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A groundbreaking study reveals the stark consequences of delaying global climate action: every five years we postpone reaching net zero emissions will result in more intense, longer-lasting, and frequent heatwaves that will persist for over 1,000 years. Researchers from Australia’s…
Storm Claudia has delivered a stark reminder that flooding is becoming Britain’s new normal – and we’re dangerously unprepared for it. The storm battered England, Wales, and Ireland over the weekend, with the Welsh border town of Monmouth bearing the…
On a sunny Chicago morning, cycling down Logan Boulevard feels like traveling through an urban oasis. Ancient maples create a natural canopy, filtering sunlight into dancing patterns while joggers, dog walkers, and families navigate wide sidewalks separated from traffic by…
Colombian indigenous communities face foreign mining companies seeking critical metals beneath ancestral lands, while Brazilian agricultural interests mount pressure to eliminate Amazon soy restrictions. Meanwhile, Storm Claudia batters Britain as flooding becomes the dangerous new normal.
Brazil’s Environment Minister Marina Silva is making a compelling case for international climate leadership ahead of COP30, urging nations worldwide to demonstrate courage by creating comprehensive roadmaps for phasing out fossil fuels. Silva characterizes this ambitious undertaking as an “ethical…
A leading glaciologist is raising urgent concerns at the COP30 climate summit in Brazil about the accelerating collapse of Earth’s frozen regions, warning that rapidly melting glaciers worldwide are setting the stage for devastating floods, rising sea levels, and massive…
In Australia’s increasingly polarized political landscape, a concerning trend has emerged: despite mounting evidence that climate action can drive economic growth, fossil fuel interests continue to successfully convince voters that environmental policies harm the economy. This messaging disconnect raises critical…
British High Court opens door to $47 billion in damages from catastrophic dam collapse that killed 19, while Indigenous groups in Colombia confront new copper mining threats. Meanwhile, glaciologists warn of accelerating ice collapse at COP30 climate summit in Brazil.
A diverse group of emerging environmental journalists from six countries has concluded an intensive conservation reporting fellowship program with a powerful message: despite deep concerns about our planet’s future, hope remains strong in the power of storytelling and youth activism.…
Camber Sands beach requires massive cleanup after wastewater plant failure released plastic biobeads. Ford allegedly sold one million faulty diesel cars in UK High Court case. Indigenous activists demand Amazon protection voice at Brazil climate summit.