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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 for the COP30 climate summit in Brazil, developing nations are pushing hard for a massive increase in funding to protect themselves from…
A dramatic environmental event has unfolded in Quebec, Canada, where Lac Rouge has completely emptied its waters downstream, leaving behind only a dry lakebed. While scientists…
Marine researchers have made a fascinating discovery in the Bay of Lübeck, where thousands of World War II munitions dumped decades ago have transformed into thriving…
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…
In an unexpected turn of events at this year’s UN climate conference in Brazil, Turkey has secured the right to host the crucial COP31 climate summit…
The Trump administration unveiled a controversial proposal Wednesday that would significantly weaken key provisions of the Endangered Species Act (ESA), one of America’s most important wildlife…
In a stunning display of nature’s dark side, scientists have discovered that certain parasitic ant species have mastered the art of hostile takeovers through chemical manipulation…
While carbon dioxide gets most of the attention in climate discussions, a lesser-known pollutant is quietly wreaking havoc on both human health and global warming. Soot—also…
Australia’s Coalition opposition has presented the Labor government with a controversial deal: they’ll help expedite long-awaited reforms to the country’s Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act…
A San Francisco startup called Mission Barns is pioneering a revolutionary approach to meat production that could significantly reduce the environmental impact of livestock farming. The…
Australia’s three-year campaign to host the COP31 United Nations climate conference has come to an unsuccessful end, marking a significant diplomatic setback for the country’s climate…
Rhett A. Butler, founder and CEO of the influential environmental news platform Mongabay, has been honored with the 2024 Tällberg-SNF-Eliasson Global Leadership Prize, recognizing his transformative…
In a surprising turn of events, Turkey will host the crucial COP31 climate conference in November 2026 after Australia unexpectedly withdrew its bid to hold the…
Indonesia stands at a critical crossroads in the global climate crisis, embodying one of the most striking contradictions of our time. Despite being among the world’s…
Wildlife researchers in British Columbia have solved a coastal mystery that reads like an environmental detective story. For months, crab traps along the remote shoreline were…
