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The Right-Wing Plot to Make It Harder to Sue Corporations

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There's a Surprising Twist in CAFE's Emissions Rollback

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Tragedy stopped Mawson exploring this remote Antarctic region. We must get there to study its melting ice

Over a century ago, Australian geologist Sir Douglas Mawson led a sledging expedition over hundreds of kilometres of ice into a remote part of East Antarctica. The party turned back after the tragic death of a party memb…

The race to protect Santa Rosa Island's rare, damaged Torrey pines

In May, a fire damaged 80% of the trees one of the only two naturally-occurring groves of Torrey Pines in the world. The National Park Service is trying to help them recover.

As yellow-eyed penguins disappear, conservationists focus on deaths in fishing nets. The “mainland” population is down to 117 breeding pairs, having declined more than 80% since the 2008-2009 breeding season.

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As El Niño strengthens across the Pacific, Australian farmers could face fierce frosts

Bargais/Getty In the highlands of Papua New Guinea, crops have been killed by drought and frost. Severe frosts have destroyed food crops such as taro, sweet potato, bananas and sugarcane, leaving some local communities s…

Trump’s border wall construction cut into an ancient ground carving older than Stonehenge

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A male elephant 'adopted' a calf and kept her alive long enough for rangers to rescue her

A 7-month-old elephant was found trailing behind a bull for protection, but he couldn’t provide her with the milk she needed to survive.

Decades ago, this frog species vanished from Yosemite. Now, 10,000 have been released back into the wild

After 10 years of coordinated conservation work, the amphibian is back to its natural habitat.

In 2021, scientists threw 1,500 Christmas trees into a lake; three years later, they had completely transformed the ecosystem - The Times of India

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New California law targets expensive 'ghost tickets' to concerts and sporting events

A new California law prohibits people from selling concert and sports tickets that they don’t own.

This herd of rescue elephants 'adopted' a new little brother: 'He will never be alone again'

Daba has earned a reputation as a shy — but cheeky — elephant who has adapted quickly to his found family.

This national park is home to the quietest spot in the continental US: 'Listen to a concert by the natural world'

Gordon Hempton has spent his career trying to teach people about noise pollution through his book “One Square Inch of Silence” and nonprofit, Quiet Parks International.

Iowa's cancer rates are rising as the nation's fall. Families want answers.

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368 farmers gave up part of their land so elephants could cross the valley safely. Trail cameras show 529 already have

The nearly 9-mile corridor links Tanzania's savanna to the Udzungwa Mountains, where up to 1,000 elephants climb steep rainforest slopes.

Trump Sharply Scales Back Fuel Economy Rules for New Cars

The move marked the final step in the administration’s efforts to dismantle policies aimed at speeding the shift to electric vehicles.

EPA union sues Trump administration to restore collective bargaining contract

Federal workers’ union alleges EPA illegally terminated agreement with the goal of repressing political dissent The union representing more than 8,000 workers at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) filed a lawsuit …

Climate Forward Highlights: Energy Secretary Dismisses Idea of Diesel Export Ban

Energy Secretary Chris Wright, speaking at The New York Times’ annual Climate Forward event, dismissed reports that President Trump was preparing to ban U.S. exports of diesel in a bid to lower energy prices.

‘It’s just cruel’: US households hit by surge in electricity shutoffs amid record hot summer

Utility disconnections were up 28% in 10 states in July 2026 – the hottest month ever recorded in the US – compared with July 2024, data shows A record hot summer collided unhappily with rising energy costs for household…

The night sky is getting 10% brighter every year. We’re forgetting what darkness feels like

If more cities start regulating outdoor lighting, we humans could make the environment better for all living creatures Every night, I can turn off the lights in my room – but I can’t do anything about the outdoor lights …

Samuel Alito steps aside in a major climate case amid scrutiny over oil stock holdings

Decision from conservative justice comes before court hears case on whether fossil-fuel firms deceived US public Supreme court justice Samuel Alito recused himself on Monday from a major climate-change case after facing …

The Coal Industry Asked for a Rescue. Trump Obliged.

In a previously unreported letter, a top lobbyist floated the idea of using emergency powers to keep aging coal plants open.

We can finally measure the damage each new coal, gas or oil project will do to people and nature

BJP7images/Getty We have long known every tonne of carbon dioxide matters to the climate. But governments keep approving new fossil fuel projects – even as climate change worsens. Until now, it’s been difficult to say h…

City’s built-up area rises 64%, water bodies shrink 77% in a decade

Flood Vulnerability Not Uniform, Recussing Hotspots Concentrated Around Major Transport Corridors, Older Settlements, Low-Lying Areas

How El Niño Is Shaping Storms on Two Sides of the U.S.

Hurricanes near Hawaii. A nor’easter on the East Coast. The ocean phenomenon’s influence on storms around the country may just be getting started.

The Trump administration weakens fuel efficiency standards for new cars

The Trump administration says easing these standards will make cars more affordable. Critics say it's not so simple and could be costly for the environment.

Trump administration to slash clean car rules aimed at cutting climate emissions

Environmentalists decry move that relaxes requirements on automakers to control pollution from gas-powered cars The Trump administration on Monday announced it was slashing clean car rules that had been aimed at reducing…

Decades of fossil fuel influence paved way for Trump’s assault on university research, study says

Fossil fuel firms have spent years trying to regulate climate research by donating to US universities, study authors argue Recent attacks on US universities by the Trump administration have built on decades of efforts by…

Smoke ecology studies what can be done to prevent harms from wildfire smoke

A new field of study called "smoke ecology" strives to understand the smoke blowing off wildfires, and whether anything can be done to protect the environment's inhabitants from it.

Mexico's Baja California braces for Hurricane Polo as Hurricane Nolo threatens Hawaii

Hurricane Nolo edged further away from the Hawaiian Islands on Sunday as major Hurricane Polo bore down on Mexico's Baja California peninsula with a threat of storm surge, high winds and heavy rains.

The joy of song: where songbirds came from and why we should listen to them

Banu R/Getty In 2001, I had an epiphany while making my first trip to Australia. Walking across a remote sheep station in the dusty west, my ears were suddenly filled with the rich, spirited song of three pied butcherbir…

Hotter seas, vanishing kelp, booming octopus: How Europe's marine life is changing

European waters have recorded their hottest summer, with rising temperatures affecting marine habitats and species. The Bay of Biscay experienced a significant temperature rise, with marine heatwaves extending throughout…

Floating power plants could offer coastal communities a reliable energy source. Here’s how

Leamus/Getty Renewables are reshaping the global energy sector. Around the globe, we are installing solar panels and wind turbines with unprecedented speed with the aim of curbing climate change. Renewable generation pro…

California Needs Water. El Niño Might Bring Too Much to Keep.

The drought-stricken state has improved its ability to collect and store rainwater. But many gallons may still rush into the Pacific.

Weather tomorrow: IMD forecasts heavy to very heavy rain, thunderstorms and lightning in 23 states; winds up to 50 kmph likely

Heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms is expected across multiple states, including Uttarakhand and Delhi-NCR, on September 27. Uttar Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh will also experience adverse weather, with warnings…

Years after storms, clean-up crews meticulously separate the sentimental from the wreckage

Across the country, lost-and-found networks seek to reunite objects with disaster survivors. The work can take years. In some cases, it's impossible to pick up all the pieces.

Weather tomorrow: IMD predicts heavy rain, thunderstorms across north India

North and central India will experience widespread rainfall along with thunderstorms and lightning starting from September 25. Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand are expected to receive heavy to extremely heavy rainfall, espe…

122 | How Climate Solutions Lost the Megaphone — and How to Take It Back, with Reverend Dr. Gerald Durley

Season 12 of Bionic Planet begins by going backwards. Climate change has fallen off the public radar just as the need for workable solutions has become more urgent. I've long argued that the great tragedy of climate and…

Hurricane Polo fuels fears of landslides in Mexico as Nolo closes in on Hawaii

Southwestern Mexico braced for heavy rain and mudslides after Polo became a major hurricane. Forecasters warned another system headed for Hawaii could cause catastrophic flooding later in the week.

The Big Threat Has Been Climate Change. Now Comes A.I.

Both are human-caused, both are frightening, and one of them has raced to the forefront of the global conversation.

PM Modi inaugurates global conference on environment, climate dynamics

Google unveils five new sustainability initiatives in India

Google's Solar API has expanded its reach to encompass over 300 million rooftops across India, streamlining solar assessment processes. Additionally, the tech giant is pouring resources into a 150-megawatt solar initiati…

121 | Michael Greene: Carbon Cowboy or Lone Ranger Part 2 – The $200 Million Land Heist in the Amazon

In this episode of Bionic Planet, we finally catch up with Michael Greene — the carbon developer branded a "land grabber of epic proportions" in The Washington Post, and now at the center of an unfolding saga that feels …

120 | Indonesia is Still Moving its Capitol, and Nobody Cares?

In this episode of Bionic Planet, we delve into the pressing issue of climate change and its profound impact on coastal ecosystems, particularly focusing on blue carbon. We kick off the discussion by highlighting Indones…

119 | Blue Carbon Pioneer James Kairo on How Mangroves Combat Climate Change: First of Three Parts

Like what you hear? Support us at patreon.com/bionicplanet. Today's guest, Blue Carbon Pioneer James Kairo, brings us into the fascinating world of mangroves and their immense economic and ecological value. Our journey …

118 | Kenyan Herders Say Judgement Against Them Based on Forged Signatures / Continuation of Episode 117

In this episode of Bionic Planet, we continue our dive into the complex and often contentious world of community conservancies in northern Kenya, focusing on the Biliqo Bulesa and Cherub Community Conservancies. The epis…

117 | Kenyan Pastoralists Cry Foul on Western NGOs, Media. First of two parts

In this gripping two-hour episode, we pull back the curtain on misinformation campaigns targeting carbon projects in Kenya's Northern Rangelands. Through interviews with local leaders—including Mohamed Shibia, director o…