Indonesia suspended four nickel mining operations in Raja Ampat, a renowned diving destination, due to environmental violations. The decision follows an investigation revealing non-compliance by the four companies, which hadn't secured necessary approvals. One company, Gag Nikel, was allowed to continue operations outside the protected geopark area, but...
Copernicus Climate Change Service reports May 2025 was the second warmest globally, with temperatures 0.53°C above the 1991-2020 average. Northwestern Europe experienced exceptionally dry conditions, the lowest since 1979, leading to drought concerns and potential crop failures. Globally, dry weather impacted various regions including North America, Africa, and...
A new study published in Global Change Biology reveals that ocean acidification surpassed a critical planetary boundary in 2015. The study, conducted by researchers from Oregon State University, Plymouth Marine Laboratory, and NOAA, found that calcium carbonate levels, crucial for marine life, have dropped to approximately 17% of pre-industrial...
The Marshall Fire in Colorado destroyed over 1,000 homes in 2021, prompting residents Lisa Hughes and Ann Brennan to rebuild with wildfire resistance in mind. Experts emphasize "home hardening" techniques like using fire-resistant materials, clearing flammable vegetation within 5 feet of homes, and installing mesh to prevent embers from...
Chile's Indigenous Kawésqar fishermen are facing displacement due to the booming salmon farming industry. The industry, a major export for Chile, is accused of polluting the fjords, harming native ecosystems, and threatening the Kawésqar's traditional way of life. While the Chilean Salmon Council promotes sustainability, critics point to the...
Minnesota is under an air quality alert from 11 p.m. Saturday to 11 p.m. Sunday due to wildfire smoke from Canada. The alert affects the entire state, with air quality expected to reach unhealthy levels for sensitive groups, including children, the elderly, and those with respiratory issues. A...
In Bengaluru, India, an inexpensive, portable heat shelter called Neralu won a design contest. Designed for outdoor workers vulnerable to extreme heat, it's a lightweight, easily transportable structure providing shade and ventilation. The $175 shelter, showcased at the Sweat and Concrete 2025 event, highlights growing awareness of climate...
A new study in Science reveals that dehorning rhinos significantly reduces poaching in southern African reserves. Despite millions spent on armed patrols and surveillance, poaching dropped 78% in eight reserves following dehorning efforts. While not a permanent solution, dehorning, costing just 1% of anti-poaching budgets, buys time to address...
Global average carbon dioxide (CO2) levels surpassed 430 parts per million (ppm) in May, a record high exceeding last year's levels by more than 3 ppm. This unprecedented level hasn't been seen in millions of years, indicating insufficient efforts to curb greenhouse gas emissions. Scientists warn that such...
Approximately 2,000 gallons of oil spilled into Baltimore Harbor from a Johns Hopkins Hospital pipeline. Cleanup efforts are underway, with responders using containment booms and other equipment to remove the spilled diesel fuel. The Coast Guard is monitoring the cleanup to ensure environmental safety. Maryland officials are...
