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Agricultural worker spraying pesticides on banana plants with a handheld sprayer, wearing minimal protective equipment in a dense banana plantation from the 1980s (CC BY 2.0)

News·USA

Federal Judge Ends APHIS ‘Spray First’ Approach: Orders 17-State Pesticide Program Overhaul

A federal judge in Oregon has ordered the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) to fundamentally change how it manages grasshoppers and Mormon crickets on public lands. The August 22, 2025

Govind Tekale

August 24, 2025

Colorful microplastic particles of various sizes and shapes scattered against a white background, showing the diversity of plastic fragments found in environmental samples.

Pollution·USA·Water

UVM Researchers Find Microplastics on Every Lake Champlain Beach While Developing Solutions for PFAS Chemicals

Vermont’s waterways face invisible threats that two University of Vermont researchers are working to understand and solve. From tiny plastic fragments on Lake Champlain’s beaches to dangerous chemicals lurking in groundwater, these

Govind Tekale

August 23, 2025

Interior of controversial Florida detention site "Alligator Alcatraz" linked to environmental lawsuit and federal court ruling.

Environment·Nature·News·USA

Judge Orders ‘No Process’ Alligator Alcatraz Dismantled in 60 Days, Lighting Alone Reduced Panther Habitat by 2,000 Acres

U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams has ordered state and federal defendants to begin winding down operations at the controversial detention site commonly called “Alligator Alcatraz” within 60 days. The preliminary injunction requires

Govind Tekale

August 22, 2025

Glaucus atlanticus (Blue Dragon) nudibranch on rock — bright blue and silver sea slug

Europe·Marine Life·Nature·News·Travel

Venomous Blue Dragons Close Spanish Beaches: Can Sting Even After Death

Red flags were raised on Wednesday across Guardamar del Segura beaches after two Glaucus atlanticus sea slugs—commonly called Blue Dragons—appeared at Playa Vivers. Authorities temporarily banned bathing on Guardamar’s beaches (the town’s

Tejal Somvanshi

August 22, 2025

Person using a desk fan for cooling while seated with a laptop indoors, indicating heat-related HVAC strain

Climate·USA

Silent Killer Risk: Heat Deaths Among Seniors Up 85% Since 1990s

Older adults face increasing danger from rising temperatures, but many don’t realize how vulnerable they are. A comprehensive review of over 40 studies reveals most seniors aren’t prepared for extended heat waves

Govind Tekale

August 22, 2025

Exterior of a closed Bed Bath & Beyond store in Taylor, Michigan, showing the company's blue and white signage on a brick building façade.

Business·News·USA

Bed Bath & Beyond Bypasses California In 300-Store Comeback Plan

Bed Bath & Beyond won’t be reopening any stores in California, a decision that has triggered a pointed response from Governor Gavin Newsom’s office. Marcus Lemonis, executive chairman of Bed Bath &

Sunita Somvanshi

August 22, 2025

Scanning electron micrograph showing rod-shaped Yersinia pestis bacteria, the causative agent of plague, at high magnification.

News·USA

South Lake Tahoe Resident Tests Positive for Plague as 41 Rodents Show Exposure Since 2021

A South Lake Tahoe resident has tested positive for plague after likely being bitten by an infected flea while camping in the area, El Dorado County health officials confirmed on Tuesday. The

Tejal Somvanshi

August 22, 2025

Blue ice fragments floating in dark waters of Antarctica's Southern Ocean with cloudy sky and distant mountains, showing diminishing sea ice coverage.

Climate·News

Antarctic Sea Ice Loss Signals Climate Tipping Point with Self-Perpetuating Effects, Scientists Warn

Antarctic sea ice has reached concerning new lows, with scientists warning it may signal a climate tipping point that could trigger far-reaching effects on ocean circulation, sea levels, and marine life. The

Govind Tekale

August 21, 2025

Australia·Conservation·Marine Life·News

32 Vulnerable Green Turtles Found Dead With Bleeding Eyes at Port Stephens Beaches

At least 32 turtles have washed up on Port Stephens beaches in recent weeks, with Sea Shelter recording approximately 25 green turtles in the past month. Some showed bleeding around the eyes,

Govind Tekale

August 21, 2025

Close-up macro photograph of red fire ants moving on soil surface, showing their distinctive reddish-brown color and segmented bodies.

Australia·Infestation·News

Fire Ants Invade 5 Queensland Mines: “Catastrophic Breach” Could Cost Australia $2B Annually if Established

Fire ants have spread to five mine sites in Central Queensland’s Bowen Basin, triggering calls for mining companies to cover cleanup costs rather than taxpayers. The discovery comes just six weeks after

Rahul Somvanshi

August 21, 2025