State agency safeguarding wildlife, habitats and public safety.
Conservationists have reported a fresh spate of wolf carcasses in an Italian national park, with authorities suspecting poison as the cause. The killings are part of a broader probe into wildlife crimes amid rising tensions between biodiversity goals and livestock protection.
The River Avon at Queen Elizabeth Gardens in Salisbury has been deemed unsafe for bathing after tests show sewage pollution from upstream works. The Environment Agency advised against swimming from May 28; the advisory remained until June 1 as residual contamination cleared. Wessex Water says the issue stems from a blocked sewer, with improvements planned, including near-real-time AI water monitors.
A spate of bear incidents across national parks and mountain towns has prompted renewed safety warnings. A cyclist was injured in a Pinecrest incident; a hiker in Glacier National Park survived a grizzly attack; a Mammoth Lakes couple killed a bear after it threatened their dogs. Park services urge vigilance, proper food storage and bear-aware practices.
Norfolk Island’s coral reefs are facing widespread disease linked to sediment, cattle manure, wastewater and fertilizer runoff. Scientists warn a longer El Niño could raise water temperatures, triggering bleaching and reef loss. Kingston Pier dredging plans add to the threat as regulators issue environment approvals.
California plans to audit high‑income residents who left the state to avoid a proposed 5% wealth tax. Three prominent figures—David Sacks, Travis Kalanick, and Sergey Brin—are cited as potential targets. The state will determine if they remain California residents for tax purposes, a move experts say could trigger legal battles and billions in potential tax revenue.