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British High Court opens door to $47 billion in damages from catastrophic dam collapse that killed 19, while Indigenous groups in Colombia confront new copper mining threats. Meanwhile, glaciologists warn of accelerating ice collapse at COP30 climate summit in Brazil. Read the full article
In the lush forests of southwestern Colombia, where the towering Andes Mountains give way to the sprawling Amazon rainforest, Indigenous communities are confronting a familiar yet…
Thousands of climate activists filled the streets of Glasgow city centre in a powerful demonstration calling attention to what they describe as an ongoing “climate emergency.”…
Thousands of climate activists took to the streets outside the COP30 climate summit, marking a significant shift in protest policies that had restricted demonstrations for nearly…
What was supposed to be an exciting father-son outing to watch Vanderbilt take on Alabama turned into a medical emergency for Douglas Dill. During the October…
A comprehensive inquiry by UK Members of Parliament has definitively concluded that environmental protections and wildlife conservation are not obstacles to housing development, directly contradicting recent…
Thousands of climate activists filled the streets of Glasgow city center this weekend, joining a coordinated day of global climate action timed to coincide with the…
Bali’s pristine beaches, once synonymous with tropical paradise, are facing an environmental catastrophe that grows more severe each year. This January, the Indonesian island was overwhelmed…
In the early 1980s, researchers at the University of Minnesota embarked on an ambitious experiment that seemed almost too simple to work: storing hot water deep…
A British High Court has ruled that Australian mining giant BHP bears responsibility for one of Brazil’s worst environmental disasters, opening the door for up to…
While açaí bowls have become a staple in health-conscious cafes worldwide, Brazil is positioning itself to introduce the global market to a treasure trove of other…
Three young peregrine falcons have taken their maiden flights from a towering nest perched high above Melbourne’s bustling central business district, marking a successful breeding season…
Australia’s opposition Coalition has officially abandoned its net zero by 2050 climate commitment, unveiling a new energy policy that prioritizes reducing electricity bills over cutting emissions.…
In Australia’s increasingly polarized political landscape, a concerning trend has emerged: despite mounting evidence that climate action can drive economic growth, fossil fuel interests continue to…
A leading glaciologist is raising urgent concerns at the COP30 climate summit in Brazil about the accelerating collapse of Earth’s frozen regions, warning that rapidly melting…
In the palm-lined neighborhoods of Los Angeles, an unexpected population has taken flight—thousands of colorful parrots that once lived in cages as pets but now soar…
