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In 1999, the Azores protected the Pico da Vara/Ribeira do Guilherme region for the endangered Azores bullfinch. Conservationists removed invasive plants and planted 500,000 native trees to restore the habitat. Two decades of work paid off, as recent surveys showed the population grew to an estimated 1,300 birds in total.
Sardines are becoming a luxury item as demand grows while Morocco’s stock collapsed. Last year, SardineGirlSummer influencers pushed the trend, causing shortages on supermarket shelves. Now, many wonder who really profits from this boom. The industry faces tough questions about sustainability and how these changes affect local fishermen in Portugal.
China raised a weather alert as two typhoons approach the coast. Typhoon Narra will land between late Tuesday night and Wednesday, while Typhoon Saudel may hit between late Thursday night and Friday morning. The National Meteorological Center said parts of Fujian, Jiangxi, Guangdong and Hainan will see heavy rainfall soon.
Cornwall Wildlife Trust volunteers are using cameras to track algal blooms threatening marine habitats in the River Fal. A new initiative, Fal Rivers to Reef, now works with farmers to reduce pollution. Simon Tagney said, "A lot of the maerl is obscured by it. You can't see the detail."
In 1959, Vermont bought Snake Mountain land but the seller kept timber rights; 67 years later the state plans to secure 949 acres of those rights and add 256 acres. This move helps the state manage the forest better for wildlife and hikers. Both deals should finish by early 2027.
Record-breaking heat and drought are putting urban trees at risk. These plants act like giant air conditioners, cooling cities and improving health. Nina Bassuk of Cornell University said, "When trees go away, those things go away as well." Experts now want to save them to keep our cities livable.
Heavy rain caused waterlogging and traffic snarls in Noida and Ghaziabad. The Ghaziabad station recorded 13mm of rain between 8.30am and 5.30pm on Monday. Residents said, "The roads and surrounding areas have become difficult to navigate in places." Officials worked to clear water from many points across the city.
Heavy rain continued to lash Delhi-NCR on Tuesday after torrential downpours caused widespread waterlogging. The District Disaster Management Authority directed all corporate offices and schools in Gurgaon to switch to work-from-home modes. Officials said this move helps civic agencies clear water and fix roads after traffic got stuck on Monday.
District administrations in Hisar and Bhiwani intensified sanitation drives as workers continued their strike. Officials deployed private agencies and personnel to clear garbage from major roads and dumping points to prevent disease. Hundreds of tonnes of waste got removed from both towns, and authorities plan to resume door-to-door collection soon.
Woodside Energy scrapped its long-term emissions and clean energy targets on Tuesday after recording a 27% profit increase to $1.67bn. The company said these targets "were established in a different market context." Now, the firm is doubling down on fossil fuels while shifting away from its previous decarbonisation goals.
India sought funds for land restoration at the UN Convention to Combat Desertification in Ulaanbaatar on Monday. Yadav said, "Land restoration is not a cost, but an investment in food, water, biodiversity, livelihoods and long-term resilience." India used green-finance frameworks and bonds to support its goal of restoring 26 million hectares.
Fires in Indonesia’s Kalimantan have burned tens of thousands of acres, causing thick haze to reach Malaysia and Singapore. Suwadi said each breath feels "like smoking a cigarette." Since July, 5,000 people weekly got respiratory issues. Experts say the super El Niño weather pattern is making these dangerous blazes worse.