Davis “Yellowash” Washines, a Yakama elder, was a vocal advocate for the Columbia River and its salmon. His efforts focused on protecting traditional fishing grounds threatened by toxic sediment dumping near Bradford Island.
Researchers have discovered that rare Mediterranean monk seals are utilizing hidden, air-filled 'bubble caves' for shelter. These unique chambers, accessible through underwater passages, offer a safe haven for the seals to breathe and avoid human presence.
The convergence of India's clean energy transition with a global oil shock and escalating heat poses significant challenges and requires strategic navigation to ensure sustainable development.
The annual arrival of greater flamingos in Sri Lanka's northern lagoons, a significant natural spectacle, is now overshadowed by concerns regarding the impact of power infrastructure on these delicate wetland ecosystems.
A new book champions the vital role of trees and green spaces in African cities. It argues these natural assets are essential for combating climate change, protecting biodiversity, and addressing urban inequality.
Despite their potential to mitigate urban heat island effects and reduce energy consumption, cool roofs are not being widely adopted in India. This represents a significant missed opportunity for enhancing climate resilience.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has updated its monsoon forecast, indicating a revised prediction of 90% of the Long Period Average (LPA). This revision comes with a significant chance of deficient rainfall.
The distressing sight of dead fish in Delhi's Sanjay Lake serves as a stark indicator of the growing vulnerability of Indian urban centers to the impacts of climate change.
The Amazon rainforest is experiencing a decline in its functional capacity, even in areas still mapped as intact forest. Traditional metrics like deforestation rates and carbon levels do not fully capture this critical loss of biodiversity and ecological function.