Everglades Wildfire Rages Across 11,000 Acres in Florida
A massive wildfire in Florida's Everglades has scorched 11,000 acres, creating hazardous smoke and reduced visibility. Emergency crews battle the blaze amid dry conditions.
Category : Environmental Campaigns
Brittany Family Wins Landmark Seaweed Death Case
After a decade-long battle, the Auffray family proved that toxic green algae killed Jean-René in 2016. The French state was found guilty of failing to keep waters clean.
Scottish Salmon Farms Face Pollution Crisis as Norway
Scottish salmon farms generate pollution equivalent to human sewage, with waste from each tonne of salmon matching 80 people. Despite calls for moratoriums, new farms are approved without assessments.
Lidar Flights Show Record Snowpack Loss in US West
Lidar-equipped aircraft measure critically low snowpack in western US mountains, signaling an unprecedented water crisis as snow drought and early melt raise wildfire risks.
Guardian Readers Rally Behind Cornish Boat Cleaner
Steve Green's mission to remove abandoned boats from Cornwall's creeks gained massive support after Guardian coverage, raising over £23,000.
Australia Coalmine Methane Emissions Double Estimates
A new report reveals methane emissions from Australian coalmines are more than double official estimates, highlighting a major gap in climate reporting.
Right to Roam Movement Gains Momentum in England
A new documentary 'Our Land' highlights growing anger over limited land access in England, where only 8% is public, and calls for Scottish-style rights.
Coldplay's Eco-Friendly World Cup Halftime Show Teased
Global Citizen's Anthony Alfano reveals details about Coldplay's curated FIFA World Cup halftime show, focusing on environmental sustainability and carbon reduction.
Rescue of Stranded Whale Timmy Criticized by Experts
The International Whaling Commission calls the month-long rescue effort for a stranded humpback whale in the Baltic Sea inadvisable, citing animal welfare and human safety concerns.
WPP accused of greenwashing US oil industry worth $1.5bn
WPP is accused of breaching its climate policy after a report reveals the British ad firm helped oil companies spend $1.5bn on US ads since the Paris agreement.
Germany Approves Barge Rescue for Stranded Humpback Whale
German officials greenlight a barge rescue for Timmy, a humpback whale stranded near Lübeck for over a month, funded by two entrepreneurs.
Lebanon Accuses Israel of Ecocide in Environmental Claim
Lebanon has formally accused Israel of ecocide, alleging that military actions have caused severe environmental damage, including deforestation and pollution, in southern Lebanon.
Wildfires Rage Across Georgia and Florida
Massive wildfires are sweeping through Georgia and Florida, forcing evacuations and destroying homes. Firefighters battle extreme conditions as blazes spread rapidly.
Wildfires Ravage Florida and Georgia
Massive wildfires across Florida and Georgia have forced thousands to evacuate, destroyed homes, and prompted states of emergency as firefighters battle the blazes.
Wildfires Rage Across Northern Japan: Evacuations
Massive wildfires sweep through northern Japan, forcing thousands to evacuate as firefighters battle the blazes amid dry and windy conditions.
Breakthrough in Volcanic Lightning Mystery Solved by Scientists
Researchers reveal that a fine carbon coating on silica particles in volcanic updraughts causes electrical charge, leading to spectacular lightning displays during eruptions.
Mouse Plague Hits WA and SA Farmers, Numbers Surge to Crisis
A severe mouse plague is devastating grain farmers in Western Australia and South Australia, with reports of up to 4,000 burrows per hectare. Experts warn of economic and psychological impacts, urging immediate action.
Kaleb Cooper Reveals Barn Fire Damage on His Farm
Clarkson's Farm star Kaleb Cooper posted a shocking photo after a fire destroyed straw in his barn, highlighting challenges in his farming journey.
Mud-Rich Coastline Made 2011 Japan Tsunami More Destructive
New research shows the 2011 Tohoku tsunami transformed into a thick, mud-laden flow over rice paddies, increasing damage and fatalities, urging updated hazard assessments.
Sam Neill Threatened Over Goldmine Opposition in New Zealand
Actor Sam Neill reports receiving violent threats from supporters of a controversial goldmine project near his Central Otago farm, sparking debate over environmental protection versus economic development in New Zealand.
Japan's Mega-Quake Threat Rises: Could UK Face Similar Danger?
Japan faces heightened mega-quake risks after recent 7.7 magnitude tremor, with experts explaining seismic science and comparing UK's minimal earthquake vulnerability.
Fire Destroys 1,000 Stilt Homes in Malaysia, Displacing Thousands
A devastating fire in a Malaysian water village has destroyed approximately 1,000 makeshift homes, displacing over 9,000 residents. Authorities report no casualties but highlight challenges faced by firefighters.
Goldman Environmental Prize Awards Six Women for Global Activism
Sarah Finch and five other women from around the world receive the Goldman Environmental Prize for their groundbreaking work in climate law, conservation, and community-led campaigns.
Scientists Scramble for Arctic Oil Spill Solutions
As shadow fleet ships increase in Arctic waters, scientists test microbes, chemicals, and fire to contain oil spills, but new cleanup technologies lag behind rising risks.
Japan's Cherry Blossoms Bloom Earlier Due to Climate Change
A 1,200-year dataset reveals cherry blossom peak bloom in Japan is arriving two weeks earlier, driven by global heating, disrupting cultural traditions and tourism.
Midwestern US Faces Severe Thunderstorms and Tornado Threats
Approximately 26 million people across the Midwest are under tornado watches as severe weather, including baseball-sized hail and damaging winds, threatens the region.
Massive Oyster Rewilding Project Begins in North Sea
Over 15 million juvenile oysters will be released into the North Sea near Orkney in a groundbreaking rewilding initiative aimed at restoring marine ecosystems and sequestering carbon.
Hailstorms Cover Tunisia and Algeria, Baseball-Sized Hail in US
Intense thunderstorms brought hail accumulations up to 3cm deep in North Africa, while baseball-sized hailstones pummeled Wisconsin. Heavy downpours also hit central Italy.
Onions and Apples at Risk of Extinction in UK by 2050
Food futurologist Dr Morgaine Gaye warns that climate change could make onions, apples, and other staples extinct in UK supermarkets by 2050, with rising temperatures and shifting agriculture patterns.
UK May Ban Over-the-Counter Pet Flea Treatments
The UK government is considering restricting sales of pesticide-based flea treatments to vets and pharmacists only, due to environmental concerns about waterway contamination and harm to wildlife.
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