Environment Archives

Floriston Fire Grows to 297 Acres as I-80 Closure and Evacuation Warnings Expand

A wind-driven wildfire near the California-Nevada border grew rapidly to 297 acres on Wednesday, closing westbound Interstate 80 and placing three Nevada County zones under evacuation warnings. The Floriston Fire…

Swikblog News Desk September 17, 2026

Hawk Fire wildfire burning near Reno Nevada during mass evacuations

Australia Environment News

Reno Wildfire Update: Hawk Fire Forces 90,000 to Evacuate

A fast-moving wildfire on the northwestern edge of Reno, Nevada, has created a major evacuation emergency as the Hawk Fire threatens neighborhoods, businesses and key travel routes. Nearly 90,000 people…

Swikblog News Desk August 24, 2026

Fraser Gregory Park Playground in Geraldton closed after thallium was detected in sand

Australia Environment News

Geraldton Playground Closed After Thallium Detected in Sand

A playground in Geraldton, Western Australia, has been temporarily closed after a low level of thallium was detected in sand during a wider investigation into dust affecting the regional port…

Swikblog News Desk August 23, 2026

Dry garden and hose during Wessex Water hosepipe ban in August 2026.

Environment News UK

Wessex Water Announces First Hosepipe Ban Since 1976 as Demand Hits Record Levels

Wessex Water will introduce its first hosepipe ban in 50 years from Tuesday, August 18, 2026, after prolonged dry weather and more than 40 days of exceptionally high demand put…

Swikblog News Desk August 17, 2026

Young leopard seal resting at Tauranga's Sulphur Point boat ramp while the Department of Conservation maintains a safety cordon.

Environment New Zealand News

Leopard Seal Closes Busy Tauranga Boat Ramp After Days-Long Nap

A young leopard seal temporarily disrupted activity at Tauranga's busy Sulphur Point boat ramp after choosing one of its launch lanes for several days of rest. The juvenile male's presence…

Swikblog News Desk August 6, 2026

Environment New Zealand News

1,200-Year-Old Coromandel Kauri Tree Infected With Dieback: Can It Survive?

A positive soil test has confirmed kauri dieback beside a 1,200-year-old tree at Long Bay Kauri Walk on the Coromandel Peninsula. The ancient kauri has already received treatment, but officials…

Swikblog News Desk August 5, 2026

Alberta conservation dogs Jane, Winnie and Hilo inspecting a boat for invasive mussels

Canada Environment News

Alberta Adds Two Detection Dogs to Stop Invasive Mussels in 2026

Alberta has added two specially trained detection dogs to its fight against invasive mussels as contaminated boats continue to approach the province’s borders. Jane and Winnie will join veteran conservation…

Swikblog News Desk July 31, 2026

Elephants near Amboseli National Park amid Kenya cyanide poisoning investigation

Environment News UK

Kenya Elephant Poisoning: 15 Dead Near Amboseli as Livestock Risk Grows

Fifteen elephants have died near Kenya’s Amboseli National Park after laboratory analysis detected traces of cyanide, raising concerns about agricultural chemicals and possible exposure among livestock grazing near local farms.…

Swikblog News Desk July 30, 2026

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