Articles for category: NEWS

Sameen David

NEWS
Community complaints in limbo as Socfin cuts ties with Earthworm Foundation

Socfin Ends Long-Standing Partnership with Earthworm Foundation Amid Lingering Community Grievances

Multinational agribusiness Socfin recently terminated its eight-year collaboration with sustainability consultancy Earthworm Foundation, raising concerns over the fate of unresolved complaints from communities near its plantations. A Partnership Born from Controversy A Partnership Born from Controversy (Image Credits: Imgs.mongabay.com) In 2017, Socfin faced widespread allegations of human rights abuses and environmental damage at its operations ...

Sameen David

NEWS
Unidentified oil washes up on South African beaches

Mystery Oil Deposits Threaten South Africa’s Iconic Southeast Beaches

South Africa’s southeast coast – Congealed oil started appearing on beaches from George to Durban beginning January 22, igniting worries over an unseen pollution source spanning roughly 1,200 kilometers. Alarming Spread Prompts Immediate Beach Closures Alarming Spread Prompts Immediate Beach Closures (Image Credits: Imgs.mongabay.com) Reports surfaced rapidly after the initial sighting at uMdloti beach, with ...

Sameen David

NEWS
Indigenous protests force Brazil to suspend Tapajós River dredging plan

Indigenous Blockade Forces Brazil to Halt Tapajós River Dredging Plans

Santarém, Brazil – Weeks of determined protests by Indigenous communities along the Tapajós River compelled the Brazilian government to suspend dredging operations at a critical Amazon tributary. Hundreds Dig In at Cargill Terminal Hundreds Dig In at Cargill Terminal (Image Credits: Imgs.mongabay.com) Protesters first blockaded the Cargill grain facility on January 22, shutting down truck ...

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NEWS
Tipping points and ecosystem collapse are the real geopolitical risk (commentary)

Ecosystem Collapse: The Overlooked Driver of Global Instability

Security analysts often fixate on armed conflicts, economic disruptions, and cyber threats, yet the steady unraveling of Earth’s ecosystems presents a far more insidious challenge to international stability. Critical Thresholds Nearing Breach Critical Thresholds Nearing Breach (Image Credits: Imgs.mongabay.com) Researchers have identified several key tipping points where ecosystems could shift abruptly into new, degraded states. ...

Sameen David

NEWS
4 Zodiac Signs Receive A Powerful Gift From The Universe On February 9, 2026

Cosmic Turning Point: 4 Zodiac Signs Gain Profound Gifts on February 9, 2026

The Last Quarter Moon in Scorpio on February 9, 2026, offers Gemini, Scorpio, Libra, and Capricorn transformative insights that foster awareness and purpose. Astrological Catalyst for Change Astrological Catalyst for Change (Image Credits: Pixabay) The Last Quarter Moon in Scorpio marks a critical juncture where individuals confront realities with heightened consciousness. This phase encourages reflection ...

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NEWS
saturn into aries | february 13th 2025 to April 12th, 2028 - part I | we don't get to disappear into the dream anymore ...

Saturn in Aries: Building Reality Amid Fading Dreams (2025-2028)

Saturn’s ingress into Aries on February 13, 2025, ushered in a three-year period of testing personal initiative against the remnants of collective illusion. Saturn’s Core Demands Reshape the Pioneering Sign Saturn’s Core Demands Reshape the Pioneering Sign (Image Credits: Pixabay) Saturn immediately conjoined Neptune at 0 Aries on February 20, 2025, blending the taskmaster’s discipline ...

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NEWS
JWM: Oasis agriculture helps boars adapt to desert living

Southern Tunisia – Oasis Crops Lure Wild Boars into Arid Frontiers

Southern Tunisia’s deserts now host frequent wild boar encounters, as expanding irrigated farmlands in oases provide an unexpected lifeline for these adaptable animals. Boars Break New Ground in the South Boars Break New Ground in the South (Image Credits: Pixabay) Wild boars have ventured far beyond their traditional northern habitats in Tunisia. Native to the ...

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NEWS
Abandoned tuna-fishing devices pollute the Galápagos Marine Reserve

Drifting Tuna Traps Endanger Galápagos Wildlife and Reefs

Galápagos Islands, Ecuador — Derelict fish aggregating devices from industrial tuna operations have invaded the marine reserve, entangling animals and shedding plastic into fragile ecosystems. A Fisher’s Stark Warning A Fisher’s Stark Warning (Image Credits: Imgs.mongabay.com) In a 2022 Instagram video, local fisher Walter Borbor greeted followers before revealing a large black floating device tangled ...

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NEWS
Uniting Our Sanctuary Movement: The Farm Animal Adoption Network

Saving Farm Animals Nationwide: The Power of the Farm Animal Adoption Network

A collaborative initiative connects sanctuaries across the United States to rescue farm animals from abuse, neglect, and slaughter. Origins in a Growing Crisis Origins in a Growing Crisis (Image Credits: Pixabay) Farm Sanctuary fielded 925 rescue inquiries in 2025 alone, encompassing over 13,000 animals in urgent need. The organization, established in 1986 as the nation’s ...

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Homeowners Wake Up to Tawny Owls on Chandelier and Curtains

Asleep on the Chandelier: Tawny Owls’ Chimney Plunge Surprises UK Couple

United Kingdom – A couple awoke to two tawny owls in their dining room, one perched calmly on the chandelier and the other hanging upside down from the curtains after a nighttime tumble down the chimney. The Bizarre Morning Discovery The Bizarre Morning Discovery (Image Credits: Flickr) Homeowners stared in disbelief at the unexpected visitors. ...