Nearly half of US children are breathing dangerous levels of air pollution, report warns American Lung Association report comes amid Trump EPA’s expansive rollback of environmental protections The Guardian - US · Apr 22
Hurricanes devastated Florida’s East Coast – then seagrass made an unexpected comeback Florida’s Indian River Lagoon has been an ecosystem in decline going back to 2011, when harmful algal blooms led to a severe decline in seagrass, the foundational component of shallow coastal ecosystems. The Conversation · Apr 21
Winter Storm Warning: Alaska and Montana Brace for 12 Inches of Snow and 60 Mph Blizzard Winds Alaska and Montana are under winter storm warnings, with up to 12 inches of snow and winds of up to 60 mph expected. Residents are advised to prepare for hazardous travel conditions. International Business Times UK · Apr 21
Fujifilm Converts All North American Power to Renewables via Texas Solar PPA A virtual PPA with Geronimo Power's 270 MW Blevins, Texas solar plant will deliver ~300,000 MWh/year in renewable certificates, cutting Fujifilm's group-wide CO2 by an estimated 90,000 tonnes annually. International Business Times · Apr 21
Abrupt weather swing threatens flower farms ahead of Mother’s Day rush Tulips that were supposed to be ready for Mother's Day in mid-May have already bloomed The Independent UK · Apr 21
Winter Storm Watch is Issued as High Winds and Two Feet of Snow are Expected Across Several US States A late-season winter storm is impacting the western US, bringing heavy snow, strong winds, and dangerous travel conditions. Weather alerts are in effect, with significant snowfall expected in mountainous regions. International Business Times UK · Apr 21
Japan announces new name for days over 40C after hottest summer ever ‘Kokushobi’ will be used in weather forecasts to warn that extreme heat is on the way. Euronews · Apr 20
Clean energy generation exceeded rise in global electricity demand in 2025 Output from solar farms rose by a third while electricity from fossil fuels fell, research from thinktank reveals The Guardian - UK · Apr 20
Renewable energies overtook global electricity demand last year, led by solar growth in China, India Record growth in solar, especially in China and India, was a driving factor for clean energy sources surpassing the world’s strong demand for electricity in 2025 The Independent UK · Apr 20
Southwest Heat Drives Bottled Water Discounts Across Multiple States A massive weather shift is completely changing how families approach their weekly grocery shopping across the desert regions this spring. Record-breaking temperatures arrived early in 2026, forcing residents to prioritize their daily hydration above all other household needs. Corporate supermarkets immediately recognized this desperate consumer demand and adjusted their promotional… Grocery Coupon Guide · Apr 20
Environmental groups sue Trump administration over approval of new ultra deep-water drilling project Environmental groups sued the Trump administration on Monday over its approval of oil company BP’s ultra deep-water drilling project in the Gulf of Mexico The Independent UK · Apr 20
This fuel crisis could last for a while. It’s time for a new approach to fuel use – end it Australia is in the middle of a fuel crisis, but the way the state and federal governments have chosen to respond signals a firm commitment to fossil fuels. The Conversation · Apr 19
Trump’s latest Alaska drilling auction puts grizzlies, polar bears and sacred Indigenous land on the chopping block The U.S. government just scheduled another oil and gas lease sale for Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, setting the stage for a fresh battle over a region that’s home to wildlife like grizzly bears, polar bears, gray wolves, caribou, muskoxen and migratory birds and land sacred to the Gwich’in Indigenous… The Mary Sue · Apr 19
Why China’s decades-long ambition to green the desert could run dry At the edge of China's Taklamakan Desert, rows of trees are slowly edging into one of the world’s harshest landscapes after decades of planting. Scientists say this shows how human action can transform extreme environments – but warn of the cost to water resources, and that such schemes might not… Radio France Internationale · Apr 19
The Guardian - AU · Apr 18 Australia’s coalmine emissions are increasing. Is this how a major policy to cut climate pollution is meant to work? The Albanese government overhauled policy and promised significant pollution cuts – but carbon offsets are still being used as an excuse
TechRadar · Apr 18 'Birds avoid turbines far more than prediction models assume': Spoor’s AI monitoring is changing how wind farms measure wildlife risk Spoor outlines its vision for AI-based biodiversity monitoring, using computer vision to scale wildlife tracking across wind energy sites.
The Independent UK · Apr 18 Record US drought sparks worries about fires, water supply and food prices The contiguous United States is experiencing record drought levels for this time of year, according to weather data
The Guardian - US · Apr 17 Non-toxic pans, organic bedding and 22 more Earth Day deals we love right now The best sales from Filter-vetted brands for safe, environmentally friendly products that are also easy on the wallet
The Guardian - UK · Apr 18 Scotland in bloom: wildflowers turn the Outer Hebrides into a Technicolor dream The machair is nature’s dazzling display on these remote islands, but this rare habitat also plays a vital role for wildlife and the resurgent crofting community
AAP · Apr 17 Budget tightrope to cut oil dependence, ease inflation The upcoming budget presents an opportunity to reduce reliance on vulnerable global fuel supply chains but comes at a time of multiple priorities to juggle.
The Independent UK · Apr 17 Judge orders turbine manufacturer to stick with Massachusetts offshore wind farm project A Massachusetts judge has temporarily blocked a turbine manufacturer from withdrawing from a major offshore wind farm project
The Independent UK · Apr 17 New oil and gas lease sale set for Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, amid litigation The U.S. government plans another oil and gas lease sale for Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
The Independent UK · Apr 17 Wildfires used to 'go to sleep' at night. Climate change has them burning overtime Wildfires used to die down and even stop at night with cooler temperatures and increased humidity
The Independent UK · Apr 17 Some American farmers bet on solar. Then Trump changed the rules Farmers in the U.S. operate on the thinnest of margins, and some have looked to renewable energy as a way to cut costs on electricity
The Independent UK · Apr 17 Takeaways from AP-Grist reporting on federal support for rural renewable energy The Associated Press and Grist have collaborated on a project to analyze how federal policy changes on energy are affecting farmers