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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 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.
Mystery solved: sea wolves caught red-pawed raiding crab traps on camera in british columbia

Wildlife researchers in British Columbia have solved a coastal mystery that reads like an environmental detective story. For months, crab traps along the remote shoreline were…
Deadly plastic pollution: marine animals die from smaller amounts than scientists previously thought

A groundbreaking international study has revealed alarming new evidence that marine wildlife can die from ingesting far smaller amounts of plastic pollution than researchers previously understood.…
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…
Share your story: how climate change touched your daily life this year

While headlines often focus on major climate disasters and policy debates, the climate crisis is quietly reshaping millions of American lives in deeply personal ways. From…
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 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…
Indigenous brazilians seek direct climate funding ahead of cop30 despite being most trusted forest guardians

A striking paradox has emerged in Brazil’s environmental landscape: while 80% of Brazilians trust Indigenous peoples more than any other institution to protect their forests, these…
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…
Deceptive ant queens use chemical warfare to orchestrate royal coups in rival colonies

In a stunning display of nature’s dark side, scientists have discovered that certain parasitic ant species have mastered the art of hostile takeovers through chemical manipulation…
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…
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…
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…
Africa’s energy crisis meets climate opportunity: how 600 million people could leapfrog to clean power

Across Africa, 600 million people—roughly 40% of the continent’s population—lack access to basic electricity for lighting their homes, charging phones, or staying connected to the world…
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…





