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Australia’s seagrass meadows under pressure as climate change turns up the heat

If you liked this story, share it with other people. Australia is a global stronghold for seagrasses, the flowering plants that grow in coastal waters and bays. Seagrasses are unsung but vital ...
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Recent discoveries of ‘lost’ Mekong giant salmon carp renews hope for the fish

A large fish once feared extinct in Cambodia has been recorded in the country’s waters for the fourth time since 2020, renewing hope for the species. The Mekong giant salmon carp (Aaptosyax grypus), a ...
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Bangladesh unveils sweeping EV incentives to cut emissions and pollution

In an unprecedented move, Bangladesh has upended its previous policy of heavily taxing electric vehicles (EVs) and promoting ...
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Thai farmers fear water woes from planned LNG plant

If you liked this story, share it with other people. Farmers in Thailand’s Chachoengsao province worry a planned 600-megawatt LNG power plant could increase water shortages and air pollution in an ...
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Human rights abuse allegations continue to rise in the mining sector, report finds

If you liked this story, share it with other people. The U.S. and European Union have intensified efforts to secure the minerals needed for a clean energy transition. But as investment grows, so does ...
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Chewing sounds can help decode an animal’s diet using AI, new study finds

If you liked this story, share it with other people. Scientists have developed an AI model that can listen to the chewing sounds of predators and identify what they are eating. The tool was trained ...
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Pulp and paper giant APRIL’s supplier choices put FSC remedy process to the test

If you liked this story, share it with other people. APRIL’s decision to lower its deforestation cutoff date and source wood from two companies associated with extensive recent forest loss in ...
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Four years to earn their trust: Habituating bonobos in DRC’s Salonga National Park

In the heart of Salonga National Park, one of Africa’s largest protected areas, researchers are trying to earn the trust of wild bonobos, one of the continent’s most endangered great apes.
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Ancient Maya knowledge helps Guatemalan farmers cut agrochemical use

If you liked this story, share it with other people. Guatemalan farmers are turning to organic pesticides, rooted in traditional practices and sustainable ideas, to replace expensive synthetic ...
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Sri Lanka bans single-use plastic bottles at government events, charges for plastic bags

If you liked this story, share it with other people. In a bid to control the excessive use of plastic bottles, Sri Lanka banned single-use plastic water bottles at government institutions effective ...
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World Oceans Day: Marine protected areas surpass 10% mark in 2026

If you liked this story, share it with other people. The world collectively reached a third of the goal in April 2026, MPAs now cover 10% of oceans. Another 20% will need to be protected over the next ...