Bison making return to Indigenous lands

Indigenous tribes in the U.S. and Canada are rebuilding their bison herds. The restoration of bison reconnects Indigenous peoples with their spiritual practices and traditions, and brings conservation benefits to the ecosystems where bison once thrived.

The Eastern Shoshone tribe in Wyoming will feature local bison meat at their annual ceremonies for the first time in 138 years.

EV sales remain supercharged

Electric vehicle makers Tesla and Rivian exceeded expectations in sales last quarter, with Tesla delivering about 466,000 cars and Rivian delivering 12,640 vehicles. The strong demand for signals a growing trend towards electric vehicle adoption.

These sales were 10% stronger than what analysts were expecting showing that consumers remain strongly invested in the switch to electric.

Funds for Lake Erie shore up climate fight

The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration plans to fund 150 projects, with $8.2 million of that funding to mitigate the impacts of climate change on Lake Erie. The projects involve wetland restoration, shoreline protection, land conservation and efforts to reduce plastic pollution.

These funds are a small portion of the $6 billion recently allocated to NOAA to fight climate change.

Humpback whale population booming

Humpback whale populations in Australia have made an impressive recovery after nearly facing extinction. A recent citizen science migration census recorded a 57% increase in humpback whale numbers, with an estimated 40,000 whales expected to pass by Eastern Australia this season.

Humpback whales were removed from Australia's threatened species list in 2022.