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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
Environmental journalist malavika vyawahare wins prestigious seal award for climate reporting excellence

Mongabay contributing editor Malavika Vyawahare has been recognized with a 2025 SEAL Award for her outstanding environmental journalism, joining an elite group of reporters celebrated for…
Amazon rainforest under new threat as push grows to lift protective soybean moratorium

The Amazon rainforest faces a potentially catastrophic setback as agricultural interests intensify their campaign to overturn a crucial environmental protection that has helped preserve millions of…
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.
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…
Zambia’s mining legacy: how the poisoned city of kabwe warns against repeating environmental disasters in the green energy transition

As the world races toward a green energy future, Zambia stands positioned to capitalize on surging global demand for copper and other critical transition minerals. However,…
Ancient origins of human kissing reveal deep evolutionary connections to our primate ancestors

Scientists have traced the evolutionary origins of romantic kissing back an astounding 21 million years, revealing that this intimate human behavior has much deeper roots in…
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…
World’s largest sailing cargo ship launches maiden voyage to decarbonize global shipping

The maritime industry is witnessing a potential revolution as the Neoliner Origin, the world’s largest sailing cargo ship, embarked on its groundbreaking inaugural voyage from France…
Electric boats could clean up our harbors, but the marine industry is slow to make waves

Step into any busy harbor and you’ll be hit with a wall of diesel fumes and engine noise that can leave your ears ringing. While this…
Young humpback whale euthanized after community rescue efforts fall short on oregon coast

A young humpback whale that captured the hearts of volunteers and wildlife officials along Oregon’s coast was humanely euthanized Monday after days of unsuccessful rescue attempts…
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…
Brazil’s offshore oil boom contradicts climate leadership as country prepares to host cop30

As Brazil prepares to host the world’s most important climate summit, COP30, in the Amazon city of Belém this November, a damning new report reveals how…
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.…
Stunning pink grasshopper discovery highlights new zealand’s unique biodiversity

In a remarkable wildlife discovery, conservation researchers have documented an extraordinarily rare pink grasshopper during their annual survey near Lake Tekapo on New Zealand’s South Island.…
Massive illegal dump creates 500-foot “mountain” of waste in oxfordshire countryside

Shocking drone footage has revealed a towering “mountain” of illegally dumped waste stretching across an Oxfordshire field, highlighting the growing crisis of fly-tipping in England’s countryside.…





