Birds colliding with glass in Indian buildings
Conservationists in India are just beginning to understand the scale of bird deaths from collisions with glass structures, a global problem....
Topic: Environment
Heavy rains cause Indonesian river overflow, destroying glamping site in Bogor
On 4 May, intense rain triggered the Bogor River in West Java to overflow, sweeping away a glamping facility. Local reports described the torrent as raging and caused significant damage to the site. No casualties were me...
Rare earth problem solved by electric motor startups
Startups are developing new electric motors without rare earths, a challenge in the energy transition. The Advanced Electric Machines factory is at the forefront of this innovation....
Kenya fuel prices rise sharply
Despite a reduction in tax, diesel prices in Kenya have risen by a record margin. Reuters reports this is due to Iran war-related costs while BBC says it's due to global market fluctuations....
Newts discovered in Buxton pond
Palmate newts have been found living in a pond in Buxton, Derbyshire, possibly for at least a decade....
Rodney Wilkinson's Koeberg power station bombing
South African Rodney Wilkinson carried out a daring raid on the Koeberg nuclear power station in 1982, but his motives and aftermath remain unclear....
EU moves to drop leather from deforestation law
The European Union has proposed excluding leather from the Deforestation Regulation after intense lobbying by the industry. Leather, hides, and skins will no longer be subject to the regulation....
Suspected chemical pollution threatens Nairobi Nat’l Park
A suspected chemical discharge is flowing into Nairobi National Park in Kenya, raising concerns over the protected ecosystem and urban-industrial activity....
Declining Australian tree health poses significant ecological risks
Australia's declining tree health is a pressing issue that threatens the country's unique flora and fauna, with experts warning of increased vulnerability to bushfires....
David Attenborough marks 100 years as conservation voice
Sir David Attenborough has become an iconic figure for the natural world, sharing his insights and concerns with a global audience....
Endangered whale protections delayed under Trump-backed plan
The Trump administration plans to delay new protections for the critically endangered North Atlantic right whale by almost a decade in favor of commercial fishing interests....
Four Key Facts About El Niño and Its Climate Impacts
Yale Climate Connections outlines four essential points about the developing El Niño event, including its expected global temperature rise, intensified weather extremes, and how climate change may amplify its effects. Th...
IEA Report Highlights Methane Cuts as Crucial for Climate and Energy Security
The International Energy Agency’s new report stresses that rapidly reducing methane emissions can significantly curb warming and improve global energy resilience, especially as geopolitical tensions like the Iran crisis ...
Earthen Grain Bins in Nepal’s Dang Valley Shield Food from Heat and Floods
In Nepal’s Dang district, families continue to use handmade earthen pots, a centuries‑old technique, to protect stored grain from extreme summer heat and insect infestations. The article highlights how the practice, pass...
Hazen Fire Ravages Hundreds of Hectares in Rural Arizona, Remains Uncontained
The Hazen wildfire near Buckeye, Arizona, has burned roughly 400 hectares (1,000 acres) since igniting on Saturday, with containment still at 0 % according to The Guardian. Firefighters continue battling the blaze, and o...
Acoustic Monitoring Offers New Way to Gauge Forest Ecosystem Health
Researchers at ETH Zürich have demonstrated that listening to forest soundscapes can serve as an ecological “stethoscope,” detecting changes in biodiversity and the effectiveness of Costa Rica’s payment‑for‑services prog...
Expanding Wildlife Trade Increases Human Disease Spillover Risk, Study Finds
A multidisciplinary analysis of four decades of trade records shows that the growth of both legal and illegal wildlife commerce, especially involving mammals, creates new pathways for pathogens to jump to humans. The Mon...
Mayon Volcano Eruption Sends Massive Ash Cloud Over Philippines, Thousands Evacuated
An eruption of Mayon Volcano in the Philippines produced a towering ash plume that forced more than 5,400 residents into emergency shelters, according to France 24. Local authorities reported no major damage to homes and...
Ghana establishes first marine reserve to protect oceans and future food security
On 14 April Ghana inaugurated its first marine reserve, marking a historic step toward safeguarding its coastal ecosystems. The move aims to counter the degradation affecting roughly 60 % of global marine habitats and to...
Solar panels installed beside logging trucks in Brazil’s Amazon
Mongabay’s photo‑of‑the‑week captures a stark contrast on the outskirts of Rio Branco, Acre: a solar‑energy firm installing panels on a market roof while trucks haul freshly felled timber. The image illustrates the compl...