An offshore oil spill near Trinidad and Tobago has led to a national emergency, causing a large oil spill near the island nation and coating numerous beaches on Tobago's southwest coast. This poses a significant threat to the ecology of the region and demands urgent attention (source). Additionally, a UN report reveals that nearly half of the world's migratory species are in decline, underscoring the critical need to address the threats facing crucial migrating species like green turtles (source). A proposed mine, which is nearing final approval near the Okefenokee Swamp, a federally protected wildlife refuge, is raising concerns about its potential irreversible harm to the natural treasure (source).