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In the wake of the Trump administration’s slashing of federal funds for conservation projects, the Miccosukee Tribe has stepped in to fulfill what it feels is a “moral obligation” to protect their sacred lands and the plants and animals found there. ecowatch.com/florida-tribe-…

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Once complete, the new ocean reserve will be as large as the Amazon Rainforest, according to the Solomon Islands-based and Indigenous-led nonprofit Islands Knowledge Institute, which is collaborating with the Solomon Islands and Vanuatu in establishing the reserve.

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New research has found that 18 percent of private wells sampled in Pennsylvania exceed the maximum contaminant levels for per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water set by the United States Environmental Protection Agency. Of the wells sampled, 65 percent had

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“It is our life source, supporting humanity’s sustenance and that of every other organism on earth,” a UN press release said. “Not to mention, the ocean is key to our economy with an estimated 40 million people being employed by ocean-based industries by 2030.”

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In new research, scientists from the Wageningen University & Research have confirmed regular activity by sharks and rays at offshore wind farms around the Netherlands. The team was able to confirm the presence of these elasmobranchs through traces of environmental DNA, or eDNA,

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Chief Executive of America’s Clean Power Jason Grumet said the Senate bill “would increase household electricity bills and threaten hundreds of thousands of jobs across the country,” ecowatch.com/senate-republi…

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Insect numbers are plummeting, with the recent The Bugs Matter Citizen Science Survey finding that bug splatters in the United Kingdom have fallen 63 percent since 2021. There are things you can do to help with the bug crisis, and when you support insects they will help your

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Conservationists are working to prevent turtle doves from disappearing in England. This summer, experts are releasing hundreds bred in captivity in an effort to boost their population. ecowatch.com/turtle-doves-r…

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Leading climate scientists are warning that the timeframe to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius is shrinking, and the world could have just three years left to prevent breaching this limit. Experts warn the threshold could be passed within the next few years, with Piers

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Insect numbers are plummeting, with the recent The Bugs Matter Citizen Science Survey finding that bug splatters in the United Kingdom have fallen 63 percent since 2021. There are things you can do to help with the bug crisis, and when you support insects they will help your

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The destruction of ecosystems has been another devastating effect of the invasion of Ukraine. From ruined nature reserves, polluted water bodies and mined forests, the war has been depriving wildlife of their natural habitats while making it impossible for many animals to

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Earth’s cloud cover has been shrinking rapidly, contributing to the world’s rising temperatures, according to a new NASA-led analysis of satellite observations. ecowatch.com/cloud-cover-lo…

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Asia is warming faster than the rest of the world, according to a new report from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). The State of the Climate in Asia 2024 report, released Monday, shows the continent is heating up at twice the global average rate, leading to

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Ireland has become the sixth European country to end its use of coal with its scheduled shut-down of the Moneypoint coal-fired power plant six months earlier than originally planned. The 915 megawatt station will continue to operate in an oil-based backup capacity under

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New research has found that recycling food waste using methods such as composting, anaerobic digestion and “refeed” can lead to a dramatic reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions compared with disposing of it in landfills. ecowatch.com/food-waste-rec…

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A group of seven conservation organizations has successfully petitioned the Alabama Environmental Management Commission (AEMC) to update the Alabama Department of Environmental Management’s (ADEM) water toxicity standards for 12 pollutants. ecowatch.com/alabama-water-…

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The Trump administration on Monday announced a plan to open 58.5 million acres of undeveloped lands within the National Forest System to road development and construction by repealing the Roadless Area Conservation Rule, known as the “Roadless Rule.” The rule was established in

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Asia is warming faster than the rest of the world, according to a new report from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). ecowatch.com/asia-warming-r…

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China is leading the world in new solar and wind installations and doing so at a record-shattering pace. In May 2025 alone, the country added 93 gigawatts of solar capacity, or nearly 100 solar panels per second, and 26 gigawatts of wind capacity, or about 5,300 wind turbines.

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According to a new assessment from the independent Climate Change Committee (CCC), the UK is making strong progress on reducing emissions, particularly with higher electric vehicle and heat pump sales. However, these trends will need to continue to ramp up for the UK to meet