River work to help critically endangered eels
West Cumbria Rivers Trust says eel numbers have fallen by 90% in the last 30 years.
Environment & Sustainability
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As Blazes Spread Near Paris, Extreme Heat Is Changing How France Fights Fires
Until recently, France’s forest fires were mostly in the south. This week, fires are raging much farther north. France is having to rethink its firefighting strategy.
A Record-Warm Winter and Summer Heatwave Are Stoking Montana’s Wildfire Risk
As the changing climate warms the state, thins its snowpack and changes the timing of precipitation, it’s also scrambling the wildfire season. By Mosabber Hossain Just weeks ago, western Montana appeared to have escaped the early wildfires that forecasters feared…
After Months of Debate, Virginia Fails to Pass Data Center Clean Energy Requirements
The state will tax data center electricity but plans to reduce emissions at the facilities and secure environmental protections went nowhere. By Charles Paullin RICHMOND, Va.—Before the start of Virginia’s legislative session in January, 53-year-old William Ward attended a Virginia…
Why did energy-saving tips disappear from the Energy Department website?
If you wanted to save some money by learning how to check your home for air leaks, poor insulation, and power-hungry lightbulbs, the Department of Energy’s website was ready to help. And if you needed an expert, the site guided…
Line 5 tunnel in Michigan clears major permitting hurdle, in blow to opposition
Michigan regulatory officials on Wednesday issued several key permits for the construction of a tunnel to replace an aging section of the Line 5 pipeline in the Straits of Mackinac, the waterways that straddle the state’s Upper and Lower peninsulas.…
Biden’s climate law is dead. The energy transition might not be.
The Inflation Reduction Act, which became law in 2022, was the first and largest climate bill in the history of the United States. It was also the cornerstone of President Joe Biden’s economic agenda. The bill offered billions of dollars…
Week in wildlife: a stuck raccoon, a hardy mouse and a well-camouflaged wildcat
This week’s best wildlife photographs from around the world Continue reading…
Curlew chicks released to boost species numbers
Curlew Country is hoping to improve the birds’ chances by making sure they get the best start.
Nepal’s birdwatchers can fill gaps in conservation data
Nepal’s expanding birdwatching community offers a vital lifeline for both biodiversity monitoring and ecotourism, reports contributor Bibek Bhandari for Mongabay. According to a recent study, a growing interest in birdwatching, particularly among younger generations, is helping bridge gaps in ecological…