Environment Wolf woes: in Europe, an estimated 60% of all wolf deaths are due to illegal hunting, even though the wolf is a protected species under EU law. Counting legal hunting and roadkill, ~86% of all wolf deaths in Europe are caused by humans. These percentages are far higher than for North America / USADecember 29, 2025
Environment Colorado air quality protections cut greenhouse gases by 70%, new study from environmental group showsDecember 29, 2025
Environment Electric vehicles had a bumpy road in 2025 — and one pleasant surpriseDecember 29, 2025
Environment Record fossil fuel emissions in 2025 despite renewables buildout, report saysDecember 29, 2025
Environment Glacier loss to accelerate, with up to 4,000 disappearing each year by 2050sDecember 28, 2025
Environment The Pentagon is hoarding critical minerals that could power the clean energy transition The Department of Defense is stockpiling cobalt, lithium, and other minerals at the expense of climate action, a new report warns.December 28, 2025
Environment Two years after wolves were reintroduced to Colorado, following a successful ballot measure (51% approve, 49% opposed), a new conservative-sponsored poll finds somewhat increased support for wolf reintroduction (53% approve, 37% opposed). 71% of Democrats approve; only 29% of Republicans do.December 28, 2025