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A new chapter of Surfrider Foundation has removed over 3,200 pounds of trash from Vancouver Island beaches in just six months. They're using the data to push for policy changes that could keep plastic out of the ocean for good.
Campers on Vancouver Island heard faint cries in the remote wilderness and discovered two newborn black bear cubs whose mother had died. The tiny cubs, eyes still closed, are now thriving at a wildlife recovery center.
A pair of merganser ducklings are recovering after being dropped onto a busy road by a predator and rescued by quick-thinking passersby. The North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre says the young birds are thriving under supportive care.
When hikers heard crying in the remote woods near Nitinat Lake, they discovered two newborn black bear cubs whose mother had been killed by a predator. The tiny animals, eyes still closed and weighing just 3.5 pounds, are now thriving at a wildlife recovery center.
When a 70-year-old hang glider crashed into a cliff on Vancouver Island, a quick-thinking rock climber from his group scaled the dangerous terrain to keep him alive until rescue helicopters arrived. The injured pilot is recovering in stable condition thanks to the climber's brave actions and a coordinated rescue effort.
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.
A specialized rescue team traveled to a remote island to free a California sea lion slowly being strangled by a plastic packing band. The Vancouver Aquarium Marine Mammal Rescue crew is the only team in Canada trained for these life-saving missions.
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.
The Vancouver Canucks just handed firefighters their largest donation ever: $1 million to feed hungry schoolchildren. The gift will help Vancouver Firefighters Charities provide daily snacks to 11,000 kids across 102 schools who might otherwise learn on empty stomachs.
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.
After 18 months of careful rehabilitation with minimal human contact, five orphaned black bear cubs walked back into the wild on Vancouver Island. The North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre has now released over 100 bears in its 25-year history.
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.
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