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A new study estimates that fully restoring oyster reefs in the ten countries with the greatest potential would deliver $12 trillion in ecosystem benefits, although the estimates come with significant uncertainty.
California is simplifying the eligibility requirements for undergraduate students to join CalFresh, which provides recipients with up to $306 a month for food. The state estimates that the change will allow more than 200,000 additional students to receive assistance that is already available.
California and France signed a letter of intent to cooperate on clean energy, protection from wildfires and heat waves, and nature conservation. The initiative provides for sharing expertise and connecting public agencies, researchers and businesses, with an action plan as the next step.
A new California law allows fostering or adoption procedures to move forward for abused animals held as evidence in criminal cases. The aim is to limit their months-long stays in shelters, which harm their welfare and put pressure on already crowded facilities.
A study of the first year of congestion pricing in Manhattan found that concentrations of fine particulate matter inside the zone were about 13% lower than expected. The findings suggest a possible benefit for air quality, but do not yet establish conclusively that the charge caused the reduction.
The nine Mediterranean EU countries that make up MED9 agreed in Split to accelerate the energy transition, linking it to climate resilience and security of supply. The declaration supports electrification, low-emission energy production and storage, without numerical targets or deadlines.
A partnership between SANParks, Discovery Green and Sasol will supply renewable energy equivalent to about a quarter of Kruger National Park's electricity consumption. The pilot project uses generation outside the park, reducing the need for immediate investment in its own facilities.
Seattle's city council approved rules banning large grocery retailers from using personal data to charge customers different prices. The measure aims to ensure transparent prices while preserving traditional coupons and clearly defined discounts.
A review of more than 70 studies identified common features in successful examples of nature conservation: using local knowledge, involving communities in decisions and adapting to conditions in each area. From coral reefs to chimpanzees, the findings offer examples that other conservation efforts can learn from.
The latest Secrets of the Ice expedition recovered 48 arrowheads and shafts in the mountains of southern Norway, with some estimated to be as much as 6,000 years old. The finds add to a collection of thousands of objects, but need immediate care once exposed outside the ice.
New data from the Bridge registry show that Miach Orthopaedics' BEAR Implant has a low retear rate and delivers clinically meaningful improvements in knee function in real-world settings, while its use has surpassed 10,000 patients in the US.
Glaukos announced that Epioxa treatment maintains improvements in the cornea and vision three years after a single application, with a favorable safety profile.
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