INSANE: 5 - The Real Truth

Minnesota residents saved river valley in 1976; Refuge now protects 15,000 acres

Half a century ago, a stretch of Minnesota river country faced a very different future. Plans for landfills and development threatened the Minnesota River bottoms, prompting local residents to push back against a transformation they believed would erase one of the region's most valuable natural landscapes. Today, that fight has…

The Times of India · Sep 17

Fire crews fully contains North Texas wildfire, which continues to burn three weeks later

The fire has burned 90,000 acres, making it the second largest fire in the region’s history.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 17

Ministers must be transparent on spending £755m ScotWind cash, says watchdog

Audit Scotland said the Scottish Government has to be clearer about the ‘high risk and reward’ project.

Evening Standard · Sep 16

EU plans new firefighting fleet after deadly summer heat wave

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says a scorching summer has shown the EU needs new tools to tackle climate change

The Independent UK · Sep 16

Central America is running out of water and food as El Nino kills cattle and wipes out harvests

The region of Central America is grappling with a catastrophic El Niño event that has led to widespread hunger. Farmers are witnessing their crops wither away, while livestock are perishing in the parched Dry Corridor. Families are struggling with severe water shortages and soaring food prices, putting millions at risk…

The Economic Times · Sep 16

133-year-old historic tree may be removed by helicopter from a US forest

A 133-year-old Wyoming tree marked by surveyors faces removal for museum display. Wilderness Watch opposes this plan, citing harm to the protected wilderness. The Forest Service approved cutting the tree and helicopter transport for preservation. Critics argue this action contradicts wilderness preservation goals and lacks public input. Alternatives for preserving…

The Times of India · Sep 16

More Than 1,300 Water Systems Cited for Missing Lead Pipe Inventories, Leaving Residents Unsure About Their Taps

EPA has cited more than 1,300 water systems for missing lead pipe inventories, and thousands still have not filed. What residents can check and do now.

Medical Daily · Sep 16

Soybeans Posting Gains As Meal Rallies

Soybeans are 10 to 11 cents higher in the front months on Tuesday, following meal gains. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is up 10 3/4 cents at $12.56 1/4. Soymeal futures are up rallying $8.10 to $7.50, with Soy Oil 12 to 20 points higher across the front...

Barchart · Sep 15

Latin America accounted for 85% of environmental defender killings in 2025, report says

At least 124 land and environmental defenders were killed worldwide in 2025, with Latin America accounting for 85% of the deaths

The Independent UK · Sep 15

Uranium mines pose first test for state-recognized Mount Taylor cultural landscape in New Mexico

Native communities in northwest New Mexico are concerned about the potential harm to Mount Taylor from resumed uranium mining

The Independent UK · Sep 15