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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.
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 through radio and television. Even where power exists, it’s often insufficient to support critical…
Two influential organizations came under intense scrutiny during a heated Australian Senate inquiry into climate and energy misinformation, with both groups steadfastly refusing to reveal their financial backers despite pointed questioning from lawmakers. The Institute of Public Affairs (IPA), a…
Hundreds demand clean air in India's capital as pollution reaches dangerous levels, while Nigeria officially pardons executed environmental activist Ken Saro-Wiwa and eight colleagues. Plus: Brazil's Lula targets climate misinformation at UN summit and Latin American communities resist water-hungry AI data centers.
In the remote village of Lukwangulo in the Democratic Republic of Congo, families still spend precious hours each day gathering wood from surrounding forests just to cook their meals. This wood often represents their only reliable energy source. While some…
Climate change appears to be slowing down wind speeds worldwide, creating a ripple effect that could undermine renewable energy goals while intensifying dangerous weather patterns. This phenomenon, dubbed “global stilling,” occurs when warming temperatures weaken the atmospheric forces that drive…
