President Trump issued an executive order dramatically expanding logging across 280 million acres of US public lands, overriding endangered species protections to boost domestic timber production. This action prioritizes increased logging targets, even potentially accelerating projects under the guise of wildfire mitigation, despite scientific evidence suggesting this approach increases fire risk. Experts widely condemn the order as illegal and environmentally destructive, citing potential harm to endangered species and water quality. The appointment of a timber executive to head the Forest Service further underscores this industry-friendly shift. Critics fear this policy will lead to irreversible damage to America’s forests.
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As I read the heartbreaking accounts of the devastating impact of the river poisoning in Ukraine, I couldn’t help but feel a deep sense of sorrow and anger. The Desna River, once a symbol of purity and beauty, now lies dead, devoid of life due to the callous actions of those who care nothing for the environment or the consequences of their actions. It is a stark reminder of the lengths some will go to in pursuit of power and control, without a thought for the irreversible damage they leave in their wake.
The reports of the Desna River being poisoned, leading to the death of every organism along its 650km length, are nothing short of a tragedy.… Continue reading
China’s destruction of 21,000 acres of West Philippine Sea coral reefs is a devastating blow to our precious oceans. As a diver, someone who finds solace and wonder in the depths of the sea, this news hits hard. The beauty and richness of coral reefs are unparalleled, providing a habitat for countless species and serving as a vital pillar of marine ecosystems. To hear that China, a modern colonialist power, has played the largest role in this destruction is disheartening.
The sheer disregard for the environment displayed by China is appalling. They bulldoze over endangered giant clams, expand islands, and dominate overfishing, leading to the devastation of fish stocks in the South China Sea.… Continue reading
John Q. Hosedrinker