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‘I need Chevron’: The oil company at the center of the California governor’s race
Grist

‘I need Chevron’: The oil company at the center of the California governor’s race

Chevron plays a significant role in California's governor's race, influencing candidates' positions on climate and…

5/26/2026 · 10 min read · 52 views
Polar bears off the ice: Photo of the week
Mongabay — News

Polar bears off the ice: Photo of the week

A recent photo series captures polar bears on Kolyuchin Island, Russia, where they have taken refuge in abandoned…

5/26/2026 · 2 min read · 38 views
Brazil has protected much of the Amazon. It now has to pay for it.
Mongabay — News

Brazil has protected much of the Amazon. It now has to pay for it.

Brazil has established a significant protected-area system, particularly in the Amazon, but faces substantial funding…

5/26/2026 · 10 min read · 42 views
Analysis: China’s new carbon metric leaves Germany-sized gap in its emissions
Carbon Brief

Analysis: China’s new carbon metric leaves Germany-sized gap in its emissions

China has revised its carbon intensity metric, significantly reducing the reported growth of its CO2 emissions. This…

5/25/2026 · 14 min read · 71 views
Revealed: Floods have forced at least 67 closures at NHS hospitals since 2021
Carbon Brief

Revealed: Floods have forced at least 67 closures at NHS hospitals since 2021

A recent investigation revealed that at least 67 NHS hospital sites in the UK have faced temporary closures due to…

5/25/2026 · 8 min read · 58 views
Carbon cowboys and unpaid pledges: Ex-Gabon environment minister Lee White on conservation in Africa
Mongabay — News

Carbon cowboys and unpaid pledges: Ex-Gabon environment minister Lee White on conservation in Africa

Lee White, the former environment minister of Gabon, emphasizes the importance of the Congo Basin for Africa's water…

5/25/2026 · 14 min read · 55 views
In India’s Nagaland, communities turn to Indigenous law to protect pangolins
Mongabay — News

In India’s Nagaland, communities turn to Indigenous law to protect pangolins

In Nagaland, India, communities are implementing Indigenous laws to protect pangolins from hunting. The United Sangtam…

5/25/2026 · 3 min read · 58 views
China solar exports hit all-time record in March as Africa, Asia demand jumps
Mongabay — News

China solar exports hit all-time record in March as Africa, Asia demand jumps

China's solar exports reached a record high in March 2026, driven by increased demand from Africa and Asia. The 68…

5/25/2026 · 2 min read · 54 views
USDA Extends Pause on Loans for Controversial Digesters That Turn Manure Into Biogas
Inside Climate News

USDA Extends Pause on Loans for Controversial Digesters That Turn Manure Into Biogas

The USDA has decided to extend its pause on loans for anaerobic digesters that convert manure into biogas due to high…

5/25/2026 · 11 min read · 38 views
In Florida, an Agricultural Town in Need of an Economic Boost Eyes Hyperscale Data Centers
Inside Climate News

In Florida, an Agricultural Town in Need of an Economic Boost Eyes Hyperscale Data Centers

Indiantown, a rural community in Florida, is considering proposals for hyperscale data centers to boost its economy.…

5/25/2026 · 17 min read · 28 views
Great Koala National Park tests whether protected forests can stay connected
Mongabay — News

Great Koala National Park tests whether protected forests can stay connected

Australia's Great Koala National Park aims to connect fragmented eucalyptus forests to support koala populations. The…

5/25/2026 · 2 min read · 47 views
The most underfunded climate opportunities may be at sea
Mongabay — News

The most underfunded climate opportunities may be at sea

The Philanthropy Asia Summit highlighted the significant gap in funding for ocean-climate solutions despite the…

5/25/2026 · 12 min read · 44 views
Will my president save the Amazon? (commentary)
Mongabay — News

Will my president save the Amazon? (commentary)

Voters in Brazil, Peru, and Colombia are set to elect new presidents, which could significantly impact the Amazon…

5/24/2026 · 4 min read · 36 views
The EPA just walked back Hawai‘i’s plan to retire its dinosaur power plants
Grist

The EPA just walked back Hawai‘i’s plan to retire its dinosaur power plants

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has partially denied Hawaiʻi's plan to retire its aging oil-fired power…

5/24/2026 · 9 min read · 45 views
Community Leaders in Florida Say Trump’s FEMA Pullback Leaves Them Struggling to Fill the Void
Inside Climate News

Community Leaders in Florida Say Trump’s FEMA Pullback Leaves Them Struggling to Fill the Void

Community leaders in Florida express concerns over the reduced role of FEMA under the Trump administration. They…

5/24/2026 · 10 min read · 44 views
Sewage and Fuel Leaks Contaminate the Potomac River, Source of Drinking Water for More Than 5 Million People
Inside Climate News

Sewage and Fuel Leaks Contaminate the Potomac River, Source of Drinking Water for More Than 5 Million People

The Potomac River, a critical drinking water source for over five million people, is facing contamination from sewage…

5/24/2026 · 13 min read · 38 views
Malnourished Gray Whales of the Eastern North Pacific Are in ‘Serious Trouble’
Inside Climate News

Malnourished Gray Whales of the Eastern North Pacific Are in ‘Serious Trouble’

The Eastern North Pacific gray whale population is facing significant challenges due to malnutrition linked to climate…

5/24/2026 · 10 min read · 42 views
Mike Salisbury, wildlife filmmaker who made plants behave like characters, has died, aged 84
Mongabay — News

Mike Salisbury, wildlife filmmaker who made plants behave like characters, has died, aged 84

Mike Salisbury, a pioneering wildlife filmmaker, passed away at the age of 84. He was instrumental in creating…

5/23/2026 · 3 min read · 47 views
West Asia conflict brings Norwegian marine research vessel back to Sri Lanka
Mongabay — News

West Asia conflict brings Norwegian marine research vessel back to Sri Lanka

The Norwegian research vessel Fridtjof Nansen was redirected to Sri Lanka due to the West Asia conflict, allowing for…

5/23/2026 · 7 min read · 36 views
Solar to overtake coal on Texas grid for the first time ever this year
Grist

Solar to overtake coal on Texas grid for the first time ever this year

Texas is set to see solar energy surpass coal generation for the first time in 2026. The Electric Reliability Council…

5/23/2026 · 4 min read · 40 views
A Bit of Good News for Right Whales
Inside Climate News

A Bit of Good News for Right Whales

The North Atlantic right whale population has seen a positive development with the birth of 23 calves this season.…

5/23/2026 · 11 min read · 46 views
As Communities Warn of Health Risks, New York Will Weaken Its Landmark Climate Law
Inside Climate News

As Communities Warn of Health Risks, New York Will Weaken Its Landmark Climate Law

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has announced changes to the state's climate law that will delay its greenhouse gas…

5/23/2026 · 11 min read · 39 views
Six Months After Oil Spilled Into California Tributary, Families Worry the Cleanup Was Never Finished
Inside Climate News

Six Months After Oil Spilled Into California Tributary, Families Worry the Cleanup Was Never Finished

Residents in Ventura County are expressing concerns about the incomplete cleanup of an oil spill that occurred six…

5/23/2026 · 13 min read · 42 views
‘There is no great master plan’: anxiety as UK homes, roads and railways sink into the sea
The Guardian — Environment

‘There is no great master plan’: anxiety as UK homes, roads and railways sink into the sea

Coastal erosion in the UK is increasingly threatening homes, roads, and railways, particularly in South Devon where…

5/23/2026 · 8 min read · 39 views
Why are people buying pet ants?
Mongabay — News

Why are people buying pet ants?

Ants are becoming a popular choice for pets due to their low maintenance and complex behaviors. However, this trend…

5/23/2026 · 4 min read · 32 views
Rhino-poaching suspect, repeatedly freed on bail, shot dead in South Africa
Mongabay — News

Rhino-poaching suspect, repeatedly freed on bail, shot dead in South Africa

Joseph 'Big Joe' Nyalungu, an alleged rhino-poaching kingpin, was shot dead near Kruger National Park on May 16. He…

5/23/2026 · 9 min read · 42 views
As Wildfire Grows Near Ex-Nuclear Site, California County Sets Up Radiation Air Monitors
Inside Climate News

As Wildfire Grows Near Ex-Nuclear Site, California County Sets Up Radiation Air Monitors

A wildfire in Ventura County, California, has prompted increased monitoring for hazardous materials near a former…

5/22/2026 · 8 min read · 39 views
Federal Law Requires US Seafood Imports to Not Threaten Marine Mammals. A Lawsuit Is Pushing the Government to Finally Act.
Inside Climate News

Federal Law Requires US Seafood Imports to Not Threaten Marine Mammals. A Lawsuit Is Pushing the Government to Finally Act.

A lawsuit is urging the U.S. government to enforce a federal law that prohibits seafood imports that threaten marine…

5/22/2026 · 7 min read · 41 views
Kenyan communities protest planned nuclear plant near Lake Victoria
Mongabay — News

Kenyan communities protest planned nuclear plant near Lake Victoria

Residents of Sakwa, Kenya, protested against the government's plan to build a nuclear power plant near Lake Victoria.…

5/22/2026 · 2 min read · 48 views
The Brazilian Supreme Court Makes Way for the ‘Grain Train’
Inside Climate News

The Brazilian Supreme Court Makes Way for the ‘Grain Train’

The Brazilian Supreme Court has approved the construction of a railway known as the 'Grain Train'. Environmental and…

5/22/2026 · 7 min read · 40 views
A Youth-Led Campaign Claims a Win For Climate Justice
Inside Climate News

A Youth-Led Campaign Claims a Win For Climate Justice

A recent U.N. resolution has linked fossil fuel use to human rights abuses, marking a significant step for climate…

5/22/2026 · 10 min read · 28 views
‘Corporate capture’ of critical minerals risks repeating DRC’s extractive past, warns indigenous leader
Mongabay — News

‘Corporate capture’ of critical minerals risks repeating DRC’s extractive past, warns indigenous leader

The Cobalt Institute hosted a conference in Madrid to discuss the cobalt industry, which is crucial for the green…

5/22/2026 · 5 min read · 39 views
Givaldo Santos, Kaiowá and Guarani leader, was killed on May 1st, aged 40
Mongabay — News

Givaldo Santos, Kaiowá and Guarani leader, was killed on May 1st, aged 40

Givaldo Santos, a leader of the Kaiowá and Guarani community, was shot dead on May 1st in the Taquaperi Reserve. His…

5/22/2026 · 3 min read · 48 views
World Turtle Day: Important conservation wins amid turtle extinction crisis
Mongabay — News

World Turtle Day: Important conservation wins amid turtle extinction crisis

World Turtle Day highlights the urgent conservation needs of turtles and tortoises, with over half of the species…

5/22/2026 · 2 min read · 47 views
In Kyrgyzstan, a climate-ready corridor gives snow leopards and herders room to roam
Mongabay — News

In Kyrgyzstan, a climate-ready corridor gives snow leopards and herders room to roam

Kyrgyzstan has established the Ak Ilbirs ecological corridor to support snow leopards and other wildlife as climate…

5/22/2026 · 9 min read · 42 views
Nepal prepares to hand over mega zoo project to conservation body
Mongabay — News

Nepal prepares to hand over mega zoo project to conservation body

Nepal is preparing to transfer a zoo project to the National Trust for Nature Conservation (NTNC) after nearly a…

5/22/2026 · 5 min read · 41 views
DeBriefed 22 May 2026: UN adopts landmark resolution | Trump takes on ‘RCP8.5’ | Climate migration
Carbon Brief

DeBriefed 22 May 2026: UN adopts landmark resolution | Trump takes on ‘RCP8.5’ | Climate migration

The UN has adopted a resolution affirming countries' legal obligations to address climate change, with 141 nations…

5/22/2026 · 7 min read · 49 views
Experts: Why migration is ‘not a failure of adaptation’ in a warming world
Carbon Brief

Experts: Why migration is ‘not a failure of adaptation’ in a warming world

A recent conference in London focused on the role of migration as a form of adaptation to climate change. Experts…

5/22/2026 · 15 min read · 49 views
Why hybrids — not EVs — are winning over US consumers
Grist

Why hybrids — not EVs — are winning over US consumers

Sales of electric vehicles (EVs) in the U.S. fell in April, contrasting with growth in other regions like Europe.…

5/22/2026 · 4 min read · 49 views
Could Georgia Voters Turn Their Utilities Commission Blue?
Inside Climate News

Could Georgia Voters Turn Their Utilities Commission Blue?

Georgia voters may be on the verge of shifting the balance of power on the Public Service Commission. This commission…

5/22/2026 · 8 min read · 41 views
In a rare show of global unity, countries adopt landmark climate ruling
Grist

In a rare show of global unity, countries adopt landmark climate ruling

Countries have united to adopt a landmark climate ruling that emphasizes the legal responsibility to address climate…

5/22/2026 · 6 min read · 40 views
‘Same dangerous project’: Fury after Indonesia revives disputed mine
Mongabay — News

‘Same dangerous project’: Fury after Indonesia revives disputed mine

Indonesia's environment ministry has reapproved a controversial zinc and lead mine in North Sumatra, despite previous…

5/22/2026 · 12 min read · 39 views
Slow lorises struggle to survive in the wild after captivity
Mongabay — News

Slow lorises struggle to survive in the wild after captivity

A recent study reveals that rescued Bengal slow lorises struggle to survive after being released into the wild. Out of…

5/22/2026 · 2 min read · 43 views
What drives the trafficking of gibbons? Conservationists shed light on demand
Mongabay — News

What drives the trafficking of gibbons? Conservationists shed light on demand

Conservationists are highlighting the increasing demand for gibbons, which has led to record seizures in 2025. The…

5/22/2026 · 2 min read · 43 views
On the trail with the hunters who believe shooting big game can save Africa’s wildlife – podcast
The Guardian — Environment

On the trail with the hunters who believe shooting big game can save Africa’s wildlife – podcast

The article discusses the controversial practice of big game hunting as a means to fund wildlife conservation in…

5/22/2026 · 1 min read · 49 views
Three Thai nationals suspected of smuggling Galápagos iguanas arrested in Ecuador
Mongabay — News

Three Thai nationals suspected of smuggling Galápagos iguanas arrested in Ecuador

Three Thai nationals were arrested in Ecuador for allegedly smuggling Galápagos iguanas. The Ecuadorian National…

5/21/2026 · 2 min read · 43 views
Congress Grills Officials About the Potomac River Sewage Spill
Inside Climate News

Congress Grills Officials About the Potomac River Sewage Spill

Congress held a hearing to investigate the Potomac River sewage spill that released nearly 250 million gallons of raw…

5/21/2026 · 7 min read · 40 views
Ebola outbreak reaches major cities in DR Congo, Uganda amid fears of regional spread
Mongabay — News

Ebola outbreak reaches major cities in DR Congo, Uganda amid fears of regional spread

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has raised concerns as it spreads to major cities,…

5/21/2026 · 2 min read · 40 views
Nine killed at illegal mine in latest Sumatra landslide tragedy as gold surge continues
Mongabay — News

Nine killed at illegal mine in latest Sumatra landslide tragedy as gold surge continues

A landslide at an illegal gold mine in West Sumatra, Indonesia, resulted in the deaths of nine miners on May 14. The…

5/21/2026 · 4 min read · 42 views
Artisanal mines in Brazil a front for gold laundering, investigation shows
Mongabay — News

Artisanal mines in Brazil a front for gold laundering, investigation shows

An investigation reveals that nearly half of the small-scale gold mines in Brazil's Amazon may be laundering gold from…

5/21/2026 · 3 min read · 37 views

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