Saving the Cowichan Estuary: A 'Race Against Time' to stop 60% of our marsh from vanishing forever.

British Columbia funded the restoration of 70 hectares in the Cowichan Estuary. The province invested $500,000 to protect the area, as 60% of its marsh could disappear by 2100. Chief Sulsulxumaat Cindy Daniels said the project reflects generations of Quw'utsun stewardship. This work helps salmon, wildlife, and local flood resilience.

Punjabi University Study flags heavy metal threat to birds in Harike Wetland

A Punjabi University study found heavy metal pollution in Harike Wetland is harming bird populations. Researchers said, "birds at Harike showed substantially higher bioaccumulation of heavy metals than those at Pong Wetland." Untreated sewage and industrial waste caused thinner eggshells and embryo deaths, prompting calls for urgent environmental action.

Forests are 'struggling' to breathe: Losing biodiversity could slash their growth by 17% in our lifetime.

Scientists tracked global forest photosynthesis from 2001 to 2020 and found species-rich forests improved faster. The study showed that biodiversity helps trees absorb more carbon dioxide. Researchers warned that if biodiversity loss continues, forest photosynthesis trends could fall by up to 17% by 2050, weakening a key climate buffer.

Scientists say global warming is accelerating: Here's why the world could reach the 1.5°C climate limit sooner than expected

A study published in Geophysical Research Letters says global warming has accelerated significantly. Researchers analyzed five major temperature datasets and found the pace of warming increased around 2013 or 2014. This trend is clear after removing natural factors like El Niño, showing the world faces climate thresholds much sooner.

After centuries of forest loss, one man’s 'wild' vision to plant 10 million trees changed the landscape forever.

In 1996, British publisher Felix Dennis started planting a small wood in Warwickshire to restore native trees. He said he hoped the charity would one day possess "25,000 acres of woodland planted with 10 million native broadleafed trees." This project grew into the world’s largest privately planted forest for public use.

A Brazilian village of 2,000 residents has no cars, sandy streets, and can only be reached by boat

Barra do Superagui is a coastal village in southern Brazil where 2,000 residents live without cars or paved roads. People use boats to reach the community, which sits inside Superagui National Park. Established in 1989, the park protects the area’s forests and mangroves, keeping the village quiet and peaceful today.

'Nobody cares': the Turkish farmers bearing the burden of UK's plastic waste problem

Britain exported 139,000 tonnes of rubbish to Turkey last year, leaving farmers in Adana to deal with toxic smoke and plastic debris. Between May 2021 and July 2024, 13 British companies sent 545 shipments of waste to the region. Ayhan, a local farmer, said, "Nobody cares," about their ruined crops.

UK plastic 'waste colonialism' found to be polluting Turkey's farming heartland

High levels of microplastics were found in a waterway near a Turkish recycling hub supplied by British companies. Sedat Gündoğdu said, "The discharge of microplastic-laden wastewater into irrigation canals raises critical concerns about agricultural contamination and food safety." Britain exported 139,000 tonnes of plastic waste to Turkey in 2025.

South Korea's record heatwave kills 16 as temperatures hit a 122-year high.

South Korea’s record heatwave killed 16 people as temperatures hit a 122-year high. President Lee Jae Myung directed authorities to step up support for affected people on Tuesday. He said, "We need to make efforts for a fundamental overhaul of the national crisis system, since this extreme weather is becoming normal."

Out of shadows: When the mountain ghost chose to be seen in Dhauldhar Wildlife Sanctuary

A camera trap captured a rare snow leopard in Dhauladhar Wildlife Sanctuary on 21 December 2025. Deputy Conservator of Forests Reginald Royston said, "The confirmed presence of the snow leopard significantly enhances the conservation importance of the Dhauladhar Wildlife Sanctuary." This discovery highlights the rich biodiversity of the high-altitude protected area.

MCG yet to find Bandhwari landfill alternative despite NGT deadline

The Municipal Corporation of Gurugram is yet to find an alternate site for the Bandhwari landfill despite an August 4 NGT deadline. Joint commissioner Preetpal Singh said, "The exercise is still underway. A final decision has not been taken yet." Officials said they are still checking locations to avoid public opposition.

Why lab-grown diamonds are a sustainable alternative to mined stones

Lab-grown diamonds offer a sustainable alternative to mined stones as natural supplies fall. Mining causes severe environmental damage and human rights issues, including forced labour. GE started making synthetic diamonds in 1954 using the HPHT process. These lab-grown gems now provide a way to enjoy diamonds without the heavy costs.