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America introduced Chinese Privet as an ornamental plant in 1852. It later spread across millions of acres of forestFirst spotted in 1852, Chinese privet has spread relentlessly across the American Southeast, wreaking havoc on local ecosystems. This invas...- Beginning in the 1900s, U.S. hunters imported Eurasian wild boar for sport; today’s feral swine threaten firefly larvae and turtle nests across the SoutheastWild pigs are destroying firefly larvae and turtle eggs in southeastern parks. These invasive animals root up the soil, disrupting delicate...
- In 1992, deadly category 5 Hurricane Andrew caused massive destructions in Florida, 34 years later as rising sea level flooding threatens nearly 40 per cent of U.S. population, Miami, other areas are showing how to be ready for doomsdayAs global average temperatures climb because of fossil fuel emissions, so do sea levels, making low-lying coastal cities vulnerable to floo...
- In 2015, Indonesia's devastating El Niño fires burned 2.6 million hectares and sent toxic haze across Southeast Asia. 11 years later, restoration efforts had helped cut burned peatland area by 70% in 2023 compared with 2019, showing the value of rewettingIndonesia is facing renewed wildfire concerns as a strong El Niño brings the prospect of reduced rainfall in 2026. The country’s devastatin...
- Since 2022, Alaska crews have placed more than 1,000 whole trees in a creek damaged by gold mining, helping restore 2.3 miles of salmon habitatResurrection Creek in Alaska has been revitalized into a thriving river thanks to comprehensive restoration efforts. By introducing entire ...
- Buck Moon 2026: Here's how to catch the best view of July Full Moon from these US statesJuly Full Moon 2026: Arrive early to secure the best viewing spot and enjoy an unobstructed view of the sky. The Buck Moon 2026 is more tha...
- Texas released 3 million captive-bred eggs to save this endangered amphibian. It may be workingA male Houston toad was sighted in Bastrop County, Texas, after a 50-year absence. This sighting follows the release of millions of captive...
- Scientists thought the world's tallest trees would be the first to die in drought; New study reveals astonishing survival secret hidden inside their trunksA new study has revealed that giant dipterocarp trees have evolved highly efficient water transport systems that help them move water throu...
- India eyes oil exploration expansion after Middle East war shortagesIn response to a critical energy supply crisis, India is ramping up its efforts in domestic crude exploration. The country, known for its r...
- Pet pythons escaped into Florida in the 1970s, spread for decades through the Everglades, then a hurricane carried them south, and now the Key Largo woodrat may disappearEndangered rodents in Key Largo face a crisis. Invasive Burmese pythons, spreading after Hurricane Irma, are decimating Key Largo woodrat p...
- Wildfire crisis: Hundreds of blazes rage across Florida and Georgia — what to know nowWildfires are rapidly spreading across Georgia and Florida, driven by drought, low humidity, and strong winds. Dozens of fires have burned ...
- Weyerhaeuser facility in Longview engulfed in huge fire, officials call it ‘very long-term incident’According to Jon Dunaway from the Longview Fire Department, the smoke coming out of the Weyerhaeuser facility is lingering close to the gro...
- Deforestation: Why COP26 agreement will struggle to reverse global forest loss by 2030Saving the world's dwindling forests is essential if we are to avoid dangerous climate change. Forests soak up carbon from the atmosphere a...
- From chocolate to soybeans, tropical forests were illegally cleared to make way for everyday foodsIllegal clearance for commercial agriculture was behind the loss of 4.5 mn hectares of forest.
- Joe Biden urged to work with business, China to protect SE Asia rainforestJoe Biden's election as the next U.S. leader, replacing climate-change sceptic Donald Trump, has raised expectations that protecting Southe...
- Tortoise species new to India discovered in Arunachal jungle
- JK Paper to pick up equity stake in Myanmar Pulp MillJK Paper is set to pick up an equity stake in Myanmar's largest state-owned pulp mill as part of a global public-private-participation deal.
- Leaders of tropical forest nations to meetThe Republic of Congo announced that it will host a climate summit next month for the heads of state of 35 nations covering the three major...
- Asia's rainforests vanishing as timber, food demand surge: ExpertsAsia's rainforests are being rapidly destroyed, a trend accelerated by surging timber demand in booming China and India, and record food, e...
- US plans to open 3 mn acres of Alaskan forest to loggingMore than 3 million acres (1.2 million hectares) in Alaska's Tongass National Forest would be open to logging under a U.S. government plan ...
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