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GaiaGram - Environmental Headlines from around a planet in crisis

GaiaGram - Environmental Headlines from around a planet in crisis

By: Kevin Gallagher
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A weekly aggregation of ecological and climate events occurring around the world.© 2026 Kevin Gallagher Earth Sciences Natural History Nature & Ecology Science
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  • GaiaGram - Environmental Headlines from around a planet in crisis
    Apr 17 2026

    -The Heartland Institute celebrates climate denialism at recent DC event


    -Earthday.org notes the explosive growth of plastic.. 2 million tons produced in 1950 versus 360 million in 2024


    - Colorado River's declining water caused, by a chain reaction driven by a changing climate


    -Dr. Mariangela Hungria won the 2025 World Food Prize for pioneering soil microbiology


    -2026 Hurricane outlook.. suggests a below-average Atlantic hurricane season


    -After 35 years of business Trimble’s Nursery of Cutchogue Long Island is closing

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    4 mins
  • GaiaGram - Environmental Headlines from around a planet in crisis
    Apr 13 2026

    -The EPA recognized 48 outstanding water infrastructure projects nationwide, six in New England


    - EPA proposes“alternative groundwater protection standards” for contaminants such as mercury and arsenic.


    -Above-normal wildfire danger is forecast across western U.S. states this summer

    - Bill A.1556G, which would ban three chemicals—potassium bromate, propyl paraben, and Red Dye No. 3—from food sold in NY state


    -Over 700 geese were found dead this winter along East Hampton’s Georgica Pond, likely victims of a severe H5N1 (bird flu) outbreak


    -Agrivoltaics—combining crop cultivation with solar panels—can boost land efficiency while conserving water


    -Back yard “Victory Gardens” in 1944, supplied about 40% of the nation’s fresh fruits and vegetables,

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    5 mins
  • GaiaGram - Environmental Headlines from around a planet in crisis
    Apr 10 2026

    -A record-breaking warm winter and a March heat wave leaves western U.S. snowpack at historically low levels

    -Trump administration is now reportedly offering companies payments to abandon offshore wind projects

    -Saharan dust plumes are increasingly blanketing Europe with orange skies and “blood rain

    -Iowa’s cancer rates are rising faster than most states, due to exposure to pesticides, nitrate, PFAS, and radon

    -A new U.S. trend; homeowners are abandoning manicured lawns in favor of “rewilding”

    -Coral reef fisheries could raise sustainable yields by nearly 50% if fish populations were protected


    -158 giant tortoises return to the Galápagos,after a 150–180 year absence

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    5 mins
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