Bird flu spreads in Australia, expert urges vital monitoring
The H5N1 bird flu is affecting wild birds and marine mammals along southern Australia's coast, with experts predicting further inland spread and impacts on vulnerable species.
India faces heavy rainfall alert as low-pressure system strengthens monsoon activity
Odisha and Chhattisgarh are bracing for heavy to extremely heavy rainfall, with thunderstorms and lightning expected as a low-pressure system intensifies monsoon activity across several Indian states.
Philip Fearnside’s 50 Years of Amazon Deforestation Cost Calculations Recognized
Philip Fearnside, an authority on the Amazon, was honored for 50 years of research calculating the costs of rainforest loss. His work includes warnings against projects like repaving a highway that could trigger deforestation.
Kashmiri scientist uses Nepal floods to study GLOF risks in Himalayas
A geoscientist is analyzing satellite imagery of Nepal's recent floods to understand glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) risks in the Western Himalayas, advocating for pre-emptive planning.
UNCCD COP17 launches $1.2 billion Rangelands Initiative, boosts land restoration finance
UNCCD COP17 in Ulaanbaatar prioritized rangelands, launching a $1.2 billion initiative and a $1.3 billion land restoration finance package. The conference also saw the unveiling of a Drought Resilience Index.
Herbicide-tolerant mustard risks ecological and nutritional security in India
India's push for herbicide-tolerant mustard varieties is criticized for potentially harming biodiversity, pollinators, and nutrition sources, clashing with smallholder farming systems.
Global sea surface temperatures break another record high
Global sea surface temperatures have again reached a record high, exceeding 21.1° Celsius on August 22. This increase has serious implications for Earth systems, including sea-level rise and marine ecosystems.
Coal plant pollution impacts farming and health in coastal Bangladesh
Residents in southern Bangladesh's Patuakhali district report ash affecting crops and causing health issues attributed to the Payra Power Plant. Land has also been lost and waterlogged.
Zanzibar Sea Cucumber Venture Balances Business with Marine Conservation Efforts
A venture in Shamiani, Zanzibar, is pioneering sea cucumber ranching within locally protected marine areas to restore coastal ecosystems and generate income from a high-value export.