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A Welsh community is racing to save hedgehogs from extinction by creating safe havens in gardens across town. Over 71 free hedgehog house kits have already been distributed to residents eager to help.
Lance Corporal Morris Addae was shot in the thigh during a dangerous anti-illegal mining operation in January but has made a complete recovery. After weeks of intensive rehabilitation, he's now preparing to rejoin his team protecting Ghana's natural resources.
Researchers discovered a striking new plant species in Mizoram's misty mountains that looks like a cobra but blooms like a flower. The whip-tailed lily, found near Tlangpui Peak, showcases India's incredible biodiversity and the importance of local conservation efforts.
Scientists just flipped the script on saving endangered fish by using AI to study what keeps healthy species thriving instead of watching threatened ones disappear. Their findings could protect thousands of fish species before they ever reach the danger zone.
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After catastrophic floods tore through Kruger National Park, destroying bridges and submerging camps, South Africa's environment minister promises a full recovery for the beloved wildlife sanctuary. Willie Aucamp calls the park more than just a conservation site—it's a national symbol worth fighting for.
Four Nobel Peace Prize winners will visit Kenya in March 2026 to honor environmental champion Wangari Maathai and mentor young women climate activists. The gathering brings together leaders who've fought for human rights, peace, and environmental protection across four continents.
A Mexican court ordered construction to stop on a controversial railway section until environmental protections are verified, marking a major win for activists who've fought for years to protect underground caves and aquifers. The ruling follows evidence of corroded steel and concrete leaking into critical water systems.
Liberia just validated its first national report ensuring communities benefit when their natural resources are used. The new framework protects traditional knowledge while promoting fair partnerships with researchers and businesses.
Researchers in Australia have successfully added the endangered lemuroid ringtail possum to the country's threatened species list, unlocking federal protections that could save it from extinction. After 35 years of dedicated study, scientists are now equipped with crucial data to help this mountain-dwelling creature survive rising temperatures.
England is launching a high-tech drone squad to tackle illegal waste dumping that costs the economy £1 billion each year. The move comes as authorities just won a major victory against a waste crime gang, recovering £1.4 million to restore damaged nature sites.
Egypt is taking bold action to protect its lifeblood. Through a nationwide river restoration project, authorities have cleared over 410 illegal structures from the Nile's banks, reclaiming thousands of square meters for the river that sustains 100 million people.
Mining giant Alcoa will pay $36 million to settle claims of unauthorized forest clearing in Australia's endangered Northern Jarrah Forest. The settlement marks the country's largest environmental enforcement payment and signals a shift toward stricter protection of biodiversity hotspots.
After 13 years of legal battles, an Australian mining company has withdrawn its controversial seabed mining application off New Zealand's coast. The decision protects rare dolphins, penguins, and seabirds that call these waters home.
When illegal miners tried to bribe Ghanaian anti-mining officers with nearly $6,000, they got arrested instead. The task force's refusal to accept the money marks a major win in Ghana's fight against environmental destruction.
Researchers have developed groundbreaking monitoring methods to safeguard Canada's Peace-Athabasca Delta, a wetland the size of Delaware that's home to Indigenous communities and remarkable biodiversity. Their seven-year study offers hope that this UNESCO World Heritage Site can be protected for generations.
Conservation groups across six African nations are establishing protected "safe zones" to save vulture populations from extinction. The bold experiment adapts a successful Asian model to protect these vital scavengers across vast African landscapes.
Residents in a Karnataka village reported illegal sand extraction threatening their homes and environment. Now, human rights officials have ordered authorities to keep the mining stopped and investigate.
Space lawyers are proposing a groundbreaking Dark Skies Impact Assessment that could preserve the night sky for future generations. The solution arrives just as regulators begin evaluating proposals that could change what humanity sees overhead forever.
Scientists have upgraded the conservation status of South Africa's thick-tailed bushbabies from "least concern" to "near threatened" after discovering these cat-sized primates face mounting dangers. Simple solutions like rope bridges and keeping pet food indoors could help save these big-eyed nocturnal creatures.
Scientists and space lawyers are pushing for a "Dark Skies Impact Assessment" that could preserve the night sky as satellite numbers explode. The proposal offers a clear path to balance space innovation with cultural heritage and scientific needs.
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