Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Arturo the World’s Saddest Polar Bear Dies in Captivity

At least 64 captive animals have died at the Mendoza Zoo in the last 7 months, reportedly due to bacteria outbreaks and overcrowding. Arturo died on Sunday due to a “blood circulation imbalance.”

Coal Dust Responsible for Thousands of Deaths in the E.U.

Not only does burning coal cost companies and governments billions of pounds in disease treatment and lost working days, but it is proven to be the cause of thousands of deaths.

Republicans Call Everyone But Governor Snyder for Congressional Hearing on Flint Water Crisis

It is unknown who will be called to testify at the hearing, or why the Governor of the State, whose administration and appointees were responsible for the decisions that led to the public being forced to drink and bathe in contaminated water for so long, isn’t being called to the hearing.

Del Monte Bankruptcy to destroy 420,000 Peach Trees in California

A steady decline in demand for canned products as consumers shift toward fresh produce and several other factors led to this collapse.

Gangs and climate change, born in the USA

Drive migration and autocracy in Central America.

The nuclear energy dilemma: Climate savior or existential threat?

Nuclear power has promise and peril, posing many challenging questions for environmentalists.

‘No time for half-measures’: Greenpeace rebukes EU’s partial ban on Russian oil

The new embargo exempts pipeline imports at the behest of Hungary's far-right leader Viktor Orbán.

Climate protesters delay congressional baseball game

The protesters attempted to draw attention to the urgent need for large-scale climate action and pressure Democrat legislators to act.

The dark side of ecotourism: When green travel exploits people and the planet

As luxury eco-retreats and voluntourism surge, experts warn that without systemic reform, the industry may be doing more harm than good.

How losing nature from our language shapes our world

As references to rivers, trees, and wildlife fade from books, songs, and everyday speech, our connection to the natural world also diminishes. Reclaiming these words can help us recognize, appreciate, and ultimately, preserve the environment.