Primo Natura

· 1w ago

"High-mileage electric cars are more reliable than petrol ones, study finds" #Cars #Vehicles #EV #ElectricVehicles https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/sep/22/high-mileage-used-electric-cars-reliable-petrol-ev-mot

· 6d ago

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"Undiscovered Amazon drugs could be valued at $215 billion, analysis finds" #Amazon #Environment https://news.mongabay.com/2026/09/undiscovered-amazon-drugs-could-be-valued-at-215-billion-analysis-finds/

Undiscovered Amazon drugs could be valued at $215 billion, analysis finds

As trees fall, species that could yield lifesaving medicines risk disappearing before science can find them.

· 1w ago

"Mexico’s desert ecosystem is healing months after bison reintroduction" #Mexico #Bison #Animals https://www.optimistdaily.com/2026/09/mexicos-desert-ecosystem-is-healing-months-after-bison-reintroduction/

Mexico’s desert ecosystem is healing months after bison reintroduction | The Optimist Daily

Mexico’s desert ecosystem is healing months after bison reintroduction | The Optimist Daily

Nearly 50 bison were reintroduced to a Mexican desert reserve in 2025. Within months, pumas, lynxes, and rare plants are returning too.

· 1w ago

"World leaders address climate crisis before UN meet amid record-breaking El Niño" #ElNino #Climate #ClimateChange https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/sep/21/world-leaders-climate-crisis-el-nino

· 2w ago

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"‘Recovery becomes self-propelling’: Five positive tipping points that can save the world" #Environment #Climate #ClimateChange https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/12/recovery-becomes-self-propelling-five-positive-tipping-points-that-can-save-the-world

The 5 positive tipping points that could ‘rapidly’ heal the world

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The 5 positive tipping points that could ‘rapidly’ heal the world

“For too long a sense has prevailed that solutions to the climate and nature are out of reach. This new research explodes that myth once and for all.”

· 2w ago

"Plans to artificially dim the sun have divided scientists – here’s what they’re actually arguing about" #Sun #SolarEngineering https://theconversation.com/plans-to-artificially-dim-the-sun-have-divided-scientists-heres-what-theyre-actually-arguing-about-291316

Plans to artificially dim the sun have divided scientists – here’s what they’re actually arguing about

Solar geoengineering experiments are being funded, but researchers disagree over what they can tell us – and whether they should happen at all.

· 1mo ago

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"Before he died, an Idaho truck driver worked to turn an old bridge into a wildlife overpass. Now it's a lifeline for animals" #Nature #Environment https://www.goodgoodgood.co/articles/idaho-wildlife-crossing-osburn-bridge

For years, an Idaho truck driver worked to turn an old bridge into a wildlife overpass. Now it's a lifeline for animals

Before his death, truck driver Carl Wilson passed his mission onto a woman who had been in a car accident with a deer. Their shared legacy is now saving lives.

· 2mo ago

"Nepal's young birdwatchers are becoming conservationists one sighting at a time" #Nepal #Birds #Animals https://www.goodgoodgood.co/articles/nepal-birdwatching-conservation-tourism

They used to hunt birds for fun. Now, they lead Nepal's birdwatching, conservation efforts

Nepal is home to more than 900 bird species, of which 40 are globally threatened and 172 are nationally threatened.

· 3w ago

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"Polanski calls for report on ecosystem collapse to be published in full" #UK #UnitedKingdom #Environment https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/sep/09/zack-polanski-calls-report-ecosystem-collapse-published-greens

· 2mo ago

"Removing 'forever chemicals' from farmlands—at a fraction of the cost" #PFAS #ForeverChemicals https://phys.org/news/2026-07-chemicals-farmlands-fraction.html

· 2mo ago

"UK households free to install plug-in balcony solar panels from end of August" #UK #UnitedKingdom #SolarPower #Renewables https://www.theguardian.com/money/2026/jul/23/uk-households-free-install-plug-in-balcony-solar-panels

· 1mo ago

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"Over 75% of UK wetlands have been destroyed – restoring them would help prevent wildfires" #UK #UnitedKingdom #Wetlands #Environment #Nature #Wildfires https://theconversation.com/over-75-of-uk-wetlands-have-been-destroyed-restoring-them-would-help-prevent-wildfires-289192

Over 75% of UK wetlands have been destroyed – restoring them would help prevent wildfires

The British landscape has been stripped of many of its bogs and wetlands in the last three centuries.

· 2mo ago

"New York sues 3M, DuPont and others over 'forever chemicals' in consumer goods" #US #USA #America #PFAS #ForeverChemicals https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/09/new-york-sues-3m-dupont-chemicals-consumer-goods

· 2mo ago

"Sweden to ban 'forever chemicals' in clothing" #Sweden #PFAS #ForeverChemicals https://phys.org/news/2026-07-sweden-chemicals.html

· 2mo ago

"Fashion’s dirty secret: the EU just banned brands from incinerating unsold clothes: #EU #EuropeanUnion #Clothes #Fashion #Textiles https://www.optimistdaily.com/2026/07/fashions-dirty-secret-the-eu-just-banned-brands-from-incinerating-unsold-clothes/

Fashion’s dirty secret: the EU just banned brands from incinerating unsold clothes | The Optimist Daily

Fashion’s dirty secret: the EU just banned brands from incinerating unsold clothes | The Optimist Daily

Large fashion companies in the EU can no longer destroy unsold clothes. Here’s what the new law requires and what it means for shoppers.

· 2mo ago

"Sperm whales change ‘vowel’ sounds when boats are nearby, scientists discover" #Whales #Animals https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/jul/22/sperm-whales-dominica-clicks-vowels-language-changes-shipping-noise-project-ceti

· 2mo ago

"Over 1,600 energy department webpages on utility bill savings removed as US temperatures soar" #US #USA #America #Energy https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-interactive/2026/jul/15/energy-department-webpages-deleted-heatwave

· 2mo ago

"Rewilding Backyards with Native Plants Gains Momentum Across America" #US #USA #America #Rewilding https://happyeconews.com/rewilding-backyards-with-native-plants/

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Rewilding Backyards with Native Plants Gains Momentum Across America | Happy Eco News

Rewilding backyards with native plants is gaining momentum through the Less Lawn More Life Challenge.

· 2mo ago

"Scuba divers underestimate how much damage they do to coral reefs – we’ve watched hundreds to find out why" #CoralReef #Environment https://theconversation.com/scuba-divers-underestimate-how-much-damage-they-do-to-coral-reefs-weve-watched-hundreds-to-find-out-why-287266

Scuba divers underestimate how much damage they do to coral reefs – we’ve watched hundreds to find out why

As part of our research we interviewed and followed hundreds of scuba divers.

· 2mo ago

"Jersey 'not currently on track' to meet 2030 emissions target, Environment Minister states" #Jersey #Climate #ClimateChange https://www.itv.com/news/channel/2026-07-24/jersey-not-on-track-to-meet-2030-carbon-emissions-target

itv.com

· 2mo ago

"Solar and storage account for 91% of new U.S. grid capacity in Q1" #US #USA #America #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/07/23/solar-and-storage-account-for-91-of-new-u-s-grid-capacity-in-first-half-of-2026/

· 3mo ago

"Sydney records hottest June since 1859 as expert warns new high a ‘signature’ of global warming" #Australia #Sydney #Climate #ClimateChange https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jul/04/sydney-records-hottest-june-since-1859-as-expert-warns-new-high-a-signature-of-global-warming

· 2mo ago

"Renewables met 68% of Brazil’s electricity demand during FIFA World Cup" #Brazil #Energy #Renewables https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/07/22/renewables-met-68-of-brazils-electricity-demand-during-fifa-world-cup/

· 2mo ago

"UK's largest onshore windfarm plans to double capacity with taller turbines" #UK #UnitedKingdom #Energy #Renewables https://news.sky.com/story/uks-largest-onshore-windfarm-plans-to-double-capacity-with-taller-turbines-13565885

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· 3mo ago

"Norwegian startup develops floating PV tech designed to withstand waves of up to 3.5 m" #Norway #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/07/06/norwegian-startup-develops-floating-pv-tech-designed-to-withstand-waves-of-up-to-3-5-meters/

· 3mo ago

"Birdsong data from Merlin ID app to help global biodiversity project" #Birds #Biodiversity https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/jul/04/merlin-app-birdsong-identification-ebird-biodiversity-conservation

· 2mo ago

"Europe warned of ‘warmer-than-normal’ August: What’s driving blistering temperatures?" #Europe #Climate #ClimateChange https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/28/europe-warned-of-warmer-than-normal-august-whats-driving-blistering-temperatures

euronews.com

· 2mo ago

"Burning soil and peat drove most emissions in Canada's record 2023 wildfire season, study finds" #Canada #Emissions #Wildfires https://phys.org/news/2026-07-soil-peat-drove-emissions-canada.html

· 2mo ago

"Inside the Duchy of Cornwall’s people-first plan for net-zero" #NetZero https://www.edie.net/inside-the-duchy-of-cornwalls-people-first-plan-for-net-zero/

Duchy of Cornwall Drives Net-Zero Future

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Duchy of Cornwall Drives Net-Zero Future

Discover how the Duchy of Cornwall is advancing net-zero by 2032, restoring Dartmoor and leading sustainable land management across 130,000 acres.

· 2mo ago

"New bird species identified on remote Indonesian island" #Indonesia #Birds #Wildlife https://news.mongabay.com/short-article/2026/07/new-bird-species-identified-on-remote-indonesian-island/

New bird species identified on remote Indonesian island

A songbird species previously thought to occur across two Indonesian islands has turned out to be two distinct species, according to a recent study. For more than 120 years, many scientists believed that Indonesia’s Babar Islands in eastern Banda Sea, and Tanimbar Islands, roughly 135 kilometers (84 miles) east of the Babar Islands, were both […]

· 2mo ago

“Kangaroos cause 90% of wildlife crashes in Australia. This new car feature emits a sound only they can hear” #Australia #Cars #Vehicles #Animals https://www.goodgoodgood.co/articles/kangaroo-wildlife-car-accidents-australia-volkswagen

A new car safety feature emits a 'kangaroo frequency' to deter wildlife crashes

Kangaroos are the leading cause of wildlife-vehicle collisions in Australia. Volkswagen's breakthrough technology aims to use specific frequencies to alert them to oncoming traffic.

· 2mo ago

"New England invested in solar. It saved residents millions in electricity costs during a heat wave this month" #US #USA #America #NewEngland #Energy #Renewables https://www.goodgoodgood.co/articles/new-england-solar-projects-heat-wave

New England invested in solar. It saved residents millions in electricity costs during a heat wave this month

A new report found that solar arrays saved $39 million to $54 million in a single day of a recent heat wave.

· 2mo ago

"France, Italy, Spain set daily solar records" #France #Italy #Spain #Energy #SolarPower #Renewables https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/07/14/france-italy-spain-set-daily-solar-records/

· 2mo ago

"Carbon storage could curb more than 90% of AI data center emissions, study finds" #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #Technology #DataCentres https://phys.org/news/2026-07-carbon-storage-curb-ai-center.html

· 2mo ago

"Greece launches nanosatellite system to catch wildfires early" #Greece #Wildfires #Technology https://www.optimistdaily.com/2026/07/greece-launches-nanosatellite-system-to-catch-wildfires-early/

Greece launches nanosatellite system to catch wildfires early | The Optimist Daily

Greece launches nanosatellite system to catch wildfires early | The Optimist Daily

Greece has deployed four nanosatellites that detect wildfires as small as four meters across, sending AI-powered alerts to firefighters in real time.

· 2mo ago

"UK officially ratifies landmark High Seas Treaty" #UK #UnitedKingdom #Oceans https://www.edie.net/uk-officially-ratifies-landmark-high-seas-treaty/

UK Ratifies High Seas Treaty to Protect Oceans

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UK Ratifies High Seas Treaty to Protect Oceans

The UK completes ratification of the BBNJ High Seas Treaty, backing global action to protect 30% of the ocean by 2030 and strengthen marine conservation.

· 2mo ago

"Sweeping victory for Europe as 15 nations top climate scoreboard – see the full list" #Europe #Climate #ClimateChange https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/10/sweeping-victory-for-europe-as-15-nations-top-climate-scoreboard-see-the-full-list

euronews.com

· 2mo ago

"The 13 biggest myths about heatwaves – and how to bust them" #Heatwave https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/jul/11/the-13-biggest-myths-about-heatwaves-and-how-to-bust-them

· 3mo ago

"Sightings off Southern Africa suggest blue and fin whales may be rebounding" #Africa #Fish #Animals https://news.mongabay.com/short-article/2026/07/sightings-off-southern-africa-suggest-blue-and-fin-whales-may-be-rebounding/

Sightings off Southern Africa suggest blue and fin whales may be rebounding

Sightings of blue whales and fin whales off Southern Africa’s Atlantic coast have increased in recent years, according to a newly published study. This could signal recovery of the marine mammals after being virtually eliminated from the area by commercial whaling in the 20th century, the study authors say. Scientists estimate around 350,000 Antarctic blue […]

· 2mo ago

"Engineers blew up 4 dams on a dying river. Now the salmon population is exploding." #Rivers #Fish #Environment https://www.upworthy.com/engineers-blew-up-4-dams-on-a-dying-river-now-the-salmon-population-is-exploding/

Upworthy

Engineers blew up 4 dams on a dying river. Now the salmon population is exploding.

Ten months of work undid 100 years of damage.

· 2w ago

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"Former Industrial Ground Goes from Dump to Diversity and Hosts 64% of UK’s Black-Necked Grebes" #UK #UnitedKingdom #Ducks #Environment https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/former-industrial-ground-goes-from-dump-to-diversity-and-hosts-64-of-uks-black-necked-grebes/

Good News Network

Former Industrial Ground Goes from Dump to Diversity and Hosts 64% of UK's Black-Necked Grebes

These beautiful waterfowl with thin ochre-golden feathers sashaying away from their ruby-red eyes have a very unusual migratory pattern

· 2mo ago

"Confused about carbon capture? Experts explain why we need different types" #CarbonCapture #Climate #ClimateChange https://theconversation.com/confused-about-carbon-capture-experts-explain-why-we-need-different-types-284679

Confused about carbon capture? Experts explain why we need different types

Carbon dioxide removal is different to carbon capture, utilisation and storage. It’s easy to confuse the two processes but they tackle different problems.

· 19h ago

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"‘Flourishing’ Sycamore Gap Tree Has Ring of New Shoots Already 3-Feet Tall" #UK #UnitedKingdom #Trees #Environment https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/flourishing-sycamore-gap-tree-has-ring-of-new-shoots-already-3-feet-tall/

Good News Network

'Flourishing' Sycamore Gap Tree Has Ring of New Shoots Already 3-Feet Tall

3 years on from the illegal felling of Britain's famous Sycamore Gap tree, new aerial images reveal how the stump is flourishing.

· 1w ago

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"Ethiopia’s Green Legacy Initiative is turning citizens into foresters" #Ethiopia #Environment https://www.optimistdaily.com/2026/09/ethiopias-green-legacy-initiative-is-turning-citizens-into-foresters/

Ethiopia’s Green Legacy Initiative is turning citizens into foresters | The Optimist Daily

Ethiopia’s Green Legacy Initiative is turning citizens into foresters | The Optimist Daily

Ethiopia claims to have planted 48 billion trees since 2019. Its annual deforestation rate dropped roughly 70 percent in the same decade.

· 3mo ago

"Record fireworks display choked Washington in toxic smoke" #US #USA #America #Washington #Emissions https://phys.org/news/2026-07-fireworks-display-washington-toxic.html

· 2mo ago

"First sighting of African wild dogs in Malawi national park in more than 10 years" #Africa #Dogs #Animals https://news.mongabay.com/short-article/2026/07/first-sighting-of-african-wild-dogs-in-malawi-national-park-in-more-than-10-years/

First sighting of African wild dogs in Malawi national park in more than 10 years

Four African wild dogs were recently spotted in Kasungu National Park in Malawi, making it the first confirmation of the endangered species in the park in more than a decade. The wild dogs appear to have travelled hundreds of kilometers from a park in eastern Zambia to reach Kasungu. Matthew Becker, chief executive of the […]

· 4d ago

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"The night sky is getting 10% brighter every year. We’re forgetting what darkness feels like" #NightSky #Environment https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/sep/29/night-sky-darkness-city-regulation

· 2mo ago

"Pangolin habitat at risk in Pakistan" #Pakistan #Animals #Pangolin https://news.mongabay.com/short-article/2026/07/pangolin-habitat-at-risk-in-pakistan/