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Women take southern India's drought into their own hands 鈥� one shovel at a timeThree years of drought have driven many farmers to desperation. But thousands of women in Karnataka state are desilting lakes to deepen them, helping them retain water聽when the rains one day come again. 聽
FocusChina spent $100 billion on reforestation. So why does it have 'green deserts'?Beijing's Grain-for-Green program has helped blanket the country's hillsides with trees, undoing damage from decades of blistering development.聽But fostering biodiversity remains a challenge, conservationists say.
First LookUtah representative claims logging could have lessened forest fire damageRepresentative Noel attacked 'tree huggers' and poor federal management for the fire at Brian Head, sparking controversy among forestry experts and conservation groups.
First LookSpain forest fire encroaches on renowned national park, threatening endangered speciesFirefighters are focusing their efforts on containing the fire where it has entered Donana National Park's perimeter, a park famous for its biodiversity.
First LookExcitement for solar eclipse builds, but are small towns in prime viewing locations ready for the crowds?The upcoming total solar eclipse 鈥� the first of its kind in 99 years 鈥� is expected to attract droves of eclipse chasers to otherwise sleepy towns that lie along the path of total darkness, such as in Madras, Ore.聽
First LookCanadian oil sands industry faces innovation or bustWith high costs of extraction and an exodus of large oil companies, the Canadian oil sands industry demands innovation to succeed. Can determined entrepreneurs find new, cheaper methods to keep up with the US shale industry?聽
First LookHeat waves expected to increase, says study: Can adaptation outpace climate changes?What constitutes 'deadly heat,' and who might be affected by it the most? A new study explores these questions, while the lead author acknowledges the superior ability of developed countries to adapt to extreme weather.聽
First LookGlobal religious and indigenous leaders warn against deforestationRepresentatives from around the world attended the Interfaith Rainforest Initiative in Oslo on June 19, calling for protections to forests for their cultural, environmental, and religious significance.聽
Boston's bid for zero waste: when less really is moreMayor Marty Walsh's push to eliminate the Boston's net trash output is a key component of the city's goal to become carbon neutral by聽2050.
Bears Ears rift reveals monumental federal-county chasmOpposing philosophies of land ownership and conservation in Utah keep San Juan county officials and federal agencies from seeing eye-to-eye.
FocusKiwis take front line in global war against invasive speciesNew Zealand is home to one of the highest proportions of threatened species in the world. Desperate to save its beloved wildlife, the archipelago nation is seizing on a drastic and controversial strategy: kill all the predators.
First LookIn Zimbabwe, benefits of forgotten farming method realized during droughtAs the effects of climate change become more apparent in Zimbabwe, traditional farming methods, like no-till farming, which is proving, in some cases, to increase productivity and save money, gain a rekindled reputation.聽
First LookUN chief tackles issue of global clean water shortageAccess to clean water is a growing global issue. The UN considers preventive diplomacy to ensure clean water doesn't become a source for global conflict, too.
First LookHong Kong ivory ban could hurt Africa's elephants before it helps themHong Kong鈥檚 approval of a ban on ivory sales could stem ivory trade in Asia, but acquiescing to traders鈥� demands for compensation could spur more elephant poaching in Africa. 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽
Paris pullout: Defiant US Climate Alliance emerges in its wakeUS states, cities, and companies have banded together to try to meet the emissions reductions goals set by the Paris climate pact, despite President Trump's decision to withdraw.
First LookRenewable energy continues to grow globally, despite Trump moving in the opposite directionWhile almost every other industrial economy in the world joins in the fight against global warming with green-energy efforts, President Trump remains loyal to fossil fuel.
What US exit from Paris accord would 鈥� and wouldn't 鈥� meanIndications are that Trump will withdraw from the landmark climate agreement, which could have big impacts. But global and local efforts are likely to continue, with or without the White House.
Michigan鈥檚 new water battle: How much of it should Nestle bottle?The company says pumping more groundwater won't hurt the environment. But public opposition is significant, amplified in part by the Flint crisis.
First LookOwner threatens to close Three Mile Island nuclear plant as natural gas boom cuts profitsFive years of losses has聽prompted the parent company to consider shuttering the infamous plant as nuclear power plants around the US fail to compete with generating stations that burn plentiful and inexpensive natural gas to produce electricity.
New study asks why some American forests are moving WestAccording to a new study, a number of tree species in the Eastern US are making an unusual and unexpected move westward, possibly driven by changes in local weather patterns.