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Lake Powell Falls Just 30 Feet From Losing Hydropower as 40 Million Face Water Risk

Lake Powell's water level has dropped to a historic low, threatening hydropower generation and water supply for 40 million people across the US and Mexico, amid ongoing drought and demand.

International Business Times UK · Aug 17

Spotlight on UN desertification summit as it mulls how to spend $12bn war chest

Extreme weather has raised the significance of Cop17 talks starting this week on tackling drought and land degradation

The Guardian - UK · Aug 17

Warning issued as water levels at US’ second-largest reservoir fall to record low

The water level at Lake Powell has fallen to a record low in another sign of crisis along the Colorado River

The Independent UK · Aug 16

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Missouri and Southern Illinois Heat Warning Expires Sunday Night as Dangerous Heat Settles Over the South

An Extreme Heat Warning with a heat index up to 109 expires Sunday night in Missouri and southern Illinois. Forecasters expect the heat to shift south.

Medical Daily · Aug 16

In 1923, wardens began protecting a 35-acre Texas island where the state’s last reddish egrets survived; one family lived there full time in a two-room hut, and today it holds the world’s largest nesting colony

Nestled in Texas, Green Island proudly hosts the largest Reddish Egret colony globally, evolving into a sanctuary after extensive hunting significantly depleted bird populations. The island's lush vegetation creates a rich tapestry of nesting sites, catering to diverse coastal bird species. Dedicated wardens vigilantly safeguard the island against predators, striving…

The Times of India · Aug 15

Hawaii’s 34,000 acres of managed eucalyptus plantations could become a local source of lumber for homes and infrastructure

Hawaii's heavy reliance on imported building lumber may soon change, thanks to promising research into local eucalyptus. Scientists are evaluating the strength and durability of this homegrown resource to establish engineering design values necessary for structural uses. By successfully validating these traits, this initiative aims to lessen dependence on foreign…

The Times of India · Aug 16

A Florida homeowner swapped lawn grass for old soaked cardboard, mulch and native plants without digging up the lawn; the result was a low-maintenance front yard ecosystem where pollinators, birds, edible plants and people could coexist

A Florida homeowner transformed a conventional grass-covered front yard without removing the existing lawn. The project used soaked cardboard, organic material and thick mulch to suppress the grass, followed by stone pathways and plants selected for pollinators, birds and household use. The approach, known as sheet mulching, can gradually add…

The Economic Times · Aug 15

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During research, Czech scientists built microscopic cleanup robots from 2 materials and tested them against plastic pollution. Now, the moving swarms remove about 94% of polystyrene and 89% of PET from contaminated water

Czech scientists have developed microscopic cleanup robots designed to capture microplastics in contaminated water and soil. Built from layered MXene particles and magnetic nickel nanoparticles, the robots can be propelled and controlled using rotating magnetic fields. In laboratory tests, the moving swarms traveled through water and tiny water-filled spaces in…

The Economic Times · Aug 14

Digested week: Humid New York or London’s oven-blast heat? Tough one to call

Plus, heartbreakingly brilliant Cats: the Jellicle Ball, summer reads and Taylor Swift’s low-key wedding

The Guardian - UK · Aug 14

Imperial Valley Dreamed of a Lithium Boom. It Just Hit Another Roadblock

Court finds lithium project may not have enough Colorado River water. County supervisors vote to offer developers millions in refunds.

Capital & Main · Aug 14

Prosecutors narrow their case ahead of the retrial of the man accused of setting the Palisades fire

Federal prosecutors will pursue fewer charges in their second attempt to convict a man accused of starting the deadly 2025 wildfire that became the most destructive in Los Angeles’ history

The Independent UK · Aug 14

Peru steps up fight against illegal gold mining as activity enters protected Amazon reserve

Peruvian authorities have intensified efforts against illegal gold mining in the Amazon's Madre de Dios region

The Independent UK · Aug 14

US heat wave could feel like 115°F as millions brace for dangerous days

A dangerous heat wave is affecting millions across the United States. Oppressive conditions are expected to continue into next week, with high humidity intensifying the heat. Outdoor workers and students face significant challenges as temperatures remain dangerously high. Cooling centers and public spaces offer much-needed relief from the extreme weather.…

The Economic Times · Aug 14

New UN plastic treaty is going backwards, experts say

NGOs say agreement held back by tenuous human health commitments and lobbying from plastic industry

The Guardian - UK · Aug 13

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The Times of India · Aug 14

Washington planted 507 Norway maples to honour WWI soldiers in 1920, but the trees later spread into Rock Creek Park

In 1920, Washington D.C. planted Norway maples to commemorate World War I veterans. Over time, these trees proliferated in Rock Creek Park, becoming invasive and disrupting local ecosystems. Their robust growth chokes out native flora, thus diminishing biodiversity. This unforeseen environmental impact dramatically alters the landscape, transforming a tribute into…

The Times of India · Aug 13

A 112-acre New Jersey restoration project is planting about 50,000 native trees and shrubs, creating vernal pools and rebuilding Raritan River floodplain habitat

A 112-acre restoration project has begun along New Jersey's Raritan River to restore floodplain forest, wetlands and wildlife habitat affected by past contamination linked to the American Cyanamid Superfund Site. The project will plant about 50,000 native trees and shrubs, create three acres of vernal pools, control invasive plants and…

The Conversation · Aug 13

Iran oil spill: the war is leaving environmental scars that ceasefires cannot heal

Oil slicks moving along Iran’s southern coast have reached the Hara mangrove forests of Qeshm Island. Iranian authorities say the extent of the contamination is still being assessed and the source of the oil pollution has not yet been established. But several oil spills have been detected in the region…

The Economic Times · Aug 13

In 2018, the U.S. Air Force signed a 35-year lease for underused Mojave desert land. 8 years later, the site hosts 1.9 million solar panels, turning a historic aircraft testing ground into a massive renewable-energy hub

In 2018, the U.S. Air Force signed a 35-year lease for underused desert land at Edwards Air Force Base in California. What happened next was unexpected. The former aircraft testing landscape became home to nearly 1.9 million solar panels. Today, the Edwards Sanborn solar project produces massive amounts of clean…

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The Guardian - US · Aug 13

California bans paraquat, highly toxic herbicide outlawed in more than 70 countries

State is US’s largest user of pesticide that is virtually proven to cause Parkinson’s disease

The Times of India · Aug 13

In 1881, silver turned California’s Calico into a 3,000-person desert boomtown. By 1907, falling prices had turned it into a ghost town

In California's Mojave Desert, Calico now appears as a quiet collection of weathered buildings surrounded by dry hills and open scrubland. Its setting gives little indication that the settlement once supported a busy mining community. That changed in 1881, when prospectors discovered silver in the mountains nearby and the area…

Evening Standard · Aug 12

UK could see hottest day of year as parts of England may hit 38C

Rare amber ‘extreme heat’ warnings have been issued by the Met Office from 9am to midnight on Thursday.

The Texas Tribune · Aug 12

Corpus Christi voters to decide if industry should pay sharply higher water fees during droughts

Activists gathered nearly 13,000 petition signatures to place the measure on the November ballot. Legal challenges are expected.

The Economic Times · Aug 12

2 New Orleans students crushed millions of discarded bottles into recycled glass sand to fight coastal erosion; the result transformed Louisiana's sinking marshes by anchoring new grass and helping rebuild one of America's most vulnerable coastlines

Two New Orleans students saw a problem hiding in plain sight: discarded glass had little practical recycling value in their city, while Louisiana's coast desperately needed material to rebuild eroding wetlands. Their solution was to crush unwanted bottles into sand and gravel through Glass Half Full, the recycling operation they…

Reason · Aug 12

How Much Does New York Actually Recycle? The N.Y. Comptroller Says the State Doesn't Really Know.

A comptroller audit says New York State's recycling data are unreliable.

The Economic Times · Aug 12

2026 Super El Niño Forecast: What happens this winter could shock California, here's why

California anticipates a dangerous winter with record coastal sea levels. A rapidly strengthening El Niño threatens increased flooding and erosion along the shoreline. Higher seas could combine with large waves and winter storms for greater pressure. Beaches may lose their sand buffer, exposing infrastructure to powerful surf. Warmer Pacific waters…

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