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Avalanche Hits Dam Above Siglufjörður
Environmenticeland-review5h ago

Avalanche Hits Dam Above Siglufjörður

An avalanche swept along a dam above the northern Icelandic town of Siglufjörður around noon today, prompting continued monitoring of snow conditions across the region. According to the Icelandic Meteorological Office’s avalanche watch, the slide struck the Stóri-Boli dam near the inner part of the settlement. The construction is designed to protect the town and… The post Avalanche Hits Dam Above Siglufjörður appeared first on Iceland Review.

INVESTIGATION: The illegal timber trade fuelling terrorism in North-central Nigeria, Benin
EnvironmentPremium Times1d ago

INVESTIGATION: The illegal timber trade fuelling terrorism in North-central Nigeria, Benin

Logging and other biodiversity-threatening activities are prohibited under the National Park Service Act and relevant state forestry laws, except where expressly permitted by park authorities. But for about five years, logging has thrived in the Kainji forest reserve. The post INVESTIGATION: The illegal timber trade fuelling terrorism in North-central Nigeria, Benin appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Create hedgehog havens – and seven other ways to help our prickly friends
EnvironmentThe Guardian8h ago

Create hedgehog havens – and seven other ways to help our prickly friends

Hedgehogs’ habitat is shrinking, they’re vulnerable to cars, and pesticides are affecting their food supply. Here’s how we can help them pull through With stumpy, speedy legs, questing snouts and a fierce quiver of needles, hedgehogs are enchantingly strange, like fantasy creatures from a medieval bestiary. “It’s the nation’s favourite wild animal – every time there’s a vote or a poll, the hedgehog wins,” says ecologist Hugh Warwick, AKA “Hedgehog Hugh”, author of the Cull of the Wild and hed...

Injured bird Brahminy kite finds sanctuary at Pagbilao, Quezon church
Environmentinquirer8h ago

Injured bird Brahminy kite finds sanctuary at Pagbilao, Quezon church

LUCENA CITY — A bird of prey called Brahminy kite (Haliastur indus) that was nursed back to health by church workers and a parish priest has seemingly chosen a Catholic church in Pagbilao, Quezon, as its permanent sanctuary. “We released it and watched it fly away, but it returned and refused to leave,” said parish

Avalanche Tumbles Into Sea Near Ólafsfjörður, Iceland
Environmentmorgunbladidiceland-review11h ago2 sources

Avalanche Tumbles Into Sea Near Ólafsfjörður, Iceland

A large avalanche fell from Ósbrekkufjall above Ólafsfjörður in northern Iceland overnight, crossing a road and continuing into the sea. This incident is part of a series of avalanches that have recently hit Ólafsfjörður, Súgandafjörður, and Flateyri.

Elk Overpopulation Causes Conflict in Western US
EnvironmentNYT12h ago

Elk Overpopulation Causes Conflict in Western US

In a region where Washington, Idaho, and Oregon meet, an increasing number of elk are moving from public to private lands, leading to conflicts and concerns that could worsen if national forests are further opened by the Trump administration.

Damp days ahead in Hong Kong, with 95% humidity expected in midweek
EnvironmentSCMP12h ago

Damp days ahead in Hong Kong, with 95% humidity expected in midweek

This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. Hong Kong faces a damp week ahead as humidity is expected to peak at 95 per cent with the arrival of a seasonal coastal mist from Wednesday, according to the city’s weather forecaster. The Observatory said on Sunday daytime temperatures would climb to 26 degrees Celsius (79 Fahrenheit) in the middle of the week, with significantly more humid air arriving i...

Rebuilding Lake Lanao’s fishing economy, but at what ecological cost?
Environmentinquirer13h ago

Rebuilding Lake Lanao’s fishing economy, but at what ecological cost?

MANILA, Philippines—The national government has begun work on a P534.7-million fishing hub in Marawi City, a project officials say could help unlock the economic potential of Lake Lanao while supporting the city’s long-term recovery. The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) said it has begun developing an Integrated Cold Hub Complex to strengthen aquaculture

Environmentinquirer15h ago

Pagasa records coldest day so far in 2026: 9 degrees Celsius in Baguio

BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — The temperature in this city dropped to 9 degrees Celsius at 5 a.m. on Saturday, the lowest temperature recorded in the country so far this year. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said the unusually low temperature was caused by prevailing cold winds and seasonal weather patterns, especially

Strong winds damage rooftop solar panels and bring down trees in Limassol
Environmentin-cyprus1d ago

Strong winds damage rooftop solar panels and bring down trees in Limassol

Fire Service crews were mobilised after strong winds caused a series of incidents in parts of Limassol district. In Pentakomo, strong winds tore solar panels from the roof of a house, causing damage. In Limassol, five incidents were recorded in which trees fell onto vehicles. Fire Service members went to the scenes to deal with […]

Lagos reintroduces monthly environmental sanitation
Environmentvanguard-ng1d ago

Lagos reintroduces monthly environmental sanitation

The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has formally flagged off the reintroduction of the monthly environmental sanitation exercise. The post Lagos reintroduces monthly environmental sanitation appeared first on Vanguard News.

Australia news live: hybrid car sales hit record high as buyers steer away from petrol; man shot dead in Sydney unit
EnvironmentThe Guardian1h ago

Australia news live: hybrid car sales hit record high as buyers steer away from petrol; man shot dead in Sydney unit

New AAA data shows petrol vehicles fell to a record quarterly low of 66.3% of sales. Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast New data from the Australian Automobile Association (AAA) shows petrol-electric hybrid vehicles have reached record sales, while traditional fuel cars lose ground. In the fourth quarter of 2025, 55,458 new hybrids were sold, accounting for 19.13% of all new light vehicle sales. This comfortably eclipsed the previous record ...

La Union town defends cement plant amid hazardous waste allegation
Environmentinquirer5h ago

La Union town defends cement plant amid hazardous waste allegation

CALASIAO, Pangasinan – The local government unit (LGU) of Bacnotan in La Union has defended a cement plant in the town following an allegation that it was dumping hazardous waste in the mountainous areas of the villages of Ubbog and Paagan. In a statement posted on social media early this week, the LGU said a

Environmentportugal-news1d ago

Eucalyptus Trees in Portugal Discussed

An article discusses the presence and implications of eucalyptus trees in Portugal, a topic often debated due to their rapid growth and impact on local ecosystems and fire risk.

Deadly Algal Bloom Spreads in South Australia
EnvironmentThe Guardian1d ago

Deadly Algal Bloom Spreads in South Australia

A year after its initial outbreak, a deadly bloom of toxic Karenia cristata algae continues to spread across more than 20,000 sq km of South Australian coast, raising concerns among scientists about its potential to re-explode.

Lagos resumes monthly environmental sanitation April 25
Environmentpunch-ng1d ago

Lagos resumes monthly environmental sanitation April 25

The Lagos State Government has resumed the monthly environmental sanitation exercise to improve hygiene and tackle waste management challenges in the state Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-to-resume-monthly-environmental-sanitation-april-25/

Germany misses climate targets as emissions barely fall in 2025
EnvironmentThe Guardiantagesschau1d ago2 sources

Germany misses climate targets as emissions barely fall in 2025

Greenhouse gases dropped just 0.1% last year as environment minister criticises lack of improvement Greenhouse gas emissions in Germany have again missed targets set by the Climate Protection Act and barely fell at all in 2025. Emissions decreased by just 0.1% last year compared to the previous year, according to data from the German Environment Agency. Continue reading...

Indian Supreme Court Notes Illegal Sand Mining in Chambal Protected Area
Environmenthinduhindustan-times1d ago2 sources

Indian Supreme Court Notes Illegal Sand Mining in Chambal Protected Area

The Supreme Court of India has taken suo motu cognizance of illegal sand mining activities within the National Chambal Sanctuary, noting that even areas where gharials were released have been affected, and has placed the matter before the Chief Justice for assignment to an appropriate bench.

Environmentkhaleej-timesTehran Times1d ago2 sources

War threatens fragile ecosystems of Persian Gulf and Sea of Oman

An official has warned that ongoing conflict poses a significant threat to the delicate ecosystems of the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman. This expands on previous concerns about the potential disruption of migratory bird routes in the Arabian Gulf due to a US-Israel-Iran war.