Reasons to be Cheerful reports on the Chesapeake Bay’s historic oyster reef restoration, boosting ecosystems and local economies.

The Dedham-Westwood Water District won $4.9M from 3M over PFAS pollution. It’s part of a growing push to shift cleanup costs back to chemical makers.

PepsiCo and Unilever join partners in STEP up for Agriculture, supporting farmer groups to scale regenerative practices and resilient supply chains.

The Solomon Islands is launching a major marine plan to protect 24M hectares. A $4M Bezos Earth Fund grant will support long-term conservation efforts.

The federal permit that allows Northwest states and some Native nations to trap and kill salmon-eating sea lions in the Columbia River was reapproved late last week.

Solar farms repay carbon loss in under a year, but nearby homeowners face property value declines, raising questions about fair cost-sharing.

Corroded barrels of alkaline waste off the coast of Los Angeles are transforming the seafloor. Extremophile microbes thrive—while natural ecosystems shrink.

A first-of-its-kind study shows Canada’s construction industry generates massive plastic waste. With new regulations looming, solutions are within reach.

New research shows logging sends soil carbon into streams, where it’s rapidly released as CO₂. This hidden loss may reshape how forestry counts carbon.

A study from Georgia Tech found reforestation in India raised crop yields by 24%. Natural pollinators and slight rainfall increases played key roles.

California passes AB 823 to extend its microbead ban to glitter, non-rinse-off cosmetics, and cleaning products, closing gaps in microplastic regulation.

Microplastics have been detected across a rare UK chalk stream, raising concerns for water firms, consultants, and regulators over pollution sources and impact.

PepsiCo and National Geographic are joining forces to scale regenerative farming. The initiative blends research, media, and outreach to drive global adoption.

NOAA renews Navy Arctic research permit for 2025–2026, authorizing limited beluga and ringed seal disturbance with strict safeguards.

A 35-year study finds Amazon deforestation behind most rainfall loss. Local land use, not just global warming, is reshaping regional climate faster than expected.

UK proposes changes to how old oil platforms are dismantled, aiming for safer seas, lower costs, and fewer structures left on the seabed.

UCLA data shows pollution at the Salton Sea is underreported, exposing businesses to compliance risks. Legal mandates may soon demand stricter accountability.

Direct ocean capture could supply CO2 for e-fuels, but certification and RED rules will shape its role in aviation and shipping decarbonization.

Fast fashion controls over 90% of clothing sales in key EU markets. Retailers must adapt quickly as digital demand and low-cost expectations reshape the sector.

A new study finds most corporate net-zero pledges rely on vague language and loose targets, raising doubts about whether climate action is truly underway.