SHOCKING: 7 - What They Never Told You

California officials allow plans for the country's biggest kelp farm to move forward

California has long been farm country, and its oceans soon could be, too

The Independent UK · Sep 10

China planted three forests on Loess Plateau; 18 years later, natural forests held 8% more soil

Natural forests on China's Loess Plateau retain more soil moisture. These forests exhibit better soil structure and water infiltration rates. Planted forests showed declining moisture trends over eighteen years. Natural secondary forests maintained higher soil water content consistently. This difference highlights natural regeneration's hydrological benefits.

The Times of India · Sep 10

Mangrove Restoration In Indonesia: Bamboo barriers help coasts recover; model for Asia

Indonesia once boasted lush mangrove forests that effectively safeguarded its coastlines. However, aquaculture-driven deforestation has resulted in critical coastal erosion and increased flooding inland. A novel strategy employing permeable barriers has been introduced to capture silt and promote mangrove regeneration. This 'Building with Nature' initiative has proven remarkably effective in…

The Times of India · Sep 10

Travel firm ads banned over misleading ‘eco’ hotel claims

Thomas Cook, loveholidays and DialAFlight ads all broke advertising rules by using terms such as ‘Eco Resort’, ‘Eco Hotel’ and ‘eco-conscious resort’.

Evening Standard · Sep 8

Picking up garbage less often could help Canadians recycle more

Canada produces an enormous amount of waste. In 2020, total solid waste across the country hit 36 million tonnes.

The Conversation · Sep 8

IRS Raises Clean Electricity Production Tax Credit to 3.1 Cents Per Kilowatt-Hour for 2026

Clean electricity producers may qualify for a federal tax credit of up to 3.1 cents per kilowatt-hour in 2026 after the IRS published its annual inflation adjustment for the Clean Electricity Production Credit. The IRS announced the updated amounts in a Federal Register notice published September 4. The credit, established…

The Free Financial Advisor · Sep 8

A California ranch was marked for a 403-acre quarry; after 10,000 objections, a land trust paid $23 million to stop development

A vast stretch of California ranchland once faced the prospect of becoming an industrial mining site, with a proposed 403-acre quarry threatening grasslands, oak woodland, waterways and a landscape held sacred by the ‘Amah Mutsun Tribal Band.’ The development plan triggered years of opposition, finally drawing more than 10,000 public…

The Times of India · Sep 7

Brazil planted vast eucalyptus forests for pulp; 45 years later scientists found groundwater had fallen by 4.5 metres

In Brazil, extensive eucalyptus plantations are triggering alarms regarding water supply. Groundwater levels in Minas Gerais have noticeably dropped over decades, prompting local populations to voice their struggles with diminishing stream flows and reduced water access. The prevalence of these monocultures disrupts local ecosystems and water retention. Brazil's situation underscores…

The Times of India · Sep 7

In 2025, Nebraska put two million plastic bags into a 4,000-foot road; it became the state’s first recycled-plastic road

Nebraska put the equivalent of two million plastic bags into a 4,000-foot road in 2025, creating the state’s first recycled-plastic road. The project in South Sioux City blended recycled plastic with asphalt and reclaimed pavement. Researchers will track how the road handles traffic, cracking, moisture and Nebraska’s changing weather. The…

The Economic Times · Sep 8

In 1990, New York City began recycling waste glass into street pavement. 5 years later, the city had reused 250,000 tons of glass in resurfacing projects across the city

New York City pioneered waste glass use in road construction between 1990 and 1995. Research examined crushed glass as an asphalt aggregate substitute since the late 1960s. Properly sized glass enhances pavement stability and friction, offering benefits. However, particle size and percentage limits address potential issues like stripping and glare.

The Economic Times · Sep 8