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theconversation.comscience3 days ago
Desert Rain Frog Classified Vulnerable on IUCN Red List
The desert rain frog was listed as vulnerable this week, with its population projected to fall 20 percent over the next decade without conservation. Mining and development threaten most of its narrow coastal range in South Africa and Namibia.
theconversation.comscience4 days ago
British Conservationists Collect New Forest Cicada Eggs from French Base
The Species Recovery Trust gathered 20 bracken stems with cicada eggs from a military academy in Brittany. The samples were transported to Paultons Park Zoo in Hampshire last month. The project aims to reintroduce the species last recorded in the UK in the 1990s.
Japan Timesworld6 days ago
Shizuoka Prefecture Approves Maglev Line Construction
Shizuoka Prefecture has agreed to sign a nature conservation agreement with Central Japan Railway, ending years of delay over environmental concerns for the Chuo Shinkansen maglev project. The 9-kilometer section through the prefecture can now proceed.
world10 days ago
Volunteer Finds Rare 1776 Exeter Printing of U.S. Declaration of Independence at National Archives
A volunteer sorting documents at the National Archives in Kew discovered one of only 11 known copies of an Exeter, New Hampshire printing of the 1776 Declaration. The document had remained in British records for nearly 250 years and will go on public display after conservation.
news.sky.comworld10 days ago
Gannett colonies at two sites recover from 2022 bird flu by 2041
A study projects that northern gannet populations at Bass Rock and Grassholm will not return to pre-outbreak levels before 2041. The 2022 H5N1 outbreak caused a fourfold rise in adult deaths and reduced colony sizes by 26% and 38%. Researchers recommend reviewing the species' con…
globalnews.cafinance11 days ago
Grid Operator Orders All Available Power Plants Online
PJM directed generators to start and ramp to full output after declaring an emergency maximum. The grid operator also asked utilities to consider public conservation appeals.
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forbes.combusiness11 days ago
Energy code update adds $14,000 to new U.S. home costs
States adopting the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code may face higher residential construction costs, according to a Department of Energy analysis. The agency estimated annual nationwide cost increases exceeding $9.2 billion compared with 2006 code levels.
The Independentworld12 days ago
119-Year-Old Whale Skeleton Returns to Hull Maritime Museum
The 40-foot specimen was reinstalled this week after conservation work. The museum plans to reopen in August following a six-year refurbishment.
New York Postworld16 days ago
California Power Rates and Colorado River Water Levels Both Face Pressure
Pacific Gas & Electric customers may see annual rate increases of several hundred dollars. Lake Powell sits at 23 percent capacity after a dry winter, prompting conservation proposals among three states.
Washington Examinerpolitics17 days ago
Energy Department Says 2024 Efficiency Code Would Raise New-Home Costs by Up to $14,000
A DOE study estimates that adopting the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code would raise annual residential construction costs by more than $9.2 billion. Energy Secretary Chris Wright criticized the requirements as mandates that limit consumer choice.
thesouthafrican.comworld18 days ago
Colossal Biosciences and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Partner to Biobank All U.S. Endangered Species
Colossal Biosciences announced on June 25 a partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to collect and freeze cell and tissue samples from every species on the U.S. Endangered Species List. The project will create an open-sourced genomic library for conservation and poten…
middleeasteye.netscience22 days ago
Lebanese Sea Turtle Conservationist Mona Khalil Dies in Strike Near Tyre
The Lebanese environmental activist was injured two weeks earlier at her house on Mansouri beach and died Friday. She had protected sea turtle nesting sites for more than 25 years.
Gristscience26 days ago
Georgia Farmland Conversion to Housing Projected at 10 Percent Over 15 Years
Georgia officials expect development to convert 10 percent of the state's farmland into housing and industrial sites by 2041. A state conservation fund aims to slow farmland loss.
usatoday.compolitics28 days ago
Nations Approve First Antarctic Underwater Protection Zone Around Endurance Wreck
The UK Antarctic Heritage Trust proposal cleared unanimous approval last month in Hiroshima. Final agreement is due in September from the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources.
New Scientistscience32 days ago
Student photograph of northern bald ibis migration wins Nature 2026 photography competition
A student captured an image of a conservation team guiding northern bald ibis during their 2,800-kilometre migration from Germany to Spain. The photograph took first place in Nature's 2026 Scientist at Work competition.
yahoo.comscience34 days ago
CMS Votes to List Scalloped Hammerhead Sharks on Appendix I After Galápagos Migration Study Presented
The Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species voted in March 2026 to list scalloped hammerhead sharks in Appendix I. Researchers from the Charles Darwin Foundation supplied satellite-tag evidence of regular, predictable migrations between the Galápagos and Panama.
upi.comscience38 days ago
Interior Department Proposes New BLM Grazing Rules Focused on Production-Oriented Livestock, Repeals Prior Conservation Rule
New rules published May 12 would restrict federal grazing permits to commodity-producing animals. Tribes say the change blocks access for bison herds managed for conservation and cultural purposes.
thehindu.comfinance40 days ago
Kazakhstan and U.S. Bureau of Reclamation Discuss Irrigation Efficiency and Water Conservation
Kazvodhoz experts met U.S. officials to discuss digital metering and canal-loss reduction. The U.S. Embassy in Astana arranged the session amid forecasts of a 50 percent water shortfall by 2040.
app.buzzsumo.comworld45 days ago
Malaysia Installs Canopy Bridges for Dusky Langurs in Penang
Conservationists in Penang state are building canopy bridges to help endangered dusky langurs cross roads and reach additional habitat. The project also involves citizen science efforts to monitor the primates.
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The Bbcworld45 days ago
Battersea Park Children's Zoo Marks 75 Years Since 1951 Opening
The zoo opened in 1951 as part of Battersea Park's Festival of Britain pleasure gardens. It now focuses on conservation of rare domestic breeds and endangered species on its two-acre site.
upi.comworld46 days ago
Iranian Officials Call for Water and Fuel Conservation
Iranian state media and officials have called on citizens to reduce water, fuel and electricity use. The appeals come as U.S. sanctions remain in place and the country faces a multi-year drought.
Rapplerworld46 days ago
DENR Says Most Manila Trees Marked for Removal Are Exotic or Decaying
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources reported that most trees slated for cutting in Manila are exotic species or in poor condition. Philippine Native Plants Conservation Society president Anthony Arbias stated the central issue is the trees' removal for an expressw…
foxnews.comworld47 days ago
Brazil Announces $75 Million Highway Investment and Environmental Plan
Brazil’s government will spend $75 million on the BR-319 highway through the Amazon and simultaneously roll out protection measures. Officials say the road will receive monitoring, checkpoints and new conservation units.
financialpost.comfinance49 days ago
India Lowers 2026 Fuel Demand Growth Forecast by 40 Percent
Kpler revised India's refined-products demand growth to 77,000 barrels per day for the current year. The reduction follows higher crude import costs, a weaker rupee, and government conservation steps. State retailers have raised pump prices by more than 7.5 rupees per litre.
news.google.comfinance49 days ago
Japan to Request Summer and Winter Energy Conservation
Officials plan to urge households and businesses to reduce electricity use during peak seasons. The request follows the pattern used since the 1970s oil shock. Details will be released tomorrow.
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The Bbcworld50 days ago
Group urges volunteers to remove Himalayan balsam along rivers
A conservation organization is asking residents to form teams to pull out Himalayan balsam, an invasive plant that spreads along waterways. The group will provide training and help locate priority areas for removal.
theyeshivaworld.comtechnology51 days ago
Petition Urges U.S. Sanctions on Chinese Seafood Over Shark Finning
The Center for Biological Diversity filed a petition this month asking the U.S. government to sanction China for failing to meet American shark conservation standards. If the National Marine Fisheries Service finds a violation of the Moratorium Protection Act, President Trump cou…
science51 days ago
Quebec Land Around Lac Tamaracouta to Be Protected Under New Agreement
A private landowner, the Nature Conservancy of Canada and multiple levels of government have agreed to protect 300 hectares surrounding Lac Tamaracouta in Mille-Isles, Quebec. The site will remain open to the public for recreation and conservation.
thecanary.coworld52 days ago
Canada to Establish 6,700-Square-Kilometre Marine Reserve on B.C. Central Coast
The Mia-yaltwa Ha’lidzogmhoon national marine conservation area will cover roughly 6,700 square kilometres between Gil Island and Calvert Island. The reserve results from an agreement between six First Nations and the federal and provincial governments.
nypost.compolitics53 days ago
Florida Wildlife Agency Settles Free Speech Lawsuit for $485,000
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission agreed to pay $485,000 to settle a lawsuit filed by a former employee who was fired after reposting a satirical social media post about Charlie Kirk. The settlement includes back wages, damages, attorney fees, and a neutral em…
New York Postworld53 days ago
Nearly 30,000 Gallons of Partially Treated Sewage Spill Into Long Island Waterway
State and local officials reported that an equipment failure at a Long Beach wastewater plant released nearly 30,000 gallons of undisinfected sewage into Reynolds Channel on Sunday. City crews completed a multi-day cleanup of the waterway, while the State Department of Environmen…
Nprscience53 days ago
Britain Reintroduces Beavers to Reduce Flooding in Urban and Rural Areas
Conservation groups have released beavers at multiple sites in Britain to manage flooding and restore wetlands. The animals build dams that slow water flow and create ponds. Officials say the projects cost less than traditional engineering works.
The Japan Timesworld54 days ago
Japan Says It Has Enough Electricity for Summer Demand
The Japanese government reported that electricity supply will meet projected demand this summer without conservation requests. All regions are expected to maintain reserve margins above the minimum threshold.
espn.compolitics55 days ago
President Signs Three Bills on Conservation, Small Business and Alaska Land
On May 19, 2026, the President signed H.R. 972, H.R. 2066 and H.R. 2815 into law. The measures address land boundaries in Nevada, leverage limits for small-business investment companies, and land selection rights for an Alaska Native corporation.
moneymorning.com.aufinance55 days ago
Kazakhstan Mining Production Expands as Water Supplies Face Pressure
Kazakhstan's mining output is increasing while national water resources face stress from climate change, aging infrastructure, and population growth. New water regulations introduced in 2025 require companies to adopt conservation measures, though enforcement remains limited.
New York Postpolitics56 days ago
New York State Issues Air Quality Alert for Monday as Temperatures Rise
The New York State Department of Health and Department of Environmental Conservation issued an air quality alert for ground-level ozone covering New York City and surrounding counties. The alert runs from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday.
Le Mondeworld56 days ago
Iran Reports 27 Asiatic Cheetahs in Latest Count
The Asiatic cheetah population in northeastern Iran has increased to at least 27 individuals. Conservation efforts face indirect risks from the conflict involving the U.S. and Israel.
cicnews.comscience56 days ago
Canada Offers Free Entry to National Parks Starting June 19
The Government of Canada will waive entry fees at all national parks, national historic sites, and national marine conservation areas from June 19 through September 7. Overnight stays will receive a 25 percent discount while other services remain at full price.
Usa Todayscience59 days ago
China to Send Giant Pandas Ping Ping and Fu Shuang to Zoo Atlanta Under 10-Year Conservation Loan
A new pair of giant pandas from China's Sichuan province will join Zoo Atlanta under a 10-year conservation agreement announced April 23. The move continues a decades-long panda diplomacy program between China and the United States that has seen multiple pandas returned and new o…
Nbc Newsworld59 days ago
China to Send Two Giant Pandas to Atlanta Zoo Under New 10-Year Conservation Deal
The two giant pandas, who have never met, will depart China under a new 10-year conservation agreement announced ahead of President Donald Trump’s visit. Zoo Atlanta, which previously housed pandas for 25 years, expressed delight at welcoming the pair. The move continues China’s…
msnbc.comscience59 days ago
Trump Administration Rescinds Biden-Era Bison Grazing Leases on Montana Federal Land
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum revoked seven leases on 63,000 acres of federal land awarded to the conservation group in 2022. The decision targets American Prairie's 950 bison while assuring more than 50 Native American tribes that their herds will not necessarily face similar r…
news18.comfinance60 days ago
Strait of Hormuz Closure Cuts Off Over 40% of India's Crude Oil Imports
Two and a half months into the Middle East conflict, India faces surging fuel costs, a record currency low and accelerating capital outflows. Oil Minister Hardeep Singh Puri detailed daily losses of up to ₹1,000 crore for state retailers while the government maintains artificiall…
pbs.orgscience61 days ago
Florida Halts Sloth Imports for Two Months After Dozens Die at Orlando Facility
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ordered a temporary ban on sloth imports following the deaths of dozens of wild-born animals at a business called Sloth World. The two-month prohibition took effect Wednesday and will last until July 10. More than 98 percent o…
France 24science62 days ago
Kenyan Conservationists Begin Reintroducing Mountain Bongo Antelopes to Wild
Kenyan conservationists have begun slowly reintroducing mountain bongo antelopes into the wild. The species, known as the 'ghost of the forest' for its camouflage abilities, saw its numbers collapse after diseases decimated populations in the 1960s. France 24 reported on the effo…
theconservativetreehouse.comscience63 days ago
Trump Administration to Repeal Biden-Era Public Lands Conservation Rule
The Trump administration announced it will repeal a rule finalized in April 2024 that allowed leasing of federal lands for conservation purposes. The measure had applied to roughly 245 million acres managed by the Bureau of Land Management. Officials said the rollback will be fin…
opindia.compolitics64 days ago
Modi Urges Fuel Conservation, Carpooling and Work-from-Home Measures
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 10, 2026, called on citizens and businesses to cut petrol and diesel use amid surging global energy prices that are straining the country's foreign exchange reserves. He urged a return to work-from-home arrangements, carpooling and adopt…
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deccanchronicle.comfinance64 days ago
Iran Conservationists Assess Damage to Historic Sites After Conflict
Conservationists in Iran are stabilizing historic sites damaged by strikes during the conflict with the United States and Israel that began on February 28. At least five UNESCO World Heritage sites were affected, along with more than 140 other culturally significant locations.
Abc Newsworld65 days ago
Conservationists Reintroduce Mountain Bongos to Kenyan Forests
A Kenyan conservancy has imported four male mountain bongos from Europe to breed with an existing captive population as part of an effort to increase the numbers of the critically endangered antelope. Fewer than 100 mountain bongos remain in the wild. The animals were last seen i…
The Japan Timesscience66 days ago
Rising Bear Encounters Prompt Review of Japan Wildlife Management
Japan is seeing an increase in bear encounters as animals emerge from hibernation. A hiker was killed by a brown bear in Shiretoko National Park last August and another fatal attack occurred in Iwate Prefecture in April. Officials and conservation groups are expanding non-lethal…
tvinsider.comworld66 days ago
CNN Founder Ted Turner Dies at 86
The founder of CNN died on Wednesday. He owned roughly 2 million acres of land, which he used for conservation efforts and eco-tourism initiatives. @WSJ reported the details of his land holdings and their purposes.
nationalobserver.comworld71 days ago
North Atlantic Right Whales Record 23 New Calves in Recent Season, Highest Since 2009
North Atlantic right whales saw 23 new calves born during the calving season that ended in mid-April, marking the fourth highest number on record and the most since 2009. Three of the mothers were first-timers, including two at age 10. Conservation efforts have contributed to the…
abcnews.go.comworld78 days ago
Asian Elephant Calf Makes Public Debut at Smithsonian National Zoo
A 2-month-old Asian elephant calf named Linh Mai made her public debut at the Smithsonian's National Zoo on Earth Day. Born on February 2, 2026, she is the first calf at the zoo in nearly 25 years. Zoo officials hope her presence will raise awareness about conservation efforts fo…
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japantimes.co.jpworld79 days ago
G7 Ministers Agree on Seven Declarations Addressing Biodiversity and Pollution at Paris Summit
Environment ministers from G7 nations concluded a two-day meeting in Paris on April 25, 2026, adopting seven declarations on topics including ocean conservation and water resources. Climate change was deliberately left off the agenda to maintain consensus amid U.S. positions. The…
680news.comworld79 days ago
Young Male Sumatran Orangutan Uses New Canopy Bridge Over Indonesian Road, Footage Shows
A young male Sumatran orangutan was captured on camera using a newly built canopy bridge to cross a road in North Sumatra, marking the first such recorded instance. The bridge, constructed in 2024, aims to reconnect fragmented habitats for the critically endangered species. Conse…
sabcnews.comscience81 days agoUpdated
G7 Environment Ministers Convene in Paris to Discuss Ocean Conservation and Biodiversity Funding
A two-day G7 environment meeting begins in Paris on Thursday, with climate change excluded from the agenda to prevent conflict with the United States. France's ecology ministry cited known U.S. positions on the issue. Attendees will focus on ocean conservation, biodiversity fundi…
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newser.compolitics83 days ago
Jaguar Sighted in Honduras Mountain Range for First Time in Decade
A conservation organization reported the first confirmed sighting of a jaguar in Honduras' Sierra del Merendón mountain range in 10 years. The sighting occurred on February 6, 2026, and was captured by a camera trap. This development follows efforts to combat deforestation and po…
rte.ieworld89 days ago
UK Overfishing Exceeds Scientific Advice for 58 Percent of Fish Stocks in 2026
Data from the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science shows that catch limits exceeded scientific recommendations in 58 percent of monitored fish populations. Conservation groups highlight declines in cod and mackerel stocks, with cod in the Celtic Sea dropping…
thecanary.cofinance89 days ago
UK Butterfly Monitoring Reveals 33 Declines and 25 Increases Among 59 Species Over 50 Years
The UK Butterfly Monitoring Scheme reports that 33 of 59 butterfly species have declined since 1976, with some populations falling by nearly 90 percent. More than half of species have seen numbers decrease over five decades, despite growth in 25 species. Data from over 44 million…
anglotopia.networld90 days ago
Royal Mint Launches £2 Coin Commemorating 200 Years of Zoological Society of London
The Royal Mint has launched a £2 coin featuring a tiger, a snail, and a dove to mark 200 years of the Zoological Society of London. The coin was created in collaboration with ZSL and officially unveiled at London Zoo. Prices start at £17.50, with proceeds supporting ZSL's conserv…
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Corpus Christi Faces Water Shortage Due to Prolonged Drought Affecting Residents and Industry
Corpus Christi, Texas, is experiencing a water crisis from a seven-year drought that has depleted reservoirs to record lows. The shortage impacts residential users and industrial operations in the area's refineries and petrochemical plants. City officials are implementing conserv…