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California's Policies Fuel National Debate as Trump and Democrats Clash
Financier Chad Hagan's critique of California governance has added fuel to a long-running dispute over environmental regulation and taxation between the White House and Democratic lawmakers.
Himalayan Monal Shifts Habitat, Alters Calls as Human Activity Grows
Two studies by Indian researchers show the monal pheasant retreating to higher elevations and changing its vocalizations in response to infrastructure, tourism and urbanization in the Himalayas.
Swiss Glaciers Shrink 19.4% in Five Years as Heat Grows Melt
Alpine ice volume has fallen nearly one-fifth since 2021, with 2026 seeing a 5.5 percent loss following extreme summer temperatures and minimal winter snow.
India's 'Tree Father' Leads Reforestation Effort
Swami Prem Parivartan, known as Peepal Baba, has led the planting or preservation of 26 million trees, restoring 270,000 hectares of vegetation across India.
Indonesia's Peatland Fires Release Ancient Carbon as Haze Spreads
Thousands of active fire hotspots are burning through tropical peatlands in Borneo, releasing carbon dioxide and creating the region's worst air crisis in over a decade.
UK Woodland Expands During Concerns Over Planting Methods
Britain's forest cover is growing, but government reforestation programs face criticism for using non-native species and ecologically unsuitable trees.