5 tips for storm-proofing your garden How to prepare and take care of your garden during a storm T3 · Sep 18, 2025
Wildfire smoke will kill nearly 1.4m each year by end of century if emissions not curbed – study Separate research found that at the current rate of global heating, more than 70,000 people will die in the US by 2050 The Guardian - US · Sep 18, 2025
‘Sun day’: US climate activists to rally for clean energy amid Trump attacks Some 200 events are planned across the US this Sunday to celebrate growth of solar power and energy efficiency The Guardian - US · Sep 18, 2025
Space technology plan to monitor noxious algae on Lough Neagh A total of £800,000 has been awarded by the UK’s Space Agency to develop a remote sensor that predicts, detects and monitors blue-green algae. Evening Standard · Sep 17, 2025
Melting point: High chocolate prices the new normal Eye-watering chocolate prices are set to ease after hitting record highs but won't return below pre-2021 "cocoa-crisis" levels, research shows. AAP · Sep 18, 2025
Soybeans Fractionally Higher to Kickoff Wednesday Soybeans are fractionally in the green so far on Wednesday morning. Futures rounded out the Tuesday session with contracts up 7 to 8 cents across the front months. Tuesday’s preliminary open interest was up 9,179 contracts. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was up 6 1/2 cents at $9.73... Barchart · Sep 17, 2025
China says it wants to protect coral reefs in the South China Sea. Experts are doubtful China’s declaration of a nature reserve in the South China Sea is the latest twist in its yearslong push to establish control over the strategically important waters The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2025
Toyota Still Believes In Hydrogen: 'It Will Take Over Diesel' Despite automakers investing heavily in battery-electric vehicles, many continue to experiment with hydrogen as an alternative fuel source. Toyota has 30 years of history with hydrogen under its belt, and the company still believes it could be the next big thing. Motor1 · Sep 16, 2025
Cameroon could be turning waste to energy: study uncovers why it’s not, and sets out solutions Many African cities still struggle with litter and garbage that is not properly disposed of. This poses serious public health risks. It attracts vectors of disease like mosquitoes and flies, and can lead to cholera and malaria outbreaks. The Conversation · Sep 16, 2025
Soybeans Post Gains, as Bean Oil Leads the Charge Soybeans rounded out the Tuesday session with contracts up 7 to 8 cents across the front months. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was up 6 1/2 cents at $9.73 1/2. Soymeal futures were down a dime to 80 cents, with Soy Oil futures posting 59 to 93 point... Barchart · Sep 16, 2025
Water in short supply at popular National Park leaving visitors thirsty during hikes and scenic tours The water supply at Paradise and Narada Falls, two of the most popular parts of Mount Rainier National Park, have been shut down until further notice after a thunderstorm The Independent UK · Sep 16, 2025
Young climate activists in court aim to stop Trump’s pro-fossil fuel executive orders Group of activists, who range in age from seven to 25, include plaintiffs who won landmark climate case in Montana two years ago The Guardian - US · Sep 16, 2025
“What's going to save the planet is winning the AI arms race,” Trump Interior Secretary says The US wants to win the AI arms race before it tackles climate change – but could AI help with that? TechRadar · Sep 15, 2025
Shipping companies support a first-ever global fee on greenhouse gases, opposed by Trump officials Nearly 200 shipping companies said Monday they want the world’s largest maritime nations to adopt regulations that include the first-ever global fee on greenhouse gases to reduce their sector’s emissions The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2025
International Business Times · Sep 15, 2025 Preserving Riparian Rights: How Wetland Extent Landward Helps Florida Waterfront Owners Protect Property Value Armed with various agency authorizations, scientific expertise, and a mission to preserve both property values and ecological balance, WEL works to restore navigable waterways, protecting homeowners' equity while addressing a growing marine biology challenge.
The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2025 The ‘mercury boom’ sparking toxic gold mining and putting lives in danger Soaring international gold prices are driving up the price of mercury, a toxic metal key in illegal gold mining, to all-time highs
The Conversation · Sep 15, 2025 What Native-held lands in California can teach about resilience and the future of wildfire It took decades, stacks of legal paperwork and countless phone calls, but, in the spring of 2025, a California Chuckchansi Native American woman and her daughter walked onto a 5-acre parcel of land, shaded by oaks and pines, for the first time.
Evening Standard · Sep 15, 2025 Man killed by falling tree as 'dangerous' 70mph gusts sweep UK A yellow weather warning for strong winds is in place until 6pm on Monday
The Guardian - US · Sep 14, 2025 Rising Nato military spending to cause huge spike in emissions, report warns Pollution could be on par with annual emissions generated by Brazil as experts warn of climate effects of war
The Conversation · Sep 14, 2025 Evacuations of Indigenous communities during wildfires must prioritize keeping families together Across Canada, massive fires and hazardous smoke have forced tens of thousands of people to evacuate from northern and remote communities to shelters and hotels in large cities. For many, their homes, businesses, trap lines and the ecosystems that nourish them are at risk of burning down, or already have.
Tom’s Guide · Sep 14, 2025 I’ve been making this big mistake when mulching my trees — experts warn its 'an epidemic in landscaping' Stop making this landscaping mistake that’s ruining your trees — experts warn it’s become an epidemic.
Homes & Gardens · Sep 14, 2025 Gardeners urged never to do these 5 things during a false fall – or risk permanent damage to plants Don’t be tempted to get snip happy with the pruners quite yet
International Business Times · Sep 14, 2025 UK's Largest Lake 'Dying' As Algae Blooms Worsen For the third year running toxic blue-green algae blooms that look like pea soup and smell like rotten eggs have covered much of Lough Neagh, the largest lake in the UK and Ireland.
Reason · Sep 13, 2025 This Protein Powder Is Made Out of Air and Uses 600 Times Less Water Than Beef The Finnish startup Solar Foods has received a "Generally Recognized as Safe" designation from the FDA.
Space · Sep 13, 2025 Storms leave 120-mile scar in Alberta visible from space (images) Hailstones drove into terrain in southern Alberta during a storm Aug. 20, creating a scar on the landscape visible in NASA satellites.