How Guatemala, Mexico, and Belize Plan to Protect 14 Million Acres of Mayan Forest
These nations have announced the Great Mayan Jungle Biocultural Corridor the second-largest forest reserve in the Americas backed by community-led stewardship and environmental safeguards.
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What’s the Environmental Cost of an AI Text Prompt? Google Has a Figure
Google reports that a single text prompt to its Gemini AI consumes as much energy as watching TV for nine seconds shedding light on AI’s hidden carbon footprint.
cbsnews.com
South Australia Bans Iconic Soy Sauce Fish Packets
From September 1, South Australia will phase out soy sauce fish-shaped plastic packets and other single-use plastics, prioritizing compostable or reusable alternatives.
theguardian.com
Scientists Raise Alarm Over Space Launch Pollution
New findings reveal that the surge in satellite mega-constellation missions has nearly tripled emissions of climate-warming soot and CO₂ from space launches a growing, yet overlooked, contributor to atmospheric pollution.
theguardian.com
Tropical Birds Decline by Up to 38% Due to Fossil-Fuel Heat
A startling new study shows that rising heat extremes linked to fossil fuel emissions have caused tropical bird populations to decline by as much as 38% since the 1950s.
eco-business.com
Record Southern Right Whale Calving Brings Hope in South Australia
Scientists report a banner calving season: nearly 200 southern right whales mostly mother-calf pairs have been sighted in key locations, marking the highest numbers since 2016 and offering a hopeful sign for marine conservation.
theguardian.com