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Angola's high-elevation elephants are a unique genetic lineage, DNA from dung reveals. They're linked to Namibian elephants, a surprising discovery.
Texas solar power is set to outproduce coal for the first time ever in the ERCOT market. No new coal plants are being built, while Texas leads the nation in new solar development.
California scientists found hybrid honeybees that might naturally repel a deadly parasite. This discovery could protect pollinators.
Parks are vital green infrastructure, helping cities combat climate change. Tim Beatley, Biophilic Cities Network founder, emphasized their importance in a webinar on innovative parks.
Hawaii researchers are testing if plastic waste and abandoned fishing nets can be safely reused in asphalt roads.
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Australia's 2019-20 bushfires had a furry hero: Bear, a dog who saved countless koalas. After a decade of vital conservation work, the 11-year-old pup has retired, and the search for his successor is on.
Forget AC. Before humming appliances and soaring bills, generations lived *with* the climate. Now, Jodhpur revives ancient wisdom to combat extreme heat.
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May 23 is World Turtle Day, but there's little to celebrate. Over half of the 359 turtle and tortoise species, survivors since the Triassic period, now face extinction.
Meet Alessia Lavigne, a "Turtle Eggsplorer" and Ph.D. student at the University of Sheffield. Her May 3 video of hundreds of endangered hawksbill hatchlings racing to the sea went viral.
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Bolivia's 2024 wildfire crisis met its match: Indigenous resilience and ancestral knowledge are guiding recovery efforts, proving vital in the face of devastation.
Snow leopards haunt the rocky ridgelines of Central Asia, vanishing into terrain so rugged that researchers rarely catch more than a brief glimpse on camera traps. Locals call them “ghosts of the mountains.” Their elusive nature, paired with the remote landscapes the cats inhabit, make them notoriou...
Your pet's happy dance? That's pure emotion. Animals, wild or domestic, express joy, fear, and love through nonverbal cues. Yellowstone wolf researcher Taylor Rabe captures these powerful moments.
Amsterdam just banned meat and fossil fuel ads! The city is the first to take this step, aiming for carbon neutrality by 2050 and halving meat consumption.
A North Carolina fisherman accidentally hooked a sea turtle from a pier. Realizing his catch, he immediately called the Emerald Isle Sea Turtle Patrol for help.
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1,000 uncharted coral reefs discovered in northern Australia! Scientists layered satellite images to reveal a reef system comparable in number to the Great Barrier Reef, hidden in turbid waters.
Global coal use fell in 2025, yet the capacity to burn it surged. A Global Energy Monitor report reveals coal power generation dropped 0.6%, but on-call capacity rose 3.5%, mainly in China.
Nepal plans a new 50-hectare park near Chitwan National Park to house "problem" tigers responsible for human fatalities. Big cats will move from overcrowded centers to this dedicated facility.
After decades in zoos and circuses, Julie and Kariba, two African elephants, are finally getting a new life. They're moving to Europe's first large-scale elephant sanctuary in Portugal.
Koh Libong, Thailand: Tipusa Sangsawang remembers when vast dugong herds grazed seagrass meadows "like a football field." Now, she sees only sand where vibrant life once thrived.
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Mexico rejected Royal Caribbean's 200-acre "Perfect Day" waterpark in Quintana Roo. Officials cited severe risks to coastal ecosystems and local communities, including mangroves and coral reefs.
Florida's sea turtle nesting season just began, but it's already record-breaking! Loggerhead and leatherback nests are outpacing previous years, with 1,008 leatherback nests reported by May 13.
President Trump calls climate change a "con job," fueling historic deregulation. This belief has led to massive cuts, from environmental protections to FEMA, yet progress against climate change persists.
From quantum keys to ghost sharks, this week revealed unexpected discoveries. Learn how wool heals bones and poop saves marsupials in today's Hope-Up.
Patriotism isn't just a flag—it's protecting our planet. Environmental pros Brenda Martínez, Marialy Encarnación, and Threydi Castillo redefine love of country through daily conservation and sustainability.
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Bees: tiny name, massive impact. These vital, busy creatures have coexisted with us for millennia, yet their very name remains a mystery.
LUNDAZI, Zambia — “It’s not possible [to coexist with elephants], because they are animals and we are human beings — they should have their own home,” says Esnart Banda, a Zambian farmer whose maize and tobacco fields lie 5 meters, just 16 feet, from the boundary of Malawi’s Kasungu National Park. J...
Australia's rarest marsupial, the Gilbert's potoroo, has fewer than 150 left. Scientists are using cutting-edge DNA from scat to save them, uncovering vital clues about these elusive animals.
Argentina's largest park, Iberá, boasts 4,000 species across its diverse landscapes. In May, tourists witnessed history: a wild jaguar, Ombú, marking the first sighting in 70 years!
Plantation companies see local communities and smallholders as obstacles. In deforestation-free chains, smallholders are a risk. This mindset, I believe, is why forest protection fails.
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A Thai student upcycled plastic bottles into artificial nests, protecting endangered hornbills. Her project also empowers communities with conservation education and new income streams.
Endangered dusky langurs face displacement in Penang, Malaysia. Conservationists built a canopy bridge to help them cross roads safely, reducing human-wildlife conflict and resident complaints.
Lake Turkana: a climate crisis zone? Not for Indigenous groups who've adapted to its shifts for centuries. Their livelihoods constantly evolve with the landscape, but new pressures are escalating.
Local environmental fights ignite global justice conversations. Kushtau Mountain in Russia was saved by protests, proving community action works.
A cow named Beau Vine got a waste removal license. Now, waste carrier licenses are tightening as part of an illegal dumping crackdown.
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Found near death off South Africa, endangered loggerhead Habanero's journey was bleak. Now, doctors are optimistic his best life is ahead.
From poacher to protector: Rustom Basumatary, an Indigenous Bodo, once hunted in Manas National Park. Now, he's a naturalist dedicated to conserving the UNESCO site's wildlife.
Five months after Jane Goodall's death, her grandson Merlin Van Lawick appeared at ChangeNOW Paris, carrying something both public and personal, shaped by her work and now carrying it forward.
A random photo from the Australian outback led to the rediscovery of a plant thought extinct for 60 years. Ordinary people with smartphones are quietly transforming science.
White House reporters faced a shocking obstacle Friday: a massive bee swarm blocking the driveway. "Time to turn around," NewsNation's Kellie Meyers wrote on X.