Leopardus pardalis albescens, in the vicinity of the highway

Endangered Cat: Wildlife-Friendly Exits on Busy Roads

The Texas ocelot, an endangered species, is facing threats from historic hunting, habitat loss, inbreeding, and traffic collisions. Only 50-80 ocelots remain in the US, exclusively in Willacy and Cameron counties in southern Texas, which are isolated from the larger...
Plastic Waste Dumped

Unveiling ‘Licence to Hide’: Western Plastic Waste Dumped in Myanmar

A recent investigation into Myanmar's Yangon has found that plastic waste is piled a meter high in a working-class neighborhood, causing pollution, blockage of monsoon rains, and fire risks. The waste is part of the runoff of global plastic production,...
Gray Whales

Arctic Conditions Trigger Significant Population Fluctuations in Gray Whales

A new study has found that dynamic and changing Arctic Ocean conditions have caused three major mortality events in the eastern North Pacific grey whale population since the 1980s. The population was reduced by up to 25% over just a...
Antarctica

Antarctica’s Ice Shelves: 40% Volume Reduction in 25 Years

Scientists have found that 71 of the 162 ice shelves surrounding Antarctica have reduced in volume over 25 years, releasing 7.5 trillion tonnes of meltwater into the oceans. The study found that almost all ice shelves on the western side...
Afghanistan Earthquake

Global Disaster Preparedness: Coping with Earthquakes in Afghanistan

Earthquakes, flooding, and hurricanes can occur anywhere, and humans can make good decisions to lower the odds of hazards turning into disasters. Technology can assist in identifying the most effective investment locations for maximizing lifesaving efforts. The devastation caused by...
Floods, Water Resource Management, and Why Start with Schools

Respect Water Campaign and Why Start With Schools

Garry de la Pomerai To celebrate World Water Week 20th -24th August ...Nepal... An MOU was signed on 24th August between the "Respect Water Campaign" Team of #kvwrmi and the Kathmandu District EDCU of Nepal MoE. The Nepal Governments 'Education...
Water Scarcity

Water Scarcity: The Impending Crisis

The impending water crisis is a global issue, affecting an estimated two-thirds of the world's population by 2025 due to population growth and climate change. Nearly 1.8 billion people lack access to safe drinking water, and 2.4 billion lack adequate...
environment

Exploring Environmental Activism in Indonesia

Indonesia, a country with abundant natural resources and diverse ecosystems, is a hub for environmental activism and conservation efforts. The country faces numerous challenges, including deforestation, habitat loss, pollution, and climate change. Deforestation, primarily due to palm oil plantations, has...
Middle East air pollution

Environmental Challenges in North Africa and the Middle East

The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) is facing a new air pollution crisis, with the World Health Organization (WHO) stating that the region has some of the world's worst air quality. With nine out of 10 people worldwide breathing...
Water

Troubled Waters: The Diminishing Resource and the Escalating Threat of Water-Driven Conflict

Water scarcity is a significant global issue that could reshape international conflict dynamics. The depletion of life-sustaining resources, such as rivers and aquifers, has led to increased tensions and the emergence of water-driven conflicts. Climate change is causing a significant...
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