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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. Read the full article
As world leaders gather at the COP30 climate summit in Belém, Brazil, African delegates are bringing urgent concerns about how climate change is devastating the continent’s…
Massachusetts has avoided joining a troubling trend of states retreating from their climate commitments, at least for now. While Arizona, Connecticut, New York, and North Carolina…
More than 100 activists, faith leaders, and politicians gathered outside New Jersey’s State House on Monday, united under a bright yellow balloon declaring “Make Polluters Pay!”…
The COP30 United Nations climate summit in Brazil experienced an unexpected disruption when a fire emergency forced the evacuation of thousands of attendees from the conference…
A fire broke out at the venue hosting the United Nations COP30 climate talks in Brazil, creating dramatic scenes as international delegates and media gathered to…
A prominent environmental journalist’s investigation into a frequently cited climate skeptic talking point has revealed a concerning gap in global climate impact data that may be…
The U.S. House of Representatives voted Tuesday to eliminate environmental protections for millions of acres of pristine Alaskan wilderness, clearing the way for oil and gas…
At the COP30 climate summit in Belém, Brazil, UN Secretary-General António Guterres delivered a pointed message to President Donald Trump and the United States as nearly…
The natural world continues to amaze and inspire, as demonstrated by this week’s collection of extraordinary wildlife photographs from photographers around the globe. From the Arctic…
Sharks, ancient mariners that have roamed Earth’s oceans for over 400 million years—predating both dinosaurs and trees—now face their greatest challenge yet. According to the IUCN…
Scientists have discovered a troubling new threat to Antarctica’s ice: powerful underwater vortices that act like storms beneath the continent’s ice shelves. These hidden storms are…
A large-scale fire has broken out in the vicinity of the COP30 climate summit, with BBC correspondents on the ground reporting dramatic scenes of “huge columns…
A devastating new state audit has revealed that North Carolina’s Office of Recovery and Resiliency—the agency responsible for helping Hurricane Matthew and Florence survivors rebuild their…
In a move that has sparked fierce debate among environmentalists and climate advocates, Brazil has authorized offshore oil drilling operations dangerously close to the Great Amazon…
At the UN Climate Change Conference COP30 in Brazil, Suriname is making waves with a bold proposition: countries that protect their forests should receive financial compensation…
