US National Parks Are Receiving Record-High Gift of $100 Million to Protect and Restore Fragile Ecosystems
The National Parks Foundation (NPF) has received an unprecedented philanthropic gift of $100 million from the Lilly Endowment, marking the largest donation in its history. This substantial contribution aims to protect and restore the most fragile ecosystems within America’s ...
Uranium Mine Leased for Years Becomes Part of National Park in Historic Win for Native Activists
In a historic victory for the Mirarr people, the traditional owners of Australia, the federal government has terminated the land leasing program for the Jabiluka uranium deposit. This decision ensures that mining will never take place on the land that holds deep cultural and spiritual ...
‘PET Pirates’ Remove Seven Tons of Trash from Hungarian Lake in Plastic Picking Competition
It was a grand day out on Lake Tisza in southern Hungary as the PET Cup returned with great success. Sponsored by local and large businesses alike, the event featured hearty ‘PET Pirates’ plundering the artificial lake in search of treasure: plastic waste. These enthusiastic ...
Deforestation in Colombia Reached 23-Year Low in 2023
Deforestation in Colombia has reached a significant milestone, hitting a 23-year low in 2023. According to recent government figures, environmental destruction has decreased by 36%, marking a considerable achievement for one of the world’s most biodiverse countries. This environmental ...
