This week, a significant threat to Southern California's oak trees has emerged as the goldspotted oak borer, located just 14 miles from the Santa Monica Mountains, poses a grave risk to the area's 600,000 oak trees. This potential devastation not only threatens the forests but also increases the risk of wildfires. Additionally, a solar energy project in the Mojave Desert is set to clear thousands of protected Joshua trees, including many that are over a century old, raising concerns about the destruction of this iconic species. In Brazil, the iconic Spix’s macaw, popularized in the 'Rio' films, faces peril due to the impacts of climate change, highlighting the threat to wildlife around the world.