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Arts
fromColossal
1 day ago

Reskate's Youthful Murals Transform into Glowing Symbols of Peace

Reskate's murals transform at night, highlighting societal issues through art.
#climate-change
fromFast Company
3 days ago
Canada news

Canada's wildfire smoke has reached Europe, while causing 'very unhealthy' conditions in U.S.

fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Environment

Bibles, bullets and beef: Amazon cowboy culture at odds with Brazil's climate goals

The reality faced by Brazilian ranchers contrasts sharply with romanticized cowboy culture, highlighting environmental and economic struggles in modern cattle ranching.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
UK news

Dining across the divide: I felt like the atmosphere was quite hostile'

Michael and Rena have contrasting views on climate action, revealing ideological differences in addressing environmental issues and governance.
World news
fromThe Nation
2 days ago

Sleepwalking Through the Climate Emergency

Media coverage of climate change risks becoming complacent, treating shocking events as the new normal.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Blackbirds under new threat after mosquito-borne disease arrives in UK

Mosquito-borne diseases are threatening wildlife in the UK, particularly affecting blackbirds due to climate change.
Canada news
fromFast Company
3 days ago

Canada's wildfire smoke has reached Europe, while causing 'very unhealthy' conditions in U.S.

Canadian wildfires are causing severe air quality issues in the Midwest, affecting large areas including Minnesota, Wisconsin, and beyond.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Bibles, bullets and beef: Amazon cowboy culture at odds with Brazil's climate goals

The reality faced by Brazilian ranchers contrasts sharply with romanticized cowboy culture, highlighting environmental and economic struggles in modern cattle ranching.
#local-government
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago
Toronto startup

Ontario couple says decades-old riding business crushed after water from new development dumped near property | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago
Toronto startup

Ontario couple says decades-old riding business crushed after water from new development dumped near property | CBC News

#urban-forestry
San Francisco
fromMission Local
1 month ago

Why does Bayview-Hunters Point have so few street trees?

San Francisco's urban tree count is declining, especially in poorer neighborhoods, despite previous planting goals.
San Francisco
fromMission Local
1 month ago

Why does Bayview-Hunters Point have so few street trees?

San Francisco's urban tree count is declining, especially in poorer neighborhoods, despite previous planting goals.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
4 days ago

Thames Water bidder pulls out - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Thames Water is in a precarious position after KKR decided not to invest, prompting the company to engage with senior creditors to address financial challenges.
London politics
fromFast Company
5 days ago

Trump administration orders Pennsylvania power plant to run through the summer

The order to the Eddystone plant highlights concerns over power shortfalls as aging plants close and demand rises, showcasing the need for continued operational capacity.
DC food
#air-quality
Artificial intelligence
fromTheregister
5 days ago

NAACP urges halt to Musk's smog-belching Colossus DC

The NAACP urges local authorities to suspend xAI's datacenter operations due to violations of the Clean Air Act related to air quality concerns.
Canada news
fromMail Online
5 days ago

Americans in 3 states told to stay indoors TODAY

Thick smoke from Canadian wildfires has caused air quality emergencies in Michigan, Minnesota, and South Carolina.
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago
East Bay (California)

Bay Area air quality among worst in nation for ozone, particle pollution, report says

Bay Area air quality ranks as one of the most polluted in the U.S., necessitating continued efforts for improvement.
fromABC7 San Francisco
5 days ago
San Francisco

Flaring reported at Richmond's Chevron Refinery; air quality advisory issued

Chevron Refinery's flaring led to an air quality advisory in the Bay Area.
Artificial intelligence
fromTheregister
5 days ago

NAACP urges halt to Musk's smog-belching Colossus DC

The NAACP urges local authorities to suspend xAI's datacenter operations due to violations of the Clean Air Act related to air quality concerns.
Canada news
fromMail Online
5 days ago

Americans in 3 states told to stay indoors TODAY

Thick smoke from Canadian wildfires has caused air quality emergencies in Michigan, Minnesota, and South Carolina.
California
fromwww.dailymail.co.uk
5 days ago

40m Americans at risk of having no water as vital source is VANISHING

The Colorado River Basin is experiencing rapid groundwater depletion, threatening water supply for over 40 million people.
#journalism
#sustainability
Fashion & style
fromForbes
1 month ago

How Beautyfor And Anika Leila Are Tackling Beauty's Excess Issue

The beauty industry is thriving financially but faces a waste crisis resulting from excessive packaging and product disposal.
Fashion & style
fromForbes
1 month ago

How Beautyfor And Anika Leila Are Tackling Beauty's Excess Issue

The beauty industry is thriving financially but faces a waste crisis resulting from excessive packaging and product disposal.
#public-health
NYC parents
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

More than 150 million people are breathing polluted air in the US

Almost half of Americans live with unhealthy air pollution levels according to the 2025 report, worsened by climate change.
Minority communities are disproportionately affected by air quality issues, facing higher health risks.
Los Angeles
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

32 vintage photos reveal what Los Angeles looked like before the US regulated pollution

Los Angeles has significantly battled air pollution since the 1940s, impacting public health and prompting regulatory action.
Environment
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

I needed heart surgery after swimming in polluted water'

Sewage pollution in the UK has led to significant health issues and economic costs, with a marked increase in spill incidents in 2024.
fromNew York Post
4 weeks ago
NYC politics

Exclusive | Raw sewage spills into Queens bay from broken pipe - but residents swim there anyway after city alert fails to reach public

NYC parents
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

More than 150 million people are breathing polluted air in the US

Almost half of Americans live with unhealthy air pollution levels according to the 2025 report, worsened by climate change.
Minority communities are disproportionately affected by air quality issues, facing higher health risks.
Los Angeles
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

32 vintage photos reveal what Los Angeles looked like before the US regulated pollution

Los Angeles has significantly battled air pollution since the 1940s, impacting public health and prompting regulatory action.
Environment
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

I needed heart surgery after swimming in polluted water'

Sewage pollution in the UK has led to significant health issues and economic costs, with a marked increase in spill incidents in 2024.
fromNew York Post
4 weeks ago
NYC politics

Exclusive | Raw sewage spills into Queens bay from broken pipe - but residents swim there anyway after city alert fails to reach public

#biodiversity
fromSFGATE
1 week ago
Silicon Valley real estate

The proxy fight over California's biggest parcel of private land

Silicon Valley real estate
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

The proxy fight over California's biggest parcel of private land

Tejon Ranch faces new challenges as development interests clash with conservation efforts, highlighting its critical ecological importance.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

No fish, no money, no food': Colombia's stilt people fight to save their wetlands

The Cienaga Grande de Santa Marta wetlands, a UNESCO reserve, face ecological disaster, impacting local communities and biodiversity.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

No more demon sea lions? Good news for those who've been afraid to go to the beach

"This was the longest, most toxic, and deadliest bloom we've ever experienced," the center announced on social media. "Because of your support and advocacy, we got through it, and hundreds of marine mammals received a second chance at life!"
San Jose Sharks
#urban-planning
fromAeon
3 weeks ago
philosophy

What a history of underground parking reveals about postwar policy | Aeon Essays

fromAeon
3 weeks ago
philosophy

What a history of underground parking reveals about postwar policy | Aeon Essays

#wildlife-conservation
fromColossal
3 weeks ago
Photography

In His New Book, Photographer Zed Nelson Lifts the Veil on 'The Anthropocene Illusion'

fromKqed
2 weeks ago
Portland food

California's Pelicans Are Once Again Starving. This Year, It's the Babies | KQED

fromColossal
3 weeks ago
Photography

In His New Book, Photographer Zed Nelson Lifts the Veil on 'The Anthropocene Illusion'

fromKqed
2 weeks ago
Portland food

California's Pelicans Are Once Again Starving. This Year, It's the Babies | KQED

#art
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Rehabilitated seals 'galumphed' back into the ocean in R.I.

Hundreds gathered as six gray seals were released back into the ocean after over two months of rehabilitation due to entanglement in fishing gear.
New England Patriots
#california
San Jose Sharks
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

California's commercial salmon fishing will be closed for 3rd year in a row

California's commercial salmon fishing season will be closed for the third consecutive year due to dwindling fish populations.
San Jose Sharks
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

California's commercial salmon fishing will be closed for 3rd year in a row

California's commercial salmon fishing season will be closed for the third consecutive year due to dwindling fish populations.
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

In rural Texas, where Elon Musk lives, his DOGE cuts are devastating local residents

"We've been forcibly made into Elon Musk's backyard against our will," said Bekah Hinojosa, a local environmental activist. "Everyone in this region is constantly in survival mode..."
Non-profit organizations
NYC politics
fromTime Out New York
2 weeks ago

These sections of Riis Beach are off-limits this summer

Jacob Riis Park faces significant hazards due to shoreline erosion and deteriorating structures, rendering parts of it unsafe for visitors by 2025.
#protests
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Thousands turn out for paddle out protests over sewage scandal'

The Independent strives to provide quality journalism accessible to all, highlighting critical environmental issues such as sewage pollution in UK waters.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Thousands turn out for paddle out protests over sewage scandal'

The Independent strives to provide quality journalism accessible to all, highlighting critical environmental issues such as sewage pollution in UK waters.
fromsfist.com
3 weeks ago

Boat-Dwelling Woman In Richardson Bay Who Bear-Sprayed Harbormaster In 2020 Avoids Jail Time

Havel described the growing frustration among local leaders as boat-dwelling populations increase and become less compliant, jeopardizing both environmental safety and community harmony.
Portland
fromThe Walrus
3 weeks ago

China Stakes Claim in the North, Redefines Arctic Politics | The Walrus

The Arctic Council, formed in 1996, addresses issues faced by Arctic nations and inhabitants, with eight Arctic countries holding equal votes and thirteen observers having none.
Washington Capitals
#trump
SF real estate
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

Texas is in an extreme drought-and oil companies are using billions of gallons of water

Extreme drought in Texas threatens vital waterways, impacting agriculture and urban areas while oil and gas companies consume significant water resources.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Abi Dare wins the inaugural Climate fiction prize

Abi Dare's novel And So I Roar has won the inaugural Climate fiction prize, highlighting the importance of diverse voices in global conversations about climate justice.
Women in technology
fromeuronews
3 weeks ago

Foreign overfishing driving Senegalese migrants to Spain, report finds

If I was able to gain enough money in fishing, I would never have come to Europe.
UK news
#health
fromThe Local France
3 weeks ago

French politicians rush to defence of cheese labelled 'bad product'

The attempts to limit Comté consumption was "the project of a France without identity or flavour," said right-winger Laurent Wauquiez, emphasizing the cultural importance of the cheese.
France politics
#local-news
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
3 weeks ago

Monday Morning Headlines: SFPD Deputy Chiefs All Appear On the Way Out

SFPD leadership is in flux with all deputy chiefs planning to leave, raising questions about interim chief decisions.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
3 weeks ago

Monday Morning Headlines: SFPD Deputy Chiefs All Appear On the Way Out

SFPD leadership is in flux with all deputy chiefs planning to leave, raising questions about interim chief decisions.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Resistance and extractivism: Inside Carrara, home of white marble

The ongoing conflict between marble extraction and environmental preservation is crucial, as local activists aim to save Carrara, a town rich in history and beauty.
Media industry
#legislation
fromFast Company
1 month ago
US politics

House Republicans push to sell public lands to fund Trump tax cuts

House Republicans propose selling public lands in Nevada and Utah, facing backlash for prioritizing corporate interests over environmental protection.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Canada news

Advocates criticize Ontario bill to create zones where projects are exempt from laws | CBC News

The proposed legislation is criticized as a power grab that may undermine First Nations and environmental rights.
US politics
fromFast Company
1 month ago

House Republicans push to sell public lands to fund Trump tax cuts

House Republicans propose selling public lands in Nevada and Utah, facing backlash for prioritizing corporate interests over environmental protection.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Canada news

Advocates criticize Ontario bill to create zones where projects are exempt from laws | CBC News

LA Dodgers
fromDodgers Nation
1 month ago

Frank McCourt's Dodger Stadium Gondola Project Hits Major Roadblock

The gondola project at Dodger Stadium is stalled due to legal issues, potentially missing the 2028 Olympics deadline.
Canada news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Under a cloud: the city smothered in smog in pictures

The article highlights the environmental issues faced by the impoverished community in Saint John due to industrial activities.
fromHigh Country News
1 month ago

At U.N., mining groups tout protections for Indigenous people - High Country News

The administration fast-tracked a controversial copper mine in Arizona, disregarding objections from the San Carlos Apache Tribe and other tribal nations, to boost domestic mineral production.
Privacy professionals
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Losing its sparkle: Colombia's emerald capital weighs the cost of its precious stones

Muzo's emerald mining supports the local economy but poses significant environmental challenges.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

What should I do if I see an Asian Hornet and how dangerous are they?

The Asian hornet is a non-native predator known for devastating honeybee populations, with a staggering year-on-year increase in sightings raising pressing concerns for environmentalists.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The BBC is utterly beholden to the right. Why else would it fear a podcast about heat pumps? | George Monbiot

The BBC instructed Evan Davis to drop his podcast about heat pumps, seen as steering into public controversy, despite less scrutiny on politically charged content from others.
Left-wing politics
fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago

Good Morning, News: PGE Forest Park Plan Faces Frosty Reception in City Hall, (Some) Oregon Colleges Join the Resistance, and RFK Jr. Continues to Show No Regard for Health or Human Services

Portland City Council has tentatively rejected a significant project by Portland General Electric which would have resulted in the removal of nearly 400 trees in Forest Park.
US news
NYC politics
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month ago

Advocates push for restoration of City Parks funding and staff levels

The NYC Parks Department needs full staffing to better maintain city parks, which are currently understaffed and under-resourced.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Wall Street Bull painted over by environmental activists - who frantically cleaned it up when cops came

As climate activists targeted the Wall Street Charging Bull with graffiti, their action quickly turned into a comical retreat when they spotted police nearby.
Environment
#nature
Social justice
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Did Francis live up to promise as 'pope of the poor'? DW 04/21/2025

Pope Francis' papacy focused on environmental issues and the poor, though many hopes remained unfulfilled in the Global South.
Film
fromInverse
1 month ago

Max Just Quietly Added the Most Terrifying Experimental Sci-Fi Movie Of The Decade

Asif Kapadia's 2073 merges documentary footage with narrative to depict a distressing dystopian future shaped by environmental disasters.
The film serves as a stark warning about the potential trajectory of humanity amidst ecological collapse and authoritarianism.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The life and death of a laundered' cow in the Amazon rainforest

Brazil's beef industry is a major driver of Amazon deforestation, with a complex supply chain complicating efforts to ensure sustainability.
#toby-carvery
from48 hills
1 month ago

Drama Masks: Walking in circles - 48 hills

"When something like acid rain...looks dangerously close to making a return, one has to wonder if we're all just living out a species-wide Darwin Awards ceremony."
Arts
Music
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Stereolab returns and more: The Contenders, Vol. 8

Stereolab releases their first new music in 15 years with the album 'Instant Holograms On Metal Film', highlighting themes of consumerism and environmental concerns.
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