Tag: EcoWatch
Plants Increase Nectar Production in Response to Buzzing Bees: Study
A bee buzzing around the flowers of a snapdragon plant caught the attention of researchers led by zoology professor Francesca Barbero from the University of Turin. The study, which also involved a team of...
States’ Power to Address Climate Change Without Federal Support: Study
More than 100 New Yorkers decided to take action for the environment on Earth Day by joining environmental organizations at City Hall steps in Manhattan, New York on April 22, 2025. They were rallying...
Triumph and Tragedy in Fight for Water Rights: PBS Documentary Coverage
Water For Life kicked off its journey when filmmaker Will Parrinello and his crew tagged along with environmental activist Francisco Pineda over 14 years ago. Pineda, a recipient of the Goldman Environmental Prize, was...
Trump Administration Ordered to Restore $176 Million in Community and Environmental Grant Funding
In a totally huge win for environmental peeps, a federal judge on Monday ruled that the Trump administration gotta give back $176 million in grants to six cities and 13 nonprofits around the United...
Trump’s Border Wall Extension Endangers Arizona Wildlife – Eco-Friendly Solutions Needed
President Donald Trump is working on erecting a fresh chunk of the border wall dividing the United States and Mexico, and this time it's posing a threat to the movement of wildlife in a...
Canceling 781 Environmental Justice Grants: Trump EPA’s Controversial Move
An American flag flies amid burned structures at the Altadena Town & Country Club during the Eaton Fire in Altadena, California on Jan. 8, 2025. Mario Tama / Getty Images Alright, so you know how...
Record-breaking UK Wildfires in 2025: EcoWatch Update
A helicopter was busy putting out a wildfire with water on the Isle of Bute in Colintraive, Scotland on April 10, 2025. Jeff J Mitchell / Getty Images Why you can trust us? Well, back...
Cambridge, MA Bans Gas Leaf Blowers for Environment Protection
Cambridge, Massachusetts has taken a significant step towards environmental protection by joining a growing number of cities that have banned the use of gas-powered leaf blowers. This move, aimed at promoting public health and...
The History and Future of the American Southwest – EcoWatch
The American Southwest: A Deep Dive into History, Ecology, and Climate In the vast expanse of the American Southwest, where the sun beats down on the arid landscape, the history and future of this region...
Record Attendance at U.S. National Parks Despite Staff Silence
Amidst the picturesque landscapes of U.S. National Parks, a remarkable event unfolded in 2024, as a staggering 331.9 million visits were recorded, surpassing the previous all-time high set in 2016. However, a startling revelation...
