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After a weeklong rescue effort, over 60 cats have been saved from an abandoned sailboat: 'They're incredibly resilient'
On the first day, marine officers removed 31 cats from the “ghost ship.” In the span of a week, that number doubled.
Storms of dust and sand are another sign our climate is changing. Two experts explain
Tourism Australia/Canva, Wikimedia Commons, The Conversation, CC BY-NC Imagine you wake up one morning and look out your window. You see a sky of red, hear a ferocious blast of wind and watch as tree branches creak and c…
New Jersey's new 'big tech' law aims to regulate kids' social media use: 'Worse than big tobacco'
The new law limits data gathering and bars some algorithmic recommendations.
Fossils show huge carbon emissions harm forests, not ‘green the planet’
Study of 56m-year-old leaves counters claims from Trump administration members of ‘benefits’ of fossil fuel pollution Adding huge quantities of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere is set to cause the Earth’s forests to wi…
75 'confused' baby sea turtle hatchlings rescued after crawling up a road in search of the ocean
Local officials are urging Florida residents to help keep beachfronts turtle-safe for nesting season.
Man saves otter strangled by fishing net using mouth-to-mouth CPR
The otter has made a full recovery and has been reunited with its family in the wild.
Effects of Record-Breaking El Niño Are Happening on 3 Continents
The recurring climate phenomenon is expected to peak later this year, but it is already causing dry spells and crop failures on three continents.
Just weeks before wildfires hit Spokane, the city practiced a mass evacuation. The drill paid off
Rather than asking residents to imagine what they would do during an emergency, community drills allow them to practice it.
Piranha drama: boy, 8, hooks fearsome exotic fish in Pennsylvania lake
South American fish with razor-toothed jaws was probably released by someone who owned it as a pet, officials say An eight-year-old boy fishing for bass in Pennsylvania was stunned to catch something more associated with…
California bans paraquat, highly toxic herbicide outlawed in more than 70 countries
State is US’s largest user of pesticide that is virtually proven to cause Parkinson’s disease California is banning paraquat, a highly toxic, controversial herbicide used across millions of acres of American cropland. Pu…
Severe storms cut power supply to 540,000 homes in US midwest
Indiana faced most outages at 267,000, about 8% of its customers, with severe thunderstorms and wind ahead Power supply was cut on Thursday to about 540,000 homes and businesses across the US midwest as severe storms ba…
Lost jobs, inequality, rogue agents: why are we accepting oligarchs’ AI agenda? | Robert Reich
The dangers of AI become clearer every day. Why are we still acting as if we have no choice about our future? Rather than producing jobs, the US economy actually lost 23,000 jobs in July, according to Bureau of Labor Sta…
If you have come across “GreenPro certified” on a tile box, a paint can, or a tender document and wondered […] The post GreenPro Certification in India: What It Is, How It Works, and How to Apply appeared first on Prakat…
World Environment Day 2026 falls on June 5, hosted by Azerbaijan under the theme 'Inspired by Nature. For Climate. For Our Future.' Explore its history, India's Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam campaign, and how to take part. The post…
Safe havens protect Australian mammals from invasive predators. Why aren’t they working for other animal groups?
Feral cats and foxes now roam across almost all of Australia. These predators are a major reason why many species have been driven to extinction. In response, conservation groups and authorities have turned to safe have…
Every 12 August, World Elephant Day arrives with the same reassuring statistic: India is home to nearly 60% of the […] The post India Just Counted Its Elephants Using DNA for the First Time — and the Numbers Are a Wake-U…
There is a version of the circular economy that rarely makes it into the glossy sustainability reports: the business of […] The post India’s Ship Recycling Industry Just Became the World’s Biggest — Five Years Ahead of S…
Odisha rarely tops the list when people plan a nature holiday in India—Kerala and the Himalayas usually get there first. […] The post Ecotourism in Odisha: Chilika, Bhitarkanika, Similipal & Beyond (2026 Guide) appeared …
Scientists are using spider webs to develop materials that treat burn wounds, reverse nerve damage
Spiders produce silk from a specialized gland and use it to build incredible web structures. Scientists are figuring out how to replicate this biological feat.
Did you know there’s a vast reef network off the north coast of Australia? Few do – and that’s a problem
Hadley England Australia is famous for its coral reefs, including the Great Barrier Reef on the east coast and Ningaloo Reef in the west. Both World Heritage-listed reefs attract thousands of visitors each year. But ther…
NZ’s new flood maps are missing a hidden threat – the water quietly rising from below
Kerry Marshall/Getty Images The latest update of nationwide flood maps, to be released next year, will give communities across New Zealand the clearest picture yet of the regional risk of flooding. But as it stands, thi…
Marine heatwaves are cooking our ocean ecosystems – and will only become more common
Canva, Pixabay, The Conversation, CC BY-NC-SA You may have heard reports of fish die-offs or seen photos of hauntingly bleached coral. Those are just two signs a marine heatwave has swept through the sea. Marine heatwav…
Trump administration pulls support for annual Arctic environmental report
Move by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is latest government rollback of climate science activity The Trump administration has pulled its support for an annual report on the environmental changes across t…
Soursob weed is a persistent curse – but it can be beaten. Here’s how
Federica Grassi/Getty Images When you are out and about at this time of year in many parts of Australia, a cold and sometimes drab winter is relieved by a blaze of brilliant yellow: soursob. It can look pretty, but sadly…
On These Motorcycles, the Thrill Is Truly Electric
With gas prices high, people in developing countries are lining up to buy battery-powered bikes. The Iran war has made Trump “salesman of the year,” one executive in Pakistan said.
Heat, Fire, Smoke and Storms Are Wreaking Havoc on the Economy
Businesses are reckoning with the financial toll of this year’s brutal climate shocks.
Top Science Body Deletes Climate Chapter From Judges’ Manual
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine had been under pressure from Republican leaders, including President Trump.
Over 1 million evacuated as Typhoon Dolphin hits eastern China
In 2010, Shanghai turned a polluted industrial brownfield into Houtan Park
Shanghai’s Houtan Park showcases the remarkable transformation of a contaminated industrial site into a thriving wetland that effectively purifies river water daily. The design cleverly integrates recycled materials, hon…
In 2002, a Kansas landowner began restoring 320 neglected acres with winter burns; 20 years later, native tallgrass and wildflowers had returned
Mike Moddrell revived tallgrass prairie on his Kansas land using controlled winter burns. This ancient Indigenous practice effectively combats invasive woody plants and stimulates native grass growth. While fire alone is…
States are passing their own clear water laws to counter Trump admin rollbacks
A 2023 Supreme Court ruling removed Clean Water Act protections for wetlands. The Trump administration is moving to weaken remaining rules. Some states are passing their own clear water laws in response.
EPA issues new rules for controversial herbicide, but opponents worry dangers remain
Controlling weeds is a perennial problem for farmers. The EPA issued rules earlier this year for one controversial herbicide that can be prone to drifting and harming some other crops and trees.
Some of the most pristine ecosystems in the U.S. are losing protections
Some of the most pristine ecosystems in the U.S. are in the Pacific Ocean. They're federally protected, but now, the Trump administration is rolling back some of those protections.
The largest human composting facility is coming to Maryland
The largest human composting facility in the nation is soon opening in Maryland, with capacity to handle 2,000 bodies a year. It's meeting a growing demand for eco-friendly interment options.
Photos: Wildfires in Spokane lead to thousands of evacuations
Wildfires in Spokane have destroyed hundreds of homes and led to evacuation orders for 60,000 people.
India gets 101st 'Ramsar' site as Arunachal's Glaw Lake joins global list of protected wetlands
What a federal plan to reallocate the Colorado River's water means for western states
NPR's Rob Schmitz speaks with Russ Schumacher, professor at Colorado State University, about a new government proposal to reallocate water from the Colorado River among Western states who rely on it.
Heat, drought and rainfall extremes expanding across India; northwest emerging as heat hotspot: Study
India faces increasing extreme weather events, a new study reveals. Northwest India shows the steepest rise in daytime temperatures and heatwaves. South peninsular India experiences a strong drought trend, affecting over…
Sunken German warship from WWII resurfaces due to low river levels in Serbia
Big business made big promises about saving the planet. Following through hasn’t been easy.
Deep in the mountains of Palawan, Conservation International scientists are capturing what few people ever see: the secret lives of the Philippines’ rarest species.
At Maido — the Lima restaurant recently crowned the best in the world — one of the star dishes is paiche, a giant prehistoric river fish.Its journey to the table begins on a small family farm deep in Peru’s Amazon.
121 | Michael Greene: Carbon Cowboy or Lone Ranger Part 2 – The $200 Million Land Heist in the Amazon
In this episode of Bionic Planet, we finally catch up with Michael Greene — the carbon developer branded a "land grabber of epic proportions" in The Washington Post, and now at the center of an unfolding saga that feels …
“Jane Goodall forever changed how people think about, interact with and care for the natural world,” said Daniela Raik, interim CEO of Conservation International.
Conservation International’s Neil Vora was selected for TIME’s Next 100 list — alongside other rising leaders reshaping culture, science and society.
Climate change is happening. And it’s placing the world’s reefs in peril. What can be done?
After decades of negotiation, the high seas treaty is finally reality. The historic agreement will pave the way to protect international waters which face numerous threats.
120 | Indonesia is Still Moving its Capitol, and Nobody Cares?
In this episode of Bionic Planet, we delve into the pressing issue of climate change and its profound impact on coastal ecosystems, particularly focusing on blue carbon. We kick off the discussion by highlighting Indones…
119 | Blue Carbon Pioneer James Kairo on How Mangroves Combat Climate Change: First of Three Parts
Like what you hear? Support us at patreon.com/bionicplanet. Today's guest, Blue Carbon Pioneer James Kairo, brings us into the fascinating world of mangroves and their immense economic and ecological value. Our journey …
118 | Kenyan Herders Say Judgement Against Them Based on Forged Signatures / Continuation of Episode 117
In this episode of Bionic Planet, we continue our dive into the complex and often contentious world of community conservancies in northern Kenya, focusing on the Biliqo Bulesa and Cherub Community Conservancies. The epis…
117 | Kenyan Pastoralists Cry Foul on Western NGOs, Media. First of two parts
In this gripping two-hour episode, we pull back the curtain on misinformation campaigns targeting carbon projects in Kenya's Northern Rangelands. Through interviews with local leaders—including Mohamed Shibia, director o…
116 | James Mwangi and Kenya's Great Carbon Valley
In this episode of our podcast, we dive deep into the transformative potential of Africa in the global shift towards a sustainable future, featuring an insightful conversation with James Mwangi, co-founder of Dahlberg an…
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