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Kenya is hosting the United Nations Environment Assembly from December 8-12, bringing together government officials, scientists, and environmental advocates at a pivotal moment for global environmental action. The timing is critical as the world grapples with what experts call the…
Google's plan to restart Iowa's shuttered nuclear facility raises storm safety concerns in America's most tornado-prone region, while a massive Chinese-backed port in Peru could push Amazon ecosystems past their breaking point. Plus, deep-sea mining debates intensify globally.
California's Newsom administration proposes relaxing restrictions on anticoagulant rodenticides killing endangered species, while South Australia pulls decades-old 'clean and green' natural gas advertisements from Adelaide Metro buses after regulatory pressure.
Brazil’s Senate has approved controversial legislation that could dramatically accelerate the paving of a major highway cutting through pristine Amazon rainforest. The new environmental licensing law gives the executive branch sweeping powers to fast-track infrastructure projects deemed “strategic,” potentially bypassing…
As young environmental activists from around the world converged in Belém, Brazil, for COP30 climate negotiations, they carried a sobering reminder: today’s climate crisis stems from decisions made decades ago, and the choices being made now will determine the world…
In the misty mountains of western Rwanda, Nyungwe National Park stands as one of Africa’s most biodiverse treasures. The 1,019-square-kilometer montane rainforest recently earned UNESCO World Heritage status in 2023, recognizing its extraordinary ecological significance. Home to eastern chimpanzees, colobus…
Against all odds, mangrove forests in Tacloban, Philippines, have not only recovered from one of the most powerful typhoons ever recorded but have actually expanded beyond their original size. The remarkable comeback story offers hope for coastal restoration efforts worldwide,…
Experimental deep-sea mining operations harm over one-third of ocean floor species, raising concerns for renewable energy material sourcing. Meanwhile, massive coal spoil tips from the UK's largest opencast mine pose environmental risks to Merthyr Tydfil residents as abandonment plans proceed.
Britain's advertising watchdog cracks down on fashion giants' false green claims as Trump dismantles vehicle efficiency rules affecting millions of cars. Meanwhile, record heat and drought cost UK farmers £800 million in crop losses amid Iceland's purple lupin invasion.
In the bustling streets of Accra, Ghana, Isaac Dinwe witnesses firsthand one of the world’s most pressing environmental crises. Working for Closing the Loop, a Dutch NGO focused on electronics recycling, Dinwe sees how his country has become overwhelmed by…
