Thousands of councillors in more than 500 municipalities have received AI emails from a group called KICLEI, a name that mimics the international network ICLEI.
Environment
Trump Determined to Gut the Endangered Species Act
These groups claim the ESA is outdated and too restrictive, and that it interferes with land use and economic growth.
These groups claim the ESA is outdated and too restrictive, and that it interferes with land use and economic growth.
Trophies, Body Parts & Live Animals Dominate Global Lion Trade, Data Show
South Africa stands out as a hotspot for the trade due to the flourishing captive lion industry, which also supplies body parts and engages in canned hunting.
South Africa stands out as a hotspot for the trade due to the flourishing captive lion industry, which also supplies body parts and engages in canned hunting.
Analysis: I’m a Former Yosemite Rescue Worker. Here’s How We Keep Our Parks Safe
There is no sense of security for what employment might look like next year or next summer, Wade added.
There is no sense of security for what employment might look like next year or next summer, Wade added.
Collateral Damage: The Environmental Cost of Cuba’s Terrorism Designation
As U.S. restrictions tighten, Cuba’s efforts to protect its ecosystems are faltering — with rising deforestation, strained conservation programs, and growing pressure on protected areas.
As U.S. restrictions tighten, Cuba’s efforts to protect its ecosystems are faltering — with rising deforestation, strained conservation programs, and growing pressure on protected areas.
‘De-Extinction’ Isn’t Just Misleading — It’s Dangerous, Ecologist Says
Hochuli explains why ecologists like him say de-extinction isn’t just a misleading term, but a dangerous one that promotes false hope and perverse incentives at the expense of existing conservation efforts that are proven to work.
Hochuli explains why ecologists like him say de-extinction isn’t just a misleading term, but a dangerous one that promotes false hope and perverse incentives at the expense of existing conservation efforts that are proven to work.
In the Right Circles: Europe’s Cities and Regions Lead the Green Transition
Local and regional authorities play a crucial role in driving the shift toward a circular economy. Leading by example, Finland’s Tampere region is pioneering innovative solutions to cut waste in the construction sector and lower CO₂ emissions.
Local and regional authorities play a crucial role in driving the shift toward a circular economy. Leading by example, Finland’s Tampere region is pioneering innovative solutions to cut waste in the construction sector and lower CO₂ emissions.
Why Regenerative Agriculture (Still) Isn’t a Climate Solution
Regenerative meat — though popular with celebrities and politicians — doesn’t live up to the hype.
Regenerative meat — though popular with celebrities and politicians — doesn’t live up to the hype.
Protect This Place: The Headwaters of Papua New Guinea’s Strickland River
One of the least explored regions on Earth is also part of the largest intact forest ecosystem in the Pacific.
One of the least explored regions on Earth is also part of the largest intact forest ecosystem in the Pacific.
The High Cost of Throwing Things Away
According to the Environmental Protection Agency, half of that waste goes to landfills while some 20 percent is incinerated.
According to the Environmental Protection Agency, half of that waste goes to landfills while some 20 percent is incinerated.
‘Build, Baby, Build’: Canada’s New Prime Minister Wants to Make the Country Into an ‘Energy Superpower’
Mark Carney has promised to partner with Indigenous peoples. He's also promised to fast-track extractive energy projects.
Mark Carney has promised to partner with Indigenous peoples. He’s also promised to fast-track extractive energy projects.
Scientists Warn Coral Restoration Can’t Keep Pace With Global Reef Collapse
The scale-cost mismatch is staggering: Restoring just 1.4% of degraded coral could cost up to US$16.7 trillion, while current global funding is only US$258 million.
The scale-cost mismatch is staggering: Restoring just 1.4% of degraded coral could cost up to US$16.7 trillion, while current global funding is only US$258 million.
The New Jersey Fire Signals a New Era for the Northeast
The worst fire in New Jersey's history is a warning that "there's no reason that what has happened in the western U.S. can't happen here.”
The worst fire in New Jersey’s history is a warning that “there’s no reason that what has happened in the western U.S. can’t happen here.”
Oil Companies Have Downplayed Extent of Spills in Gulf of Mexico, Investigation Finds
Occasionally, even the spills that are reported are played down. The volume of the Ek’ Balam oil spill in 2023 — the most serious spill in Mexico in recent years — was under-reported by 10 to 200 times, according to calculations performed by scientists using satellite images of the disaster.
Occasionally, even the spills that are reported are played down. The volume of the Ek’ Balam oil spill in 2023 — the most serious spill in Mexico in recent years — was under-reported by 10 to 200 times, according to calculations performed by scientists using satellite images of the disaster.
25 Years of Everglades Restoration Has Improved Drinking Water for Millions in Florida, but a New Risk Is Rising
In South Florida, drinking water comes from the Everglades, a vast landscape of wetlands that has long filtered the water relied on by millions of people.
In South Florida, drinking water comes from the Everglades, a vast landscape of wetlands that has long filtered the water relied on by millions of people.
Cashing in on Climate: Some Companies Profits Soar Thanks to Global Warming
The Institute of International Finance reports that our current measures are insufficient to keep global temperature rise below 2°C, which scientists warn will have devastating effects on our planet.
The Institute of International Finance reports that our current measures are insufficient to keep global temperature rise below 2°C, which scientists warn will have devastating effects on our planet.