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Winter Olympics will increase pressure on overtouristed Dolomites, local residents warn

This summer, Dolomite landowners ask tourists to pay a fee on one scenic route after 8,000 visitors arrived in one day.

Euronews · Aug 1, 2025

Climate change: new method can more accurately attribute environmental harm to individual polluters

A small coastal community in Kivalina, Alaska sued several major oil and gas companies, including Exxon Mobil, in 2008. Local representatives argued that greenhouse gas emissions from these companies were contributing to the erosion of the coastline and causing irreversible damage to their village by heating the climate.

The Conversation · Aug 1, 2025

The World Court just ruled countries can be held liable for climate change damage – what does that mean for the US?

The International Court of Justice issued a landmark advisory opinion in July 2025 declaring that all countries have a legal obligation to protect and prevent harm to the climate.

The Conversation · Aug 1, 2025

This watering technique has banished mold from my houseplant soil – it even keeps pests away and prevents root rot

My houseplants have never looked so healthy since switching to bottom watering

Homes & Gardens · Jul 30, 2025

64 Pics That Show Mother Nature Being Terrifying As Hell (New Pics)

Nightmare fuel, anyone?

Bored Panda · Jul 30, 2025

5 Things You’re Refrigerating That Should Stay in the Pantry

We often think of the refrigerator as the ultimate tool for preserving food, so our first instinct is to store most of our groceries in it. However, the cold, humid environment of a fridge can actually ruin the texture and flavor of certain foods. Many common items are much better…

Grocery Coupon Guide · Jul 30, 2025

6 Things Everyone Bought During Lockdown But Regret Now

The lockdowns of the early 2020s created a unique and unprecedented consumer environment. Stuck at home with a mix of boredom, anxiety, and perhaps some extra disposable income, people across the country made a wave of specific, trend-driven purchases. We bought things to entertain ourselves, to improve our homes, and…

Grocery Coupon Guide · Jul 30, 2025

Trump EPA Wants To Overturn 2009 Endangerment Finding That Controls Carbon Emissions To End '16 Years Of Uncertainty For Automakers'

The Trump administration's EPA, or Environmental Protection Agency, has announced a proposal to overturn 2009's Endangerment Finding, which forms the basis of key climate action initiatives as well as curbs on carbon emissions.

Benzinga · Jul 30, 2025

East Midlands airport hit with huge fine for environmental pollution

The Leicestershire transport hub was fined £892,500 in total for three offences

The Independent UK · Jul 30, 2025

Exclusive: India’s e-waste mirage, ‘crores in corporate fraud’ amid govt lapses, public suffering

What happens to your old phone or fridge once you’re done with it? Maybe you sold it, maybe passed it on, or maybe it’s just gathering dust. When it finally breaks down, you’d hope it’s recycled responsibly: its toxic parts removed, with no harm to the environment or human health.…

Newslaundry · Jul 30, 2025