New Policy Model Aims to Protect Wetlands While Allowing Development
A recent study proposes tradeable wetland offsets combined with development taxes to reduce flood risk while maintaining economic growth
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Wildfire Burns One-Third of Santa Rosa Island in Rare Large Blaze
A large wildfire charred over 18,000 acres of Santa Rosa Island’s unique ecosystems, threatening rare species but sparing key Torrey pine forests
EU Data Center Expansion Faces Transparency and Oversight Challenges
The EU's plan to expand data center capacity is hindered by confidentiality rules preventing public access to key environmental data, raising concerns over accountability
Wild Disasters Surpass Human Activity in Disrupting U.S. Landscapes
NASA data show wildfires and hurricanes are increasing land disturbance while human-driven changes like construction and logging decline
NOAA Forecasts Below-Average 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season
NOAA predicts a below-average 2026 Atlantic hurricane season with eight to 14 named storms, urging continued preparedness despite lower activity expectations
Wildfire Charred Over 16,000 Acres of Santa Rosa Island in May 2026
A human-caused wildfire burned more than 16,600 acres of Santa Rosa Island's ecosystems, prompting a temporary closure and ongoing containment efforts
NOAA Warns El Niño Could Trigger Widespread High Tide Flooding in 2026
NOAA cautions that the expected El Niño this summer may cause frequent coastal flooding due to rising sea levels and intensified tidal patterns
Accessory Dwelling Units Offer New Housing Options Amid Shortage
Small secondary homes known as ADUs provide additional housing but face practical and legal challenges as demand rises in areas affected by wildfires
Colorado River Decline Threatens Western Water Supply and Agriculture
Falling snowpack and rising demand are pushing the Colorado River and its reservoirs to critically low levels, prompting urgent conservation efforts across Western states
Growing El Niño May Boost Pacific, Suppress Atlantic Hurricane Seasons in 2026
Rising Pacific Ocean temperatures from El Niño are expected to increase hurricane activity in the Eastern Pacific while reducing storms in the Atlantic for…