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California Monarch Butterfly Population at Near-Record Low
California Monarch Butterfly Population Faces Drastic Decline The Western monarch butterfly population in California has reached a critical low this winter, with less than 10,000 butterflies recorded during the latest count. This alarming finding comes...
Global Report: ‘Wiplash’ Climate Effects in Cities – EcoWatch
In a recent global report, researchers have unveiled alarming climate trends affecting major cities worldwide, with many urban centers experiencing drastic shifts between dry and wet conditions. These extreme climate fluctuations, known as "wiplash,"...
Brazil Joins OPEC+ Before UN Climate Summit – Eco-Friendly Moves
Brazil, known for its vibrant culture and diverse ecosystems, has made a significant decision that could impact the global oil market and its environmental policies. The National Council for Energy Policy in Brazil has...
NOAA Scientists Face Restrictions, Impacting Global Forecasting – EcoWatch
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has recently implemented new restrictions on its scientists, causing concern among current and former high-level employees about the potential impact on global weather forecasting. These restrictions, which...
England Reintroduces Beavers for Nature Recovery – EcoWatch
After centuries of absence, beavers are making a comeback in England, marking a significant step toward nature recovery and conservation. These industrious creatures, once hunted to extinction in the 16th century for their meat,...
Concerns Rise as Low River Levels in UK Signal Possible Drought – EcoWatch
When I saw that river peeking out from under the water at Woodhead Reservoir in Derby, England, on May 11, 2025, I had to wonder what was going on. It turns out that the...
Record UK Flood Defense Spending Amid Climate Crisis
The United Kingdom is currently facing a significant challenge due to increased flooding incidents, exacerbated by the effects of climate change. In the wake of Storm Henk, which caused the River Trent to burst...
Potential Copper Shortages Loom as Renewable Energy Demand Surges
Alright, so picture this: workers are hustling and bustling at the Xinjiang Euphratica Cable Manufacturing Co., Ltd in Urumqi, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region of China on Nov. 15, 2021. They're transferring copper wires left...
China’s CO2 Emissions Decline Despite Growing Power Demand, Suggesting Peak Reached
Alright, so here's the deal. The Xinghuo Water Surface Photovoltaic Demonstration Project of Daqing Oilfield in Daqing, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, was in the spotlight on Aug. 8, 2024. Zhang Tao / Xinhua via...
Global Climate Disaster Costs in 2025: $145 Billion Analysis
So, there was a tornado that hit Rome, Italy on December 9, 2021. Antonio Masiello captured the chaos in a photo. Trust us, we know our stuff. EcoWatch has been around since 2005, bringing...
