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New York Invests $25M in Farm Climate Resilience Projects

Funding supports sustainability, soil health, and emissions reduction on over 130 farms across the state.

White Terns Thrive in Honolulu's Urban Landscape

Native seabird population surges 50% in past decade, defying fate of other Hawaiian birds

Honolulu's Concrete Jungle Welcomes Thriving Seabird Colony

White tern population surges over 50% in urban Oahu as species adapts to city life.

White Terns Thrive in Honolulu's Urban Landscape

Native seabird population soars in Hawaii's largest city, defying fate of other indigenous birds.

Juvenile Whale Swims Up Willapa River in Southwest Washington

The unexpected appearance of the whale in the freshwater river has drawn crowds of spectators.

Salt Lake City Sees Steady Drop in Emissions

Declining levels of major pollutants point to progress on air quality

Research Finds Sheep Grazing Benefits Bees in Montana

Sheep grazing helps create nesting sites for solitary bees, according to a Montana State University study.

40 Animal Species Granted UN International Protection

Snowy owls, cheetahs, and hammerhead sharks among the newly protected species.

China's Air Pollution Crackdown Unleashes Hidden Global Warming

Cutting aerosols reveals the full force of greenhouse gas warming, contributing to rapid Arctic ice melt.

Decades-Old Canned Salmon Reveals Surprising Signs of Ocean Recovery

Researchers find rising parasite levels in some salmon species, suggesting a healthier marine ecosystem over time.

New Planet Classroom Episode Examines Ocean Justice and Net-Zero Accountability

Coastal communities in Mauritius showcase climate adaptation, biodiversity conservation, and equitable net-zero implementation.

Aquatic Robot Boosts Species Monitoring, Hydropower

eDNA-bot collects, processes, and analyzes environmental DNA samples in real-time

Federal Judge Approves Nevada Lithium Mine Despite Conservationists' Concerns for Rare Wildflower

The $2 billion Rhyolite Ridge Lithium/Boron Mine Project will move forward despite worries about its impact on the endangered Tiehm's buckwheat.

Thawing Permafrost Could Accelerate Climate Change

New lab experiments show dramatic increase in gas permeability as Arctic soils warm, raising concerns about amplified greenhouse gas emissions.

Federal Judge Approves Nevada Lithium Mine Despite Conservationists' Concerns

The $2 billion Rhyolite Ridge Lithium/Boron Mine Project aims to produce materials for electric vehicle batteries and other products.

Deadly Asian Needle Ant Invades 22 States

Invasive species with painful sting poses health risk to some residents

Ag Officials Release Natural Predators to Stop Invasive Pests

Beneficial insects deployed to combat destructive crop infestations

Warming Winters Exacerbate Nitrate Pollution in Iowa Drinking Water

Climate change is making the water quality problem even worse for Des Moines and other agriculture-dependent communities.

Warming Winters Exacerbate Nitrate Pollution in Iowa Drinking Water

Climate change is making it harder for Iowa's capital city to keep nitrate levels out of its drinking water supply.

Kauai Sees Strong Humpback Whale Sightings in Final 2026 Ocean Count

Volunteers across Hawaii observe over 400 whales during annual survey

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