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For centuries, the vast expanse of ocean beyond national borders—known as the high seas—has operated as a legal no-man’s land. These waters, stretching beyond the 200-nautical-mile limits of any country’s jurisdiction, have been governed by a patchwork of customs and…
Indonesia has taken enforcement action against extractive companies following catastrophic floods and landslides that devastated the Batang Toru ecosystem in November 2024, wiping out up to 11% of the critically endangered Tapanuli orangutan population. The disaster also claimed more than…
British lawmakers are calling for a major fraud investigation into the UK’s home insulation industry following what they describe as the “catastrophic failure” of two government-backed energy efficiency programs that left tens of thousands of homeowners with severely damaged properties.…
This week’s collection of stunning wildlife photography captures the diverse beauty and character of animals from around the globe, offering viewers a window into the natural world’s most captivating moments. The featured photographs highlight three particularly striking subjects that demonstrate…
The World Bank’s watchdog agency is formally investigating a controversial cable car project in eastern Nepal after Indigenous Yakthung (Limbu) people filed a complaint alleging the development threatens their sacred ancestral lands. The disputed project involves constructing a cable car…
A Senate committee is broadening its investigation into potential corporate influence on climate policy to include Ford Motor Company, amid allegations that the automaker may have lobbied the Trump administration to weaken environmental regulations. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse of Rhode Island,…
A alarming new analysis reveals that 50 of the world’s 100 largest cities are grappling with high levels of water stress, signaling a deepening global water crisis that threatens billions of urban residents. Among these struggling metropolitan areas, 39 cities…
The Philippines took center stage in the global sustainable food movement last November when Bacolod City hosted the first-ever Asia-Pacific convergence of Slow Food International. Over five days, more than 2,000 delegates from 20 countries transformed the city in Negros…
For decades, rainforest research was limited to what scientists could reach from the ground—measuring tree trunks, collecting fallen leaves, and cataloging specimens at eye level. But the richest biodiversity in tropical rainforests exists far overhead in the canopy, a vibrant…
Move over steel and concrete – bamboo is positioning itself as the next big thing in sustainable construction. While most people associate bamboo with panda snacks, the Institution of Structural Engineers is making a serious case for the plant as…
