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Turkey Secures COP31 Hosting Rights as Australia Withdraws Adelaide Bid, WWII Munitions Create Unexpected Baltic Reefs — Today’s Environmental Briefing for Thu, Nov 20 2025
Turkey wins diplomatic deal to host 2026 UN climate summit after Australia drops three-year campaign for Adelaide venue. Meanwhile, Nazi-era bombs dumped in Baltic Sea have transformed into thriving artificial ecosystems off Germany's coast, surprising marine researchers. Read the full article
Turkey wins bid to host cop31 climate summit as australia withdraws adelaide proposal in last-minute decision

In a surprising turn of events, Turkey will host the crucial COP31 climate conference in November 2026 after Australia unexpectedly withdrew its bid to hold the…
Hidden climate killer: how soot from fires and fossil fuels is quietly accelerating global warming

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Turkey wins bid to host 2025 un climate summit after australia withdraws in unusual compromise deal

In an unexpected turn of events at this year’s UN climate conference in Brazil, Turkey has secured the right to host the crucial COP31 climate summit…
Forgotten wwii weapons create unexpected underwater ecosystems in baltic sea

Marine researchers have made a fascinating discovery in the Bay of Lübeck, where thousands of World War II munitions dumped decades ago have transformed into thriving…
Quebec’s lac rouge mysteriously drains completely after wildfires and heavy rainfall devastate surrounding forest

A dramatic environmental event has unfolded in Quebec, Canada, where Lac Rouge has completely emptied its waters downstream, leaving behind only a dry lakebed. While scientists…
Turkey Secures COP31 Hosting Rights as Australia Withdraws Adelaide Bid, WWII Munitions Create Unexpected Baltic Reefs — Today’s Environmental Briefing for Thu, Nov 20 2025

Turkey wins diplomatic deal to host 2026 UN climate summit after Australia drops three-year campaign for Adelaide venue. Meanwhile, Nazi-era bombs dumped in Baltic Sea have transformed into thriving artificial ecosystems off Germany's coast, surprising marine researchers.
Coalition offers to fast-track australia’s nature laws in exchange for weaker environmental protections

Australia’s Coalition opposition has presented the Labor government with a controversial deal: they’ll help expedite long-awaited reforms to the country’s Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act…
Environmental journalism pioneer rhett butler receives prestigious global leadership award for mongabay’s impact

Rhett A. Butler, founder and CEO of the influential environmental news platform Mongabay, has been honored with the 2024 Tällberg-SNF-Eliasson Global Leadership Prize, recognizing his transformative…
Lab-grown pork fat creates “hybrid meat” that could transform food industry while keeping animals alive

A San Francisco startup called Mission Barns is pioneering a revolutionary approach to meat production that could significantly reduce the environmental impact of livestock farming. The…
Indonesia faces climate paradox: vulnerable to climate change yet sixth-largest global polluter

Indonesia stands at a critical crossroads in the global climate crisis, embodying one of the most striking contradictions of our time. Despite being among the world’s…
Cop30 climate summit focuses on funding to help vulnerable nations survive climate disasters

As world leaders gather for the COP30 climate summit in Brazil, developing nations are pushing hard for a massive increase in funding to protect themselves from…
Indonesia’s $8 billion papua plantation project raises environmental and social concerns

Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto is advancing an ambitious $8 billion agricultural mega-project that would transform vast areas of South Papua into industrial plantations for rice and…
Climate change threatens to flood over 5,500 toxic waste sites across america by century’s end

A alarming new study reveals that thousands of hazardous waste facilities across the United States are on a collision course with rising sea levels, potentially creating…
Trump administration proposes major weakening of endangered species protections, sparking conservation concerns

The Trump administration unveiled a controversial proposal Wednesday that would significantly weaken key provisions of the Endangered Species Act (ESA), one of America’s most important wildlife…
Turkey secures cop31 hosting rights through strategic deal with australia

Turkey has successfully secured the right to host the 2026 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31) following a diplomatic agreement with Australia that resolves a potential…





