This week's environmental news features a concerning report about plastic pollution, as plastic waste from 1960s Canada has been washing up on an Orkney beach, indicating the long-lasting impact of plastic on marine ecosystems. The issue of fire management and its role in protecting ecosystems is also highlighted, with Indigenous practitioners demonstrating the careful use of fire to support and preserve ecosystems. Additionally, there are 12 recommended reads on environmental and climate justice that cover a range of crucial topics, from migration to indigenous movements and disability rights. On the conservation front, the UK government has unveiled a 10-year deer management plan allowing for easier deer culling to protect trees and crops. Finally, there's heartening news from the Galápagos Islands, as 158 juvenile giant tortoises have been reintroduced to the island, signaling a positive step in restoring the native species after nearly 200 years of extinction.