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fromPortland Mercury
5 days ago

Portland-area Nurseries May Be Killing Trees w AI

Portland nursery undermines environmental mission by utilizing resource-intensive AI surveillance technology.
fromPitchfork
6 days ago

Cleo Reed: Cuntry

Cleo Reed's album Cuntry reflects the challenges and resilience of marginalized communities amid societal and environmental crises.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Wildfire kills 10 firefighters, rescue workers in Turkiye amid extreme heat

At least 10 firefighters were killed and 14 others injured battling a wildfire in Turkiye's Eskisehir province.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Abolishing Ofwat is fine but not enough: teach water bosses that failure has consequences | Gaby Hinsliff

Thames Water faces criticism for environmental failures while customers endure rising bills.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Have your say: How can the UK's broken water industry be fixed?

A landmark review recommends replacing fragmented water regulation with a single powerful body to improve oversight.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Caught between a fossil fuel past and a green future, China's coal miners chart an uncertain path

China's coal industry transition affects families like Wang Bingbing's, who fear economic displacement during the shift to cleaner energy.
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

21 gray whales found dead in SF Bay so far this year, most since 2000: scientists

Twenty-one gray whale deaths have been reported in San Francisco Bay Area this year, marking the highest count in 25 years.
#photography
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Is it finally time to ban new homes in the Rancho Palos Verdes' landslide zone?

New construction will be permanently banned in the landslide zone of Palos Verdes to prioritize public safety.
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

Bondi's visit to Alcatraz, Trump's plan to reopen prison met with criticism, skepticism

"It'd be crazy to try and build a prison out there. Ridiculously expensive, dangerous and also not good for the Bay," Lewis said.
San Francisco
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Dismay after Southampton airport gets permission to cut down cemetery trees

A Labour-led city council faces criticism for supporting the felling of trees in a historic cemetery for airport expansion.
fromPadailypost
2 weeks ago

Tesla hasn't paid fine for spilling green dye into creek

Tesla has not yet paid a $750 fine for spilling 916 gallons of a dyed water solution into Matadero Creek eight months ago. Stanford officials asked the city to remove Stanford from Tesla's citation, but the request was denied because Stanford owns the property.
California
#immigration
fromColossal
2 weeks ago

A Multifaceted Book and Exhibition, 'Black Earth Rising' Contends with Colonialism, Land, and Climate

Terra preta, a nutrient-rich soil, was cultivated by Indigenous farmers and symbolizes themes of justice and environmental awareness in the exhibition Black Earth Rising.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

County supervisor hosting July 31 meeting on Cupertino cement plant

Santa Clara County Supervisor Margaret Abe-Koga invites Cupertino residents to a community meeting to discuss the current status of the Lehigh/Heidelberg Cement Plant and Permanente Quarry, scheduled for July 31.
San Francisco
Miscellaneous
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Osprey came back from the brink once. Now chicks are dying in nests, and some blame overfishing.

Ospreys, a conservation success story, are struggling to raise chicks due to a decline in their primary food source, the menhaden fish.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Second water company announces hosepipe ban as millions face restrictions in England

The UK has introduced hosepipe bans due to the driest spring since 1893, affecting millions amid ongoing drought conditions.
#climate-change
fromFuncheap
1 month ago
San Francisco

Free Climate Films: 12th Hour + Earth Emergency (SF)

The screening events aim to raise awareness and provoke discussion about the psychological and scientific aspects of climate change.
fromThe Nation
1 month ago
World news

Sleepwalking Through the Climate Emergency

Media coverage of climate change risks becoming complacent, treating shocking events as the new normal.
World news
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

Sleepwalking Through the Climate Emergency

Media coverage of climate change risks becoming complacent, treating shocking events as the new normal.
fromHackernoon
10 months ago

8 Ways to Scavenge Orbital Debris and Kessler Syndrome | HackerNoon

There are about half a million objects the size of a cigarette pack in Earth's orbit, moving at speeds averaging 28,000 km/h. This creates a severe risk.
Science
fromWIRED
3 weeks ago

On Mexico's Caribbean Coast, There's Lobster for the Tourists and Microplastics for Everyone Else

Fishermen of Puerto Morelos face risks from pirates and microplastic contamination in their catches.
fromTruthout
4 weeks ago

DeSantis Races to Open Immigrant Detention Camp in Swamp Amid Hurricane Season

The construction of a massive airport in the Everglades was halted in 1970 due to public outcry over environmental degradation being caused by human development.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

We thought we'd got the numbers wrong': how a pristine lake came to have the highest levels of forever chemicals' on record

Holloman Lake, once an oasis, is now alarmingly contaminated with the highest recorded levels of PFAS chemicals.
fromMail Online
4 weeks ago

Alarming map exposes deadly arsenic in drinking water across US states

The map created by scientists at Columbia University displayed alarming hotspots for arsenic contamination, significantly exceeding the World Health Organization's guideline, with levels posing serious health risks.
Public health
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
4 weeks ago

4 Books Scientific American Loved Reading In June

Summer reading offers scientific insights through captivating themes, such as noise pollution, climate change, and environmental consciousness.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
4 weeks ago

Data reveals less than 3% of protest arrests in London result in charges - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

A nationwide campaign launched by four groups emphasizes the importance of the right to protest, featuring digital billboards of real activists.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

You love the outdoors. So why are you pooping all over it?

Improper human waste disposal is rising in backcountry areas due to increased tourism.
#wildfires
Canada news
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Canada's wildfire smoke has reached Europe, while causing 'very unhealthy' conditions in U.S.

Canadian wildfires are causing severe air quality issues in the Midwest, affecting large areas including Minnesota, Wisconsin, and beyond.
fromThe Oaklandside
1 month ago

Oakland loses appeal in coal legal battle

Oakland's legal battle regarding coal export plans continues after the appellate court upholds prior rulings favoring developers.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

How to Overcome Habituation

"We, the people in the towns surrounding the lakes, have witnessed this process of eutrophication... The lakes have gone from being recreational gems to smelly and unsafe receptacles for our chemicals."
Environment
fromAustin Monitor
1 month ago

City leaders evaluate surprising ideas for water conservation - Austin Monitor

Austin faces severe water crisis risks without urgent conservation strategies.
Current conservation success should not lead to complacency; improvement is critical.
fromHomebuilding
1 month ago

Donkey invasion in the New Forest! Council's 5.6 million food bin rollout sparks chaos after animals start ransacking waste

Hungry donkeys are raiding new recycling bins in New Forest, causing chaos and concerns for animal health and local ecosystems.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Ex-world leaders call for powerful shift' as they warn of extreme inequality

The world is facing a looming crisis of inequality that could see the first trillionaires emerge while nearly half of humanity still languishes in poverty.
World politics
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
1 month ago

Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday

Bavaria is experiencing the highest risk of forest fires, urging public caution and strict fire regulations.
Berlin's court supports a referendum to potentially ban cars from the city center.
#protests
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

Newsom and Bass Reject Crisis Claims as Trump Deploys National Guard to LA

Protests in Los Angeles highlight tensions over ICE raids as National Guard is deployed, despite leaders claiming no crisis exists.
#public-lands
fromFast Company
1 month ago
SF politics

Thousands of miles of federal lands in the U.S. could be up for sale. Here's where Western governors stand on the issue

fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago
NYC LGBT

Good Morning, News: Another Elected Official Arrested by the Feds, Risk of US Intervention inIran Grows, and Oregon's Public Lands Are at Risk (and on Fire)

fromFast Company
1 month ago
SF politics

Thousands of miles of federal lands in the U.S. could be up for sale. Here's where Western governors stand on the issue

fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago
NYC LGBT

Good Morning, News: Another Elected Official Arrested by the Feds, Risk of US Intervention inIran Grows, and Oregon's Public Lands Are at Risk (and on Fire)

Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Caltrans Admitted the Highway 37 Widening Would be Underwater. Why Bother Deleting the Internet Presentation That Admits It? - Streetsblog California

Caltrans deleted a key presentation on Highway 37 road widening a week before a critical funding vote, raising concerns about transparency.
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Over 20% Europeans exposed to unhealthy noise pollution DW 06/24/2025

Noise pollution significantly impacts the health of over 112 million Europeans, leading to serious health issues and is often underestimated as a problem.
fromwww.esquire.com
1 month ago

Don't Believe a Word from Utah Senator Mike Lee

Senator Mike Lee's controversial provision aims to open 250 million acres of public lands for privatization, promising to boost housing supply and generate funds.
SF politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

'Endling' is a shape-shifting debut that takes on heavy themes with humor

Endling combines dark themes with playful irony, exploring complex issues like environmental destruction and war through a captivating narrative.
Arts
fromBerlin Art Link
1 month ago

Review of 'Fixing Futures' at MGGU | Berlin Art Link

The 'Fixing Futures' exhibition integrates art and science to address the climate crisis and invites public participation for transformative engagement.
World news
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Inside 'hidden gem' country with an eerie prediction about its future

Tuvalu is the world's least-visited country, facing imminent threats from rising sea levels.
#elon-musk
fromTruthout
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Historic Black Community Takes On Elon Musk Over Environmental Racism

Elon Musk's supercomputer project raises environmental concerns and community opposition due to increased air pollution and health risks.
Artificial intelligence
fromTheregister
1 month ago

NAACP urges halt to Musk's smog-belching Colossus DC

The NAACP urges local authorities to suspend xAI's datacenter operations due to violations of the Clean Air Act related to air quality concerns.
fromTruthout
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Historic Black Community Takes On Elon Musk Over Environmental Racism

Artificial intelligence
fromTheregister
1 month ago

NAACP urges halt to Musk's smog-belching Colossus DC

The NAACP urges local authorities to suspend xAI's datacenter operations due to violations of the Clean Air Act related to air quality concerns.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Giraffe genitalia among hundreds of body parts imported by trophy hunters

Wildlife hunters took home nearly 1,800 giraffe body parts trophies in a year including from more than 100 animals specially bred in captivity to be shot.
UK news
fromFuncheap
1 month ago

"Carbonivore" Art Show Closing Party + Happy Hour (Gray Area Theater)

The exhibition 'Carbonivore' closes on June 21, 2025, with a celebratory party from 6-8 PM.
#air-pollution
NYC food
fromGothamist
1 month ago

Locals lament demolition of East New York White Castle, which was built on toxic land

The White Castle in East New York, established in 1958, will soon be demolished to make way for new development.
France news
fromThe Local France
1 month ago

France Televisions to launch weekly 'water weather report'

France Télévisions will launch a weekly 'water forecast' to enhance awareness on critical water-related climate issues.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

UK to see increase in sharks, rays and native oysters due to rising sea temperatures

At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
UK news
Germany news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Berlin banned river swimming a century ago. Locals are bringing it back

The Spree River's swimming ban is being challenged as water quality improves, emphasizing community activism for recreational access.
#ocean-conservation
Artificial intelligence
fromtime.com
1 month ago

How AI Can Help Save Our Oceans

Artificial intelligence is emerging as a critical tool to tackle the increasing threats of marine extinction and pollution at this week's U.N. Oceans Conference.
Miami food
fromInsideHook
1 month ago

An Exclusive Florida Community Has a Sewage Disposal Problem

Indian Creek Village faces a sewage management crisis exacerbated by its wealth and popularity.
San Francisco Giants
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

Friday Morning Constitutional: Another Medical Emergency at North Berkeley BART

BART service disruption occurred twice this week due to medical emergencies near North Berkeley Station, causing major delays.
Florida Governor DeSantis comments ignite controversy regarding liability for protests.
A dead whale washing ashore highlights environmental issues in the Bay Area.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Musical insect' extinct in the UK for over 30 years to be brought back from France

The successful reintroduction of New Forest cicadas signals positive progress for biodiversity recovery efforts in the UK.
fromOver the Monster
1 month ago

Meet the New guy: Jorge Alcala

Due to an almost complete lack of environmental legislation to regulate the city's host of metallurgic and chemical plants, the residents of Haina suffer from the highest level of lead poisoning on the planet.
Boston Red Sox
fromCity Limits
1 month ago

Primary Voter Guide: The Mayoral Candidates' Plans on Climate & Environment

"There's been a shift in the United States away from climate action and I think there are a lot of complicated reasons for that. And the city's politics reflect that too," said Pete Sikora, climate and inequality campaigns director at New York Communities for Change.
NYC politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Skelton: Newsom trying to ram through Delta tunnel project

Gov. Gavin Newsom is attempting to fast-track a controversial $20-billion water tunnel project in California, facing pushback from lawmakers and analysts.
SF politics
Madrid food
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

When the river swells, it forces them to run backwards': rising waters push Colombia's farmers into hunger and despair

Riosucio faces deepening food insecurity due to rising river levels, impacting agriculture and exacerbating poverty in the community.
Artificial intelligence
fromWIRED
1 month ago

A Political Battle Is Brewing Over Data Centers

Data centers face increasing local opposition due to their environmental impact, with mounting resistance from communities across the United States.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

What is Sizewell C and why is it controversial?

Plans for Sizewell C nuclear plant receive significant investment to advance clean energy in the UK.
Science
fromBig Think
1 month ago

Meet the survivors of Earth's worst days

Technology alone cannot address environmental issues; we must learn from biology's historical resilience.
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

I've Been Diving for 22 Years-These Are the 8 Best Reef-safe Sunscreens I've Tried

I was 13 the first time I saw a coral reef. The endless blue of the ocean gave way to an explosion of color unlike anything I'd seen before.
Privacy professionals
Arts
fromColossal
1 month ago

Reskate's Youthful Murals Transform into Glowing Symbols of Peace

Reskate's murals transform at night, highlighting societal issues through art.
fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
1 month ago

Romford pensioner 'fed up' with 'ridiculous' fly-tipping on his street

Fly-tipping has significantly increased in Como Street, with residents urging the council to take stronger action against it.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Campaigners fight to save tree facing axe again

"It feels like the tree is still the fall guy in this situation and it is just morally, ethically, environmentally wrong."
London politics
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

Thames Water bidder pulls out - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

KKR's withdrawal jeopardizes Thames Water's finances, compelling them to negotiate with creditors for stability.
Thames Water seeks new buyers to improve services and rectify its operational issues.
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Trump administration orders Pennsylvania power plant to run through the summer

The order to the Eddystone plant highlights concerns over power shortfalls as aging plants close and demand rises, showcasing the need for continued operational capacity.
DC food
#air-quality
Canada news
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Americans in 3 states told to stay indoors TODAY

Thick smoke from Canadian wildfires has caused air quality emergencies in Michigan, Minnesota, and South Carolina.
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago
San Francisco

Flaring reported at Richmond's Chevron Refinery; air quality advisory issued

Chevron Refinery's flaring led to an air quality advisory in the Bay Area.
Canada news
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Americans in 3 states told to stay indoors TODAY

Thick smoke from Canadian wildfires has caused air quality emergencies in Michigan, Minnesota, and South Carolina.
fromwww.dailymail.co.uk
1 month ago

40m Americans at risk of having no water as vital source is VANISHING

"Between April 2002 and October 2024, the basin lost more than 13 trillion gallons of freshwater, nearly two-thirds of it from underground reserves."
California
fromHigh Country News
1 month ago

Don't turn away from news - High Country News

We believe that covering the beauty and power of the land is part of caretaking it, and the same is true for vulnerable communities.
US news
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Is the Philippines' reforestation drive coming up short? DW 05/31/2025

The National Greening Program's ambitious goals have faced significant pitfalls, highlighting issues with implementation and the unintended consequences of deforestation.
fromThe American Conservative
2 months ago

Richmond Boils Over

I'm deeply grateful to the residents and businesses for enduring this unexpected boil water advisory. Residents and businesses expect better, and I am as committed as ever to finding the problems and fixing them.
Right-wing politics
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

New Bedford neighborhood overrun by rats after facility fire

New Bedford faces a severe rodent infestation linked to a nearby facility fire, prompting city officials to take urgent remediation measures.
Silicon Valley real estate
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

The proxy fight over California's biggest parcel of private land

Tejon Ranch faces new challenges as development interests clash with conservation efforts, highlighting its critical ecological importance.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Ontario couple says decades-old riding business crushed after water from new development dumped near property | CBC News

"I have people that would come in and train and it's affected the training. We felt like it wasn't safe for them to be using those trails."
Toronto startup
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

No more demon sea lions? Good news for those who've been afraid to go to the beach

"This was the longest, most toxic, and deadliest bloom we've ever experienced," the center announced on social media. "Because of your support and advocacy, we got through it, and hundreds of marine mammals received a second chance at life!"
San Jose Sharks
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Thames Water hit with record 123m fine from watchdog

At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Battle begins over new homes approved in historic village without sewage capacity

The planned development in Maids Moreton raises concerns about sewage capacity, reflecting a broader issue of infrastructure in England.
#wildlife-conservation
fromKqed
2 months ago
Portland food

California's Pelicans Are Once Again Starving. This Year, It's the Babies | KQED

fromKqed
2 months ago
Portland food

California's Pelicans Are Once Again Starving. This Year, It's the Babies | KQED

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