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Tropical Cyclone Fina Threatens Historic Australian Landfall While Amazon Soy Moratorium Faces Industry Pressure — Today’s Environmental Briefing for Wed, Nov 19 2025
Cyclone Fina could mark Australia's earliest storm landfall in 50+ years as it barrels toward Northern Territory. Meanwhile, agricultural interests push to overturn Amazon's protective soy moratorium, and Oregon officials euthanize stranded humpback whale after failed rescue efforts. Read the full article
Madagascar conservation legend patricia wright reflects on 38 years fighting for lemurs and forests

For nearly four decades, primatologist Patricia Wright has been Madagascar’s fiercest advocate, transforming how the world understands and protects one of Earth’s most unique ecosystems. Since…
Tropical cyclone fina threatens northern australia, could mark earliest landfall in over 50 years

Tropical Cyclone Fina is barreling toward Australia’s Northern Territory coast, potentially making history as the earliest cyclone to strike the continent in more than half a…
New jersey faces up to 4.5 feet of sea-level rise by 2100, rutgers study warns

New Jersey’s coastline is bracing for dramatic changes as a new study from Rutgers University projects potentially devastating sea-level rise over the next eight decades. The…
Three climate commitments could prevent nearly 1°c of global warming, cop30 analysis reveals

A groundbreaking analysis presented at the COP30 climate summit offers a powerful message of hope: if world governments simply follow through on three major climate pledges…
Uk heat pump homes use less energy and reduce grid strain, new study reveals

A groundbreaking study of all-electric homes in Birmingham has delivered encouraging news for the UK’s transition to cleaner heating systems, showing that heat pump-equipped properties consume…
New study links trump’s climate policies to 1.3 million potential global deaths

A groundbreaking environmental analysis reveals the devastating human cost of former President Trump’s climate policies, projecting that his “America First” approach could lead to 1.3 million…
Desert renaissance: how indigenous communities are reviving ancient farming techniques to combat climate change

When Roxanne Swentzell returned to her Santa Clara Pueblo community in New Mexico in 1985, she faced a challenge familiar to many young parents: how to…
Brazil pushes for climate progress as amazon hosts first-ever cop30 summit

As the historic first climate summit held in the Amazon rainforest enters its final stretch, Brazil is making bold moves to accelerate negotiations and secure meaningful…
Environmental scientists oppose canada-us push to reduce trade protections for peregrine falcons

The magnificent peregrine falcon, once teetering on the brink of extinction, now faces a new threat as Canada and the United States propose reducing international trade…
Tropical Cyclone Fina Threatens Historic Australian Landfall While Amazon Soy Moratorium Faces Industry Pressure — Today’s Environmental Briefing for Wed, Nov 19 2025

Cyclone Fina could mark Australia's earliest storm landfall in 50+ years as it barrels toward Northern Territory. Meanwhile, agricultural interests push to overturn Amazon's protective soy moratorium, and Oregon officials euthanize stranded humpback whale after failed rescue efforts.
Indigenous communities lead remarkable recovery of bali’s iconic starling from near-extinction

In one of conservation’s most inspiring success stories, the stunning Bali starling has soared back from the edge of extinction thanks to the dedicated efforts of…
Alabama community split as city council approves controversial 700-acre data center on agricultural land

The Bessemer City Council has approved a contentious rezoning decision that will transform nearly 700 acres of agricultural and forested land into a massive “hyperscale” data…
Colombia calls out corporate courts that block climate action and environmental protection

Colombia’s Environment Minister Irene Vélez Torres is demanding major reforms to international trade rules that she says are blocking countries from taking meaningful climate action. Speaking…
Nearly 90% of marine aquarium fish are wild-caught, including threatened species, new study reveals

A groundbreaking study has exposed significant gaps in the marine aquarium fish trade, revealing that almost 90% of ornamental fish sold in the United States—the world’s…
New york’s co-op buildings face costly green transition under landmark climate law

High above lower Manhattan, the rooftop of the International Tailoring Company Building showcases more than just sweeping views of East Village brownstones and historic music venues.…





