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UK Labour Expands North Sea Oil Drilling While Trump Skips UN Climate Summit — Today’s Environmental Briefing for Wed, Nov 26 2025
Britain's Labour government prepares major North Sea drilling expansion despite climate pledges, as Trump becomes first US president in 30 years to skip UN climate talks. Meanwhile, 1,600 fossil fuel lobbyists successfully derailed COP30 progress in Brazil. Read the full article
Stunning wildlife photography captures nature’s most precious moments this week

Nature’s incredible diversity and beauty take center stage in this week’s collection of outstanding wildlife photographs from photographers around the globe. From the playful antics of…
Africa charts its own course: multiple paths to clean energy ten years after paris climate agreement

Ten years have passed since world leaders signed the Paris Climate Agreement, and a new continent-wide investigation by Mongabay reveals how African nations are forging their…
Pakistan’s lake manchar crisis: ancient water community faces extinction as ecosystem collapses

For countless generations, the Mohana people have called the waters of Lake Manchar home, earning them the nickname “bird people” for their seamless adaptation to life…
Former cold war air base in maine could become state’s first major green data center

A decommissioned military installation along Maine’s northern border is being eyed for an unprecedented transformation: converting the former Loring Air Force Base into the state’s first…
Virginia county postpones decision on massive 1.5-gigawatt natural gas power plant for third time

The Fluvanna County Planning Commission has once again pushed back its decision on a controversial proposal to build a major natural gas power plant in central…
Cop30 delivers historic wins and setbacks for indigenous rights in climate fight

The COP30 climate summit in Belém, Brazil, marked a watershed moment for Indigenous participation in global climate negotiations, though outcomes were decidedly mixed according to Indigenous…
Eu parliament deals another blow to anti-deforestation law, pushing implementation back to 2026

The European Union has hit the brakes on landmark environmental legislation once again, voting to delay its groundbreaking anti-deforestation law for the second consecutive year. On…
Fatal bull shark attack claims life of young swimmer at nsw beach, highlighting marine predator interactions in coastal waters

A tragic shark attack at Kylies Beach in Crowdy Bay, New South Wales, has resulted in the death of a woman in her twenties and left…
Honduras presidential election could determine fate of central america’s vanishing rainforests

As Honduras prepares for its November 30 presidential and congressional elections, the outcome could prove pivotal for one of Central America’s most biodiverse regions. The winning…
Massachusetts launches ambitious 50-year plan to defend 1,500 miles of coastline against climate change

Massachusetts has unveiled a comprehensive coastal protection strategy designed to safeguard the state’s extensive 1,519-mile shoreline from the growing threats of sea level rise and increasingly…
National parks annual pass costs triple for international visitors, sparking concerns over accessibility and staff burden

Starting in 2024, international visitors will pay significantly more to explore America’s national parks after the Interior Department announced a dramatic price increase for non-U.S. residents.…
Trump administration seeks to reverse biden-era air quality standards that could save thousands of lives

The Trump administration is moving to eliminate stricter air quality regulations for fine particle pollution, commonly known as soot, that the Environmental Protection Agency previously estimated…
Uk chancellor grants farmers £30m inheritance tax relief following widespread agricultural protests

Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced significant inheritance tax concessions for farmers and agricultural business owners on Wednesday, responding to mounting pressure from the farming community who staged…
Alabama power postpones rate hike for $622 million natural gas plant following public pressure

Alabama Power, the state’s largest electric utility, has agreed to delay a controversial rate increase by one year following widespread public backlash over rising electricity bills.…
Ancient indigenous beliefs offer hope for protecting indonesia’s endangered mentawai forests

In the pristine waters off Sumatra’s western coast, the Mentawai Islands harbor one of Indonesia’s most remarkable examples of faith-based conservation. Here, among lush forests teeming…





