Florida researchers bring endangered elkhorn coral ashore to protect them University of Miami scientists are working to save an endangered coral species from extinction by bringing them ashore The Independent UK · Jul 22
5 Garden Repairs to Make Before the Next Summer Storm Summer storms have a talent for finding the one loose fence panel, wobbly trellis, cracked branch, or clogged drain that everyone forgot about. A garden can look perfectly fine under blue skies, then turn into a slapstick production the moment wind and heavy rain arrive. A few small repairs before… Frugal Gardening · Jul 22
Why safe water is still lacking in the Marajó Archipelago, one of the world’s most water-abundant regions In the Brazilian Amazon, water is not simply a natural resource. For many rural communities, it shapes mobility, livelihoods, food systems, and everyday life. In the Amazon River delta, the Marajó Archipelago – the world’s largest fluvio-marine archipelago – rivers, floodplains, and wetlands are deeply intertwined with the ways people… The Conversation · Jul 22
As Lake Powell shrinks, marinas are having to adapt to dwindling water levels Lake Powell, the second largest reservoir in the United States, is shrinking The Independent UK · Jul 22
California is weighing state endangered-species protections for southern resident killer whales, a population of just over 70 animals threatened by noise, pollution and falling salmon prey California wildlife officials are reviewing a petition for endangered status for southern resident killer whales. These whales face severe threats from declining salmon and increased human activity. The state is gathering public input on potential new protections for the imperiled population. Washington and Oregon have already listed these whales under… The Times of India · Jul 22
The world is on fire, and who does Trump blame? The Canadians The US president has been complaining about Canada’s ‘filthy, polluted and unhealthy air’. Maybe he should put all that energy into tackling the climate crisis, writes Arwa Mahdawi The Guardian - UK · Jul 22
World’s largest meat company faces legal challenge over green credentials of $6bn global expansion Greenpeace petitions Dutch courts to order JBS to disclose how its aims are compatible with responsibilities to climate and human rights The Guardian - UK · Jul 22
Experts warn AC units could still be recirculating wildfire smoke particles in your home Clearer skies don’t always mean cleaner indoor air, experts say The Independent UK · Jul 21
NASA is flying planes into wildfires to try and figure out how they make their own thunderstorms Clouds from wildfires can create firenadoes and produce thousands of lightning strikes that generate even more fires The Independent UK · Jul 21
Constellation Energy's Quarterly Earnings Preview: What You Need to Know Constellation Energy is set to report its second-quarter results in August, and analysts expect a double-digit earnings growth. Barchart · Jul 21
Pediatricians Warn Infants and Toddlers Face Greater Heat Risks as Extreme Summer Temperatures Peak Across the U.S. Pediatricians warn infants and toddlers face extreme heat risks during the current heat dome. They can't regulate temperature or communicate distress. Here's how to protect them now. Medical Daily · Jul 21
Canadian Wildfire Smoke Blankets the Midwest and Northeast, Putting 100 Million Americans Under Air Quality Alerts Canadian wildfire smoke has put 100+ million Americans under air quality alerts across 16–18 states. Here's who faces the highest health risk and what to do to protect yourself. Medical Daily · Jul 21
We received no alert, say leaders of First Nations communities razed by Canadian wildfires Chiefs in Ontario say they were left to self-evacuate before homes burned to ground, after being told there was no imminent threat The Guardian - UK · Jul 21
How could droughts in France affect your summer holiday? Repeated heatwaves have left swathes of the country dried out and under strict water restrictions. Here is everything you need to know before visiting The Independent UK · Jul 21
The Economic Times · Jul 21 China's world-leading renewable megabases rely on coal-heavy transmission China builds more wind and solar power than the world combined. Inadequate transmission links and coal reliance limit renewable energy use. Green power from the north needs ultra-high voltage lines to reach eastern cities. Significant outbound transmission capacity is required by the year 2030. Energy storage should back up renewables…
Euronews · Jul 21 Wind and solar power ‘stranded’ in Europe’s outdated energy grid. Is there an ‘immediate’ solution? “Political ambitions mean nothing if clean electrons are stranded in connection queues.”
The Conversation · Jul 20 Industrial development is fragmenting Canada’s boreal forest. Governments should think carefully about future approvals There’s been a lot of talk about major infrastructure projects in Canada lately, with the federal government planning to fast-track resource development across the country.
Medical Daily · Jul 20 What Canadian Wildfire Smoke Is Actually Doing to Human Bodies Across North America Canadian wildfire smoke is triggering asthma attacks, ER visits for heart attacks, and tens of thousands of premature deaths annually. Doctors and peer-reviewed research explain exactly how PM2.5 attacks the body — and who faces the greatest danger right now.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 20 Canada issues air quality warnings over US wildfire smoke after Trump tariff threat Officials say smoke from US fires has crossed border days after US president accused Canada of improper fire management
The Independent UK · Jul 20 More smoke from Canadian wildfires set to blanket the US. Here’s how it compares to last week More than 900 wildfires are burning across Ontario and other provinces ahead of peak fire season next month
The Times of India · Jul 20 Illinois farmers are making up to $200,000 a year without growing more crops as solar companies offer long-term leases worth up to $2,000 per acre Illinois farmers have long relied on corn and soybean harvests to generate income, but a growing number are now finding an equally profitable opportunity without planting additional crops. Renewable energy developers are offering long-term leases to build utility-scale solar farms, with payments reaching as much as $2,000 per acre each…
The Independent UK · Jul 20 The beloved beach bird that was almost lost is making an incredible comeback A shorebird known for its sharp, orange bill and beady eyes is making a comeback in North America thanks to a yearslong conservation effort
The Economic Times · Jul 20 Why are wildfires becoming more frequent across North America? Causes explained North America wildfires explained: North America faces an intense fire season with millions of acres already burned. Climate change drives increased heat and drought, fueling destructive wildfires across regions. Smoke from Canadian fires has significantly impacted air quality in many United States states. Human actions cause most ignitions, while land…
The Conversation · Jul 19 Rapidly thawing permafrost is acidifying streams across North America Streams are abruptly acidifying and turning orange or milky-white across vast regions of North America’s northwest. This is caused by permafrost thaw — an outcome of a warming climate that has immediate consequences for water and wildlife.
International Business Times UK · Jul 19 Ten EU States Push for Weaker Carbon Rules as Seven Others Warn Against Watering Down ETS Ten EU states pushed to loosen carbon market rules while seven, including Spain, warned it risks undermining the bloc's climate targets.