief-missing-1-5c-target-would-be-deadly-negligence/) - UN Secretary-General António Guterres delivered a stark warning at the opening of the COP30 climate summit in Belém, Brazil, calling the potential failure to limit global warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels both a "moral failure and deadly negligence." Speaking to world leaders and delegates, Guterres emphasized that even temporarily exceeding the 1.5°C threshold could
- [Three Record-Breaking Hot Years Signal Climate Crisis Escalation](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/06/three-record-breaking-hot-years-signal-climate-crisis-escalation/) - The world is experiencing an unprecedented streak of extreme heat that experts warn could trigger irreversible environmental damage. According to the UN World Meteorological Organization (WMO), 2023, 2024, and 2025 are set to become the three hottest years ever recorded in 176 years of global temperature data. This alarming trend arrives as world leaders prepare
- [UK Bans "Very Low Emission" Wood Stove Ads as Misleading](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/06/uk-bans-very-low-emission-wood-stove-ads-as-misleading/) - The UK's Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has cracked down on misleading environmental claims by banning advertisements that described wood-burning stoves as "very low emissions." The decision targets promotional materials from the Stove Industry Association, the trade body representing stove manufacturers and retailers across Britain. The ASA ruled that these emission claims were not only misleading
- [Climate Scientists Push Back on Gates' Controversial Climate Strategy](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/06/climate-scientists-push-back-on-gates-controversial-climate-strategy/) - Bill Gates is facing sharp criticism from climate experts over his latest policy memo that suggests shifting focus away from cutting emissions toward addressing global poverty. The Microsoft co-founder's 17-page document, released last week, advocates for what he calls a "strategic pivot" in climate policy—prioritizing aid for the world's poorest populations over aggressive carbon reduction
- [UK Faces "Super-Infectious" Bird Flu Strain with Mutation Risk](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/06/uk-faces-super-infectious-bird-flu-strain-with-mutation-risk/) - The United Kingdom is grappling with what could be its most dangerous avian influenza outbreak to date, as a leading virology expert warns that the current strain shows unprecedented infectivity and concerning potential for genetic changes. Speaking to the BBC, the expert described the circulating bird flu virus as "super-infectious," raising alarm bells for both
- [UK's Abandoned Coal Mines Could Heat Thousands of Homes Cleanly](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/06/uks-abandoned-coal-mines-could-heat-thousands-of-homes-cleanly/) - Britain's flooded coal mines, once symbols of a carbon-intensive past, could become powerful tools in the fight against climate change. A new report reveals that these abandoned underground sites hold untapped potential to provide clean, affordable heating to thousands of homes across the UK. The innovative technology, called Mine Water Geothermal Heat (MWGH), harnesses the
- [Prince William Names 2025 Earthshot Winners in Rio de Janeiro](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/06/prince-william-names-2025-earthshot-winners-in-rio-de-janeiro/) - Prince William announced the winners of the 2025 Earthshot Prize during a ceremony in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, recognizing groundbreaking environmental initiatives that offer hope for our planet's future. The prestigious awards, part of the Prince's ambitious environmental program, celebrate innovative solutions to the world's most pressing ecological challenges. Among this year's winners is a
- [COP30 Brazil: Five Critical Issues That Will Define Climate Action](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/06/cop30-brazil-five-critical-issues-that-will-define-climate-action/) - As world leaders prepare to gather in Belém, Brazil, for COP30 next week, the climate summit faces unprecedented challenges. A decade after the Paris Agreement's adoption, the global climate response appears increasingly fragmented, with roughly 100 countries failing to strengthen their climate pledges since last year's conference. Current commitments put the world on track for
- [Energy Bills Drive Voters to Support Clean Energy Candidates](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/06/energy-bills-drive-voters-to-support-clean-energy-candidates/) - Rising energy costs are becoming a powerful force in American politics, with recent election results showing voters increasingly support candidates who promise clean energy solutions to lower utility bills. This trend was most visible in Georgia, where two Democrats won seats on the state's Public Service Commission for the first time in nearly two decades.
- [Carbon Market Crash Threatens Kenya's Forest Conservation Success](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/06/carbon-market-crash-threatens-kenyas-forest-conservation-success/) - The collapse of carbon offset markets is putting successful forest conservation projects at risk, leaving communities and ecosystems that depend on this funding in jeopardy. After investigations revealed that most carbon offsets failed to deliver genuine emissions reductions, investment money has largely disappeared from the sector. In Kenya's Kasigau corridor, environmental technician Solomon Morris Makau
- [Brazil's Lula Calls for 'COP of Truth' as Amazon Summit Opens](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/06/brazils-lula-calls-for-cop-of-truth-as-amazon-summit-opens/) - Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is demanding that world leaders move beyond empty promises as the crucial COP30 climate summit approaches. Speaking at the opening of the Belém summit in the Brazilian Amazon, Lula issued a stark warning: the era of fine speeches without meaningful action must end, or public trust in global
- [Kenyan Women Lead Lion Conservation, Transform Community Relations](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/06/kenyan-women-lead-lion-conservation-transform-community-relations/) - In northern Kenya's Samburu region, a group of women known as Mama Simba ("Mothers of Lions" in Kiswahili) are revolutionizing wildlife conservation by taking leadership roles traditionally denied to them. Since partnering with conservation organization Ewaso Lions in 2013, these women have transformed their community's relationship with the nearly sixty lions that share their landscape.
- [Thai Karen Community Battles Deadly Air Pollution from Farming Fires](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/06/thai-karen-community-battles-deadly-air-pollution-from-farming-fires/) - In the mountainous villages of northern Thailand, a health crisis unfolds each year as thick smoke blankets communities like Nong Krating. "The sky gets dark, it's uncomfortable when we breathe," explains Sawattiphon Wongkasettakon, a former village deputy chief, describing how air pollution has dramatically worsened over the past three years. The choking haze isn't from
- [November's 'Beaver' Supermoon Dazzles Over Sydney's Iconic Beach](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/06/novembers-beaver-supermoon-dazzles-over-sydneys-iconic-beach/) - A breathtaking timelapse captured Wednesday evening shows November's spectacular "beaver" supermoon rising majestically over Sydney's famous Bondi Beach, creating one of 2025's most impressive celestial displays. The luminous orb appeared dramatically larger than usual as it climbed above the horizon, casting silvery light across the coastal landscape. This supermoon earned its distinction as the "biggest"
- [Trump Taps Ex-Lawmaker to Lead America's Vast Public Lands Agency](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/05/trump-taps-ex-lawmaker-to-lead-americas-vast-public-lands-agency/) - President Donald Trump has nominated former New Mexico Representative Steve Pearce to head the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), the federal agency responsible for overseeing an enormous swath of America's public lands. If confirmed by the Senate, Pearce would manage approximately 245 million acres of surface land—roughly one-tenth of the entire United States—along with 700
- [Scientists Discover 30 New Deep-Sea Species in Remote Ocean Waters](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/05/scientists-discover-30-new-deep-sea-species-in-remote-ocean-waters/) - Scientists have made a remarkable discovery in one of Earth's most extreme environments, documenting 30 previously unknown species in the crushing depths of the South Atlantic Ocean. The March 2025 expedition used advanced underwater robots to explore areas where sunlight never penetrates and immense pressure would instantly crush most life forms. Among the most fascinating
- [Bionic Microchip Restores Vision to Blind Patients](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/23/bionic-microchip-restores-vision-to-blind-patients/) - A groundbreaking bionic microchip implant is offering new hope to people with severe vision loss, successfully restoring sight to registered blind patients in clinical trials. The revolutionary device represents a major breakthrough in biomedical technology, potentially transforming the lives of millions worldwide who suffer from blindness. The implant works by bypassing damaged photoreceptor cells in
- [UK Water Giants Must Refund £260M Despite Rising Bills Ahead](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/23/uk-water-giants-must-refund-260m-despite-rising-bills-ahead/) - Water companies across the United Kingdom have been ordered to return £260 million to customers as penalties for failing to meet performance standards, marking a significant regulatory crackdown on the industry's service failures. This substantial refund comes as a direct response to widespread issues including sewage spills, supply interruptions, and inadequate customer service that have
- [Climate Change Links to Rising Deaths Among South Korean Fishermen](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/23/climate-change-links-to-rising-deaths-among-south-korean-fishermen/) - South Korean fishermen are facing increasingly dangerous conditions at sea, with a recent inquiry revealing that climate change is contributing to a troubling rise in maritime fatalities. The investigation highlights how shifting weather patterns and environmental changes are making traditional fishing practices more perilous than ever before. The inquiry's findings point to several climate-related factors
- [Big Oil's Green Promise: Just 2% of Renewables Despite Climate Claims](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/24/oil-giants-own-just-1-4-of-global-renewable-projects-despite-green-claims/) - Despite years of public commitments to clean energy, major fossil fuel companies own less than 2% of renewable energy projects worldwide, according to a groundbreaking study published in Nature Sustainability. The research reveals a stark gap between oil and gas companies' climate rhetoric and their actual investments. Researchers analyzed data from 250 of the world's
- [Climate Crisis Threatens Appalachian Brook Trout and Mountain Culture](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/24/climate-change-threatens-appalachias-iconic-brook-trout-and-heritage/) - High in the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Southern Appalachian brook trout is fighting for survival against mounting environmental threats. These native fish, which have called these cold mountain streams home since the Ice Age, have already lost 80% of their habitat since 1900 due to logging, development, and competition from non-native trout species. Climate change
- [Climate Change Brings Mosquitoes to Iceland for the First Time](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/25/climate-change-brings-mosquitoes-to-iceland-for-the-first-time/) - Iceland has lost its distinction as one of only two places on Earth without mosquitoes, after three specimens were discovered in the Nordic island nation this month. Until now, only Antarctica remained completely mosquito-free. The historic find occurred when citizen scientist Björn Hjaltason spotted unusual insects in his moth traps near Reykjavik in mid-October. "At
- [Trump Cuts 2,000+ Environmental Jobs Amid Government Shutdown](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/26/trump-administration-cuts-over-2000-environmental-agency-jobs/) - The Trump administration is moving forward with plans to eliminate over 2,000 positions at the Department of the Interior, targeting employees who work on scientific research, national parks, and environmental protection. According to a recent court filing, these cuts were planned before the current government shutdown began, contradicting President Trump's claims that layoffs stem from
- [World's Top Forest Label Faces Vote on Fraud Prevention Rules](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/26/worlds-top-forest-label-faces-vote-on-fraud-prevention-measures/) - The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), whose green certification mark appears on billions of dollars worth of wood products worldwide, will vote next week on implementing new traceability measures amid growing allegations of widespread fraud in its supply chains. The Bonn-based organization markets itself as "the world's most trusted mark for sustainable forestry," with its tree-tick
- [Indonesian Workers Exposed to Radiation After Industrial Leak](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/26/indonesian-workers-sickened-by-radioactive-leak-from-metal-plant/) - A radioactive contamination incident at an industrial complex in Indonesia has left workers exposed to dangerous levels of radiation and highlighted serious gaps in environmental oversight. The crisis began when U.S. food safety inspectors discovered radioactive material in frozen shrimp exported from PT Bahari Makmur Sejati (BMS Foods) in Banten province's Modern Cikande Industrial Estate.
- [Amazon Violence Persists 3 Years After Journalist, Expert Murdered](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/26/amazon-violence-continues-3-years-after-journalists-murder/) - Three years after British journalist Dom Phillips and Indigenous expert Bruno Pereira were brutally murdered in Brazil's Amazon rainforest, the dangerous conditions that led to their deaths remain unchanged, according to a prominent Indigenous leader. Beto Marubo, who represents the Union of Indigenous Peoples of the Vale do Javari (UNIVAJA), delivered a stark warning during
- [Dust-Busting Tech: Waterless Cleaning Boosts Solar Power in Deserts](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/26/dust-free-solar-new-cleaning-tech-boosts-panel-efficiency-56/) - Solar energy is transforming electricity access across developing regions, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa where energy poverty affects millions. However, the same arid conditions that provide abundant sunshine also create a serious obstacle: dust accumulation on solar panels can slash their power output by up to 56% over time. Traditional cleaning methods rely on water, brushes,
- [Uganda's Lake Albert at Risk as Oil Drilling Safeguards Fall Short](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/26/ugandas-lake-albert-oil-projects-spark-environmental-safety-concerns/) - Environmental groups are raising urgent concerns about inadequate protection measures for Lake Albert as Uganda moves forward with major oil drilling projects in the region. Despite government assurances that sufficient safeguards are in place, a new report by Environmental Defenders reveals growing threats to the lake's ecosystem from petroleum exploration and development activities. The conservation
- [The 'Lesser Apes' Fighting for Survival Need Our Help](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/26/lesser-apes-face-extinction-crisis-on-international-gibbon-day/) - While chimpanzees and gorillas dominate wildlife documentaries, their lesser-known cousins—the gibbons—are quietly facing an extinction crisis in the forests of South and Southeast Asia. These remarkable "lesser apes" may not grab headlines like their famous relatives, but their lives are equally captivating and their survival is critical to forest ecosystems. Gibbons are nature's acrobats, swinging
- [New Food Chief: Alternative Proteins Key to Climate and Health Crisis](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/26/new-food-leader-targets-meat-production-to-save-forests-and-climate/) - Nigel Sizer, a veteran environmental advocate who spent decades protecting forests and shaping climate policy, is now tackling what he sees as one of the most critical environmental challenges of our time: how we produce meat. As the newly appointed CEO of the Good Food Institute (GFI), Sizer believes transforming our food system could be
- [Rare Andean Cats at Risk from Massive Chilean Copper Mine Project](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/26/chile-mining-project-threatens-one-of-americas-rarest-wild-cats/) - One of South America's rarest wildcats faces a new threat as a Canadian mining company pushes forward with plans for a massive open-pit copper mine in Chile's pristine Andes Mountains. The Vizcachitas project, owned by Los Andes Copper Ltd., would operate directly in the habitat of the endangered Andean cat—a species so rare that researchers
- [How Environmental Journalism Saves Forests and Fights Climate Crime](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/26/how-environmental-journalism-becomes-a-powerful-conservation-tool/) - When a Gabonese community watched loggers threaten their ancestral forest, government officials ignored their pleas for help. But everything changed when journalists picked up the story. Armed with verified facts and public attention, the environment minister quickly revoked the logging company's permit and moved to legally protect the forest, finally recognizing the community's right to
- [Swedish Workers vs Tesla: Two Years of Labor Strikes Continue](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/26/swedish-workers-vs-tesla-two-years-of-labor-strikes-continue/) - A labor dispute between Swedish workers and electric vehicle giant Tesla has now entered its third year, marking a significant challenge for the American automaker in one of Europe's most unionized countries. The industrial action, which began in late 2022, stems from Tesla's refusal to sign collective bargaining agreements with Swedish labor unions—a standard practice
- [Bird Flu Outbreak Forces Mass Culling at UK Commercial Farm](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/27/bird-flu-outbreak-forces-mass-culling-at-uk-commercial-farm/) - British environmental officials have confirmed a highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreak at a commercial poultry facility, prompting immediate containment measures to prevent the disease's spread to wild bird populations and other farms. The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has established a 3-kilometer (1.9-mile) protection zone around the affected site, creating a buffer
- [America's Hidden Climate Crisis: How Drought Is Bankrupting Cities](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/27/silent-crisis-how-drought-could-bankrupt-american-cities/) - While hurricanes and wildfires grab headlines, drought is quietly becoming the most dangerous climate threat to America's financial stability. A new analysis reveals that prolonged dry spells could pose greater risks to the $4 trillion municipal bond market than floods, hurricanes, and wildfires combined. The small Texas city of Clyde offers a stark warning of
- [Indigenous Communities Fight Lithium Mining Threatening Water Supply](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/27/indigenous-communities-fight-lithium-mining-threatening-water-supply/) - Indigenous communities in northern Argentina are raising urgent concerns about lithium mining operations that could devastate their most precious resource: water. Clemente Flores, president of the El Angosto Indigenous community, represents over 30 communities that have called the Salinas Grandes and Laguna de Guayatayoc Basin home for thousands of years. Located on the Altiplano plateau
- [Climate Crisis Threatens 80% of World Heritage Sites, New Study Warns](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/27/climate-crisis-threatens-80-of-world-heritage-sites-new-study-warns/) - The world's most treasured historical landmarks—from China's Great Wall to Jordan's ancient city of Petra—face an unprecedented threat from climate change, according to a groundbreaking global assessment. The study reveals that a staggering 80% of UNESCO World Heritage sites are already experiencing climate stress, with nearly one in five constructed from vulnerable materials like stone
- [French Court Convicts TotalEnergies in Landmark Greenwashing Case](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/27/french-court-convicts-totalenergies-in-landmark-greenwashing-case/) - In a groundbreaking legal victory for environmental advocates, a Paris court has ruled that French oil giant TotalEnergies misled consumers with exaggerated climate commitments and false claims about its environmental leadership. The court ordered the company to remove misleading green messaging from its website, marking the first time a major oil corporation has faced legal
- [New Report: 196 Uncontacted Indigenous Groups Face Extinction Threat](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/27/new-report-196-uncontacted-indigenous-groups-face-extinction-threat/) - A haunting testimony from a Matis Indigenous woman in Brazil reveals the devastating impact of outside contact on isolated communities. "My children died. My mother died. My husband died," she told an anthropologist in the 1990s, describing how diseases brought by loggers and miners in the 1970s nearly wiped out her entire people. Her family's
- [Egyptian Tribe Shows How Eco-Tourism Can Protect Coastlines](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/27/egyptian-tribe-shows-how-eco-tourism-can-protect-coastlines/) - In a remote corner of Egypt's Red Sea coast, the small village of Al-Qula'an offers a refreshing alternative to mass tourism development. Located within the Wadi El Gemal protected area, this "eco-village" consists of simple wooden huts, a small restaurant, and pristine mangrove forests—a stark contrast to the concrete resort developments that dominate much of
- [Illegal Rare Earth Mines Surge in Laos, Threaten Mekong River](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/27/illegal-rare-earth-mines-surge-in-laos-threaten-mekong-river/) - A dramatic expansion of illegal rare earth mining in Laos is putting one of Southeast Asia's most vital waterways at serious risk. New research from the Stimson Center has identified 27 rare earth mines that have opened across Laotian river basins since 2022, with seven beginning operations just this year. Most alarming: 23 of these
- [Climate Change Fuels Hurricane Melissa's Historic Deadly Surge](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/27/climate-change-fuels-hurricane-melissas-record-breaking-intensity/) - Hurricane Melissa has exploded into a catastrophic Category 5 storm, marking only the second time in recorded history that an Atlantic hurricane season has produced three storms of this magnitude. With sustained winds reaching 185 mph, Melissa is barreling toward Jamaica before continuing to Cuba, having already claimed four lives in Haiti and the Dominican
- [Care Robots Could Ease Healthcare Crisis - But Would You Trust Them?](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/28/care-robots-could-ease-healthcare-crisis-but-would-you-trust-them/) - What once seemed like pure science fiction is now becoming reality, as researchers develop advanced robotic assistants capable of cleaning homes, helping with exercise routines, and providing care for elderly individuals. These multi-functional robots represent a potential solution to mounting pressures on the UK's overstretched healthcare and social care systems. The innovative technology comes at
- [UN Chief: Amazon at Risk as 1.5°C Climate Goal Slips Away](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/28/un-chief-climate-goals-failing-as-amazon-faces-savannah-transformation/) - UN Secretary-General António Guterres has issued a stark warning about the Amazon rainforest's future while acknowledging that the world is failing to meet critical climate targets. In a candid interview with The Guardian and Sumaúma, Guterres expressed deep concern that the Amazon could transform from a lush rainforest into a dry savannah—a catastrophic shift that
- [Australia's Biodiversity Crisis: Will New Environmental Laws Deliver?](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/28/australias-biodiversity-crisis-will-new-environmental-laws-deliver/) - Australia's parliament is preparing to debate crucial reforms to the nation's primary environmental protection legislation – the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act (EPBC Act). However, early government signals suggest these long-awaited changes may fall short of addressing the country's mounting biodiversity crisis, according to environmental law experts Atticus Fleming and Andrew Macintosh. The stakes
- [Can Politicians Find Middle Ground on Climate Action?](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/28/australian-minister-seeks-middle-ground-on-climate-policy/) - Australian Agriculture Minister Murray Watt believes there's room for a "sensible centre" approach to climate change policy, according to recent political commentary highlighted by cartoonist Fiona Katauskas. The concept of finding middle ground on climate action has become increasingly relevant as governments worldwide grapple with balancing environmental urgency against economic and political realities. Watt's perspective
- [How Cars Conquered America—And What It's Costing Us](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/28/from-fear-to-dependence-how-cars-conquered-america-despite-the-costs/) - A century ago, Americans feared automobiles—and for good reason. In 1921 alone, cars killed 286 children in Pittsburgh, 130 in Baltimore, and 97 in Washington, D.C. Cities rang memorial bells for traffic victims, while rural communities threw stones at "horseless carriages" and strung ropes across roads to stop them. Newspapers called drivers "remorseless murderers," viewing
- [Controversial Gas Pipeline Off NYC Coast Resurfaces Despite Rejections](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/28/trump-pipeline-deal-threatens-ny-coast-despite-repeated-rejections/) - A contentious natural gas pipeline proposal that would terminate off New York's Rockaway Beach has been revived for the fourth time, despite three previous rejections over water quality concerns. The Williams Company's Northeastern Supply Enhancement (NESE) pipeline would carry fracked gas from Pennsylvania through New York Harbor, connecting to existing infrastructure off Long Island's coast.
- [World Falls Short on Climate Promises as UN Summit Approaches](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/28/world-falls-short-on-climate-promises-as-un-summit-approaches/) - A new United Nations assessment reveals a troubling reality: the majority of countries have failed to submit updated climate action plans ahead of a crucial international summit, leaving the world dangerously off course from preventing catastrophic warming. The UN's comprehensive review of national climate commitments paints a stark picture of global inaction. These nationally determined
- [US Climate Groups Step Up as Trump Admin Skips COP30 Summit](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/28/us-climate-groups-step-up-as-trump-skips-global-summit/) - American environmental organizations are preparing to fill a leadership vacuum at next month's COP30 climate summit in Brazil, as the Trump administration signals it will not send an official delegation to the critical UN conference. With President Trump having previously withdrawn the United States from the Paris Climate Agreement and recently dismissing global warming as
- [France's Last North American Village Faces Climate Relocation](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/28/frances-last-north-american-village-faces-climate-relocation-crisis/) - The picturesque village of Miquelon, perched just two meters above sea level on France's final territorial outpost in North America, is confronting an urgent reality: move or be swallowed by the rising Atlantic Ocean. Mayor Franck Detcheverry stands atop a grassy hill overlooking the sparkling waters, surveying what will become his community's new home. The
- [Gates Urges Climate Strategy Shift from Emissions to Adaptation](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/28/gates-calls-for-climate-strategy-shift-from-emissions-to-poverty/) - Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates is calling for a major rethink of global climate strategy, arguing that the world should pivot from aggressive emissions reduction targets to focus on helping communities adapt to climate impacts through health and poverty initiatives. In a blog post on his Gates Notes website, the billionaire philanthropist pushed back against what
- [Hurricane Melissa Threatens Historic Devastation with 185 MPH Winds](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/28/hurricane-melissa-threatens-historic-devastation-with-185-mph-winds/) - Hurricane Melissa is barreling toward landfall as a catastrophic storm that could rewrite the record books, packing unprecedented winds of 185 miles per hour that threaten to surpass every hurricane in the affected island's documented history. The extraordinary wind speeds place Melissa among the most powerful storms ever recorded, putting it in the same league
- [Australia's Humpback Whale Recovery Threatened by Krill Fishing Crisis](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/28/australias-humpback-whales-soar-to-50000-but-new-threat-looms/) - Australia's east coast humpback whale population has achieved one of the most remarkable conservation comebacks in recent history, surging from just a few hundred individuals in the 1970s to an estimated 50,000 today. This dramatic recovery follows the ban on commercial whaling and represents a beacon of hope for marine conservation efforts worldwide. Wildlife scientist
- [Amazon Gateway City Prepares for Climate Summit Despite Flood Risks](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/28/amazon-gateway-city-belem-prepares-to-host-cop30-climate-summit/) - Belém, Brazil, is gearing up to host one of the world's most important climate gatherings, but the Amazon gateway city faces serious environmental challenges of its own. From November 10-21, more than 50,000 visitors will descend on this historic river city for COP30, the annual United Nations climate summit that environmentalists are calling the "forest
- [Congo's UNESCO Reserve Still Reels from Chinese Mining Damage](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/28/congo-gold-mine-shutdown-leaves-lasting-environmental-damage/) - Despite the Republic of Congo shutting down a Chinese gold mining operation in November 2024, the environmental devastation at the Dimonika Biosphere Reserve continues to plague local communities months later. A new Mongabay video investigation reveals the lasting impact of City SARL's industrial mining activities on this protected UNESCO site in southwestern Congo. The 336,000-acre
- [Mississippi Town Loses Appeal: Drax Wins Right to Increase Emissions](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/28/mississippi-town-loses-appeal-against-wood-pellet-plant-pollution-limits/) - A small Mississippi community's environmental victory has been overturned, allowing British biomass giant Drax to legally increase toxic air pollution from its wood pellet manufacturing plant. In April 2025, residents of Gloster, Mississippi (population 858) celebrated when state environmental regulators denied Drax's request to raise pollution limits at its Amite BioEnergy facility. The Mississippi Department
- [Virus Threatens Comeback of World's Rarest Blue Macaw in Brazil](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/28/virus-threatens-spixs-macaw-revival-in-brazils-caatinga-region/) - The Spix's macaw, a stunning blue bird once declared extinct in the wild, is facing a new crisis that could derail its remarkable comeback story. Seven of these critically endangered parrots at a reintroduction site in Brazil's Caatinga region have tested positive for circovirus, a highly contagious disease that causes feather loss, beak deformities, and
- [Africa's Great Green Wall Struggles Despite $20B in Pledges](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/28/africas-20-billion-green-wall-struggles-to-deliver-on-climate-promises/) - Despite receiving over $20 billion in international funding pledges, Africa's ambitious Great Green Wall initiative is failing to deliver the large-scale environmental benefits it promised, according to a new study published in Land Use Policy journal. The Great Green Wall spans 11 countries across Africa's Sahel region, from Senegal in the west to Djibouti in
- [Mexico Finally Bans Catching Five Threatened Atlantic Shark Species](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/28/mexico-finally-enacts-long-awaited-shark-protection-rules-for-atlantic/) - Mexico has implemented new national regulations that prohibit fishing vessels from catching or keeping five threatened shark species in Atlantic waters, marking a significant step forward for marine conservation. The ban covers bigeye thresher sharks, silky sharks, critically endangered oceanic whitetip sharks, endangered shortfin makos, and most hammerhead species. Under the new rules, longline fishing
- [Dust Storms Intensify Globally, Exposing Billions to Health Risks](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/28/mega-dust-storms-surge-globally-exposing-billions-to-health-risks/) - Sand and dust storms are becoming a growing global health crisis, with increasingly powerful weather systems exposing billions of people to dangerous air pollution levels. According to recent data reported by Mongabay, approximately 3.8 billion people faced dust exposure exceeding World Health Organization safety limits between 2018 and 2022—a striking 31% increase from just 15
- [Bangladesh Launches Bold Plan to Return Captive Elephants to Wild](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/28/bangladesh-plans-historic-return-of-captive-elephants-to-wild/) - Bangladesh is taking groundbreaking action to end centuries of elephant captivity by launching an ambitious rehabilitation program that could serve as a model for conservation efforts across Asia. The government has begun retrieving privately owned elephants with the goal of returning them to their natural forest habitats, marking a significant shift away from traditional practices.
- [US Billionaires Emit 4,000x More Carbon Than World's Poorest](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/29/ultra-wealthy-americans-generate-4000x-more-carbon-than-worlds-poorest/) - A shocking new analysis reveals the massive carbon footprint disparity between America's ultra-wealthy and the world's most vulnerable populations. According to data shared with The Guardian, the richest 0.1% of Americans—comprising billionaires and multimillionaires—generate carbon emissions at a staggering rate 4,000 times higher than the poorest 10% of people globally. The research, conducted by Oxfam,
- [Climate Crisis Now Claims One Life Every Minute Globally](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/29/climate-crisis-now-claims-one-life-every-minute-new-study-shows/) - A groundbreaking new health assessment has delivered a stark warning: rising global temperatures are now responsible for one death every minute worldwide, making the climate crisis one of the most urgent public health emergencies of our time. The comprehensive analysis, described as the largest study of its kind, reveals that millions of people are dying
- [Historic Hurricane Melissa Devastates Jamaica, Threatens Cuba](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/29/historic-hurricane-melissa-devastates-jamaica-as-category-5-storm/) - Hurricane Melissa, one of the most powerful Atlantic storms ever recorded, has left a trail of destruction across Jamaica after making landfall as a Category 5 hurricane. The historic storm has earned the grim title of "storm of the century," representing the strongest hurricane to strike Jamaica since 1851. The western parish of St. Elizabeth
- [Young Humpback Whale Dies in NSW Shark Net, First Fatal Case This Year](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/29/young-humpback-whale-dies-in-nsw-shark-net-first-fatality-this-year/) - A tragic milestone has been reached in Australia's ongoing struggle to balance marine safety with wildlife protection. A two-year-old humpback whale was found dead Tuesday after becoming fatally entangled in shark netting off the New South Wales coast, marking the first whale death from such nets this year despite 14 other successful rescue operations. The
- [Finnish Schools Let Kids Play in Dirt—and It's Boosting Their Health](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/29/finnish-schools-let-kids-play-in-dirt-and-its-boosting-their-health/) - What if getting dirty was actually the key to better health? Finnish researchers are finding compelling evidence that exposing children to natural biodiversity—including soil, plants, and microorganisms—can significantly improve their wellbeing. At nurseries across Finland, scientists from the Natural Resources Institute are conducting a groundbreaking experiment. Instead of sterile playgrounds, children like 5-year-old Aurora Nikula
- [Personal Stories, Not Data, Drive Real Environmental Action](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/29/personal-stories-not-data-drive-real-environmental-action/) - What transforms someone from a casual observer into a passionate environmental advocate? According to Mongabay founder Rhett Butler, it's rarely statistics or scientific graphs that spark genuine concern for nature—it's deeply personal moments of connection. Butler traces his own environmental awakening to a childhood encounter with frogs in an Indigenous community in Ecuador's Amazon rainforest.
- [Climate Change Is Supercharging Hurricane Strength Worldwide](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/29/climate-change-is-supercharging-hurricane-strength-worldwide/) - As global temperatures continue to rise, scientists are observing a troubling trend: hurricanes are becoming increasingly powerful and destructive. These massive tropical storm systems, which have always posed significant threats to coastal communities, are now packing even more punch due to our warming planet. Hurricanes form when warm ocean water evaporates and rises into the
- [Missing Fisheries Observer's Family Still Awaits Answers After 2 Years](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/29/missing-fisheries-observers-family-still-awaits-answers-after-2-years/) - Two years have passed since Samuel Abayateye, a Ghanaian fisheries observer, vanished while monitoring operations aboard a tuna fishing vessel—yet his family remains without answers about his fate. Despite repeated pleas from his relatives and environmental organizations, Ghanaian authorities have provided no explanation for his disappearance and have withheld crucial DNA test results that could
- [Climate Group Rescues Key Disaster Data After Federal Cuts](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/29/climate-group-rescues-key-disaster-data-after-federal-cuts/) - When the Trump administration shut down a crucial federal database tracking billion-dollar climate disasters, Climate Central stepped in to fill the critical gap. The nonprofit organization has successfully revived the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) billion-dollar disaster database, which had been a vital tool for tracking the growing costs of hurricanes, floods, and other
- [Typhoon Survivors Sue Shell for Climate Damages in Landmark Case](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/29/typhoon-survivors-sue-shell-for-climate-damages-in-landmark-case/) - Sixty-seven Filipino survivors of the catastrophic 2021 Super Typhoon Odette are preparing to take oil giant Shell to court in the United Kingdom, seeking compensation for damages they claim the company helped cause through decades of carbon emissions. Super Typhoon Odette (internationally known as Typhoon Rai) devastated the Philippines' central Visayas region in December 2021,
- [UK's Power Grid Overhaul: Bill Relief or Regional Inequality?](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/29/uks-power-grid-overhaul-bill-relief-or-regional-inequality/) - The UK government is proposing a sweeping overhaul of how electricity is distributed across the nation, promising lower energy bills for consumers. However, critics warn the plan could create unfair regional disparities in energy costs. Currently, Britain faces a costly paradox: energy companies receive substantial payments to shut down power generation when the grid can't
- [Wild Cats Face Unexpected Threat: Their Own Domesticated Cousins](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/29/wild-cats-face-unexpected-threat-their-own-domesticated-cousins/) - The Afro-Asian wildcat, one of nature's most adaptable and widespread feline species, is fighting for survival against an unlikely adversary—the humble house cat. This ancient wildcat, which roams across vast territories from Africa to Asia, now faces a modern conservation crisis that hits close to home. The primary threat comes from interbreeding with domestic cats,
- [Oklahoma's Oil Waste Crisis: Toxic Water Erupts from Underground](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/29/oklahomas-toxic-oil-waste-crisis-threatens-drinking-water-statewide/) - A hidden environmental disaster is unfolding beneath Oklahoma's oil fields, where toxic wastewater containing cancer-causing chemicals is erupting from the ground in events regulators call "purges." These contamination incidents have increased dramatically over the past five years, threatening drinking water supplies and public health across the state. The crisis stems from a dangerous practice: oil
- [Attenborough Champions £30M Campaign to Save Northumberland Estate](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/29/attenborough-champions-30m-campaign-to-save-northumberland-estate/) - Renowned naturalist Sir David Attenborough has thrown his support behind an ambitious £30 million fundraising campaign to purchase Northumberland's historic Rothbury Estate and protect it from development. The campaign, led by wildlife trusts, aims to prevent the fragmentation of this ecologically significant landscape through private sale. The Rothbury Estate spans thousands of acres of pristine
- [Sharks Feed Near Popular Gold Coast Surf Spot in Rare Display](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/29/sharks-feed-near-popular-gold-coast-surf-spot-in-rare-display/) - Marine wildlife enthusiasts and beachgoers witnessed an extraordinary natural spectacle this week when a large group of sharks was observed feeding close to shore at one of Australia's most famous surfing destinations. The feeding frenzy occurred at Rainbow Bay on the Gold Coast, just meters from the world-renowned Snapper Rocks surf break. The dramatic scene
- [Uganda's Last Rüppell's Vulture Colony Fights for Survival](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/29/ugandas-last-ruppells-vulture-colony-fights-for-survival/) - High above Uganda's Luku Central Forest Reserve, 29 critically endangered Rüppell's vultures soar on massive wings, carrying twigs and branches to their clifftop nests. This remarkable sight represents something precious and precarious: the only known breeding colony of these magnificent birds left in Uganda. Ornithologist Ivan Oruka has been tracking these world-record holders – Rüppell's
- [Global Wind Slowdown Could Threaten Clean Energy and Worsen Heat Waves](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/29/global-wind-slowdown-could-threaten-clean-energy-and-worsen-heat-waves/) - Climate change appears to be slowing down wind speeds worldwide, creating a ripple effect that could undermine renewable energy goals while intensifying dangerous weather patterns. This phenomenon, dubbed "global stilling," occurs when warming temperatures weaken the atmospheric forces that drive wind movement, leading to extended periods of still air. Research shows wind speeds generally declined
- [Earth's Vital Signs Flash Red as Climate Crisis Accelerates](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/29/earths-vital-signs-flash-red-as-climate-crisis-accelerates/) - Climate scientists are sounding their most urgent alarm yet: humanity is "hurtling toward climate chaos" as Earth's vital signs reach dangerous extremes. A comprehensive analysis of 2024's climate data reveals that 22 of 34 key environmental indicators have hit record levels, from ocean temperatures to wildfire destruction and Antarctic ice loss. The evidence paints a
- [Liberal Climate Chief Slams Own Party Over Environment Law Politics](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/29/liberal-climate-chief-slams-own-party-over-environment-law-politics/) - Matt Kean, a prominent Liberal figure and current chair of the Climate Change Authority, has delivered a sharp rebuke to his own party for prioritizing political games over crucial environmental legislation. The former New South Wales treasurer accused the federal Coalition of "playing politics rather than acting in the national interest" as debate intensifies around
- [UK Doubles Down on Clean Energy to Cut Bills and Reach Net Zero](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/29/uk-doubles-down-on-clean-energy-to-cut-bills-and-reach-net-zero/) - Britain is placing a massive bet on renewable energy as the key to both environmental goals and economic prosperity. Energy Secretary Ed Miliband announced the government's new "carbon budget delivery plan" this week, promising to go "all in" on clean energy initiatives to get the country back on track for its 2050 net zero emissions
- [Record-Breaking Hurricane Melissa Devastates Jamaica, Now Pounds Cuba](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/29/record-breaking-hurricane-melissa-devastates-jamaica-now-pounds-cuba/) - Hurricane Melissa, one of the most powerful Atlantic storms ever recorded, has made landfall in Cuba after leaving Jamaica in ruins as a declared "disaster area." The catastrophic storm represents the most intense tropical cyclone to strike Jamaica in nearly 200 years, bringing devastating winds and torrential rainfall that have shattered communities across the Caribbean
- [Toxic Mercury Found in 1/3 of Shark Meat Sold Across Europe](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/29/toxic-mercury-found-in-1-3-of-shark-meat-sold-across-europe/) - A shocking new investigation has revealed that nearly one-third of shark meat sold in European markets contains dangerously high levels of toxic methylmercury—often without consumers even knowing they're eating shark at all. Marine conservation groups tested shark meat samples from restaurants, fish markets, and supermarkets across Europe, uncovering mercury levels that exceeded EU safety limits
- [Africa's Iconic Hornbills Face 'Terrifying' Trade Threat](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/29/africas-iconic-hornbills-face-terrifying-trade-threat/) - For millions of years, the distinctive calls of hornbills have filled Africa's forests and savannas. These large, charismatic birds with their striking curved beaks once thrived across the continent's diverse landscapes. But when ornithologist Nico Arcilla returned to West African forests in 2008, she made a disturbing discovery: the hornbills had vanished. Arcilla first fell
- [UK Fish Stocks in Crisis as Government Ignores Scientific Warnings](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/29/uk-fish-stocks-in-crisis-as-government-ignores-scientific-warnings/) - Nearly half of the United Kingdom's most valuable commercial fish populations are facing a critical crisis, with stocks either severely overexploited or dangerously depleted, according to a damning new report from conservation group Oceana UK. The "Deep Decline" report reveals that 17 out of 105 UK fish stocks are both overfished and overexploited, while five
- [Bird Flu Devastates Migrating Cranes at German Wildlife Haven](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/29/bird-flu-devastates-migrating-cranes-at-german-wildlife-haven/) - A tragic scene is unfolding in the German countryside, where volunteers have discovered nearly 2,000 dead cranes in what's normally a thriving wildlife sanctuary. The small village of Linum, located just one hour from Berlin, has transformed from a birdwatcher's paradise into the epicenter of a devastating avian flu outbreak. Linum serves as a crucial
- [Tiny Orange-Legged Wolf Spider Emerges After 40-Year Mystery](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/30/tiny-orange-legged-wolf-spider-emerges-after-40-year-mystery/) - After four decades of absence from scientific records, a diminutive wolf spider with distinctive orange legs has been rediscovered by researchers, offering new hope for biodiversity conservation efforts. The research team has christened their find the "white-knuckled wolf spider," recognizing both its unique physical characteristics and the excitement surrounding its unexpected return. This remarkable rediscovery
- [Mauritius Faces Coral Crisis as 80% of Reefs Bleach in Marine Heatwave](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/30/mauritius-faces-coral-crisis-as-80-of-reefs-bleach-in-marine-heatwave/) - The vibrant coral reefs surrounding Mauritius—once resembling underwater fireworks in brilliant reds, blues, greens, and purples—are now fighting for survival. This March, devastating ocean heat waves bleached 80% of the island nation's corals, according to Pierre Edgard Daniel Marie, director of the Mauritius Oceanography Institute. The Indian Ocean nation, home to nearly 250 coral species,
- [Scientists Race to Save Mauritius Corals Through Reproduction Study](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/30/scientists-race-to-save-mauritius-corals-through-reproduction-study/) - Each October, the crystal-clear waters of Blue Bay in Mauritius transform into a spectacular pink wonderland as corals release millions of eggs and sperm in a synchronized spawning event. This natural phenomenon has now become the centerpiece of an ambitious coral restoration project that could help save reefs devastated by climate change. A team of
- [Georgia Power Commission Race Could Reshape State's Energy Future](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/30/georgia-power-commission-race-could-reshape-states-energy-future/) - Georgia's Public Service Commission elections are flying under the radar, but the outcome could dramatically shift the state's energy landscape and electric bills for millions of residents. Two commission seats are up for grabs in this off-year election, with Republicans fighting to maintain their two-decade grip on power while Democrats see their best shot at
- [Shell Posts $43B Profits Despite Climate Concerns and Protests](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/30/shell-posts-43b-profits-despite-climate-concerns-and-protests/) - Shell has reported staggering profits of over $43 billion so far this year, fueled by record-breaking fossil fuel production in key drilling regions. The oil giant's third-quarter earnings reached $5.4 billion, representing a 27% jump from the previous quarter and exceeding analyst expectations, despite falling short of last year's $6 billion third-quarter performance. The massive
- [First Deep Seabed Day Highlights Ocean's Mysterious Final Frontier](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/30/first-deep-seabed-day-highlights-oceans-mysterious-final-frontier/) - The inaugural International Day of the Deep Seabed marks a milestone in ocean conservation, drawing attention to one of Earth's most mysterious and unexplored realms. The deep seabed, legally known as "the Area," encompasses a staggering 54% of the global ocean floor, stretching from 660 feet to nearly 33,000 feet below the surface in international
- [Rio Favela Transforms Waste Cooking Oil Into Soap and Hope](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/30/rio-favela-transforms-waste-cooking-oil-into-soap-and-hope/) - In Rio de Janeiro's sprawling Rocinha favela—home to over 72,000 residents—a chance discovery at a local sports complex has sparked an innovative environmental solution that's transforming both the community and its waterways. The breakthrough came in 2020 when community leader Marcelo Santos and biology teacher Márcio Aroeira noticed a thick, oily film contaminating water reservoirs
- [Somalia's Drought Crisis Forces Millions to Abandon Traditional Lives](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/30/somalias-drought-crisis-forces-millions-to-abandon-traditional-lives/) - Somalia is experiencing one of its most severe drought crises in recent memory, with this year's October rains falling far short of what communities need to survive. The East African nation has become a stark example of how climate change is reshaping entire regions, leaving 3.4 million people without adequate food security. The semi-autonomous region
- [Malawi Village Becomes First 100% Solar-Powered Community in Africa](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/30/malawi-village-becomes-first-100-solar-powered-community-in-africa/) - A remote village in Malawi has achieved a groundbreaking milestone by becoming the first community in rural Africa to reach 100% solar power coverage. Kasakula, home to over 20,000 residents located 56 miles from the capital Lilongwe, now has solar photovoltaic systems installed in all of its nearly 9,000 households after a four-year initiative by
- [Land Dispute Stalls Major Hydrogen Project on UK's Teesside](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/30/land-dispute-stalls-major-hydrogen-project-on-uks-teesside/) - A ambitious green hydrogen facility planned for Teesside faces further delays as energy giant BP and industrial developer Teesworks remain locked in a legal battle over a crucial piece of land at the former Redcar steelworks site. The dispute centers on property rights at the sprawling industrial complex, which once housed one of the UK's
- [Think Tank Downplays Heat Deaths to Sway Coalition on Climate Policy](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/30/think-tank-downplays-heat-deaths-to-sway-coalition-on-climate-policy/) - A conservative think tank has drawn criticism for telling Australian Coalition MPs that "heat deaths aren't a thing" during a recent parliamentary briefing aimed at undermining support for net-zero emissions policies. The Centre for Independent Studies (CIS) presented to Coalition members in Canberra this week, attempting to convince them to abandon climate action commitments. According
- [Australia's New Nature Laws Could Be "Worthless" Without Key Fixes](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/30/australias-new-nature-laws-could-be-worthless-without-key-fixes/) - Australia's proposed environmental protection laws face sharp criticism from a leading economist who warns they could be undermined by poorly defined exemptions that developers might exploit. Ken Henry, former Treasury Secretary and current head of the Australian Climate and Biodiversity Foundation, argues that the legislation's "national interest" exemption clause is too vague and could trigger
- [COP30: The Climate Summit That Could Define Our Planet's Future](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/30/cop30-the-climate-summit-that-could-define-our-planets-future/) - The world's most crucial environmental gathering is approaching. COP30, the 30th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, will bring together world leaders, scientists, and activists to address our planet's climate crisis. This annual summit serves as the primary global forum where nations negotiate binding agreements to reduce greenhouse gas
- [Hurricane Science: What Makes These Storms So Deadly?](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/30/hurricane-science-what-makes-these-storms-so-deadly/) - Hurricanes rank among nature's most devastating forces, capable of wreaking catastrophic damage across vast areas. Understanding the science behind these powerful storms reveals why they pose such a lethal threat to coastal communities and inland regions alike. The deadly power of hurricanes stems from their unique combination of destructive elements. These massive rotating storm systems
- [Amazon Deforestation Drops 11% Despite Record Wildfire Surge](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/30/amazon-deforestation-drops-11-despite-record-wildfire-surge/) - Brazil delivered mixed news on Amazon conservation this week, reporting an 11% drop in deforestation even as wildfires reached their highest levels in over a decade. The government announced that 5,796 square kilometers of rainforest were cleared between August 2024 and July 2025—an area nearly four times the size of New York City, yet the
- [Half of England's Churches Now House Bat Colonies, New Study Finds](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/31/half-of-englands-churches-now-house-bat-colonies-new-study-finds/) - England's historic churches have become unexpected wildlife sanctuaries, with a groundbreaking new study revealing that approximately 50% of the country's churches now serve as homes to bat populations. This remarkable finding highlights both the adaptability of these nocturnal mammals and the unintended conservation role that religious buildings are playing across the English countryside. The research
- [NYC Storm Kills Two as Basement Flooding Highlights Urban Risks](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/31/nyc-storm-kills-two-as-basement-flooding-highlights-urban-risks/) - Two people lost their lives in separate basement flooding incidents across New York City Thursday as intense rainfall overwhelmed the city's drainage systems, underscoring the growing dangers urban residents face from extreme weather events. Emergency responders deployed scuba teams to recover a 39-year-old man from a flooded townhouse basement in Brooklyn around 4:30 PM, while
- [Australia Faces Record-Breaking October Heat Wave](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/31/australia-faces-record-breaking-october-heat-wave/) - Australia is experiencing an unprecedented October heat wave, with Queensland and the Northern Territory on track to record their hottest October temperatures ever measured. The Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) reports that both regions are breaking temperature records "against every measure," marking what climatologists are calling an extraordinary weather event. Major cities across northern Australia are
- [How 'Positive Tipping Points' Could Accelerate Climate Solutions](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/31/how-cities-can-trigger-positive-climate-change-cascades/) - While scientists recently confirmed the first major climate tipping point—the mass die-off of warm-water corals—there's encouraging news on the flip side. Researchers are identifying "positive tipping points" that could rapidly accelerate our transition to clean energy and sustainable living. Unlike catastrophic environmental tipping points that spiral out of control, positive tipping points create beneficial feedback
- [Historic Hurricane Melissa Devastates Caribbean Islands](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/31/historic-hurricane-melissa-devastates-caribbean-islands/) - Hurricane Melissa has carved a path of unprecedented destruction across the Caribbean, marking itself as the most powerful storm ever recorded to strike Jamaica. The monster Category 5 hurricane slammed into the island nation Tuesday night with catastrophic winds reaching 185 mph, leaving communities shattered in its wake. Jamaica bore the brunt of Melissa's fury,
- [This Week's Most Stunning Wildlife Photos From Around the Globe](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/31/this-weeks-most-stunning-wildlife-photos-from-around-the-globe/) - From the dense jungles of Asia to the rugged highlands of Scotland, this week's collection of wildlife photography captures some of nature's most remarkable moments and behaviors. These images showcase the incredible diversity of animal life on our planet and the ongoing cycles that have shaped ecosystems for millennia. Among the standout photographs is a
- [Alaska Pushes Arctic Drilling Plans Despite Industry Cold Shoulder](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/31/alaskas-arctic-drilling-push-falls-flat-as-oil-industry-shows-no-interest/) - The Trump administration has renewed its push to open Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil drilling, but there's one problem: the oil industry isn't interested. Despite Interior Secretary Doug Burgum's declaration that "Alaska is open for business," major oil companies have largely walked away from the pristine wilderness area. The numbers tell the story.
- [Harrison Ford Condemns Trump's Climate Policies as 'Criminal'](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/31/harrison-ford-condemns-trumps-climate-policies-as-criminal/) - Hollywood icon Harrison Ford has delivered a scathing critique of Donald Trump's environmental policies, describing the former president's approach to climate change as deeply alarming and historically damaging. In a recent interview with The Guardian, the Indiana Jones star expressed serious concerns about Trump's systematic rollback of climate protection measures. Ford characterized Trump's environmental stance
- [Corrupt Courts Undermine Amazon Environmental Protection Efforts](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/31/corrupt-courts-undermine-amazon-environmental-protection-efforts/) - Judicial corruption across Amazon nations is severely hampering efforts to combat environmental crimes, creating a culture of impunity that threatens the world's largest rainforest. From the Andean republics to Brazil, compromised court systems are failing to hold environmental criminals accountable, allowing deforestation, illegal mining, and wildlife trafficking to continue largely unchecked. The problem manifests differently
- [Italy Maps Coastline to Restore Vanishing Seagrass Meadows](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/31/italy-maps-coastline-to-restore-vanishing-seagrass-meadows/) - Marine life is making a remarkable comeback in the protected waters off Naples, where decades of conservation efforts have allowed vital seagrass meadows to flourish once again. Schools of bream and wrasses now populate the Gaiola Submerged Park Marine Protected Area, alongside thriving communities of crustaceans and mollusks that had disappeared for generations. Local fishermen
- [Just Stop Oil Activists Acquitted in Stonehenge Orange Powder Case](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/31/just-stop-oil-activists-acquitted-in-stonehenge-orange-powder-case/) - Three climate activists from Just Stop Oil have been cleared of all charges related to their controversial protest at Stonehenge, where they sprayed orange powder on the ancient stone circle just one day before the 2024 summer solstice. The defendants—74-year-old Rajan Naidu, 23-year-old Niamh Lynch, and 36-year-old Luke Watson—successfully argued in court that their dramatic
- [Six New Bat Species Discovered in Threatened Philippine Forests](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/31/six-new-bat-species-discovered-in-threatened-philippine-forests/) - Scientists have discovered six new species of tube-nosed bats in the Philippines, adding to the remarkable biodiversity of the island nation's endangered forests. Named for their distinctive protruding nostrils, these tiny insect-eating mammals weigh just 4-14 grams—roughly the weight of a few coins. The discovery comes from years of painstaking fieldwork across multiple Philippine islands.
- [Lab-Grown Chocolate Could Transform Halloween and Help the Planet](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/31/lab-grown-chocolate-could-transform-halloween-and-help-the-planet/) - As trick-or-treaters prepare for another candy-filled Halloween, a California company is developing chocolate that could revolutionize how we think about our favorite sweet treat. California Cultured, based in Sacramento, is pioneering lab-grown chocolate using biotechnology techniques previously employed to create plant-based pharmaceuticals. The environmental implications are significant. Traditional chocolate production takes a heavy toll on
- [US to Skip UN Climate Summit for First Time in 30 Years](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/31/us-to-skip-major-un-climate-summit-breaking-30-year-tradition/) - In an unprecedented move, the Trump administration announced it will not send any high-level officials to COP30, the major UN climate conference scheduled to take place in Brazil. This marks the first time in three decades that the United States will be absent from top-level participation in these critical international climate negotiations. The decision represents
- [Record Rainfall Devastates Central Vietnam, 13 Dead in Historic Floods](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/31/record-rainfall-devastates-central-vietnam-13-dead-in-historic-floods/) - Central Vietnam is grappling with catastrophic flooding after experiencing the heaviest rainfall in the country's recorded history. The ancient city of Hue was pummeled with an unprecedented 42 inches of rain in just 24 hours starting October 26, triggering deadly floods and landslides that have claimed at least 13 lives and left 11 people missing.
- [Night Divers Capture Rare Fish-Anemone Partnerships in Ocean Depths](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/31/night-divers-capture-rare-fish-anemone-partnerships-in-ocean-depths/) - Underwater photographer Rich Collins has spent years diving into the dark waters off Florida's coast after sunset, capturing extraordinary images of marine life that rarely sees daylight. His nighttime "blackwater photography" expeditions have revealed a fascinating secret: young fish forming unexpected partnerships with baby sea anemones in the open ocean. Since 2016, Collins and fellow
- [Belize's Bold Ocean Plan: $180M Bond Aims to Save Barrier Reef](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/31/belizes-bold-ocean-plan-180m-bond-aims-to-save-barrier-reef/) - Belize is positioning itself as a model for marine conservation, launching an ambitious debt-for-nature program that could reshape how small nations protect their ocean resources. In 2021, the Central American country restructured its national debt through an innovative "blue bond" that reduced public debt by 12% of GDP while securing $180 million over 20 years
- [Endangered Macaques Win Scientific Battle Despite Population Crisis](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/31/endangered-macaques-win-scientific-battle-despite-population-crisis/) - The long-tailed macaque faces a troubling paradox: while the species continues its slide toward extinction, it has scored a crucial victory for scientific integrity. In early October, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) upheld the macaque's endangered status, rejecting pressure from the U.S. National Association for Biomedical Research to downgrade the classification. The
- [Nigeria Enacts Harsh Wildlife Trafficking Penalties, But Will It Work?](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/31/nigeria-enacts-harsh-wildlife-trafficking-penalties-but-will-it-work/) - Nigeria has taken a major step in the fight against wildlife crime with new legislation that imposes some of West Africa's toughest penalties on illegal animal trafficking. The Endangered Species Conservation and Protection Bill 2024, passed by the Nigerian Senate in October, awaits presidential approval and would subject offenders to fines up to $8,300 and
- [Climate Change Now Kills One Person Every Minute, New Report Warns](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/31/climate-change-now-kills-one-person-every-minute-new-report-warns/) - A comprehensive new study reveals the devastating toll climate change is already taking on human health worldwide. According to The Lancet's annual "Countdown on Health and Climate Change" report, extreme heat alone now claims one life every minute—a 23% increase in heat-related deaths since the 1990s. This alarming statistic comes as world leaders prepare for
- [Climate Leadership Vacuum: Can UK and Others Fill US Void at COP30?](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/01/climate-leadership-vacuum-can-uk-and-others-fill-us-void-at-cop30/) - As the United States retreats from climate action under new leadership, a critical question emerges: who will step up to lead the global fight against climate change? Former UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown argues that this pivotal moment calls for nations like Britain, led by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, to forge ahead and build new
- [Britain Ranks Near Bottom in Global Nature Connection Study](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/01/britain-ranks-near-bottom-in-global-nature-connection-study/) - A groundbreaking international study has revealed a concerning disconnect between people and nature across developed nations, with Britain ranking among the world's least "nature-connected" countries. The comprehensive research, which surveyed 57,000 people across 61 nations, placed Britain at a disappointing 55th position. The study examined how cultural, economic, geographical, and social factors influence people's relationships
- [75% of UK Waterways at Risk as Climate Change Strains Budgets](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/01/75-of-uk-waterways-at-risk-as-climate-change-strains-budgets/) - Britain's historic canal and river network is facing a perfect storm of financial crisis and climate chaos, with three-quarters of the country's waterways now in serious jeopardy, environmental advocates warn. The Inland Waterways Association (IWA), a leading charity dedicated to protecting Britain's aquatic infrastructure, reports that mounting maintenance costs combined with shrinking budgets are leaving
- [Australia Races to Save Orange-Bellied Parrot from Extinction](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/01/australia-races-to-save-orange-bellied-parrot-from-extinction/) - Australia faces a critical environmental crossroads as one of its most endangered species teeters on the brink of extinction. The orange-bellied parrot, with only 50 individuals remaining in the wild, could disappear forever within five years without immediate intervention. Victoria's Healesville Sanctuary has launched an ambitious breeding program to pull this critically endangered migratory bird
- [Australia's National Party Abandons Net Zero Climate Target](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/01/australian-nationals-drop-net-zero-hold-emergency-meeting-on-climate-policy/) - Australia's National Party has unanimously voted to abandon its commitment to achieving net zero emissions, creating a significant rift within the country's conservative coalition and putting additional pressure on Liberal Party leader Sussan Ley as she navigates her party's climate policy stance. Following a party room meeting on Sunday, National Party leader David Littleproud announced
- [New UK Tax Could Add £300 to EV Charging Costs, Industry Warns](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/02/new-uk-tax-could-add-300-to-ev-charging-costs-industry-warns/) - Electric vehicle drivers in the UK could face significantly higher charging costs under proposed government tax changes that would impose business rates on public charging stations for the first time. The UK's charging industry warns it could be hit with a collective £100 million bill, potentially adding up to £300 annually to drivers' charging expenses
- [Teachers Unions Win Climate Victories Through Contract Negotiations](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/02/teachers-unions-win-climate-victories-through-contract-negotiations/) - As federal climate support dwindles, teachers unions across America are finding creative ways to fight environmental challenges by incorporating green demands into their contract negotiations with school districts. From Chicago to Los Angeles, educators are successfully pushing for solar panels, electric buses, and clean energy career programs as part of their labor agreements. The Chicago
- [Winter's Cozy Appeal Has Hidden Environmental and Health Costs](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/02/winters-cozy-appeal-has-hidden-environmental-and-health-costs/) - As daylight hours shrink and temperatures drop, millions of people are embracing the Danish concept of "hygge" and Dutch "gezellig" – essentially, the art of staying cozy indoors. Social media is filled with celebrations of "JOMO" (joy of missing out) and "sleepmaxxing," as people retreat to heated homes, soft blankets, and streaming services rather than
- [Wildlife Author Reveals Yosemite's Hidden Animal Kingdom](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/02/wildlife-author-reveals-yosemites-hidden-animal-kingdom/) - High in Yosemite's granite wilderness, conservation writer Beth Pratt greets a small pika by name as it darts between sun-warmed boulders. "Hello, Sophie!" she calls to the round, rabbit-like creature—just one of over 150 species that call this iconic national park home. Pratt, inspired by childhood nature encyclopedias and legendary primatologist Jane Goodall, has dedicated
- [Tropical Forests Face Perfect Storm as 2024 Losses Double](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/02/tropical-forest-crisis-accelerates-as-cop30-approaches/) - As world leaders prepare for COP30 climate talks, where tropical forests will take center stage, alarming new data reveals the scale of the crisis ahead. In 2024, the tropics lost 6.7 million hectares of primary rainforest—an area equivalent to Panama and nearly double the previous year's destruction. For the first time on record, fires became
- [Documents Expose Exxon's Climate Denial Campaign in Latin America](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/03/documents-expose-exxons-climate-denial-campaign-in-latin-america/) - Newly leaked documents reveal that ExxonMobil orchestrated a deliberate campaign to spread climate change denial throughout Latin America, aiming to undermine international climate agreements. The cache of hundreds of previously unpublished papers includes actual copies of checks the oil giant sent to fund this coordinated effort. The documents expose years of correspondence between Exxon and
- [4-Meter Crocodile's Relocation Sparks Indigenous Rights Controversy](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/03/4-meter-crocodiles-relocation-sparks-indigenous-rights-controversy/) - A massive saltwater crocodile named "Old Faithful" has arrived at Australia Zoo on Queensland's Sunshine Coast, but the 4-meter reptile's relocation has ignited a heated dispute over Indigenous land rights and wildlife management practices. The iconic crocodile was controversially removed from its natural habitat in far north Queensland nearly two months ago and transported over
- [Australia Launches Free Solar Program for Homes Without Panels](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/03/australia-launches-solar-sharer-program-free-solar-power-for-all/) - Australia's federal government has unveiled an ambitious "solar sharer" program that will provide households with at least three hours of free solar electricity daily, even if they don't own rooftop solar panels. The groundbreaking initiative represents a major step toward democratizing clean energy access across the country. Starting in July 2025, residents in New South
- [Former Official Fights to Save Indonesia's Sacred Lake Toba](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/03/former-official-fights-to-save-indonesias-sacred-lake-toba/) - High in the mountains of Sumatra, retired district leader Wilmar Eliaser Simandjorang stands overlooking Lake Toba—a massive volcanic crater lake that holds deep spiritual significance for the Batak people. What he sees below breaks his heart: once-pristine waters now clouded by pollution, surrounded by disappearing forests that once protected this natural wonder. Lake Toba was
- [Australia's Nationals Drop Net Zero Support, Claim World Follows Suit](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/03/australias-nationals-drop-net-zero-support-claim-world-follows-suit/) - Australia's National Party has officially withdrawn support for the country's commitment to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, marking a significant shift in the Coalition's climate policy stance. The junior partner in Australia's conservative Coalition government had been threatening this move for months before making it official. Nationals leader David Littleproud justified the
- [Climate Aid Ignores Workers: Only 3% Supports Just Transition](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/03/climate-aid-ignores-workers-only-3-supports-just-transition/) - A shocking new report reveals that international climate funding is failing the very people most affected by the shift away from fossil fuels. According to ActionAid's latest analysis, less than 3% of global climate aid actually supports workers and communities transitioning away from polluting industries—a finding that has sparked outrage among climate justice advocates. The
- [Tropical Forests Need Redesign, Not Just Protection for COP30](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/03/cop30-forest-focus-from-destruction-to-design-based-protection/) - As world leaders prepare for COP30 climate talks, where tropical forests will take center stage, experts are calling for a fundamental shift from simply fighting deforestation to actively redesigning forest protection systems. Last year alone, fires destroyed over three million hectares of tropical primary forest, primarily in South America, highlighting the urgent need for structural
- [Antarctic Glacier Mystery: Scientists Debate Unprecedented Ice Loss](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/03/antarctic-glacier-mystery-scientists-debate-unprecedented-ice-loss/) - Deep in Antarctica, the Hektoria Glacier is retreating at an alarming pace, but scientists are locked in debate over whether this dramatic ice loss is truly unprecedented in the glacier's history. A recent study has thrust this remote Antarctic glacier into the spotlight, with researchers arguing that the rapid changes they're observing represent something never
- [Alaska Village Forced to Relocate as Thawing Permafrost Swallows Homes](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/03/alaska-village-forced-to-relocate-as-thawing-permafrost-swallows-homes/) - The Yup'ik community of Nunapitchuk in southwestern Alaska faces an unprecedented challenge: their ancestral homeland is literally disappearing beneath their feet. As climate change accelerates permafrost thaw, homes throughout the village are sinking into the once-frozen ground, forcing residents to make the difficult decision to relocate their entire community to higher ground. For centuries, the
- [Ghana Wins 'Gold Standard' EU Timber Access, But Is It the Last?](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/03/ghana-wins-gold-standard-eu-timber-access-but-is-it-the-last/) - Ghana has achieved a historic milestone, becoming the first African nation to secure fast-track access to European Union timber markets through a prestigious "gold standard" certification. After 16 years of negotiations, the West African country earned a Forest Law Enforcement, Governance and Trade (FLEGT) license, which certifies that all Ghanaian timber is harvested legally and
- [Brazil Considers Mining on Indigenous Lands Despite Crackdown](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/03/brazil-considers-mining-on-indigenous-lands-despite-crackdown/) - Brazil's Congress is advancing controversial legislation that could overturn three decades of constitutional protection for Indigenous lands, potentially opening these territories to legal mining operations. The move comes as global demand for critical minerals like gold has reached unprecedented levels, with gold prices nearly tripling in recent years and driving a surge in illegal mining
- [Brazil Destroys 277 Illegal Gold Mining Dredges in Amazon Crackdown](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/03/brazil-destroys-277-illegal-gold-mining-dredges-in-amazon-crackdown/) - Brazilian federal police, working with Interpol, have dealt a massive blow to illegal gold mining operations in the Amazon rainforest by destroying 277 floating mining dredges along the Madeira River. The coordinated raids represent one of the largest environmental law enforcement operations ever conducted in the Amazon Basin. The operation targeted criminal networks operating along
- [Prince William Kicks Off Brazil Visit for Major Climate Initiative](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/03/prince-william-kicks-off-brazil-visit-for-major-climate-initiative/) - Prince William arrived in Brazil this week to advance his ambitious Earthshot Prize environmental initiative and participate in upcoming COP30 climate discussions. The Prince of Wales began his visit with a scenic cable car journey up Rio de Janeiro's iconic Sugarloaf Mountain, drawing crowds of onlookers eager to capture selfies with the royal visitor. The
- [Severe Hailstorm Injures Nearly 120 Flying Foxes in Queensland](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/04/severe-hailstorm-injures-nearly-120-flying-foxes-in-queensland/) - A devastating hailstorm that struck the small Queensland town of Esk over the weekend left nearly 120 flying foxes severely injured, highlighting the vulnerability of native wildlife to extreme weather events. The bats, caught defenseless in their roost during the storm, sustained serious injuries including broken wings and facial trauma from the large hailstones. Wildlife
- [Water Companies Face Court Challenge Over £123 Annual Bill Hike](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/04/water-companies-face-court-challenge-over-123-annual-bill-hike/) - UK households could be forced to pay twice for the same sewage cleanup efforts, according to a groundbreaking legal challenge heading to court this Tuesday. Environmental campaign group River Action is taking water regulator Ofwat to court, arguing that proposed bill increases are essentially charging customers for infrastructure improvements that should have been completed years
- [Australia's Liberal Party Splits Over Net Zero Climate Commitment](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/04/australias-liberal-party-splits-over-net-zero-climate-commitment/) - A fierce internal battle is brewing within Australia's Liberal Party as MPs clash over whether to maintain the country's net zero emissions commitment. The dispute has intensified following the National Party's recent decision to abandon the climate target, putting pressure on Liberal leader Sussan Ley to follow suit. Liberal MPs from urban constituencies are fighting
- [Photographer Captures Earth's Beauty and Environmental Threats](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/04/photographer-captures-earths-beauty-and-environmental-threats/) - Renowned conservation photographer Cristina Mittermeier presents a stunning visual journey through Earth's most magnificent landscapes and inhabitants in her latest exhibition, "A Greater Wisdom." The show features breathtaking imagery spanning from underwater encounters with sharks and rays to the dramatic coastal cliffs of remote islands, showcasing the incredible diversity of life on our planet. Mittermeier's
- [British Farmers Face Financial Crisis as Brexit Impact Takes Hold](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/04/british-farmers-face-financial-crisis-as-brexit-impact-takes-hold/) - British agriculture is experiencing a severe financial crisis, with more than one-third of farmers either losing money or barely breaking even, according to a troubling new industry report. The McCain Foods Farmdex study reveals that only 14% of surveyed farmers achieved profit margins of 10% or higher in the past year—a stark indicator of the
- [Thai Food Giant Sues Activist Over Invasive Fish Crisis Claims](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/04/thai-food-giant-sues-activist-over-invasive-fish-crisis-claims/) - A prominent environmental activist in Thailand is facing a defamation lawsuit from one of the country's largest food corporations over allegations linking the company to a devastating invasive fish outbreak. Witoon Lianchamroon, secretary-general of the BIOTHAI Foundation, appeared in court on October 22 to face charges filed by Charoen Pokphand Foods (CPF), a subsidiary of
- [Climate Change Breaks Insurance System, Leaves Families Stranded](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/04/climate-disasters-are-breaking-americas-insurance-system/) - Four years after Hurricane Ida destroyed their Louisiana home, Jennifer and Dean Bye are still living in a construction zone with mold-stained walls and bare concrete floors. Their insurance company, FedNat, collected premiums for years before going bankrupt, leaving the family to fight for a $450,000 payout they're still waiting to receive. The Byes' story
- [Ancient Stone Tools Reveal Early Human Innovation Across Millennia](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/04/ancient-stone-tools-reveal-early-human-innovation-across-millennia/) - A groundbreaking archaeological discovery is shedding new light on the innovative capabilities of our earliest human ancestors, revealing that sophisticated tool-making technology was successfully transmitted across thousands of generations. Recent analysis of ancient stone tools suggests that the very first humans possessed remarkable inventive abilities, developing and refining technologies that would endure for millennia. This
- [Nairobi's Green Oasis Saved: Karura Forest Management Deal Restored](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/04/nairobis-green-oasis-saved-karura-forest-management-deal-restored/) - After public outcry, Kenya has reversed a controversial decision that would have ended a successful 15-year partnership protecting one of Nairobi's most cherished natural spaces. The Kenya Forest Service announced it will continue jointly managing the 1,000-hectare Karura Forest with local advocacy group Friends of Karura Forest, preserving an arrangement that has transformed this urban
- [Amazon Guardians: How Indigenous Communities Protect Isolated Tribes](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/04/amazon-guardians-how-indigenous-communities-protect-isolated-tribes/) - Deep in Colombia's Amazon rainforest, two Indigenous communities have taken on an extraordinary mission: protecting uncontacted peoples who choose to remain hidden from the modern world. For over a decade, residents of the Curare-Los Ingleses Indigenous Reserve and the neighboring Manacaro community have developed a sophisticated surveillance network to safeguard isolated tribes like the Yuri
- [Indonesia's Climate Promises Don't Match Its Official Plans](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/04/indonesias-climate-promises-dont-match-its-official-plans/) - Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has captured international attention with ambitious environmental promises: achieving 100% renewable energy by 2035 and eliminating coal power within 15 years. These bold commitments from one of the world's largest greenhouse gas emitters sparked hope for meaningful climate action that could help limit global warming to 1.5°C. However, Indonesia's official climate
- [Invasive Frogs Threaten Galápagos' Unique Ecosystem](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/04/invasive-frogs-threaten-galapagos-unique-ecosystem/) - The Galápagos Islands, famous for their pristine ecosystems that inspired Darwin's theory of evolution, face a new ecological crisis. Hundreds of thousands of invasive Fowler's snouted treefrogs have colonized the archipelago, which naturally had no amphibian species before their arrival. Biologist Miriam San José from the Charles Darwin Research Station is leading efforts to understand
- [Ganges River Hits 1,300-Year Low as Climate Crisis Intensifies](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/04/ganges-river-hits-1300-year-low-as-climate-crisis-intensifies/) - The mighty Ganges River, a lifeline for over 600 million people across India and Bangladesh, is experiencing its most severe water crisis in more than a millennium. A groundbreaking new study reveals that the sacred waterway has reached unprecedented low levels, with streamflow dropping to depths not seen since the year 700 C.E. Using advanced
- [Brazil Busts Massive Amazon Carbon Credit Fraud Ring](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/04/brazil-busts-massive-amazon-carbon-credit-fraud-ring/) - Brazilian Federal Police have charged 31 individuals in what authorities are calling the country's largest carbon credit fraud operation to date. The criminal scheme, uncovered through "Operation Greenwashing," involved fraudulent carbon credits while simultaneously laundering illegal timber from the Amazon rainforest. The investigation began after environmental reporter Fernanda Wenzel exposed suspicious activity in two carbon
- [Major Banks Pour $3B Into Amazon Gas Project Despite Climate Pledges](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/04/major-banks-pour-3b-into-amazon-gas-project-despite-climate-pledges/) - A massive natural gas complex deep in Peru's Amazon rainforest is receiving billions in funding from major global banks, even as these same institutions publicly commit to environmental protection, according to a new report from nonprofit Stand.earth. The Camisea Gas Complex, operated by Argentina's Pluspetrol, has carved a sprawling industrial footprint from pristine rainforest. While
- [Young Environmental Journalists Unite to Shape Tomorrow's Green Future](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/04/young-environmental-journalists-unite-to-shape-tomorrows-green-future/) - A new generation of environmental journalists is refusing to give up hope in the face of mounting planetary crises. Through Mongabay's Y. Eva Tan Conservation Reporting Fellows program, young reporters from six countries are sharing their vision for environmental journalism and its power to build a better future. The fellowship brings together emerging journalists from
- [UK Chancellor May Cut Green Energy Programs to Lower Bills by £170](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/04/uk-chancellor-may-cut-green-energy-programs-to-lower-bills-by-170/) - Chancellor Rachel Reeves is reportedly weighing a controversial trade-off that could slash up to £170 from average household energy bills—but at the cost of programs designed to make homes more energy efficient and combat climate change. According to exclusive reporting from The Guardian, Reeves is developing a multi-billion pound energy support package that would reduce
- [Mongabay's Butler Honored for Environmental Journalism Impact](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/04/mongabays-butler-honored-for-environmental-journalism-impact/) - Rhett Butler, founder and CEO of environmental news platform Mongabay, has received significant recognition for his contributions to conservation journalism. Butler was recently awarded the prestigious Henry Shaw Medal by the Missouri Botanical Garden and named to Forbes' 2025 Sustainability Leaders list, joining renowned figures like Sir David Attenborough. In a recent podcast interview, Butler
- [Antarctic Protection Talks End in Deadlock Over Marine Reserves](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/04/antarctic-protection-talks-fail-no-new-marine-reserves-or-krill-rules/) - International efforts to protect Antarctica's fragile marine ecosystem hit a major roadblock last week when conservation talks concluded without agreement on critical protection measures. The 44th meeting of the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR) ended Friday in Hobart, Australia, with delegates unable to reach consensus on establishing new marine protected
- [10 Breakthrough Technologies Could Transform Our Planet's Future](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/04/10-breakthrough-technologies-could-transform-our-planets-future/) - Amid a constant stream of environmental crises, a new report offers a refreshing dose of hope. The World Economic Forum and scientific publisher Frontiers have identified ten emerging technologies that could revolutionize how we fight climate change, restore damaged ecosystems, and protect planetary health. "These solutions have the potential to address and mitigate key drivers
- [Sacred Mount Mulanje Faces Mining Threat After UNESCO Recognition](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/04/sacred-mount-mulanje-faces-mining-threat-after-unesco-recognition/) - Traditional chiefs and environmental groups are mobilizing against a controversial mining proposal threatening Malawi's Mount Mulanje, just months after the sacred mountain earned UNESCO World Heritage Site status in June. The proposed project would target the mountain's high-altitude plateau, sparking fears about irreversible damage to one of Africa's most biodiverse ecosystems. Mount Mulanje stands as
- [Why Environmental Journalism Needs Urgent Investment and Support](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/04/why-environmental-journalism-needs-urgent-investment-and-support/) - The world's environmental crises are unfolding faster than our ability to report on them. As forests disappear, coral reefs bleach, and rivers run dry, the journalists best positioned to tell these critical stories often lack the resources, training, and editorial support they need to do so effectively. This gap is particularly pronounced as traditional newsrooms
- [Scientists Push Back on $9 Trillion Net Zero Cost Claims](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/05/scientists-push-back-on-9-trillion-net-zero-cost-claims/) - Australian university researchers are speaking out against what they say is a misrepresentation of their climate research by politicians opposing net zero emissions targets. The controversy centers on claims by Nationals leader David Littleproud that achieving net zero would "cost Australians $9 trillion," citing work from the Net Zero Australia (NZA) research project. The academics
- [Climate Activists Convicted Despite Legal Defense Inconsistencies](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/05/climate-activists-convicted-despite-legal-defense-inconsistencies/) - Six Just Stop Oil activists face up to 10 years in prison after being convicted of public nuisance for their 2022 climate protest on the M25 motorway, raising questions about inconsistent application of legal defenses in environmental cases. The activists were found guilty at Southwark Crown Court following an eight-day trial, despite being prevented from
- [UK Chefs Launch Campaign to Double Bean Consumption by 2028](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/05/uk-chefs-launch-campaign-to-double-bean-consumption-by-2028/) - Celebrity chefs Jamie Oliver and Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall are spearheading an ambitious campaign to transform British eating habits by doubling the nation's bean consumption within the next four years. The initiative, backed by major UK supermarkets, aims to tackle two pressing challenges: rising diet-related health problems and the environmental impact of food choices. The "bang in
- [Massive Ethanol Spill Threatens Philippines Marine Wildlife Sanctuary](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/05/massive-ethanol-spill-threatens-philippines-marine-wildlife-sanctuary/) - A catastrophic industrial accident has unleashed 67 million gallons of toxic wastewater into one of the Philippines' most important marine protected areas. On October 24, a containment wall at an ethanol distillery collapsed, sending a torrent of chemical-laden wastewater cascading into Bais Bay in the central Philippines. The facility is owned by Universal Robina Corporation,
- [Illinois Bets $1B on Battery Storage to Combat Soaring Energy Bills](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/05/illinois-bets-on-batteries-to-combat-soaring-energy-bills/) - Illinois is taking bold action to address electricity costs that have skyrocketed by one-third statewide over the past five years. The state legislature recently passed the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act, a comprehensive energy reform package that makes a massive bet on battery storage technology to stabilize the grid and reduce long-term costs for
- [Universities Now Require Climate Education for All Students](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/05/universities-now-require-climate-education-for-all-students/) - Universities across the United States are making climate change education a graduation requirement for all students, regardless of their major. The University of California, San Diego became the first major public university to mandate climate coursework, requiring all undergraduates to complete classes addressing global warming's science and societal impacts. UCSD offers over 50 courses across
- [Hunter Survives 20 Days Lost in Snowy California Wilderness](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/05/hunter-survives-20-days-lost-in-snowy-california-wilderness/) - A California hunter's harrowing three-week ordeal in the Sierra National Forest has ended in a remarkable rescue, highlighting both the unforgiving nature of wilderness environments and the human will to survive. Ron Dailey disappeared on October 13 while on a solo hunting trip in Fresno County's Sierra National Forest. What began as a routine outdoor
- [UK Livestock Megafarms Hide Climate Impact Data from Councils](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/05/uk-livestock-megafarms-hide-climate-impact-data-from-councils/) - Local councils across the UK are approving large-scale pig and poultry operations without adequate climate impact assessments, creating what critics call an "emissions scandal" in the agriculture sector. An investigation has revealed that intensive livestock facilities—often called "megafarms"—are systematically failing to declare their full greenhouse gas emissions when seeking planning permission. These industrial-scale operations can
- [UK Wildlife Groups Raise £10M Toward £30M Nature Reserve Purchase](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/05/uk-wildlife-groups-raise-10m-toward-30m-nature-reserve-purchase/) - A coalition of UK wildlife charities has secured nearly £10 million—one-third of their ambitious £30 million (US$39 million) fundraising goal—to purchase a massive tract of land in northeastern England for conservation. The Rothbury Estate spans 3,839 hectares (9,486 acres), roughly equivalent to the size of Athens, and sits adjacent to a national park in Northumberland.
- [Indonesia's "Forgotten" Seagrass Meadows Need Urgent Protection](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/05/indonesias-forgotten-seagrass-meadows-need-urgent-protection/) - Marine scientists are sounding the alarm about Indonesia's disappearing seagrass meadows, calling them a "forgotten ecosystem" that plays a vital role in fighting climate change and supporting coastal communities. At a recent symposium in Bali, researchers and conservation experts highlighted how these underwater grasslands are being overlooked despite their critical importance to marine biodiversity and
- [Trump Renominates Billionaire Isaacman for NASA Leadership Role](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/05/trump-renominates-billionaire-isaacman-for-nasa-leadership-role/) - President Trump has reversed course on his NASA leadership pick, renominating billionaire entrepreneur Jared Isaacman for the agency's top position after previously withdrawing the nomination earlier this year. The initial nomination was pulled in May amid a widely publicized dispute between Trump and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk. Isaacman, who made his fortune in the payments
- [Prince William Recreates Diana's Iconic Rio Photo During Climate Visit](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/05/prince-william-recreates-dianas-iconic-rio-photo-during-climate-visit/) - Prince William paid tribute to his late mother Princess Diana during his recent environmental mission to Brazil, posing beneath Rio de Janeiro's iconic Christ the Redeemer statue in the same spot where she was photographed 34 years ago. The Prince of Wales visited the famous mountaintop monument as part of his ongoing Earthshot Prize initiatives,
- [East Africa's 'Special Five' Animals Face Climate Crisis](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/05/east-africas-special-five-animals-face-climate-crisis/) - Deep in the arid landscapes of East Africa roams an extraordinary group of wildlife known as the "Samburu Special Five" – animals so uniquely adapted to harsh desert conditions that they exist nowhere else on Earth. These remarkable species include the reticulated giraffe, Grévy's zebra, beisa oryx, gerenuk, and Somali ostrich, all found exclusively in
- [Brazilian Leader Shows How Forest Protection Can Boost Economy](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/05/brazilian-leader-shows-how-forest-protection-can-boost-economy/) - Brazil faces a persistent dilemma: how can a nation so dependent on its natural resources also preserve them? Renata Piazzon, head of São Paulo's Instituto Arapyaú, believes she has the answer. The environmental lawyer argues that forest conservation and economic development aren't opposing forces—they're essential partners. Piazzon's passion for climate work has deep roots. Growing
- [Deadly Fungal Disease Spreads to South American Cassava Crops](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/05/deadly-fungal-disease-spreads-to-south-american-cassava-crops/) - A devastating fungal disease that has plagued cassava crops across Southeast Asia for over a decade has now jumped continents, threatening food security in South America. In 2023, smallholder farmers in French Guiana first noticed their once-thriving cassava plants turning yellow, with leaves wilting and distinctive broom-like shoots sprouting from infected stems. When harvest time
- [Indigenous Groups Guard 36% of Forests But Get Less Than 1% of Funding](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/05/indigenous-groups-guard-36-of-forests-but-get-less-than-1-of-funding/) - With the COP30 climate summit set to take place in the Amazon, a glaring contradiction in climate finance is coming into sharp focus: Indigenous and local communities protect more than one-third of the world's intact tropical forests, yet receive less than 1% of international climate funding. This funding gap represents both a moral failing and
- [Interpol Launches Global Crackdown on Forest Crime Networks](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/05/interpol-launches-global-crackdown-on-forest-crime-networks/) - International police organization Interpol has unveiled an ambitious new initiative to combat the criminal networks profiting billions of dollars annually from illegal deforestation. The global law enforcement effort, announced Wednesday in Bogotá, Colombia, targets illegal logging operations, timber trafficking rings, and illicit gold mining that devastate the world's tropical forests. The program will concentrate on
- [UK Skips Major Amazon Protection Fund Ahead of COP30 Climate Summit](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/05/uk-skips-major-amazon-protection-fund-ahead-of-cop30-climate-summit/) - The United Kingdom has decided not to participate in a major international fund designed to protect the world's remaining tropical forests, dealing a significant diplomatic blow to Brazil just as the country prepares to host the crucial COP30 climate summit. Prime Minister Keir Starmer traveled to Belém, a city at the mouth of the Amazon
- [Congo Basin Indigenous Communities Face Industrial Extraction Threats](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/05/congo-basin-indigenous-communities-face-industrial-extraction-threats/) - Indigenous and local communities living in the Congo Basin—the world's second-largest rainforest—are bearing the devastating costs of industrial expansion as governments and investors race to extract minerals, timber, and oil to fuel economic growth and the green energy transition. A new report from the Global Alliance of Territorial Communities and Earth Insight reveals alarming statistics
- [Latin America's Environmental Heroes Face Deadly Threats](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/05/latin-americas-environmental-heroes-face-deadly-threats/) - "What's the value of your life if you have nothing to die for?" This powerful question from Ángela Maldonado, a Whitley Award-winning conservationist and director of Fundación Entropika, captures the profound dedication of environmental defenders across Latin America who risk everything to protect their natural heritage. Maldonado's words reflect a harsh reality facing countless activists,
- [UK PM Faces Climate Summit Backlash Over Forest Fund Withdrawal](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/05/uk-pm-faces-climate-summit-backlash-over-forest-fund-withdrawal/) - Prime Minister Keir Starmer is heading to Brazil's COP30 climate summit with bold promises but facing potential diplomatic tensions after the UK opted out of a major tropical forest protection initiative. Speaking before his departure, Starmer defended the UK's green economy strategy against critics who argue for a slower transition away from fossil fuels. He
- [Climate Candidates and Green Policies Score Major Election Wins](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/11/05/climate-candidates-and-green-policies-score-major-election-wins/) - Tuesday's elections delivered a resounding victory for environmental action, with climate-friendly candidates and initiatives winning across the country—signaling strong voter pushback against the Trump administration's energy policies. The biggest triumph came in New York City, where 34-year-old Zohran Mamdani won the mayoral race in a landslide, drawing over two million voters—the highest turnout since 1969.
- [Amazon Deforestation Drops 11%, But Fires Pose New Threat to Forests](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/30/amazon-deforestation-drops-but-fire-risk-soars-before-cop30/) - Brazil is heading into next month's COP30 climate summit in Belém with promising news on Amazon deforestation—and a troubling caveat about wildfires. New government data shows deforestation in Brazil's Legal Amazon region fell 11% over the past year, reaching its lowest levels since 2014. According to Brazil's space research institute INPE, forest clearing totaled 5,796
- [Arctic Storm Surge: How Powerful Cyclones Are Melting the Ice Cap](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/30/arctic-storm-surge-how-powerful-cyclones-are-melting-the-ice-cap/) - The Arctic is caught in a dangerous spiral as increasingly powerful cyclones tear through the region, shattering the sea ice that has protected the polar ecosystem for millennia. These fierce storms are creating a devastating feedback loop that could reshape global weather patterns, according to new research reported by Mongabay. Here's how the destructive cycle
- [Japanese Plant Mimics Ant Scent to Lure Pollinators in Nature First](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/30/japanese-plant-mimics-ant-scent-to-lure-pollinators-in-nature-first/) - In a remarkable discovery that showcases nature's ingenuity, scientists have documented the first known case of a plant that mimics the scent of injured ants to attract pollinators. The Japanese flowering plant Vincetoxicum nakaianum has evolved a sophisticated deception strategy that tricks flies into visiting its blooms by releasing chemical signals that smell like wounded
- [Climate Protester Gets 18 Months for Art Museum Paint Action](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/30/climate-protester-gets-18-months-for-art-museum-paint-action/) - A climate activist has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for applying washable paint to a protective display case at Washington DC's National Gallery of Art, sparking outrage among environmental groups who call the punishment excessive. Timothy Martin and fellow activist Joanna Smith carried out their protest in April 2023, covering the glass protecting
- [EU moves to curb plastic pellet spills with tougher new rules](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/23/eu-moves-to-curb-plastic-pellet-spills-with-tougher-new-rules/) - The European Commission is set to vote on new regulations targeting the loss of “nurdles”, tiny plastic pellets that are a major source of ocean microplastic pollution, requiring companies to adopt stricter safeguards in handling and transport.
- [Webinar: Why Parkinson’s disease is preventable](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/24/webinar-why-parkinsons-disease-is-preventable/) - This Dec. 10 conversation-style webinar will cover the link between environmental contaminants and an increased risk of Parkinson's disease, and opportunities for prevention. Sponsored by the Collaborative for Health and Environment and The New School at Commonweal.
- [Webinar: Plastics in the built environment: considerations related to artificial turf](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/24/webinar-plastics-in-the-built-environment-considerations-related-to-artificial-turf/) - This Nov. 12 webinar is designed to be useful for those involved in infrastructure planning within municipalities, colleges and universities, and other institutions.
- [Webinar: EDCs & female reproductive health: a growing health concern](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/24/webinar-edcs-female-reproductive-health-a-growing-health-concern/) - This Nov. 20 webinar is sponsored by the EDC Strategies Partnership.
- [In memory of the Christmas Island shrew](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/24/in-memory-of-the-christmas-island-shrew/) - It never weighed more than a spoonful of sugar. Five or six grams of life, soft-furred and sharp-nosed, darting among the roots and leaf litter of a tiny island in the Indian Ocean. At night, its voice—a thin, high cry, part bat and part whisper—once filled the forest of Christmas Island. Now the forest is
- [How to clean solar panels in arid areas? Waterless systems could improve efficiency](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/24/how-to-clean-solar-panels-in-arid-areas-waterless-systems-could-improve-efficiency/) - As the world grapples with the challenges of meeting rising electricity demand, particularly in developing countries, solar energy has emerged as a beacon of hope. In sub-Saharan Africa, where energy poverty is a persistent challenge, the potential for solar energy is vast. Monocrystalline photovoltaic (PV) panels have become a popular choice for solar energy generation
- [Dom Phillips & Bruno Pereira ‘would be killed again,’ Indigenous leader says](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/24/dom-phillips-bruno-pereira-would-be-killed-again-indigenous-leader-says/) - SÃO PAULO AND RIO DE JANEIRO — Despite government efforts to halt violence in the Amazon region where British journalist Dom Phillips and Indigenous expert Bruno Pereira were killed three years ago, the threats remain, prominent Indigenous leader Beto Marubo said. “Unfortunately, I can say that if Dom and Bruno were in the Javari Valley
- [Firing roils Texas LNG ‘company town’](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/24/firing-roils-texas-lng-company-town/) - The town administrator's termination is bringing fresh scrutiny to tax breaks for the Freeport liquefied natural gas facility.
- [Iowa counties keep water quality monitoring afloat after state funding cuts](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/24/iowa-counties-keep-water-quality-monitoring-afloat-after-state-funding-cuts/) - Polk County will invest $200,000 to help keep the network operational. It offers key information for a state struggling with water pollution from agricultural runoff.
- [In the depths of the ocean, a new contest between the US and China emerges](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/24/in-the-depths-of-the-ocean-a-new-contest-between-the-us-and-china-emerges/) - Around the Cook Islands, the world’s two most powerful countries are exploring the possibility of deep-sea mining for critical minerals
- [2 iconic coral species are now functionally extinct off Florida, study finds – we witnessed the reef’s bleaching and devastation](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/24/2-iconic-coral-species-are-now-functionally-extinct-off-florida-study-finds-we-witnessed-the-reefs-bleaching-and-devastation/) - The crucial reef-building corals were decimated by a marine heat wave in the Florida Keys. Can advances in restoration help them recover?
- [Green by tradition: Africa's path to lower carbon footprint](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/24/green-by-tradition-africas-path-to-lower-carbon-footprint/) - Climate change is wreaking havoc across the globe, and Africa is no exception. Yet, the continent is turning to its roots, leveraging indigenous knowledge and practices to cut carbon emissions. These community-driven initiatives are showing promising results.
- [Will COP30 finally prioritize Indigenous voices?](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/24/will-cop30-finally-prioritize-indigenous-voices/) - Indigenous and community leaders see the upcoming U.N. climate talks in the heart of the Amazon Basin as an unprecedented opportunity to infuse global climate ambitions with justice and inclusiveness.
- [What if flood-threatened homes could float?](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/24/what-if-flood-threatened-homes-could-float/) - Elizabeth English noticed many raised homes floated up with Hurricane Katrina’s flood waters and remained structurally sound after the water receded, dropping them back onto their foundations.
- [Attorneys allege Chemours hid emission data from public](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/24/attorneys-allege-chemours-hid-emission-data-from-public/) - The company “improperly withheld vital emission data from the public” in its Aug. 14 application to the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Air Quality, according to a letter to regulators from Southern Environmental Law Center attorneys.
- [Senate hearing exposes divide over chemical safety law](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/24/senate-hearing-exposes-divide-over-chemical-safety-law/) - Industry leaders and Republicans in Congress again signaled their desire to hasten federal reviews of new chemicals at a Senate hearing, while an environmental health expert warned such changes will lead to more pollution and human health impacts.
- [JD Vance officiated the wedding of new head of NIH environmental institute](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/24/jd-vance-officiated-the-wedding-of-new-head-of-nih-environmental-institute/) - Unusual hiring process raises fears of political favoritism.
- [UN chief defends science and weather forecasting as Trump threatens both](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/24/un-chief-defends-science-and-weather-forecasting-as-trump-threatens-both/) - The United Nations chief delivered a strong defense of science and meteorology on Wednesday, praising the U.N. weather agency for helping save lives by keeping watch for climate disasters around the world.
- [Trump claims ‘wind mills’ kill whales but quietly torpedoes the science](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/24/trump-claims-wind-mills-kill-whales-but-quietly-torpedoes-the-science/) - The Interior Department defunds two vital research programs that track North Atlantic right whales near active offshore wind construction sites.
- [International Gibbon Day: Spotlighting the overlooked, underprotected ‘lesser apes’](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/24/international-gibbon-day-spotlighting-the-overlooked-underprotected-lesser-apes/) - Gibbons, commonly called lesser apes, aren’t as well-known as some of their great ape cousins like chimpanzees or gorillas. But the lives of these highly arboreal primates are no less fascinating. They reside in the canopy of the tropical forests of South and Southeast Asia, living in small family groups, each patrolling its own territory,
- [Has Uganda done enough to prevent pollution of Lake Albert by oil drilling? (commentary)](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/24/has-uganda-done-enough-to-prevent-pollution-of-lake-albert-by-oil-drilling-commentary/) - Fears of underinvestment in mitigation against oil spills, poor waste disposal and water overuse remain a major concern for environmentalists, even as Uganda insists adequate measures are in place to protect Lake Albert and the surrounding ecosystem from the adverse effects of petroleum exploration and development. A report commissioned by my organization, Environmental Defenders —
- [Episode for October 24, 2025](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/24/episode-for-october-24-2025/) - Conservationists used fire to manage habitat in an Allegheny County meadow. The practice goes back centuries to Indigenous peoples. High-pressure water used in a maintenance procedure on a valve led to a fatal explosion in August at U.S. Steel's Clairton Coke Works. A Pittsburgh-area manufacturer of next-generation batteries will expand operations next year. State lawmakers
- [Washington County acreage pitched as ‘carbon-neutral’ data center development](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/24/washington-county-acreage-pitched-as-carbon-neutral-data-center-development/) - The pitch includes 400 buildable acres and access to natural gas reserves, a lot of water and methane from coal mines. The post Washington County acreage pitched as ‘carbon-neutral’ data center development appeared first on The Allegheny Front.
- [Eos Energy to relocate HQ to North Side, invest $353 million in region, Shapiro says](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/24/eos-energy-to-relocate-hq-to-north-side-invest-353-million-in-region-shapiro-says/) - Eos makes zinc-based batteries for industrial and other large-scale uses, including renewable energy project. The post Eos Energy to relocate HQ to North Side, invest $353 million in region, Shapiro says appeared first on The Allegheny Front.
- [Trump administration finalizes plan to open pristine Alaska wildlife refuge to oil and gas drilling](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/24/trump-administration-finalizes-plan-to-open-pristine-alaska-wildlife-refuge-to-oil-and-gas-drilling/) - The Trump administration has finalized a plan to open the coastal plain of Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil and gas drilling, renewing long-simmering debate over whether to drill in one of the nation's most sensitive wilderness areas.(Image credit: Lindsey Wasson)
- [South Korea's fishermen keep dying. Is climate change to blame?](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/23/south-koreas-fishermen-keep-dying-is-climate-change-to-blame/) - An increase in deadly incidents has been partly caused by climate change, an inquiry found.
- [Reimagining meat: The Good Food Institute’s bid to redesign the global food system](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/24/reimagining-meat-the-good-food-institutes-bid-to-redesign-the-global-food-system/) - Founder’s Briefs: An occasional series where Mongabay founder Rhett Ayers Butler shares analysis, perspectives and story summaries. After decades spent protecting forests, fighting for human rights and shaping climate policy, Nigel Sizer has turned his attention to what’s on our plates. As the new CEO of the Good Food Institute (GFI), he argues that how
- [Trump administration pushes ahead with Alaska wildlife refuge oil and gas drilling](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/24/trump-administration-pushes-ahead-with-alaska-wildlife-refuge-oil-and-gas-drilling/) - The Trump administration plans to offer parts of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska for oil and gas drilling. It's part of a larger effort to advance controversial projects in the state that were blocked by the Biden administration.
- [Nickel mining damage near UNESCO site stirs outrage in southern Philippines](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/23/nickel-mining-damage-near-unesco-site-stirs-outrage-in-southern-philippines/) - MINDANAO, Philippines — A nickel mining project in the southern Philippine island of Mindanao is facing renewed calls for closure after a recent government inspection revealed that strip mining there has stripped bare about 200 hectares (494 acres) of forest land in an ecologically sensitive area. The Pujada Nickel Project, in the province of Davao
- [Researchers fear Chile copper project may threaten rare Andean cat population](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/24/researchers-fear-chile-copper-project-may-threaten-rare-andean-cat-population/) - Researchers are raising concerns about the creation of a large-scale open-pit copper-molybdenum mine in Chile’s Valparaíso region, which they say will destroy the habitat of the recently recorded population of Andean cat, an endangered species and one of the rarest felines in the Americas. To protect its habitat, members of the affected Putaendo community and
- [Water companies told to refund £260m to customers for poor performance](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/23/water-companies-told-to-refund-260m-to-customers-for-poor-performance/) - But bills are still due to rise to fund improvements to water infrastructure.
- [Trump takes aim at European climate law after killing UN shipping fee](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/23/trump-takes-aim-at-european-climate-law-after-killing-un-shipping-fee/) - Once again the United States is using its economic might to pressure other countries to back down from an effort to limit greenhouse gas pollution.
- [In first six months, cost of weather catastrophes on pace to break a record](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/23/in-first-six-months-cost-of-weather-catastrophes-on-pace-to-break-a-record/) - The Trump administration stopped updating a database tracking the costs of the country’s worst disasters. A group of scientists has revived it.
- [A judge told feds to consider solar for Puerto Rico. Will Trump bite?](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/23/a-judge-told-feds-to-consider-solar-for-puerto-rico-will-trump-bite/) - The administration is diverting funds that had been set aside for renewable energy to support the island's storm-battered grid.
- [Is Shell to blame for a ‘super typhoon’? Philippines survivors to sue oil giant in legal first](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/23/is-shell-to-blame-for-a-super-typhoon-philippines-survivors-to-sue-oil-giant-in-legal-first/) - Typhoon Rai killed more than 400, displaced nearly 3.2 million, and destroyed more than a million homes in 2021.
- [Congress members question Defense Department’s delay in PFAS cleanup](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/23/congress-members-question-defense-departments-delay-in-pfas-cleanup/) - A bipartisan group of lawmakers has asked the military to explain why cleanup of PFAS chemicals at bases nationwide has been pushed back.
- [How China raced ahead of the U.S. on nuclear power](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/23/how-china-raced-ahead-of-the-u-s-on-nuclear-power/) - The United States was once the undisputed leader in atomic energy. Now it is trying to catch up.
- [How is California phasing out the use of forever chemicals?](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/23/how-is-california-phasing-out-the-use-of-forever-chemicals/) - California has adopted new science-based health goals for PFAS in drinking water and approved legislation to phase out the chemicals from consumer products by 2030.
- [Toronto's Don River sends 500 billion microplastics into Lake Ontario each year](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/23/torontos-don-river-sends-500-billion-microplastics-into-lake-ontario-each-year/) - A new study of one of Canada's most urbanized rivers suggests it dumps the equivalent of about 18 cars worth of microplastics into Lake Ontario every year, a finding that shocked the lead author and underscored efforts to cut down on pollution.
- [Interior is failing to conserve national parks](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/23/interior-is-failing-to-conserve-national-parks/) - Former National Park Service leaders Jonathan and Destry Jarvis argue that Interior Secretary Doug Burgum’s decision to keep national parks open without staff during the federal shutdown violates the agency’s legal mandate to preserve park resources “unimpaired” for future generations.
- [Utah sets bold goal to revive Great Salt Lake by 2034 Winter Olympics](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/23/utah-sets-bold-goal-to-revive-great-salt-lake-by-2034-winter-olympics/) - Gov. Spencer Cox and a coalition of state, business, and conservation leaders have pledged to raise the Great Salt Lake by seven feet — reaching a “healthy” level of 4,198 feet — before the 2034 Winter Olympics.
- [Why your electric bill is so high now: Blame AI data centers](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/23/why-your-electric-bill-is-so-high-now-blame-ai-data-centers/) - A surge in data centers built to power artificial intelligence is straining the electric grid and pushing consumer power bills higher, with utilities investing in infrastructure that may never be needed.
- [Victims of Valencia floods grapple with mental toll as rain returns](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/23/victims-of-valencia-floods-grapple-with-mental-toll-as-rain-returns/) - The sound of rain still triggers panic in Jose Manuel Gonzalez, a year after he spent six hours clinging to a traffic light as floods in the Valencia region of Spain swept away everything in their path, killing more than 220 people including his brother.
- [Why one of the world’s greenest countries is betting its future on oil](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/23/why-one-of-the-worlds-greenest-countries-is-betting-its-future-on-oil/) - Suriname says it can build an oil industry without harming the planet. Is it climate pragmatism — or wishful thinking?
- [How can Canada help workers through a green transition?](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/23/how-can-canada-help-workers-through-a-green-transition/) - A new report from the C.D. Howe Institute says Canada must strengthen job training and improve occupational data to help fossil fuel workers transition into renewable energy roles.
- [International Snow Leopard Day: Conservation and coexistence in India and Nepal](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/23/international-snow-leopard-day-conservation-and-coexistence-in-india-and-nepal/) - They’re known as the “ghost of the mountains,” so it makes sense that snow leopards can be extremely difficult to spot. Yet, these majestic, thick-furred cats, living in the high mountains of Asia, are also disappearing from much of their range due to declines in prey, retaliatory killing for livestock predation, the illegal wildlife trade,
- [An Indigenous women-led revolution fights fires in Brazil’s Cerrado](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/23/an-indigenous-women-led-revolution-fights-fires-in-brazils-cerrado/) - When they closed their eyes, the Bakairi people of the Santana Indigenous Territory in Brazil heard a sound similar to rain in the forest. It was reminiscent of a summer storm, the kind that arrives suddenly and drenches the vast Cerrado savanna. But instead of water, it was fire. The flames spread across the 73,000-hectare
- [Global conservation body takes first step to protect ocean’s twilight zone](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/23/global-conservation-body-takes-first-step-to-protect-oceans-twilight-zone/) - The mesopelagic zone is the chilly, dimly lit layer of ocean found 200-1,000 meters (660-3,300 feet) below the surface, which scientists say plays key roles in the marine food web and carbon cycle. On Oct. 15, delegates to the IUCN World Conservation Congress in Abu Dhabi adopted a motion to protect it. The motion calls
- [‘We are just waiting to die’: Mining activists targeted as South Africa delays energy transition](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/23/we-are-just-waiting-to-die-mining-activists-targeted-as-south-africa-delays-energy-transition/) - Environmental justice activists have spoken out against coal and iron mining in South Africa, telling a recent human rights hearing that the industry violently undermines the country’s promised energy transition. They also pointed to the continued threats, displacement and killings faced by community organizers resisting land grabs by mining companies. The fifth Human Rights Defenders
- [After a hiatus, an endemic plant bursts into life in Sri Lanka’s central hills](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/23/after-a-hiatus-an-endemic-plant-bursts-into-life-in-sri-lankas-central-hills/) - COLOMBO — Every dozen years or so, Sri Lanka’s mist-shrouded highlands burst into color. Violet, pink and white carpets of tiny blooms spread across the grasslands of the Horton Plains and other hill country trails, drawing thousands of visitors eager to witness one of nature’s rarest spectacles: the mass flowering of nelu, a group of
- [AI system eavesdrops on elephants to prevent deadly encounters in India](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/23/ai-system-eavesdrops-on-elephants-to-prevent-deadly-encounters-in-india/) - When elephant biologist Seema Lokhandwala, with the Elephants Acoustic Project, visited a village near Balipara in India’s Assam state, as part of her fieldwork in December 2015, she witnessed firsthand what it takes to live alongside elephants. After night fell, a herd of 150 elephants — “I counted them,” she says — devoured all of
- [Arctic seals edge closer to extinction as sea ice vanishes](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/23/arctic-seals-edge-closer-to-extinction-as-sea-ice-vanishes/) - Three Arctic seal species have moved closer to extinction, as rapid sea ice loss continues to erode their breeding and feeding grounds, according to the latest update of the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. The update, released Oct. 10 during the IUCN World Conservation Congress in Abu Dhabi, “uplists” the hooded seal (Cystophora cristata)
- [Pa. lawmakers consider rules for data centers; industry warns of over-regulation](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/23/pa-lawmakers-consider-rules-for-data-centers-industry-warns-of-over-regulation/) - A proposal would require large data centers to use 25% renewable energy and have them pay into utility assistance programs. The post Pa. lawmakers consider rules for data centers; industry warns of over-regulation appeared first on The Allegheny Front.
- [This group wants to help you make your yard more wild](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/23/this-group-wants-to-help-you-make-your-yard-more-wild/) - Wild Ones wants to help people plant yards and gardens that nurture the Earth rather than harm it. This fall, try leaving the leaves in your yard to help wildlife. The post This group wants to help you make your yard more wild appeared first on The Allegheny Front.
- [Is climate change to blame for the high cost of potato chips? We crunched the numbers](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/23/is-climate-change-to-blame-for-the-high-cost-of-potato-chips-we-crunched-the-numbers/) - Pennsylvania potato experts say potato chip prices are up because of inflation. But heat and poor growing conditions in the state are playing a role. The post Is climate change to blame for the high cost of potato chips? We crunched the numbers appeared first on The Allegheny Front.
- [Fining firms for sewage spills will get 'quicker and easier', says government](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/22/fining-firms-for-sewage-spills-will-get-quicker-and-easier-says-government/) - The plans would see automatic fines for some offences and the burden of proof lowered for others.
- [World Cup sends 'dangerous message' on climate](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/22/world-cup-sends-dangerous-message-on-climate/) - In eight months the 2026 World Cup will make history as the biggest single sporting event - but not everyone is celebrating.
- [In the heart of Bolivia, the mountain that financed an empire risks collapsing](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/22/in-the-heart-of-bolivia-the-mountain-that-financed-an-empire-risks-collapsing/) - At about 4,800 meters, or nearly 15,800 feet, above sea level, Cerro Rico towers over the city of Potosí, in Bolivia’s southern highlands. Famous for its vast silver reserves, Cerro Rico — whose name means “rich mountain” in Spanish — almost single-handedly financed the Spanish Empire. In 1656, author Antonio de León Pinelo claimed that
- [Plastic’s triumph was no accident. It built an economy addicted to throwaway living](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/22/plastics-triumph-was-no-accident-it-built-an-economy-addicted-to-throwaway-living/) - Founder’s Briefs: An occasional series where Mongabay founder Rhett Ayers Butler shares analysis, perspectives and story summaries. When Saabira Chaudhuri began covering consumer goods companies for The Wall Street Journal, she expected stories about marketing and product launches. Instead, she uncovered a deeper pattern: industrial ingenuity turned liability. Her new book, Consumed: How Big Brands
- [Chris Allnutt, negotiator who helped protect the Great Bear Rainforest, died on September 21st](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/22/chris-allnutt-negotiator-who-helped-protect-the-great-bear-rainforest-died-on-september-21st/) - He never raised his voice in anger. When talks grew tense—whether across a union bargaining table or a forest-policy summit—Chris Allnutt would grow quieter. The softer he spoke, colleagues recalled, the more certain everyone became that something important was about to happen. He did not trade in bluster or slogans. His power lay in patience,
- [Why is protecting this Honduran lagoon so dangerous? ](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/22/why-is-protecting-this-honduran-lagoon-so-dangerous/) - LAGUNA DE LOS MICOS, Honduras — Tension swirls around the Laguna de los Micos in northern Honduras, is a critical marine ecosystem surrounded by mangroves and serving as a home and nursery for many species of coral reef fish. The communities living around the lagoon have voluntarily agreed to suspend fishing for two months of
- [Study reveals overlooked cultural threat to wildcats across Africa](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/22/study-reveals-overlooked-cultural-threat-to-wildcats-across-africa/) - LILONGWE ― Habitat loss and direct persecution of large carnivores are well-documented threats, but the role that cultural demand plays in the fortunes of many species of wildcats is poorly understood. In a study published in March 2025, researchers found that alongside servals and cheetahs, leopards and lions — both classed as vulnerable on the
- [Zanzibar must act to conserve its natural & cultural heritage for the future (commentary)](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/22/zanzibar-must-act-to-conserve-its-natural-cultural-heritage-for-the-future-commentary/) - Zanzibar has a reputation as an island paradise in the Indian Ocean. Lying 20 kilometers (12 miles) off the East African mainland, it is governed as a semiautonomous zone of the United Republic of Tanzania and consists of two large islands — Unguja (1,666 square kilometers, or 643 square miles) to the south, and Pemba
- [EU proposes soft delay of anti-deforestation law & more exemptions for rich nations](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/22/eu-proposes-soft-delay-of-anti-deforestation-law-more-exemptions-for-rich-nations/) - The European Union has dropped plans for another one-year delay to its anti-deforestation law, instead proposing a six-month grace period before enforcement begins. The proposal also introduces simplification measures and exemptions that favor EU nation states, the U.S., Canada, Australia and China. The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), approved in 2023, sets out to ensure commodities
- [Indigenous guardians successfully keep extractives out of Ecuador’s Amazon forests](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/22/indigenous-guardians-successfully-keep-extractives-out-of-ecuadors-amazon-forests/) - PAKAYAKU TERRITORY, Ecuador — Deep in the heart of Ecuador’s Amazon, where the Bobonaza River winds through ancient forests in Pastaza province, Sacha Gayas spreads out a hand-drawn map across her wooden kitchen table. Her fingers, stained with the rich earth of her homeland, trace the boundaries of 71,000 hectares (175,000 acres) of lands that her
- [Forest Declaration Assessment reveals a forest paradox](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/23/forest-declaration-assessment-reveals-a-forest-paradox/) - The world’s forests tell two stories at once. Even as chainsaws advance, new trees are rising in their wake. More than 11 million hectares of tropical moist forest—an area roughly the size of Cuba—were in some stage of natural regrowth between 2015 and 2021, according to the Forest Declaration Assessment 2025. Latin America shows the most dramatic
- [Forest sanctuaries and spiritual balance in the Karen highlands of Thailand](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/23/forest-sanctuaries-and-spiritual-balance-in-the-karen-highlands-of-thailand/) - HUAY EE KHANG, Thailand — “Do you hear the birds calling?” asks Noraeri Thungmueangthong, as the vibrant trill of a blue-throated barbet rings through the pine trees looming up ahead. “That’s a sign we’re entering the sacred forest.” Noraeri is a leader in Huay Ee Khang village, an Indigenous Pgaz K’Nyau Karen community of 125
- [Indonesia’s most vulnerable push for nation’s first Climate Justice Bill](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/23/indonesias-most-vulnerable-push-for-nations-first-climate-justice-bill/) - JAKARTA — “Going to Dubai was an act of desperation,” says Muninggar, a 48-year-old former fish farmer from northern Java. “There were no jobs left in the village. If I wasn’t forced to, I wouldn’t have gone — my kids were still small.” Like many Indonesians on the frontlines of climate change, Muninggar has seen
- [Christmas Island shrew officially declared extinct: IUCN](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/23/christmas-island-shrew-officially-declared-extinct-iucn/) - The Christmas Island shrew, a tiny mammal once found only on the Australian island of the same name, has been declared officially extinct. It’s at least the fourth small mammal species to be wiped out from the island since the introduction of invasive species there a century ago. The Christmas Island shrew (Crocidura trichura) was
- [Primatology goes high tech — from bioacoustics to drones & AI](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/21/primatology-goes-high-tech-from-bioacoustics-to-drones-ai/) - Riding in a helicopter, Fabiano Melo, with the Federal University of Viçosa, Brazil, searched for the elusive northern muriqui (Brachyteles hypoxanthus), a large monkey in the northern Atlantic Forest of Brazil. Flying over evergreen canopies with trees as tall as buildings, the researchers tried to spot light brown monkeys moving between branches. Finally, after almost
- [Radar study shows when offshore turbines pose greatest risks to migrating birds](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/21/radar-study-shows-when-offshore-turbines-pose-greatest-risks-to-migrating-birds/) - When songbirds migrate through the Americas, they often cut through sections of the North Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico to save energy. A new study looks at their flying patterns in an attempt to assess how much risk offshore wind turbines and other marine infrastructure might pose to them. The authors used radar data from
- [New book unearths environmental crime’s psychological roots](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/21/new-book-unearths-environmental-crimes-psychological-roots/) - Psychologist and true crime presenter Julia Shaw joins Mongabay’s podcast to discuss her latest read, examining some of the highest-profile environmental crimes and why they occur, in Green Crime: Inside the Minds of the People Destroying the Planet and How to Stop Them. She details the commonalities behind six major cases, and what can be
- [Greetings from the Rhône Glacier, where a gash of pink highlights how it's melting](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/15/greetings-from-the-rhone-glacier-where-a-gash-of-pink-highlights-how-its-melting/) - Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR's international team shares moments from their lives and work around the world.
- [As hundreds of millions of birds head south, the invisible danger is glass](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/17/as-hundreds-of-millions-of-birds-head-south-the-invisible-danger-is-glass/) - It's the peak of the fall migration season. This is when bird deaths from window collisions tend to spike, even though simple solutions can prevent this.(Image credit: Angel Ruszkiewicz)
- [The ocean is a carbon toilet. Marine heat waves are clogging it.](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/06/the-ocean-is-a-carbon-toilet-marine-heat-waves-are-clogging-it/) - The planet would be a whole lot hotter if it weren’t for fecal pellets. Across the world’s oceans, tiny organisms known as phytoplankton harvest the sun’s energy, gobbling up carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen. They’re eaten by little animals called zooplankton, which poop out pellets that sink to the seafloor. What is essentially a giant
- [What we know about the devastating storm in Western Alaska](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/17/what-we-know-about-the-devastating-storm-in-western-alaska/) - The remnant of Typhoon Halong slammed the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta, an area in Western Alaska hundreds of miles from the U.S. road system. More than a thousand people are displaced.(Image credit: Nat Herz)
- [Ratmageddon: Why rats are overrunning our cities](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/09/26/ratmageddon-why-rats-are-overrunning-our-cities/) - Rats are multiplying at speed in urban areas. So, what's really behind the boom - and is it now unstoppable?
- [Dame Jane Goodall revolutionised our understanding of our closest primate cousins](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/01/dame-jane-goodall-revolutionised-our-understanding-of-our-closest-primate-cousins/) - The conservationist, who died aged 91 on Wednesday, challenged how we relate to the natural world.
- [Inside the lab analysing the world's oldest ice](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/02/inside-the-lab-analysing-the-worlds-oldest-ice/) - The BBC's Science Editor Rebecca Morelle goes behind the scenes with the team discovering what the melting of ice from over a million years ago can tell us.
- [Environment prize nominees 'heroes of our time', says William](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/04/environment-prize-nominees-heroes-of-our-time-says-william/) - Fifteen projects are shortlisted for a chance of winning the top £1m prizes at next month's environmental awards ceremony in Rio de Janeiro.
- [The before and after images showing glaciers vanishing before our eyes](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/05/the-before-and-after-images-showing-glaciers-vanishing-before-our-eyes/) - They are melting like never seen before, changing landscapes around the world beyond recognition.
- [Physics Nobel awarded to three scientists for work on quantum computing](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/07/physics-nobel-awarded-to-three-scientists-for-work-on-quantum-computing/) - The announcement was made by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences in Stockholm.
- [Naked mole rats' DNA could hold key to long life](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/09/naked-mole-rats-dna-could-hold-key-to-long-life/) - The bald, subterranean rats are the world's longest-lived rodent.
- ['How growing a sunflower helped me fight anorexia'](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/10/how-growing-a-sunflower-helped-me-fight-anorexia/) - 'Green social prescribing' schemes are being used by NHS doctors to improve patients' mental health.
- [Green turtle bounces back from brink in conservation 'win'](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/10/green-turtle-bounces-back-from-brink-in-conservation-win/) - Once endangered due to hunting, it is making a strong recovery thanks to global conservation efforts.
- [Floods trap people in cars in Spain's Catalonia region](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/12/floods-trap-people-in-cars-in-spains-catalonia-region/) - The highest red alert is declared in one coastal province, as residents are urged to stay indoors.
- [Foul skies, fading light: How air pollution is stealing India's sunshine](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/14/foul-skies-fading-light-how-air-pollution-is-stealing-indias-sunshine/) - India’s sunshine hours have fallen over the past 30 years due to clouds, aerosols and local weather.
- [Pictured: Winning entries for Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2025](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/15/pictured-winning-entries-for-wildlife-photographer-of-the-year-2025/) - South African photographer Wim van den Heever takes the main prize for his shot
- [Red Tractor ad banned for misleading environmental claims](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/15/red-tractor-ad-banned-for-misleading-environmental-claims/) - The Advertising Standards Authority upheld a complaint by environment charity River Action.
- [Government told to prepare for 2C warming by 2050](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/15/government-told-to-prepare-for-2c-warming-by-2050/) - The Climate Change Committee said the UK should make climate change adaptions beyond the Paris Agreement.
- [Controversial UK oil field publishes full scale of climate impact](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/15/controversial-uk-oil-field-publishes-full-scale-of-climate-impact/) - The impact from the Rosebank oil field is estimated at nearly 250 million tonnes of planet warming CO2.
- [Netherlands' renewables drive putting pressure on its power grid](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/16/netherlands-renewables-drive-putting-pressure-on-its-power-grid/) - Homes asked to use less electricity as network is overloaded by the rush to wind and solar power.
- [Australia's rainforests are releasing more carbon than they absorb, warn scientists](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/16/australias-rainforests-are-releasing-more-carbon-than-they-absorb-warn-scientists/) - Australia's rainforests are the first in the world to make the "concerning" switch, say scientists.
- [BBC Inside Science](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/16/bbc-inside-science/) - The science and maths of playing The Traitors recorded at Green Man Festival.
- [Landmark deal to cut global shipping emissions in tatters after US pressure](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/17/landmark-deal-to-cut-global-shipping-emissions-in-tatters-after-us-pressure/) - President Trump intervened in the talks calling the deal a "green scam".
- [Mystery heatwave warms Pacific Ocean to new record](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/18/mystery-heatwave-warms-pacific-ocean-to-new-record/) - Temperatures have surged across a large area of the north Pacific - and scientists don't know exactly why.
- [Chinese Nobel laureate and physicist Chen Ning Yang dies aged 103](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/18/chinese-nobel-laureate-and-physicist-chen-ning-yang-dies-aged-103/) - Yang, one of the world's most influential scientists, earned global recognition for his work in theoretical physics.
- [Skeletons found in mass grave are ancient Roman soldiers, study finds](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/18/skeletons-found-in-mass-grave-are-ancient-roman-soldiers-study-finds/) - The archaeological discovery in Croatia contains seven male skeletons scientists believe are 1,700 years old.
- [From Hollywood to horticulture: Cate Blanchett on a mission to save seeds](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/20/from-hollywood-to-horticulture-cate-blanchett-on-a-mission-to-save-seeds/) - The Hollywood actor teams up with Kew’s Millenium Seed Bank as it celebrates its 25th anniversary.
- [Housing secretary says 'job on the line' over 1.5m housing target](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/20/housing-secretary-says-job-on-the-line-over-1-5m-housing-target/) - Housing secretary tells BBC Panorama widespread scepticism will make hitting target "all the sweeter".
- [Brazil grants oil exploration licence in Amazon region](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/20/brazil-grants-oil-exploration-licence-in-amazon-region/) - The project by state oil giant Petrobras has faced dismay and opposition from conservationists.
- ['It's harder to be a parent than a space shuttle commander', trailblazing Nasa pilot tells BBC](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/21/its-harder-to-be-a-parent-than-a-space-shuttle-commander-trailblazing-nasa-pilot-tells-bbc/) - The BBC speaks to astronaut Eileen Collins, the first woman to pilot and command a Nasa spacecraft.
- [High-pressure maintenance procedure led to valve rupture in fatal US Steel blast](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/20/high-pressure-maintenance-procedure-led-to-valve-rupture-in-fatal-us-steel-blast/) - The valve that burst was originally built in 1953. The company used a high-pressure technique that resulted in a rupture. The post High-pressure maintenance procedure led to valve rupture in fatal US Steel blast appeared first on The Allegheny Front.
- [A new regional magazine celebrates sport and the outdoors](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/17/a-new-regional-magazine-celebrates-sport-and-the-outdoors/) - The editor of Allegheny Sport & Outdoor Magazine said he wants to shine a light on weekend warriors and the people and places that make the region unique. The post A new regional magazine celebrates sport and the outdoors appeared first on The Allegheny Front.
- [Reporting from the Mon: A river watchdog tracks chemical waste ](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/17/reporting-from-the-mon-a-river-watchdog-tracks-chemical-waste/) - The Three Rivers Waterkeeper is collecting samples from Synthomer, a chemical plant, in its effort to understand water pollution in the Mon. The post Reporting from the Mon: A river watchdog tracks chemical waste appeared first on The Allegheny Front.
- [Episode for October 17, 2025](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/17/episode-for-october-17-2025/) - Our series about the Monongahela River continues with a look at pollution from a chemical plant along its banks. There is reporting that the hydrogen hubs planned for Pennsylvania might be scrapped under the Trump administration. We talk with the editor of a new magazine about recreation and the outdoors in our region. Three Pennsylvania
- [3 Pennsylvania cities ranked among worst places to live for people with asthma](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/17/3-pennsylvania-cities-ranked-among-worst-places-to-live-for-people-with-asthma/) - The 2025 U.S. Asthma Capitals report identifies cities with high rates of asthma-related emergency room visits and deaths. The post 3 Pennsylvania cities ranked among worst places to live for people with asthma appeared first on The Allegheny Front.
- [Like nature, but not camping? Pa. is bringing ‘glamping’ to 8 state parks](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/15/like-nature-but-not-camping-pa-is-bringing-glamping-to-8-state-parks/) - Real beds with sheets, lighting and climate control are a few of the features in each of the safari-style tents. The post Like nature, but not camping? Pa. is bringing ‘glamping’ to 8 state parks appeared first on The Allegheny Front.
- [Trump administration could pull funding for Philadelphia, Pittsburgh hydrogen hubs](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/15/trump-administration-could-pull-funding-for-philadelphia-pittsburgh-hydrogen-hubs/) - The Mid-Atlantic and the Appalachian regional hydrogen hubs could lose a total of $1.7 billion dollars in federal funding. The post Trump administration could pull funding for Philadelphia, Pittsburgh hydrogen hubs appeared first on The Allegheny Front.
- [View from the Mon: Climate change’s impact on native brook trout](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/10/view-from-the-mon-climate-changes-impact-on-native-brook-trout/) - A study compared the impact of climate on native brook trout in 11 streams in the Laurel Highlands in the Monongahela River watershed. The post View from the Mon: Climate change’s impact on native brook trout appeared first on The Allegheny Front.
- [The swimmers who take on the Mon, together](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/10/the-swimmers-who-take-on-the-mon-together/) - They’ve dubbed themselves the Mon’ster Swimmers, and they brave the waters of the Monongahela River in Pittsburgh together from spring until fall. The post The swimmers who take on the Mon, together appeared first on The Allegheny Front.
- [Flood disclosure bill to help home buyers recognize risks passes in Pa. House](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/10/10/flood-disclosure-bill-to-help-home-buyers-recognize-risks-passes-in-pa-house/) - One legislator hopes the law will help would-be property owners recognize the risks of property located in flood-prone areas. The post Flood disclosure bill to help home buyers recognize risks passes in Pa. House appeared first on The Allegheny Front.
- [Far more environmental data is being deleted in Trump's second term than before](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/08/08/far-more-environmental-data-is-being-deleted-in-trumps-second-term-than-before/) - The second Trump administration has removed more climate and environmental data from websites in the first 100 days than the first administration, according to a new report (Image credit: Evan Vucci)
- [Federal judge halts construction at Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz'](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/08/07/federal-judge-halts-construction-at-floridas-alligator-alcatraz/) - The 14-day stoppage comes as a federal judge considers whether additional construction of the immigration detention facility in south Florida's Everglades is detrimental to the environment.(Image credit: Andrew Caballero-Reynolds)
- [Canadian wildfires are impacting air quality in the U.S.](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/08/07/canadian-wildfires-are-impacting-air-quality-in-the-u-s/) - Canada is having its second worst wildfire season yet. Two scientists explain what a red air alert means and how anyone living in impacted areas can protect themselves.
- [Spotted lanternflies are all over. What should you do if you see one?](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/08/05/spotted-lanternflies-are-all-over-what-should-you-do-if-you-see-one/) - Spotted lanternflies are appearing all over the East Coast. The invasive insects damage plants and trees. What should you do when you spot them?
- [Why a NASA satellite that scientists and farmers rely on may be destroyed on purpose](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/08/04/why-a-nasa-satellite-that-scientists-and-farmers-rely-on-may-be-destroyed-on-purpose/) - The Trump administration has asked NASA staffers to draw up plans to end at least two satellite missions that measure carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, according to current and former NASA employees.(Image credit: NASA TV)
- [Russian volcano erupts days after monster quake shakes region](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/08/03/russian-volcano-erupts-days-after-monster-quake-shakes-region/) - The volcano may have been primed to erupt before the magnitude 8.8 quake pushed it over the edge.(Image credit: Artem Sheldr)
- [Trump’s environmental policies are reshaping everyday life. Here’s how.](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/07/30/trumps-environmental-policies-are-reshaping-everyday-life-heres-how/) - Over the last six months, Americans have been inundated with a near-constant stream of announcements from the federal government — programs shuttered, funding cut, jobs eliminated, and regulations gutted. President Donald Trump and his administration are executing a systematic dismantling of the environmental, economic, and scientific systems that underpin our society. The onslaught can feel overwhelming, opaque, or sometimes even distant, but these policies will have real effects on Americans’ daily lives. In this new guide, Grist examines the impact these changes could have, and are already having, on the things you do every day. Flipping on your lights. Turning on your faucet. Paying household bills. Visiting a park. Checking the weather forecast. Feeding your family. The decisions have left communities less safe from pollution, more vulnerable to climate disasters, and facing increasingly expensive energy bills, among other changes. Read on to see how. — Katherine Bagley Your Home Flip on your lights: Pulling back from renewable energy could make your electricity bills go up. When Trump began his second term, it was with a vow to “unleash American energy.” But over the last six months, it’s become clear that this call to arms was meant strictly for fossil fuels, not the country’s booming renewable energy industry. Trump has issued a series of executive orders to revive coal production, and he has opened up millions of acres of public land to oil and gas drilling and issued a moratorium on offshore wind leases. This commitment was deepened with the Republican-led One Big Beautiful Bill Act signed into law on July 4. It bolsters investment in fossil fuels while sunsetting Biden-era credits for electric vehicles, energy efficiency, and wind, solar, and green hydrogen. Climate and clean energy advocates described the bill as “historically
- [Troubling scenes from an Arctic in full-tilt crisis](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/07/29/troubling-scenes-from-an-arctic-in-full-tilt-crisis/) - The Arctic island of Svalbard is so reliably frigid that humanity bet its future on the place. Since 2008, the Svalbard Global Seed Vault — set deep in frozen soil known as permafrost — has accepted nearly 1.4 million samples of more than 6,000 species of critical crops. But, the island is warming six to seven times faster than the rest of the planet, making even winters freakishly hot, at least by Arctic standards. Indeed, in 2017, an access tunnel to the vault flooded as permafrost melted, though the seeds weren’t impacted. This February, a team of scientists was working on Svalbard when irony took hold. Drilling into the soil, they gathered samples of bacteria that proliferate when the ground thaws. These microbes munch on organic matter and burp methane, an extremely potent greenhouse gas and significant driver of global warming. Those emissions are potentially fueling a feedback loop in the Arctic: As more soil thaws, more methane is released, leading to more thawing and more methane, and on and on. Read Next Ice roads are a lifeline for First Nations. As Canada warms, they’re disappearing. Hilary Beaumont In some parts of Svalbard, though, the scientists didn’t need to drill. Air temperatures climbed above freezing for 14 of the 28 days of February, reaching 40 degrees Fahrenheit, when the average temperature at this time of year is 5 degrees. Snow vanished in places, leaving huge pools of water. “I brought my equipment to drill into frozen soil and then ended up sampling a lot of soil just with a spoon, like it was soft ice cream,” said Donato Giovannelli, a geomicrobiologist at the University of Naples Federico II and co-lead author
- [There’s a surprising climate solution right under your feet](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/07/24/theres-a-surprising-climate-solution-right-under-your-feet/) - Like so much of an iceberg is hidden underwater, much of a tree is hidden underground. While the trunk and branches and leaves sequester planet-warming carbon dioxide, trees and other plants have long formed subterranean alliances with mycorrhizal fungi, which intertwine with their roots to establish a mutually beneficial trade network. In exchange for helping everything from oaks to redwoods find water and essential nutrients like nitrogen, the fungi get energy, in the form of carbon that their partners have pulled from the atmosphere. A whole lot of carbon, in fact: Worldwide, some 13 billion tons of CO2 flows from plants to mycorrhizal fungi every year — about a third of humanity’s emissions from fossil fuels — not to mention the CO2 they help trees capture by growing big and strong. Yet when you hear about campaigns to conserve and plant more trees to slow climate change, you don’t hear about the mycorrhizal fungi. Humanity may be missing the forest for the trees, in other words, in part because without going somewhere and digging, it’s hard to tell what mycorrhizal species are associating with what plants in a given ecosystem. Mycorrhizal fungi in Italy’s Apennine Mountains Seth Carnill A new research project is trying to change that. The Society for the Protection of Underground Networks, or SPUN, has launched the Underground Atlas, an interactive tool that maps mycorrhizal fungi diversity around the world. It’s a resource for scientists and conservationists to better understand where to focus on protecting these species so they can keep sequestering carbon and provide other critical services in ecosystems. “We’ve known for a long time that these mycorrhizal fungi are very important in ecosystems, and that they exist all over the planet and partner with lots of different plants,” said fungal ecologist Michael Van Nuland, lead
- [They lost their jobs and funding under Trump. What did communities lose?](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/07/24/they-lost-their-jobs-and-funding-under-trump-what-did-communities-lose/) - In the first six months of the second Trump administration, some 60,000 federal workers have been targeted for layoffs, even more have taken buyouts, and up to trillions of dollars in funding has been frozen or halted. Many more people could still be facing cuts under additional planned reductions. President Donald Trump has explicitly targeted climate- and justice-related programs and funding, but the resulting cuts have gone deep into services communities rely on to survive, like food aid in rural areas or improvements to failing wastewater infrastructure. Farmers have lost grants and support that help keep them going through increasingly volatile weather. Even your favorite YouTube creators may be affected. We asked those who have lost their federal jobs or funding to tell us about what’s being lost: What was their work providing to communities, and what happens now? Their stories, reflecting just a small sample of the many people who’ve been affected, illuminate how deep these cuts go, not only into programs explicitly working to reduce emissions, but also into those keeping us safe, healthy, fed, and informed. Have you been impacted, or know someone who has? We want to hear about it. Message us on Signal at 206-876-3147 or share your story using this form. (Learn more about how to reach us and how we will use your information.) Sort by topic All Disaster recovery Health and safety Food access Historical preservation Public information Education Data and research Waste and recycling Energy costs Disaster recovery “It offered housing, your food was paid for. I didn’t really have to worry about how I would survive.” Rachel Suber, former FEMA Corps member | Pennsylvania Read more Since
- [The science behind the heat dome — ‘a mosh pit’ of molecules](https://www.envirolink.org/2025/07/22/the-science-behind-the-heat-dome-a-mosh-pit-of-molecules/) - From Texas clear to Georgia, from the Gulf Coast on up to the Canadian border, a mass of dangerous heat has started spreading like an atmospheric plague. In the days and perhaps even weeks ahead, a high-pressure system, known as a heat dome, will drive temperatures over 100 degrees Fahrenheit in some places, impacting some 160 million Americans. Extra-high humidity will make that weather even more perilous — while the thermometer may read 100, it might actually feel more like 110. So what exactly is a heat dome, and why does it last so long? And what gives with all the extra moisture? A heat dome is a self-reinforcing machine of misery. It’s a system of high-pressure air, which sinks from a few thousand feet up and compresses as it gets closer to the ground. When molecules in the air have less space, they bump into each other and heat up. “I think about it like a mosh pit,” said Shel Winkley, the weather and climate engagement specialist at the research group Climate Central. “Everybody’s moving around and bumping into each other, and it gets hotter.” But these soaring temperatures aren’t happening on their own with this heat dome. The high pressure also discourages the formation of clouds, which typically need rising air. “There’s going to be very little in the way of cloudiness, so it’ll be a lot of sunshine which, in turn, will warm the atmosphere even more,” said AccuWeather senior meteorologist Tom Kines. “You’re just kind of trapping that hot air over one part of the country.” In the beginning, a heat dome evaporates moisture in the soil, which provides a bit of cooling. But then, the evaporation will significantly raise humidity. (A major contributor during this month’s heat dome will be the swaths of corn crops
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- [Poisoning](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/poisoning/)
- [Raptors](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/raptors/)
- [Scavengers](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/scavengers/)
- [Vultures](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/vultures/)
- [Cats](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/cats/)
- [Climate Activism](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/climate-activism/)
- [Climate Justice](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/climate-justice/)
- [Islands](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/islands/)
- [and Law](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/and-law/)
- [Illegal Fishing](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/illegal-fishing/)
- [Ocean Crisis](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/ocean-crisis/)
- [and Saltwater Fish](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/and-saltwater-fish/)
- [Indigenous Communities](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/indigenous-communities/)
- [Indigenous Peoples](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/indigenous-peoples/)
- [and Wildlife Conservation](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/and-wildlife-conservation/)
- [Regulation](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/regulation/)
- [Solutions](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/solutions/)
- [Ice Shelves](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/ice-shelves/)
- [Polar Regions](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/polar-regions/)
- [and Sea Ice](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/and-sea-ice/)
- [Fires](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/fires/)
- [forest degradation](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/forest-degradation/)
- [Forest Fires](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/forest-fires/)
- [Rainforest Destruction](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/rainforest-destruction/)
- [Remote Sensing](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/remote-sensing/)
- [Satellite Imagery](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/satellite-imagery/)
- [and Tropical Forests](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/and-tropical-forests/)
- [Uncategorized](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/uncategorized/)
- [Ecosystems](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/ecosystems/)
- [Marine Protected Areas](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/marine-protected-areas/)
- [Community Development](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/community-development/)
- [Development](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/development/)
- [electricity](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/electricity/)
- [Environmental Policy](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/environmental-policy/)
- [Green Energy](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/green-energy/)
- [NGOs](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/ngos/)
- [Solar Power](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/solar-power/)
- [Sustainability](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/sustainability/)
- [Sustainable Development](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/sustainable-development/)
- [and Technology](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/and-technology/)
- [Food](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/food/)
- [Commentary](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/commentary/)
- [Corporate Responsibility](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/corporate-responsibility/)
- [Deep Sea](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/deep-sea/)
- [Deep Sea Mining](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/deep-sea-mining/)
- [Law](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/law/)
- [and Oceans](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/and-oceans/)
- [Coral Reefs](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/coral-reefs/)
- [Climate Change And Coral Reefs](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/climate-change-and-coral-reefs/)
- [Coral Bleaching](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/coral-bleaching/)
- [Diseases and Wildlife](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/diseases-and-wildlife/)
- [Georgia PSC](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/georgia-psc/)
- [Washington DC](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/washington-dc/)
- [Law (US)](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/law-us/)
- [Protest](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/protest/)
- [Art](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/art/)
- [Urban wildlife](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/urban-wildlife/)
- [Microbiology](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/microbiology/)
- [Dentists](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/dentists/)
- [Global development](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/global-development/)
- [Drought](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/drought/)
- [Internally displaced people](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/internally-displaced-people/)
- [Somalia](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/somalia/)
- [Africa](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/africa/)
- [Insurance industry](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/insurance-industry/)
- [Local government](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/local-government/)
- [Shell](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/shell/)
- [Oil](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/oil/)
- [Bats](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/bats/)
- [New Species](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/new-species/)
- [Species Discovery](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/species-discovery/)
- [Conservation Solutions](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/conservation-solutions/)
- [and Seagrass](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/and-seagrass/)
- [and Green](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/and-green/)
- [Corruption](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/corruption/)
- [Crime](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/crime/)
- [Environmental Crime](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/environmental-crime/)
- [and Threats To The Amazon](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/and-threats-to-the-amazon/)
- [and Rainforest Deforestation](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/and-rainforest-deforestation/)
- [Indigenous Affairs](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/indigenous-affairs/)
- [Climate & Energy](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/climate-energy/)
- [Well actually](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/well-actually/)
- [Chocolate](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/chocolate/)
- [Halloween](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/halloween/)
- [Just Stop Oil](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/just-stop-oil/)
- [Environmental activism](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/environmental-activism/)
- [Stonehenge](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/stonehenge/)
- [New York](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/new-york/)
- [Harrison Ford](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/harrison-ford/)
- [Zoology](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/zoology/)
- [Photography](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/photography/)
- [Art and design](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/art-and-design/)
- [Caribbean](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/caribbean/)
- [Haiti](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/haiti/)
- [Australia weather](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/australia-weather/)
- [US weather](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/us-weather/)
- [Animal Behavior](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/animal-behavior/)
- [Symbiotic Relationships](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/symbiotic-relationships/)
- [and Flooding](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/and-flooding/)
- [Pangolins](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/pangolins/)
- [Monkeys](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/monkeys/)
- [and Wildlife Trade](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/and-wildlife-trade/)
- [Editorials](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/editorials/)
- [and Protected Areas](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/and-protected-areas/)
- [Technology](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/technology/)
- [Food and Agriculture](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/food-and-agriculture/)
- [Liberal party](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/liberal-party/)
- [Anthony Albanese](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/anthony-albanese/)
- [Medicare Australia](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/medicare-australia/)
- [Apec summit](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/apec-summit/)
- [Law (Australia)](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/law-australia/)
- [Religion](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/religion/)
- [Health & wellbeing](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/health-wellbeing/)
- [Nepal](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/nepal/)
- [Keir Starmer](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/keir-starmer/)
- [David Littleproud](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/david-littleproud/)
- [Sarah Hanson-Young](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/sarah-hanson-young/)
- [Electric](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/electric/)
- [hybrid and low-emission cars](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/hybrid-and-low-emission-cars/)
- [Ethical and green living](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/ethical-and-green-living/)
- [Motoring](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/motoring/)
- [California](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/california/)
- [National parks](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/national-parks/)
- [Books](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/books/)
- [West Coast](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/west-coast/)
- [Interiors](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/interiors/)
- [Life and style](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/life-and-style/)
- [Homes](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/homes/)
- [Travel & leisure](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/travel-leisure/)
- [Autumn](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/autumn/)
- [Television](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/television/)
- [Social exclusion](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/social-exclusion/)
- [Social trends](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/social-trends/)
- [Television & radio](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/television-radio/)
- [Victoria](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/victoria/)
- [Rock climbing](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/rock-climbing/)
- [Indigenous Australians](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/indigenous-australians/)
- [Social media](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/social-media/)
- [Victorian politics](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/victorian-politics/)
- [Agriculture](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/agriculture/)
- [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/artificial-intelligence/)
- [Conservation Technology](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/conservation-technology/)
- [Forest Regeneration](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/forest-regeneration/)
- [Restoration](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/restoration/)
- [Ecological Restoration](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/ecological-restoration/)
- [Freshwater](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/freshwater/)
- [Lakes](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/lakes/)
- [Analysis](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/analysis/)
- [Bioeconomy](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/bioeconomy/)
- [Carbon Conservation](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/carbon-conservation/)
- [carbon markets](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/carbon-markets/)
- [Ecosystem Services](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/ecosystem-services/)
- [Ecosystem Services Payments](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/ecosystem-services-payments/)
- [Environmental Economics](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/environmental-economics/)
- [Environmental Services](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/environmental-services/)
- [Forest Carbon](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/forest-carbon/)
- [Forest Products](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/forest-products/)
- [Land Rights](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/land-rights/)
- [Payments For Ecosystem Services](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/payments-for-ecosystem-services/)
- [Rainforest Ecological Services](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/rainforest-ecological-services/)
- [Technology And Conservation](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/technology-and-conservation/)
- [Coastal Ecosystems](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/coastal-ecosystems/)
- [Amazon Destruction](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/amazon-destruction/)
- [Amazon Mining](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/amazon-mining/)
- [Critical Minerals](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/critical-minerals/)
- [Illegal Mining](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/illegal-mining/)
- [Mercury](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/mercury/)
- [and Traditional People](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/and-traditional-people/)
- [FLEGT](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/flegt/)
- [Global Trade](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/global-trade/)
- [Timber](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/timber/)
- [timber trade](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/timber-trade/)
- [Trade](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/trade/)
- [agribusiness](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/agribusiness/)
- [Indigenous Reserves](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/indigenous-reserves/)
- [Indigenous Rights](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/indigenous-rights/)
- [Monocultures](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/monocultures/)
- [and Oil](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/and-oil/)
- [and United Nations](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/and-united-nations/)
- [Alaska](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/alaska/)
- [Native Americans](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/native-americans/)
- [Chris Bowen](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/chris-bowen/)
- [Crocodiles](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/crocodiles/)
- [Zoos](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/zoos/)
- [Steve Irwin](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/steve-irwin/)
- [ExxonMobil](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/exxonmobil/)
- [and Rainforest Mining](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/and-rainforest-mining/)
- [urban ecology](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/urban-ecology/)
- [and Urban Planning](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/and-urban-planning/)
- [Aquaculture](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/aquaculture/)
- [Corporations](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/corporations/)
- [Endangered Environmentalists](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/endangered-environmentalists/)
- [Fish Farming](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/fish-farming/)
- [Freshwater Fish](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/freshwater-fish/)
- [Habitat Degradation](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/habitat-degradation/)
- [Industrial Agriculture](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/industrial-agriculture/)
- [Invasive Species](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/invasive-species/)
- [Housing](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/housing/)
- [Farming](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/farming/)
- [Rural affairs](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/rural-affairs/)
- [Brexit](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/brexit/)
- [Water industry](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/water-industry/)
- [Utilities](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/utilities/)
- [Regulators](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/regulators/)
- [Water bills](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/water-bills/)
- [Money](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/money/)
- [and Polar Regions](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/and-polar-regions/)
- [Environmental Journalism](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/environmental-journalism/)
- [Funding](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/funding/)
- [Interviews With Environmental Journalists](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/interviews-with-environmental-journalists/)
- [Journalism](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/journalism/)
- [Mongabay](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/mongabay/)
- [Podcast](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/podcast/)
- [Rhett Butler](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/rhett-butler/)
- [and the business of running mongabay](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/and-the-business-of-running-mongabay/)
- [Fellows](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/fellows/)
- [Global Environmental Crisis](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/global-environmental-crisis/)
- [and Mongabay fellows and interns](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/and-mongabay-fellows-and-interns/)
- [Amazon Biodiversity](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/amazon-biodiversity/)
- [Banks](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/banks/)
- [Finance](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/finance/)
- [Natural Gas](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/natural-gas/)
- [Oil Drilling](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/oil-drilling/)
- [Amazon Logging](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/amazon-logging/)
- [Carbon Credits](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/carbon-credits/)
- [Carbon Finance](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/carbon-finance/)
- [Greenwashing](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/greenwashing/)
- [Illegal Logging](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/illegal-logging/)
- [Organized Crime](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/organized-crime/)
- [and Rainforests](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/and-rainforests/)
- [Rainforest Conservation](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/rainforest-conservation/)
- [Rainforest Deforestation](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/rainforest-deforestation/)
- [and Water](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/and-water/)
- [Climate Change Negotiations](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/climate-change-negotiations/)
- [Emission Reduction](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/emission-reduction/)
- [Just Transition](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/just-transition/)
- [Plantations](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/plantations/)
- [Conflict](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/conflict/)
- [Indigenous Groups](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/indigenous-groups/)
- [Budget 2025](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/budget-2025/)
- [Rachel Reeves](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/rachel-reeves/)
- [Budget](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/budget/)
- [Energy bills](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/energy-bills/)
- [Tax and spending](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/tax-and-spending/)
- [Amphibians](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/amphibians/)
- [Galápagos Islands](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/galapagos-islands/)
- [Ecuador](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/ecuador/)
- [Ethanol](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/ethanol/)
- [philanthropy](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/philanthropy/)
- [Ecotourism](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/ecotourism/)
- [Montane Forests](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/montane-forests/)
- [Mountains](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/mountains/)
- [Primary Forests](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/primary-forests/)
- [and UNESCO World Heritage Site](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/and-unesco-world-heritage-site/)
- [Carbon Sequestration](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/carbon-sequestration/)
- [data](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/data/)
- [Food Waste](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/food-waste/)
- [Innovation In Conservation](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/innovation-in-conservation/)
- [Soil Carbon](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/soil-carbon/)
- [technology development](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/technology-development/)
- [Beans](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/beans/)
- [pulses and legumes](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/pulses-and-legumes/)
- [Police](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/police/)
- [Amazon Agriculture](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/amazon-agriculture/)
- [Climate Change And Food](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/climate-change-and-food/)
- [Commodity agriculture](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/commodity-agriculture/)
- [Crop Yields](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/crop-yields/)
- [Crops](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/crops/)
- [Diseases](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/diseases/)
- [food security](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/food-security/)
- [Fungi](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/fungi/)
- [Rainforest Agriculture](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/rainforest-agriculture/)
- [Subsistence Agriculture](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/subsistence-agriculture/)
- [Interviews with conservation players](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/interviews-with-conservation-players/)
- [Blue Carbon](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/blue-carbon/)
- [Climate Change And Biodiversity](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/climate-change-and-biodiversity/)
- [Conservation Finance](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/conservation-finance/)
- [Coal](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/coal/)
- [Haze](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/haze/)
- [Southeast Asia Haze](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/southeast-asia-haze/)
- [New Discovery](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/new-discovery/)
- [Ocean](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/ocean/)
- [Mongabay fellows and interns](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/mongabay-fellows-and-interns/)
- [and Violence](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/and-violence/)
- [and Timber](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/and-timber/)
- [and Environmental Crime](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/and-environmental-crime/)
- [climate finance](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/climate-finance/)
- [Traditional Knowledge](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/traditional-knowledge/)
- [The moon](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/the-moon/)
- [Sydney](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/sydney/)
- [Bondi beach](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/bondi-beach/)
- [New Mexico](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/new-mexico/)
- [US politics](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/us-politics/)
- [Zac Goldsmith](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/zac-goldsmith/)
- [Big Cats](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/big-cats/)
- [Gender and Conservation](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/gender-and-conservation/)
- [Human-wildlife Conflict](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/human-wildlife-conflict/)
- [Indigenous Culture](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/indigenous-culture/)
- [Indigenous Cultures](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/indigenous-cultures/)
- [Lions](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/lions/)
- [Spirituality and Conservation](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/spirituality-and-conservation/)
- [Wildilfe](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/wildilfe/)
- [and Women in conservation](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/and-women-in-conservation/)
- [Global climate talks](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/global-climate-talks/)
- [Advertising Standards Authority](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/advertising-standards-authority/)
- [Communities](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/communities/)
- [Carbon offsetting](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/carbon-offsetting/)
- [Kenya](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/kenya/)
- [Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/luiz-inacio-lula-da-silva/)
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- [Tropical Deforestation](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/tropical-deforestation/)
- [Drinking Water](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/drinking-water/)
- [Water Crisis](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/water-crisis/)
- [Water Pollution](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/water-pollution/)
- [and Water Scarcity](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/and-water-scarcity/)
- [Avoided Deforestation](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/avoided-deforestation/)
- [Ecosystem Finance](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/ecosystem-finance/)
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- [China And Energy](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/china-and-energy/)
- [China’s Demand For Resources](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/chinas-demand-for-resources/)
- [Electric Cars](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/electric-cars/)
- [greenhouse gases](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/greenhouse-gases/)
- [and Mining](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/and-mining/)
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- [Global Indigenous Affairs Desk](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/global-indigenous-affairs-desk/)
- [US foreign policy](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/us-foreign-policy/)
- [Portsmouth](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/portsmouth/)
- [Russia](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/russia/)
- [African swine fever](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/african-swine-fever/)
- [Commercial property](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/commercial-property/)
- [Green building](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/green-building/)
- [Real estate](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/real-estate/)
- [Queensland politics](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/queensland-politics/)
- [David Crisafulli](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/david-crisafulli/)
- [and Protests](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/and-protests/)
- [Amazon People](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/amazon-people/)
- [and Traditional Knowledge](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/and-traditional-knowledge/)
- [algae](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/algae/)
- [Global Warming](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/global-warming/)
- [and Oceans And Climate Change](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/and-oceans-and-climate-change/)
- [Clean Energy](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/clean-energy/)
- [Geothermal Energy](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/geothermal-energy/)
- [Hydroelectric Power](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/hydroelectric-power/)
- [Hydropower](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/hydropower/)
- [Adaptation](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/adaptation/)
- [and Renewable Energy](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/and-renewable-energy/)
- [Climate aid](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/climate-aid/)
- [Global economy](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/global-economy/)
- [Plastics](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/plastics/)
- [Waste](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/waste/)
- [Pfas](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/pfas/)
- [US Environmental Protection Agency](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/us-environmental-protection-agency/)
- [Nigeria](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/nigeria/)
- [and Pulp And Paper](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/and-pulp-and-paper/)
- [Democratic Republic of the Congo](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/democratic-republic-of-the-congo/)
- [Wetlands](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/wetlands/)
- [Advance Australia](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/advance-australia/)
- [India](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/india/)
- [South and central Asia](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/south-and-central-asia/)
- [Artificial intelligence (AI)](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/artificial-intelligence-ai/)
- [Computing](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/computing/)
- [Silicon Valley](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/silicon-valley/)
- [and Wildtech](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/and-wildtech/)
- [Apes](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/apes/)
- [Gibbons](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/gibbons/)
- [Pet Trade](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/pet-trade/)
- [Primates](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/primates/)
- [Wildlife Trafficking](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/wildlife-trafficking/)
- [and Zoos](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/and-zoos/)
- [Citizen Science](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/citizen-science/)
- [eDNA](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/edna/)
- [Announcements](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/announcements/)
- [Mongabay investigation](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/mongabay-investigation/)
- [Oil Spills](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/oil-spills/)
- [shark finning](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/shark-finning/)
- [and Sharks](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/and-sharks/)
- [Carbon Offsets](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/carbon-offsets/)
- [Carbon Trading](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/carbon-trading/)
- [blue economy](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/blue-economy/)
- [Nutrition](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/nutrition/)
- [and Overfishing](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/and-overfishing/)
- [Rhinos](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/rhinos/)
- [Carbon Market](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/carbon-market/)
- [and Mangroves](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/and-mangroves/)
- [Degraded Lands](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/degraded-lands/)
- [Human Rights](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/human-rights/)
- [Protests](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/protests/)
- [and Social Justice](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/and-social-justice/)
- [Wind power](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/wind-power/)
- [Gina Rinehart](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/gina-rinehart/)
- [Gas](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/gas/)
- [Nuclear power](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/nuclear-power/)
- [Gavin Newsom](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/gavin-newsom/)
- [Senegal](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/senegal/)
- [Earthquakes](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/earthquakes/)
- [Tsunamis](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/tsunamis/)
- [Surfing](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/surfing/)
- [Sport](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/sport/)
- [Natural disasters](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/natural-disasters/)
- [and Just Transition](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/and-just-transition/)
- [and Indigenous Rights](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/and-indigenous-rights/)
- [and Typhoons](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/and-typhoons/)
- [and Monitoring](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/and-monitoring/)
- [Amazon Soy](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/amazon-soy/)
- [satellite data](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/satellite-data/)
- [Soy](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/soy/)
- [Supply Chain](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/supply-chain/)
- [and Transparency](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/and-transparency/)
- [Evolution](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/evolution/)
- [and Jane Goodall](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/and-jane-goodall/)
- [Colorado](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/colorado/)
- [Colorado river crisis](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/colorado-river-crisis/)
- [South Australia](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/south-australia/)
- [News Corporation](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/news-corporation/)
- [Australian media](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/australian-media/)
- [Caves](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/caves/)
- [Tourism](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/tourism/)
- [Travel](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/travel/)
- [Matteo Salvini](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/matteo-salvini/)
- [Heat pumps](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/heat-pumps/)
- [Economic policy](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/economic-policy/)
- [Bird flu](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/bird-flu/)
- [Infectious diseases](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/infectious-diseases/)
- [ABC](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/abc/)
- [NBC](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/nbc/)
- [CBS](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/cbs/)
- [Fox](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/fox/)
- [Women](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/women/)
- [West Virginia](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/west-virginia/)
- [and Social Conflict](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/and-social-conflict/)
- [Climate Politics](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/climate-politics/)
- [Copper](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/copper/)
- [Lithium](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/lithium/)
- [and Species Discovery](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/and-species-discovery/)
- [Alternative Energy](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/alternative-energy/)
- [and Women In Science](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/and-women-in-science/)
- [and Mongabay investigation](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/and-mongabay-investigation/)
- [and Journalism](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/and-journalism/)
- [and Rhett Butler](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/and-rhett-butler/)
- [and Natural Gas](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/and-natural-gas/)
- [Conservation leadership](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/conservation-leadership/)
- [and philanthropy](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/and-philanthropy/)
- [Cacao](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/cacao/)
- [International Trade](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/international-trade/)
- [forest](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/forest/)
- [Environmental Ethics](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/environmental-ethics/)
- [Saudi Arabia](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/saudi-arabia/)
- [China](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/china/)
- [Middle East and north Africa](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/middle-east-and-north-africa/)
- [Asia Pacific](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/asia-pacific/)
- [OECD](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/oecd/)
- [Lake District](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/lake-district/)
- [Radio](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/radio/)
- [North of England](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/north-of-england/)
- [Music](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/music/)
- [Pop and rock](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/pop-and-rock/)
- [Lake District holidays](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/lake-district-holidays/)
- [European Union](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/european-union/)
- [Forest Elephants](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/forest-elephants/)
- [human-elephant conflict](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/human-elephant-conflict/)
- [Poachers](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/poachers/)
- [and Poaching](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/and-poaching/)
- [and Tipping points](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/and-tipping-points/)
- [Freshwater Animals](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/freshwater-animals/)
- [freshwater turtles](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/freshwater-turtles/)
- [Turtles](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/turtles/)
- [Turtles And Tortoises](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/turtles-and-tortoises/)
- [Wildlife Crime](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/wildlife-crime/)
- [Arctic Animals](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/arctic-animals/)
- [and Mammals](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/and-mammals/)
- [Flowers](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/flowers/)
- [Pollinators](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/pollinators/)
- [US federal government shutdown 2025](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/us-federal-government-shutdown-2025/)
- [Privatisation](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/privatisation/)
- [US federal government shutdowns](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/us-federal-government-shutdowns/)
- [Barnaby Joyce](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/barnaby-joyce/)
- [Texas](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/texas/)
- [Justice & Health](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/justice-health/)
- [Contango Ore](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/contango-ore/)
- [copper mines](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/copper-mines/)
- [copper mining](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/copper-mining/)
- [Indigenous land](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/indigenous-land/)
- [Johnson Tract](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/johnson-tract/)
- [Lake Clark National Park](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/lake-clark-national-park/)
- [mineral rights](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/mineral-rights/)
- [Minerals](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/minerals/)
- [mines](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/mines/)
- [energy transition](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/energy-transition/)
- [Pennsylvania](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/pennsylvania/)
- [Pennsylvania Solar for Schools](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/pennsylvania-solar-for-schools/)
- [rooftop solar](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/rooftop-solar/)
- [schools](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/schools/)
- [Solar](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/solar/)
- [Solar Energy](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/solar-energy/)
- [solar panels](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/solar-panels/)
- [EPA](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/epa/)
- [EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/epa-administrator-lee-zeldin/)
- [Investment and Jobs Act](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/investment-and-jobs-act/)
- [Lead City](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/lead-city/)
- [lead pipe replacement](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/lead-pipe-replacement/)
- [lead pipes](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/lead-pipes/)
- [U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/u-s-rep-raja-krishnamoorthi/)
- [Alabama](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/alabama/)
- [Bessemer](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/bessemer/)
- [Birmingham darter fish](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/birmingham-darter-fish/)
- [Birmingham Northern Beltline](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/birmingham-northern-beltline/)
- [Data Centers](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/data-centers/)
- [Logistic Land Investments](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/logistic-land-investments/)
- [ai](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/ai/)
- [Citizens Action Coalition](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/citizens-action-coalition/)
- [Delaware](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/delaware/)
- [Florida](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/florida/)
- [Indiana](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/indiana/)
- [Inside Clean Energy](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/inside-clean-energy/)
- [Ohio](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/ohio/)
- [endangered](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/endangered/)
- [marine biology](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/marine-biology/)
- [marine mammal](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/marine-mammal/)
- [Mexico](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/mexico/)
- [Sea Shepherd Conservation Society](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/sea-shepherd-conservation-society/)
- [vaquita porpoise](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/vaquita-porpoise/)
- [Andrea Crosta](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/andrea-crosta/)
- [Earth League International](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/earth-league-international/)
- [illegal wildlife trade](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/illegal-wildlife-trade/)
- [Q&A](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/qa/)
- [Totoaba](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/totoaba/)
- [International Energy Agency](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/international-energy-agency/)
- [Josh Shapiro](https://www.envirolink.org/tag/josh-shapiro/)
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