At ‘Sloth World’ in Florida, Wild Sloths Have Died by the Dozens - Inside Climate News The animals, highly susceptible to illness when removed from their habitat, have been kept in a warehouse. More than 31 have died.

“Sloth World” in Florida is importing sloths from the wild for its not-yet-open tourist attraction. At least 31 have died.

Read more in our latest investigation, which I co-reported with @katiesurma.bsky.social

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First Confirmed Cases of Bird Flu in California Elephant Seals Stoke Fear As Virus Surges Worldwide - Inside Climate News After a catastrophic outbreak of bird flu devastated southern elephant seal populations in 2023, scientists are on high alert.

In Feb, bird flu made it's way into elephant seals in California. Since then, scientists have seen confirmed cases in a southern sea otter and a sea lion.

I talked to the people keeping an eye on things as the disease picks its way across the animal kingdom

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Today's Google Trends report shows the ultimate paradox in modern-day life: We are all lonely—together.

BUT the bigger takeaway for me from these searches is that people are trying to changing that ☀️

We saw hawks! We saw cardinals! We saw dark-eyed juncos! We saw (many) mallards!

And we were just one small group in the more than 1 million people who participated in the event worldwide. Once it's submitted, this data helps scientists monitor trends in bird populations.

Birders Around the World Help Track ‘the Heartbeats of the Planet’ - Inside Climate News Launched three decades ago, the Great Backyard Bird Count mobilizes citizen scientists to monitor bird populations and advance research.

Earlier this month, I joined birders in Prospect Park for the Great Backyard Bird Count, when community scientists collect data on as many birds as possible before they start their spring migration. A reminder of how much wildlife I get to share the city with!

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The death comes just two weeks after 4-year-old male right whale “Division” was found deceased off North Carolina, following a serious fishing gear entanglement.

For a species that is down to only around 380 individuals total, any loss is a huge blow.

Aquarium identifies North Atlantic right whale found dead off Virginia as 3-year-old female - New England Aquarium Protecting the blue planet

The second reported endangered North Atlantic right whale death this year and it isn't even March. A 3-year-old female.

For context, scientists think these animals can live until at least 70, but human activities kill them so often before that it's uncertain.

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Winter Road Salt Keeps Drivers Safe, But Can Also Jeopardize Drinking Water - Inside Climate News Each year, cities, states and individuals spread millions of tons of road salt, which can leach into nearby freshwater ecosystems.

I've been seeing SO much road salt during and in the aftermath of the snowstorm, so just re-upping this piece I wrote last year about some of the sour salty side effects this can have.
PSA:Salt can also hurt your pets' paws so make sure you are being mindful 🐕

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The Chinese Dam Threatening the World’s Most Endangered Ape - Inside Climate News When a new orangutan species was found near a Chinese-owned hydrodam in Indonesia, scientists and advocates launched a campaign to block the project. Then some who spoke against it lost their jobs and...

For more context, Nick's recent feature on the Chinese-owned hydrodam and how its existence threatens such an imperiled species—a close relative of ours—is a must read.

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Indonesia Revokes Permit for Chinese-Built Dam Threatening Ape Species - Inside Climate News The Indonesian government said it has revoked the licenses of 28 companies for violating forestry regulations in provinces hit by devastating flooding in November. A rare equatorial cyclone, which cau...

The flooding and landslides that hit northern Sumatra in November decimated Tapanuli orangutan populations, which were already critically endangered. Another threat these apes have faced: dam development in their habitat.

ICN's Nicholas Kusnetz has the story

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When Squirrels Meet the Delmar Divide - bioGraphic Segregation in St. Louis, Missouri, is shaping the genetics of the city’s eastern gray squirrels.

When Squirrels Meet the Delmar Divide

Segregation in St. Louis, Missouri, is shaping the genetics of the city’s eastern gray squirrels.

by @alicesunreports.bsky.social

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A map of the US with each 2025 billion-plus dollar weather and climate disaster geo-located on it. Source: Climate Central

After the US admin cancelled the $B Climate + Weather Disaster dataset, @climatecentral.org hired the scientists who ran it and set it back up.

Now the 2025 numbers are in: it's 3rd highest year on record and highest year w/o land-falling hurricanes.

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Can't wait to see what you've got!

The Trump Administration’s Concerted Attacks on Wind Threaten the Industry’s Future - Inside Climate News Trump pledged “no new windmills.” Recent orders and policy changes aim to make that a reality.

Another reader sent in a photo of the bright orange mushrooms popping up in her local hiking trail in DC: insideclimatenews.org/news/1208202...

A Growing Number of ‘Repair Cafes’ Are Popping Up Around the World to Curb Consumer Waste - Inside Climate News Local communities are hosting events where people can bring in their broken goods for repairs—free of charge.

You can see examples on past posts! One reader recently sent in some seriously stunning snapshots of bears and wolves from her recent trip to Wyoming: insideclimatenews.org/news/1111202...

I'm putting out an open call for more submissions to our "Postcards From" series in ICN's Today's Climate newsletter. We want to see where and how you are experiencing nature—from views of adventurous hikes to silly birds you saw on the way to work. Send to kiley.price@insideclimatenews.org

As Countries Take Steps to Protect Wildlife in Legal Trade, Animal and Plant Trafficking Rages On - Inside Climate News Countries are meeting in Uzbekistan to negotiate trade protections for threatened plants and animals.

As Countries Set Trade Rules at CITES, Animal and Plant Trafficking Rages On

@kileyprice.bsky.social reports for @insideclimatenews.org

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A Growing Number of ‘Repair Cafes’ Are Popping Up Around the World to Curb Consumer Waste - Inside Climate News Local communities are hosting events where people can bring in their broken goods for repairs—free of charge.

A timeline cleanser: My recent newsletter is about rise of "repair cafes" around the world, where communities come together to fix each other's beloved things. The goal: reduce consumer waste, and maybe make some buddies in the process 🔧👭

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Has anyone ever attended a repair cafe? If so, I'd love to hear about your experience for a quick-turnaround article I'm working on today! Message me at kiley.price@insideclimatenews.org

Thanks to my colleague @cpaullinva.bsky.social for getting some on the ground photos and thoughts.

It was a jarring display of the ocean's force and climate impacts playing out in real time in a place that is special to so many. This quote from geologist Stan Riggs will stick with me.

“The ocean does not negotiate,” he said. “And that’s what we have to remember.”

In the Outer Banks, A Growing Number of Homes Are Getting Swallowed by the Sea - Inside Climate News As more homes collapse into the sea, local governments and homeowners are at a crossroads.

My newsletter yesterday was about the growing threat of homes collapsing into the sea in the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Right before we hit publish, another house was claimed by the ocean. By the end of the night, four more had suffered a similar fate.

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Scientists Identify Global Hotspots for Whale-Ship Collisions—and Hardly Any Have Protections in Place - Inside Climate News Vessel collisions are a leading cause of death for many whale species. “School zones” for the seas could help protect them, scientists say.

Shipping, cruise and fishing vessels fatally strike an estimated 20,000 whales around the world each year.

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The Climate and Biodiversity Knowledge We Lose When Everything’s in English - Inside Climate News Non-native English speakers often struggle to find a foothold in the academic publishing world. We could be overlooking important findings as a result, experts say.

The Climate and Biodiversity Knowledge We Lose When Everything’s in English - @insideclimatenews.org @kileyprice.bsky.social insideclimatenews.org/news/0209202...

A lot of folks denied that the storm would have any impacts and criticized local and state governments for closing beaches and ordering evacuations. But Erin's made it clear that there are reasons for taking these steps, even if a storm is churning further out at sea. Stay safe this season, people!

Hurricane Erin live updates: Around 50 people rescued as storm races east Hurricane Erin is marching north, lashing North Carolina's Outer Banks with rough waves and coastal flooding.

Coastal towns in the Southern and Mid-Atlantic U.S. have been most affected, especially the Outer Banks. The storm also lashed out on the Jersey shore, where around 50 people had to be rescued last night from severe flooding.

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Atlantic Shore Towns Feel Hurricane Erin’s Sting Without It Ever Making Landfall - Inside Climate News The unusually large storm has prompted evacuations and beach closures in coastal communities across the East Coast during an important time for tourism-related businesses.

Hurricane Erin has shown that a storm doesn't need to make landfall to cause trouble. Yesterday, I wrote about how Erin's size has fueled strong waves and rip currents along the East Coast, hitting shore towns esp hard during their busy season.

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“The River House Broke. We Rushed in the River.” The July 4 Texas flooding ripped our Kerr County home from its pillars, pulling us into the water and into the night. Then morning came.

“I don’t know how long it took—ten seconds, maybe fifteen—for the house to come apart."

During the early-morning hours of July 4, the Guadalupe River pulled senior editor Aaron Parsley and six members of his family into its waters. Read his firsthand account:

Chaos at FEMA, NOAA as hurricane season starts Faltering forecasts, fired experts and whipsawing policy changes are raising questions about how the Trump administration will respond to disasters this

Hurricane season has begun amid chaos at the federal agencies that forecast and respond to disasters. Experts say the country’s ability to deal with extreme weather is eroding - but the biggest impacts may not hit immediately or manifest in the most obvious places. 🧵 www.eenews.net/articles/cha...