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IOC Faces Climate Pressure Over Fossil Fuel Sponsors While Trump’s EPA Rollbacks Undermine RFK Jr.’s Health Promises — Today’s Environmental Briefing for Thu, Feb 5 2026

Olympic officials acknowledge climate failures after 21,000-signature petition targets fossil fuel sponsorship. Meanwhile, Trump's EPA policies contradict RFK Jr.'s health agenda, and court documents reveal Drax executives privately questioned their own green claims while defending forest practices publicly. Read the full article

February 5, 2026

Endangered mexican long-nosed bats push farther north as drought threatens critical agave food sources

Mexican long-nosed bats are venturing into uncharted territory, traveling roughly 100 miles beyond their known northern range as climate pressures force them to seek new sources…

February 5, 2026

Indian fishers choose conservation over profit, rescue trapped whale sharks from traditional nets

In a powerful display of environmental stewardship, fishing communities along India’s coast are transforming from hunters to protectors of whale sharks, the world’s largest fish species.…

February 5, 2026

Ioc president acknowledges need to improve climate action following 21,000-signature petition against fossil fuel sponsorship

International Olympic Committee President Kirsty Coventry has admitted the organization must “be better” on climate change issues after activists delivered a petition with more than 21,000…

February 5, 2026

Economic models ignoring climate shocks could trigger global financial collapse, experts warn

Leading economic experts are sounding the alarm that current financial modeling systems are dangerously inadequate for assessing climate-related risks, potentially setting the stage for a catastrophic…

February 5, 2026

Artificial light at night extends allergy seasons by up to two weeks, new study finds

While light pollution has long been recognized as a threat to migrating birds and sea turtles, groundbreaking new research reveals it may also be making allergy…

February 5, 2026

Court documents reveal drax executives privately questioned company’s green claims while publicly defending forest practices

Internal court documents have exposed a troubling disconnect at Drax, the UK’s largest power plant, where senior executives privately questioned the company’s sustainability claims even as…

February 5, 2026

Plant-based fine dining retreats as elite restaurants return to meat, limiting career paths for vegan chefs

The world of high-end vegan cuisine is facing a significant contraction, creating new challenges for aspiring plant-based chefs seeking training opportunities in elite kitchens. The shift…

February 5, 2026

Malaysian scientists successfully restore destroyed seagrass meadows using multi-species approach, achieving 66% survival rate

Marine life is thriving once again in the shallow waters off Johor Bahru, Malaysia, where a bustling community of crabs, marine worms, and mollusks signals the…

February 5, 2026

Nepal’s indigenous community fights for voice in massive dam project that threatens their homeland

In a monastery nestled within Nepal’s Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park, Ashok Tamang and his neighbors received shocking news that would forever change their community. During a…

February 5, 2026

China’s clean energy boom powers 90% of investment growth, rivaling world’s largest economies

China’s clean energy sector has emerged as an economic powerhouse, driving more than 90% of the country’s investment growth last year and establishing itself as larger…

February 5, 2026

Trump’s epa rollbacks undermine rfk jr.’s “make america healthy again” health promises, new report shows

A striking contradiction has emerged within the Trump administration between its health promises and environmental policies, according to a new analysis from the Center for American…

February 5, 2026

Milan cortina olympics make history as first winter games to ban toxic pfas ski waxes

The 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics will mark a historic environmental milestone as the first Winter Games to completely ban fluorinated ski waxes containing PFAS—the notorious “forever…

February 5, 2026

Uk environment agency urged to remove 25,000-tonne illegal waste dump threatening primary school in wigan

A massive illegal waste dump containing 25,000 tonnes of debris sits dangerously close to a primary school in Wigan, creating what officials describe as a “grave…

February 5, 2026

Trump administration proposes massive seabed mining operation off alaska despite indigenous opposition

The Trump administration is considering opening more than 113 million acres of Alaskan waters—an area larger than California—to commercial seabed mining, sparking fierce opposition from Indigenous…

February 5, 2026

South carolina sanctuary races against time to save world’s most endangered turtles

In a high-security facility tucked away in South Carolina, hundreds of the world’s rarest turtles and tortoises are getting a second chance at survival. The Turtle…

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