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The ongoing U.S. federal government shutdown is creating immediate ripples across the country’s climate agenda. With over 900,000 federal workers furloughed and another 700,000 working without pay, key climate programs have stalled. Nearly $8 billion in clean energy projects across 16 states have been suspended, including major initiatives like the Esmeralda 7 solar farm, whose […]

China’s landscape has endured a punishing year of climate extremes — floods, landslides, and heatwaves — leading to an estimated $30.5 billion (217 billion yuan) in direct economic losses so far in 2025, according to the Ministry of Emergency Management. These disasters have devastated over 530,000 hectares of farmland, hitting food production and rural livelihoods

In a defining step toward regional climate action, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has endorsed a bold new ASEAN Plan of Action for Energy Cooperation (APAEC) 2026–2030, setting its sights on 45% renewable electricity capacity by 2030. The plan also aims to ensure 30% of total primary energy comes from renewables while reducing

As twilight falls over the canyons of New Mexico, a breathtaking — and brutal — dance unfolds in the sky. Hundreds of thousands of Mexican free-tailed bats surge from their caves in swirling, cloud-like formations, only to meet their skilled predators — Swainson’s Hawks and other raptors. Using an extraordinary targeting strategy, these hawks don’t

A new Forest Declaration Assessment 2025 paints a grim picture of the planet’s lungs. The world lost 8.1 million hectares of forest in 2024, pushing us 63% off track from the 2030 goal to halt and reverse deforestation. The loss of 6.7 million hectares of tropical primary forests alone released an estimated 3.1 billion metric

This week, India’s Supreme Court reignited the Diwali debate by allowing the use of “green firecrackers” in Delhi–NCR — a city already choking under one of the world’s worst air quality levels. These eco-labeled crackers, developed by CSIR-NEERI and certified by PESO, are claimed to emit 20–30% fewer pollutants than traditional fireworks. Their sale and

Urban beekeeping is thriving in Athens, Greece, as residents establish rooftop hives to support local biodiversity and produce honey. Professional beekeeper Nikos Chatzilias manages 30 hives across seven rooftops, including one overlooking the Parthenon. This summer, his 1.2 million bees produced around 500 kilograms (1,100 pounds) of honey, with each batch showcasing the variety of

Upgrading and replacing lead pipes is crucial to protect public health and provide clean, safe drinking water. Lead contamination from aging or corroded pipes can have serious health consequences, particularly for children, including developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral issues. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has set a mandate to replace roughly 9.2 million

Norway’s Northern Lights project has successfully injected its first volumes of carbon dioxide (CO₂) nearly 2,600 meters under the North Sea seabed, marking the launch of the world’s first open-access CO₂ transport and storage facility. The initial shipment came from Heidelberg Materials’ cement plant in Brevik and was transported by ship to the Øygarden terminal

In Uganda, a group of women has transformed an environmental problem into a solution for homelessness and unemployment. By collecting 18,000 plastic bottles from their communities, they constructed an eco-friendly shelter that provides jobs and skills training for marginalized women, including those with disabilities. The project simultaneously addresses plastic pollution, promotes social inclusion, supports women’s