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1 week ago

An octagonal city and the closed Acropolis: photos of the day Friday

Heatwave leads to temperature climb to 37C (100F) prompting closures and action by authorities.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Deadly Cyprus wildfire claims two lives, forces mass evacuations

A devastating wildfire in southern Cyprus has killed two people and prompted hundreds to flee as flames ravaged approximately 100 square kilometres of territory.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

South Australian premier declares algal bloom catastrophe a natural disaster' in defiance of federal Labor

The South Australian premier describes the algal bloom crisis as a natural disaster.
#climate-change
fromBerlin Art Link
1 month ago

Letter from the Editor: Water | Berlin Art Link

Water's role in art reflects its critical importance amid environmental crises and cultural discussions.
Hydrofeminism redefines identity, emphasizing interconnectedness through water as a resource.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Parenting is not just for pronatalists: the progressive case for raising kids

It makes you wonder, what kind of world did we bring our kids into?
Parenting
San Francisco
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

'Hard to fathom': Sewage crisis at Calif. coastline can be seen from space

Satellite images reveal severe pollution crisis at the Tijuana-San Diego border, raising urgent health concerns.
#ocean-acidification
OMG science
fromMail Online
1 month ago

'Silent' crisis threatens to wipe out $300bn major coastal industry

Ocean acidification threatens a $300 billion global industry, impacting marine biodiversity and coastal economies.
OMG science
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Ocean acidification crosses "planetary boundaries"

Ocean acidification has crossed critical thresholds, indicating severe risk to marine systems and coastal economies, which could have widespread environmental consequences.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

The Ecopsychology of the Green Burial

"The Earth's cry for rescue from the punishing weight of the industrial system we have created is our own cry for a scale and quality of life that will free each of us to become the complete person that we were meant to be."
Parenting
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

There's an invader turning huge swathes of Britain into deserts and these dead zones are spreading | George Monbiot

Britain is facing an unnoticed ecological crisis due to the spread of Molinia caerulea, which creates hostile environments for wildlife and reduces accessibility.
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

Miyawaki in Nezahualcoyotl: The Japanese method of creating forests comes to Mexico

Satoyama exemplifies sustainable human-nature relations, essential for combatting current environmental crises, particularly in urban regions like Nezahualcoyotl.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

A cemetery of trees': vast green expanses turned to dust as loggers plunder South America's Gran Chaco

The Gran Chaco forest is rapidly deforesting, affecting biodiversity and Indigenous communities due to logging and agricultural expansion.
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Elon Musk's Urgent Concern: That the Earth Is Going to Get Swallowed by the Sun

Musk’s quest for Mars is framed as 'life insurance,' but concerns for Earth's environmental crisis take precedence given its immediate impact on humanity's future.
US politics
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

The Great Salt Lake Is Drying. Can Utah Save It?

Utah aims to reverse the decline of the Great Salt Lake, addressing a slow-moving environmental crisis with significant implications.
#wildfires
Arts
fromHigh Country News
3 months ago

The poetic contradictions of the Borderlands - High Country News

Tejada's poetry collection 'Carbonate of Copper' explores U.S.-Mexico border complexities, highlighting migration struggles and solidarity amidst ecological crisis.
fromBOOOOOOOM!
3 months ago

"Caspian" by Photographer Khashayar Javanmardi

A stunning collection of photos by Khashayar Javanmardi showcases environmental crisis around the Caspian Sea, highlighting local inhabitants and urgent issues.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Is this river alive? Robert Macfarlane on the lives, deaths and rights of our rivers

Rivers are living ecosystems that reflect our relationship with nature, which is currently neglected and commodified.
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

Report: Coral bleaching at highest level ever recorded DW 04/23/2025

"We're looking at something that's completely changing the face of our planet and the ability of our oceans to sustain lives and livelihoods," said Mark Eakin, executive secretary for the International Coral Reef Society.
Environment
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

EPA's Zeldin demands end to Mexican sewage flooding across border: 'It's been going on for too long'

EPA is going to be on the border with Mexico. There, for decades, has been raw sewage that's been traveling across the border, and Americans are very concerned with regards to beach closures...
Washington DC
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Adult pelicans are falling victim to toxic algae bloom. Now their babies are starving, too

Brown Pelicans in Southern California face a dual crisis of poisoning and malnutrition linked to toxic algae blooms affecting their food supply.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Book Review: What's Left,' by Malcolm Harris

Harris emphasizes the urgent need to radically transform our social and economic systems to combat the planetary crisis.
fromFast Company
3 months ago

Breaking the forever chemical cycle starts with industry

PFAS contamination poses a severe threat to health and the environment, necessitating urgent industry investment in removal technologies.
fromThe Washington Post
3 months ago

See how rescue workers are trying to save California's poisoned sea lions

"It's really hard. It's emotionally taxing," said Dave Bader, a marine biologist at the Marine Mammal Care Center, a wildlife hospital in Los Angeles that has responded to more than 190 animals in distress between Feb. 20 and March 28.
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

Is our mindset blocking climate action? DW 04/13/2025

Environmental solutions often focus on symptoms, neglecting the root causes that lead to ecological degradation.
fromDecider
3 months ago

Stream It Or Skip It: '2073' on Max, a hybrid documentary/sci-fi story speculating on society's desmise

2073 presents a stark and immersive dystopia, where the governance landscape showcases a chilling reminder of authoritarianism and environmental decline, primarily through the eyes of a mute scavenger.
Independent films
fromeuronews
3 months ago

Video. Fires rage across Nepal, threatening villages and key infrastructure

Wildfires in central Nepal are endangering lives and damaging vital resources.
Environment
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 months ago

Gold at any cost: Rising metal prices multiply environmental crimes

Mercury contamination from mining in the Tapajos River is causing severe health issues among the Munduruku Indigenous communities.
Online Community Development
fromArchDaily
4 months ago

Designing in Harmony with Nature: Architecture in Urban Wetlands and the Pursuit of Territorial Well-Being

Designing with nature's rhythms enhances community well-being and fosters stronger connections between people and their environment.
Europe news
fromenglish.elpais.com
5 months ago

Where do the clothes go after we put them in a recycling bin? An 11-month investigation covering thousands of kilometers

The impact of textile waste from developed countries on Global South countries is dire and largely unacknowledged.
California
fromwww.aljazeera.com
8 months ago

Ecuador declares 60-day state of emergency to help battle wildfires

Ecuador declares a 60-day state of emergency to combat severe drought and wildfires, enabling government access to additional resources.
Miscellaneous
fromenglish.elpais.com
8 months ago

A gold rush poisons Africa's El Dorado

Ghana's gold mining sector faces severe ecological and economic challenges due to illegal mining practices, driven by both local and foreign interests.
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