ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — An incident is under investigation at the Ontario County Landfill after around three-and-a-half acres of permanent cap slid down the landfill. According to the county, the acres of the newly constructed seven-acre permanent cap slid down the southwest face of the landfill. No injuries were reported, but the displaced clean materials…

In the past 10 years, Sreeman Narayanan, a hotel owner from Muppathadam, Aluva, has distributed over one lakh water feeders for birds. He would get earthen pots made from potters in Keezhmadu in Aluva and Thathapilly in Paravur and distribute them to houses and institutions nearby. Every year, he would distribute at least 10,000 such…

Climate change, with its increasing temperature variability, poses a significant threat to the survival of bird nestlings, according to a recent study from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.  The research highlights how early nesting in spring due to warmer temperatures exposes young birds to the risks of cold snaps and heat waves, leading to higher…

This year, for the first time, the Earth exceeded seven of the nine planetary boundaries established as a scientific framework to measure the impact of human activities. The Stockholm Resilience Center’s study — published this past September — speaks of a “sick patient” and levels of pollution above what is “safe for humanity.” This situation…

As climate change intensifies, it can negatively affect areas of aquatic biodiversity. This map shows overlap of projected high future climate change stress and areas of high aquatic biodiversity. These are the areas that need critical freshwater protections in place to protect ecosystem diversity. Credit: Flitcroft, Rebecca L.; Bury, Gwendolynn W.; Joyce, Linda A.; Kay,…

After more than seven years, Illinois residents who placed deposits for the state’s Monarch Butterfly Specialty License Plate can finally redeem it, according to Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias. The Monarch Butterfly License Plate is the first Universal Specialty Plate issued by the State of Illinois – even though the General Assembly approved it…

The Rappahannock Native American Dancers performing at the annual Indigenous Peoples Celebration. Photo courtesy of Virginia Tourism. Hisham Vohra, Contributing Writer A newly formed organization known as the Indigenous Conservation Council of the Chesapeake Bay, or ICC, is seeking to build the capacity of federally and state-recognized tribes in the region to protect their ancestral…

Some conservation groups argue industrial farms are being given too many federal incentives to maintain operations, creating more environmental concerns. Nearly 200 groups have sent a letter to U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, opposing the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s decision to allow factory farms to qualify for climate-smart conservation payments using Inflation Reduction Act funding.…

This week’s environment and conservation news stories rolled into one. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch the latest high quality, original video stories from nature’s frontline in India. To receive a weekly email roundup of stories, please sign-up for our newsletter. A citizen-led initiative contributes to wildlife conservation in Ladakh The initiative helps the…

The world’s rapidly growing population has taken a toll on the environment. We have all seen the impact, including smog, waste and decreasing water levels — especially here in Utah, with the devastating drying up of the Great Salt Lake. While there have been efforts to increase individual environmental responsibility and awareness, those efforts will…