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Everyday divers in the Canary Islands are becoming citizen scientists, uploading photos that have helped discover over 5,000 marine species. One instructor even has a newly discovered mollusk named after him.
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Pope Leo XIV will spend two days in the Canary Islands meeting migrants who risked deadly Atlantic crossings to reach Europe. The historic June visit comes as Spain opens legal pathways for 500,000 immigrants.
A new smartphone app in the Canary Islands turns everyday citizens into geological scouts who can report landslides and help save lives. The innovation is part of a Europe-wide project that's updating centuries-old risk management with real-time community power.
A circular hiking route on La Gomera in the Canary Islands has topped Lonely Planet's new global hiking guide, coinciding with walking tourism becoming one of the fastest-growing travel trends. The 49-hour trail showcases volcanic landscapes, endangered species, and sustainable tourism done right.
A Pacific island nation that relies on diesel for 98% of its power is building its first major solar farm. The Solomon Islands is betting on sunshine to escape fuel shortages and price swings.
The Solomon Islands just elected a new prime minister who brings a fresh approach to foreign relations and animal welfare. In his first major move, he's ending the controversial dolphin trade.
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A sculpture honoring a vanished island in the Solomon Islands will transform into a living reef, celebrating a climate activist while warning the world about rising seas. Artist Jason deCaires Taylor installed the piece where Kale Island disappeared a decade ago.
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A nonprofit is working to preserve Ellis Island's abandoned 29-building hospital complex, where immigrant families faced medical challenges 75 years ago. The restoration will reveal intimate stories of resilience and hope that shaped America.
Mauritius just unveiled a groundbreaking digital platform that helps small island nations attract funding for solar projects, starting with 220 MW of its own renewable energy. The World Bank-backed marketplace could transform how vulnerable island states access clean energy investments.
The Australian government reversed plans to relocate 600 residents from the remote Cocos Islands after passionate community pushback. Now islanders will help shape their own climate future.
Small island nations facing climate threats just gained powerful new allies in satellite technology and ocean science. UNESCO's new partnerships will give vulnerable island states the data and expertise they desperately need to protect their futures.
Scientists discovered a small Fiji island built completely from shellfish discarded by human settlers over 1,000 years ago. The unique "midden island" reveals how ancient communities shaped their landscape in ways still visible today.
When researchers spotted an endangered ocelot on Cozumel Island in 2016, they faced an unexpected challenge: the wildcat threatened species found nowhere else on Earth. Scientists are now working to protect the island's unique animals while monitoring this beautiful but risky newcomer.
The United States and Australia just committed $580 million to support Pacific island communities facing energy crises and security challenges. The funding marks a major investment in helping small island nations build resilience and stability.
Rathlin Island off Northern Ireland's coast just became the first inhabited island in the world to successfully eliminate invasive ferrets, saving 250,000 seabirds from extinction. Puffins, razorbills, and other species are already showing signs of recovery after decades of devastating predator attacks.
Rhode Island lawmakers are backing legislation to put certified librarians in every public school after research showed they boost reading scores and student success. The Save Our Rhode Island School Libraries Act would ensure every student gets daily library access and professional support.
When 95mph winds tore the roof off Lihou Island's only house, over 50 volunteers raced across the causeway to help rebuild it in a single weekend. The tiny Guernsey island, cherished by generations of schoolchildren and families, is back in business thanks to neighbors who couldn't stand to see it damaged.
The UK is investing £14 million to help Pacific Island nations build resilience against rising seas and extreme storms. The funding supports locally led solutions in Fiji, Tonga, Tuvalu, and other vulnerable island communities.
While one-third of Pacific fish contain microplastics, new research reveals some island nations have cracked the code on keeping their waters clean. Vanuatu's fish show just 5% contamination, proving remote islands can protect their ocean food supply.
South Padre Island is installing 16 universal electric vehicle superchargers at its Island Metro facility, making beach trips easier for EV drivers. The faster charging stations will slash wait times and welcome the growing wave of electric travelers to Texas coastal destinations.
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