Brazil’s Supreme Court will review several critical cases that may alter protections for the Amazon rainforest and Indigenous communities. These cases involve disputes over Indigenous land rights, environmental safeguards, and infrastructure projects. A conservative Congress recently approved measures that environmentalists claim infringe on constitutional rights. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, with an environmentally-focused agenda,...
In Woburn, Massachusetts, a lab is transforming bioplastic pellets into environmentally-friendly forks and films. These pellets, fermented from sugar to create plant-based polymers, offer a sustainable alternative to traditional fossil fuel plastics. The process involves microbes that consume these biopolymers, positioning bioplastics as a promising solution to global plastic pollution. Bioplastics are being developed at...
Xiangyang, China — On Tuesday, Typhoon Dolphin advanced further inland, reaching the central Chinese province of Hubei. Authorities responded by closing tourist sites and pausing construction projects as forecasters warned of potential extreme rainfall, especially in the province’s mountainous northwest. Dolphin is the year’s strongest typhoon to hit China. The storm system traveled over 3,700...
The Trump administration claims road repairs are underway in preparation for border security work at a national park. Local residents, however, argue that illegal crossings are rare in the area’s remote cliffs and canyons. Last week, federal contractors began constructing a border barrier near Santa Elena Canyon in Big Bend National Park. This location is...
The contiguous United States experienced its hottest month on record in July, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The average temperature was 76.89 degrees Fahrenheit (24.94 degrees Celsius) across the Lower 48 states. This surpassed the previous record set in July 1936 during the Dust Bowl by 0.125 degrees Fahrenheit. Historical records...
Brian Pohrte, a resident of St. Charles, Illinois, turned to kayaking during the COVID-19 pandemic after initially taking up biking with his family. His interest in the outdoors led him to join the St. Charles Canoe Club, where he became a regular on the Fox River. However, the future of the river, which Pohrte relies...
Jackie, the beloved bald eagle, is critically ill and in an unstable condition as of 2024. Her fans know her not just as a magnificent bird, but as a reality star and a devoted mother. Her life in Big Bear, including her meticulous care in arranging her nest, has been shared with the world through...
The climate-industrial complex is a powerful force built by news, social media, educational institutions, activists, and various organizations. They claim an urgent climate crisis threatens civilization and the planet, which can only be remedied by eliminating fossil fuels and embracing clean energy. However, the agenda’s true aim is financial gain and greater control over personal...
Despite significant financial investments in environmental cleanup efforts, over half of the yards in Omaha, Nebraska, remain contaminated with lead at levels high enough to pose health risks to children. The Flatwater Free Press and ProPublica conducted tests in areas previously surrounding a lead smelter, showing consistent contamination across the city’s older urban core. This...
The heat waves affecting Western Europe this summer have set a new record for average temperatures in the June-July period, previously established in 2022. Data from the European climate agency, Copernicus, revealed that the extreme heat began in May. This has resulted in significant wildfires, extended droughts, new national temperature records across the region, and...