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Two Weeks Remaining to Enter the Global Sustainability Awards 2026

The Global Sustainability Awards 2025 are fast approaching, with only two weeks left for organizations and individuals to submit their entries before the 29 June 2026 cutoff. This high-profile event in London on 15 June 2026 draws attention to global environmental efforts.

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 Two Weeks Remaining to Enter the Global Sustainability Awards 2026
Behind the Product: What Sustainability Looks Like in Beauty Development

A recent piece titled “Behind the Product: What Sustainability Looks Like in Beauty Development” provides a glimpse into eco-friendly initiatives in the beauty sector. Though the full text is exclusive to paid plans, its focus on environmental considerations speaks to a growing interest in conscientious beauty practices.

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 Behind the Product: What Sustainability Looks Like in Beauty Development
For Love of Nature: Purple martin expert shares secrets

Mark Scott fell in love with purple martins while watching a bustling colony across from his aunt’s house in Lynchburg. Today, he shares that passion with others, highlighting the birds’ enchanting calls and the importance of preserving their homes.

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 For Love of Nature: Purple martin expert shares secrets
Acadia tackles climate change with its largest-ever restoration project

In a bid to confront the realities of climate change, Acadia National Park is undertaking its largest-ever restoration project at the Great Meadow. The 116-acre wetland, situated near Bar Harbor’s Park Loop Road, stands at the forefront of the park’s environmental stewardship efforts.

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 Acadia tackles climate change with its largest-ever restoration project
Pulling garlic mustard stops spread of invasive plant

Garlic mustard is cropping up across West Bloomfield, threatening local habitats. By pulling this invasive weed before it spreads, residents and conservationists hope to protect both native plants and wildlife.

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 Pulling garlic mustard stops spread of invasive plant
Mainers are turning to plants for health care as conventional treatment is harder to get

With conventional treatments increasingly difficult to secure, Mainers are embracing herbal supplements and homemade remedies. Local companies now produce a range of plant-based products, while residents experiment with DIY solutions at home.

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 Mainers are turning to plants for health care as conventional treatment is harder to get
‘Flamin’ cockatoos’ have lost much of their habitat to bushfires. Can the species survive?

At the entrance to Wyperfeld National Park in north-west Victoria, more than a dozen pink cockatoos perch on pine trees that aren’t their own. With bushfires ravaging native conifers, these vivid birds are left clinging to an uncertain future, prompting the question of whether the “flamin’ cockatoos” can endure.

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THE ECONEWS REPORT: Cleaning Up Cannabis

Efforts to reduce the environmental impact of cannabis are gaining attention, as reported by Lost Coast Outpost. While full details remain under a paid plan, the piece offers insight into how communities and experts are rethinking remediation strategies to protect ecosystems.

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 THE ECONEWS REPORT: Cleaning Up Cannabis
Bear sightings down, local dead deer pickups under pilot program

Bear sightings in the area took a sharp downward turn by mid-afternoon Wednesday, marking a noticeable change from just a few days earlier. At the same time, a new pilot program for dead deer pickups has begun, aiming to address concerns about hygiene and local wildlife management.

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 Bear sightings down, local dead deer pickups under pilot program
CROUS student restaurant / BPM Architectes

BPM Architectes have taken on the challenge of revitalizing the CROUS student restaurant in the Talence university campus. As one of Europe’s largest educational grounds, Talence is poised to benefit from a dynamic new dining experience that returns this central facility to its place at the core of student life.

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 CROUS student restaurant / BPM Architectes
Readers respond: Saving the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge

Across the country, readers are sharing their views on the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and its future. A collection of letters underscores the keen public interest in safeguarding this cherished environment.

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Hotter Summers and Rising Energy Costs: How Next-Generation Inverter Heat Pumps Can Provide Comfort and Savings

As summers grow steadily more extreme and energy costs continue to rise, next-generation inverter heat pumps promise an efficient response. By fine-tuning indoor temperatures, these systems may offer comfort and cost savings for homeowners facing the challenges of a warming climate.

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 Hotter Summers and Rising Energy Costs: How Next-Generation Inverter Heat Pumps Can Provide Comfort and Savings
The Road to Cleaner Water: How to Prevent Roads from Polluting Waterways

Cleaner roads do more than spruce up our commutes—they help protect local lakes, rivers, and beaches from pollution. Though few realize it, the simple act of keeping streets spotless has profound environmental benefits.

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 The Road to Cleaner Water: How to Prevent Roads from Polluting Waterways
Osoyoos expected to begin water billing by usage in 2027 (Oliver/Osoyoos)

Osoyoos is set to transition to a usage-based water billing system in 2027. With the recent confirmation that meters are digitally read and ready, local officials expect residents to see a shift in their monthly bills before long.

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 Osoyoos expected to begin water billing by usage in 2027 (Oliver/Osoyoos)
Solar panels can still save you money when it’s cloudy — here’s how much of a difference the weather makes

Despite shifting from the hottest week of the year to a cooler, cloudier stretch, one homeowner’s solar panels continued to provide notable energy savings. Even limited sunshine proved sufficient to show that solar power remains a viable way to cut electricity costs.

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 Solar panels can still save you money when it’s cloudy — here’s how much of a difference the weather makes
Black Hills Wild Horse Sanctuary opens its 39th season

The Black Hills Wild Horse Sanctuary commemorates its 39th summer season by extending guided tours to the public. Visitors can immerse themselves in a living legacy of the American West while witnessing the dreams of the Sanctuary’s founder come to life.

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Poison hemlock, cow parsnip and hogweed, oh my! What to know before touching | Lehigh Valley Nature Watch

Poison hemlock, cow parsnip, and giant hogweed are among plant species growing in the Lehigh Valley that can pose serious health risks. This article highlights what to watch for, the importance of accurate plant identification, and how some similar-looking plants actually benefit native wildlife.

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Australian cockroach kingpin caught with 100,000 illegal insects in record bug bust

Authorities in Australia have uncovered 100,000 illegal cockroaches, revealing an unprecedented bug bust. Experts are questioning the impact of this enormous insect haul on the environment.

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 Australian cockroach kingpin caught with 100,000 illegal insects in record bug bust
Watch mallard ducklings jump from what may be Maine’s only successful hen house

A straw-lined hen house in Maine may be the sole successful shelter of its kind for nesting mallards in the state. Suspended above the water, it allows ducklings to hatch under the protection of its sturdy walls—and then make a remarkable leap to the pond below.

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 Watch mallard ducklings jump from what may be Maine’s only successful hen house
ON GARDENING: Flora, fauna and fragrance with Supertunia petunias

Supertunia petunias bring color, aroma, and biodiversity to modern gardening. Their role in horticulture underscores the synergy between plants, wildlife, and the environment, reflecting a growing focus on sustainable cultivation.

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 ON GARDENING: Flora, fauna and fragrance with Supertunia petunias
World Business Chicago picks design contest finalists: Covered highways, residential alleys, recycling tourism

For more than a century, Daniel Burnham’s 1909 Plan of Chicago inspired bold transformation. Now, World Business Chicago continues that tradition through a design contest focused on imaginative urban solutions, including covering highways, redesigning alleys, and boosting recycling tourism.

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 World Business Chicago picks design contest finalists: Covered highways, residential alleys, recycling tourism
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