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As Japan’s concrete jungles sizzle, urban forestry offers an all-natural fix

Japan Times

As Japan’s concrete jungles sizzle, urban forestry offers an all-natural fix

Increasing tree coverage in Japanese cities could have myriad benefits as the planet warms. But canopy coverage in Tokyo and beyond is headed in the wrong direction.

Japan Times

Eclipse chasers: When chasing totality becomes a way of life (1/4)

France 24

Eclipse chasers: When chasing totality becomes a way of life (1/4)

Total solar eclipse (1/4). A total solar eclipse will sweep across northern Spain on August 12 in one of Europe's most anticipated astronomical events of the decade. For Singaporean family Janet Tay, Koh Joo Beng and their son Jared, it…

France 24

87-lb paddlefish tagged in 2007 caught again at 98 lbs, 18 years later

87-lb paddlefish tagged in 2007 caught again at 98 lbs, 18 years later

An impressive paddlefish, initially tagged in 2007, made headlines when an angler recaught it after an astonishing eighteen years. This ancient species revealed invaluable long-term growth data to scientists, adding eleven pounds and…

Wildfire forces thousands of evacuations in Western Canada

Wildfire forces thousands of evacuations in Western Canada

A fast-moving wildfire has forced more than 20,000 people to evacuate parts of British Columbia’s Okanagan region.

Sydney gardener fined almost $200,000 for removing 287 trees to improve harbourside mansion’s water views

The Guardian

Sydney gardener fined almost $200,000 for removing 287 trees to improve harbourside mansion’s water views

Local council described incident as ‘worst act of environmental vandalism in Lane Cove history’ Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast It began with a gardener being hired to trim grass at harbourside mansion in…

The Guardian

Florida scientists turn 39 surviving clams into 65 million

Florida scientists turn 39 surviving clams into 65 million

Florida's Indian River Lagoon shows signs of recovery after decades of environmental decline. Scientists are restoring critical habitats like reefs, shellfish beds, seagrass, and wetlands. Efforts focus on reintroducing clams, which were…

Govt encourages yacht tourism to strengthen Indonesia's marine tourism

Antara News

Govt encourages yacht tourism to strengthen Indonesia's marine tourism

Indonesia is seeking to expand yacht tourism to strengthen its marine-tourism ecosystem, attract higher-value visitors ...

Antara News

Palau removed invasive rats; fish biomass jumped 183% in one year

Palau removed invasive rats; fish biomass jumped 183% in one year

A new study from Ulong Island in Palau has found the first experimental evidence that restoring seabird populations by removing invasive rats can also help nearby coral reefs recover. Within a year, researchers recorded more seabirds…

Britain drops reef cubes and shells to revive native oysters

Britain drops reef cubes and shells to revive native oysters

Engineered concrete cubes are being deployed in Britain's North Sea to restore native oyster populations. These structures provide a stable foundation for oysters and habitat for marine life. The project aims to rebuild a collapsed…

Pilots of helicopter that crashed while fighting wildfire in Utah are dead, officials say

Stuff

Pilots of helicopter that crashed while fighting wildfire in Utah are dead, officials say

Two helicopter pilots who crashed while they were fighting a wildfire in Utah are dead, officials confirmed.

Stuff

Helicopter crash kills pilot and crew member amid Utah wildfire battle

Helicopter crash kills pilot and crew member amid Utah wildfire battle

Utah wildfire suppression efforts continued, with containment standing at 24 percent.

Indonesia closes all access to Mount Bromo as wildfire expands

CNA