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Trump Delays Biden Refrigerant Rules

The Trump administration announced plans to delay compliance with two Biden-era rules governing hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), potent greenhouse gases used in refrigeration and air conditioning systems. According to Reuters, this move is part of a broader effort to unwind the former president's environm

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National Trust Lists 11 Endangered Historic Equality Sites

The National Trust for Historic Preservation has released its annual list of America's most endangered historic places, themed around equality ahead of the nation's 250th anniversary. The 11 sites , announced Wednesday, include Stonewall National Monument in New York City, Philadelphia's President's

Yesterday 5:40 PM ET Est. Read: 3 Mins

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Humpback Whales Record Longest Ocean Crossing

Researchers have documented the longest ocean crossing ever recorded by humpback whales, traveling between breeding grounds in Brazil and eastern Australia . According to a study published in Royal Society Open Science , one whale traveled approximately 9,383 miles from Brazil to Australia over 22 y

Yesterday 11:47 AM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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Climate

UK Urged to Adapt as Climate Threats Intensify

The UK's Climate Change Committee (CCC) has issued a stark warning that extreme heatwaves are becoming an increasing public health risk due to climate change. The committee recommends introducing maximum temperature rules for workplaces and installing air conditioning in schools, hospitals, and care

May 19, 9:45 PM ET·1 min read

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Conservation

Whale Timmy Found Dead After Controversial Rescue

A humpback whale that gained international attention following a contentious rescue effort has been found dead off the coast of Denmark. The whale, nicknamed 'Timmy' and 'Hope,' was released into the North Sea on May 2 after repeatedly stranding itself along Germany's Baltic Sea coast. Authorities c

May 16, 3:33 PM ET·2 min read

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Water

US Proposes Colorado River Cuts Amid Drought

The US government has proposed a plan that could cut up to 40% of current Colorado River supplies for Arizona, California, and Nevada as reservoirs reach critically low levels due to drought. According to Tom Buschatzke, director of the Arizona Department of Water Resources, the 10-year plan would r

May 15, 9:16 PM ET·2 min read

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Climate

Climate Change Fuels Record Wildfires Globally

Climate change has driven record-breaking outbreaks of fire in Africa, Asia, and other regions this year. According to data compiled by World Weather Attribution (WWA), a research group studying the role of global warming in extreme weather events, fires from January to April have already caused unp

May 12, 3:19 AM ET·2 min read

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Conservation

Coyote's Epic Swim to Alcatraz Traced to Angel Island

A coyote that gained national attention for swimming to Alcatraz Island in California actually swam twice as far as originally thought, according to researchers. The male coyote's sudden appearance in January at the site of the former federal prison stunned scientists and tourists, marking the first

May 5, 11:52 PM ET·2 min read

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Climate

Amsterdam Bans Meat & Fossil Fuel Ads

Amsterdam has implemented a ban on public advertising for meat, fossil fuels, airlines, gas-powered cars, cruises, beef, chicken, pork, and fish products. The initiative was introduced by the GreenLeft and Party for the Animals political parties to discourage high-carbon lifestyles and align with th

May 5, 3:11 PM ET·1 min read

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Climate

Colombia Hosts Global Fossil Fuel Transition Talks

Colombia hosted the first-ever global conference focused on transitioning away from fossil fuels, bringing together nearly 60 countries to accelerate decarbonization efforts. The event, held in Santa Marta, aimed to address economic vulnerabilities tied to volatile oil and gas markets amid rising en

May 4, 1:14 AM ET·1 min read

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Conservation

Rescuers Release Stranded Humpback Whale in Baltic

A humpback whale named Timmy, stranded for over five weeks in shallow waters off Germany's Baltic coast, has been released into the North Sea after being transported there via a water-filled barge. The 10-meter-long whale, which became entangled in netting and first stranded on Timmendorfer Beach in

Apr 29, 12:55 PM ET·2 min read

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Climate

Tropical Forest Loss Declines in 2025

Global tropical rainforest destruction slowed in 2025 , according to new satellite data from the World Resources Institute (WRI) and the University of Maryland, as reported by BBC News . The loss of old-growth tropical forests fell by approximately 36%, with about 4.3 million hectares lost globally

Apr 29, 10:14 AM ET·2 min read

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Conservation

Ambani Offers Sanctuary to Escobar's Hippos

Anant Ambani, the son of Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani, has offered to provide a sanctuary for 80 hippos descended from those originally imported by Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar. The animals, which now pose an environmental threat in Colombia, are facing culling by authorities due to their i

Apr 29, 4:02 AM ET·2 min read

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Conservation

Orangutan Uses Canopy Bridge in Conservation First

For the first time, a Sumatran orangutan has been recorded using an artificial canopy bridge to cross a public road that had divided its habitat in Indonesia. The young male orangutan's cautious crossing was captured by motion-sensitive cameras installed as part of a conservation effort led by Tangg

Apr 28, 1:21 AM ET·2 min read

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Climate

Strong El Niño Expected by Summer

Scientists predict a strong El Niño event to form by mid-to-late summer, potentially becoming very powerful by fall and lasting into winter. According to NOAA's Climate Prediction Center, there is a high likelihood of El Niño emerging between June and August 2026 and persisting through the end of th

Apr 27, 1:59 PM ET·2 min read

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Climate

60 Nations Discuss Fossil Fuel Exit Amid Iran War

Around 60 governments , including Brazil, Germany, Canada, and Nigeria , are meeting in Santa Marta, Colombia to discuss practical steps for transitioning away from fossil fuels. The gathering, which began on Tuesday, aims to share strategies rather than set new global targets. The meeting focuses o

Apr 27, 9:42 AM ET·2 min read

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Conservation

Supreme Court Sides with Michigan in Line 5 Pipeline Case

The Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday that Michigan's lawsuit seeking to shut down part of the Enbridge Line 5 pipeline must remain in state court. Justice Sonia Sotomayor wrote for a unanimous court that Enbridge waited too long to try to move the case to federal court, according to CBS News . The r

Apr 23, 9:58 PM ET·2 min read

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PollutionCONFLICTING REPORTS

Report: Over 150M Americans Face Harmful Air Pollution

More than 152 million people in the United States, or about 44%, live in areas with unhealthy levels of ozone or particle pollution, according to the American Lung Association's (ALA) 2026 State of the Air report released Wednesday. The report highlights that nearly half of U.S. children reside in c

Apr 22, 7:15 PM ET·1 min read

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Conservation

Cumbria Nature Festival Clarifies It's Not a Nudist Event

The organizers of the Cumbria Nature Festival in England have issued an 'important clarification' stating that the upcoming event is aimed at naturalists, not naturists. According to multiple reports, a recent inquiry from a prospective visitor led the organizers to believe they needed to clarify th

Apr 22, 1:09 PM ET·2 min read

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Conservation

UK Butterfly Species in Decline Over Past Half-Century

More than half of Britain's native butterfly species have declined over the past 50 years, according to data from the UK Butterfly Monitoring Scheme (UKBMS). The scheme, which has collected over 44 million records since 1976, reveals that out of 58 native species recorded, 33 have declined , while 2

Apr 15, 3:17 AM ET·2 min read

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Pollution

NAACP Sues Musk's xAI Over Pollution in Memphis

The NAACP has filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company xAI, alleging violations of the Clean Air Act due to emissions from its makeshift power plant in Southaven, Mississippi. The suit claims that xAI is operating up to 27 gas turbines without permits, emitting harmful pol

Apr 14, 6:28 PM ET·2 min read

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Conservation

South East Water CEO Waives Bonus After Outages

South East Water CEO David Hinton announced he would waive his bonus for the 2025-2026 financial year following severe water outages that left thousands of customers without service, according to The Guardian , BBC , and Sky News . The disruptions affected residents in Kent and Sussex, with some are

Apr 14, 3:35 PM ET·2 min read

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Energy

UK Launches Scheme for Free Electricity on Sunny Weekends

The National Energy System Operator (NESO) has introduced an updated Demand Flexibility Service that offers households and businesses free or cheaper electricity for running appliances during periods of excess renewable energy supply, particularly on sunny weekends. This initiative aims to avoid was

Apr 14, 8:09 AM ET·3 min read

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Conservation

Colombia Approves Cull of Up to 80 Escobar Hippos

Colombia has authorized plans to cull up to 80 hippos , descendants of those originally brought by drug lord Pablo Escobar in the 1980s. Environment Minister Irene Vélez announced the decision on Monday, citing unsuccessful and expensive previous methods like neutering or relocating the animals. The

Apr 13, 5:15 PM ET·2 min read

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Environment

Trump Delays Biden Refrigerant Rules

National Trust Lists 11 Endangered Historic Equality Sites