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On July 22, 2025, China’s coking coal futures surged to their daily trading limit for the second consecutive session, driven by market speculation about potential government inspections at coal mines. The most active contract on the Dalian Commodity Exchange rose nearly 8% to 1,048.5 yuan ($146.19) per metric ton, the highest level since March 19. […]

Electric vehicles (EVs) are widely celebrated for helping clean up our air by eliminating tailpipe emissions—but a new study shows there’s more to the story. While EVs drastically reduce harmful exhaust gases and cut brake dust pollution by over 80% thanks to regenerative braking, their heavier weight—on average 20% more than gas-powered cars—is causing more

In a hopeful moment for the planet, the United Nations has announced that renewable energy—especially solar and wind—has officially reached a global tipping point. For the first time, these clean energy sources are now cheaper than fossil fuels in most parts of the world. In 2024 alone, renewables made up 92.5% of all new energy

The Alberta government is cutting a hefty cheque—$142.8 million—to coal developer Atrum Coal Ltd. after a dramatic policy U-turn. A few years ago, the government had encouraged coal exploration by lifting long-standing environmental protections, prompting companies like Atrum to invest heavily in plans for new mines. But after public backlash, those protections were reinstated in

In the crystal-clear waters of Shark Bay, Western Australia, a small group of bottlenose dolphins has stunned scientists with their clever hunting technique—wearing sea sponges on their snouts like protective gloves. These intelligent marine mammals dive to the seabed and use the sponges to push aside rocks and stir up the sand in search of

In a bold step toward its climate goals, Microsoft has signed a landmark agreement to remove nearly 3 million tons of CO₂ from the atmosphere through a pioneering waste-to-energy carbon capture project in Denmark. Partnering with Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) and Vestforbrænding, the deal supports the Gaia project, which will retrofit a waste incineration plant

River rescue kits are comprehensive emergency toolsets designed to enable quick and effective responses to water-related emergencies, such as floods, swift currents, and drowning incidents. Typically, these kits include vital equipment like throw bags, rescue ropes, personal flotation devices (PFDs), helmets, rescue knives, and first aid supplies. Many fire and rescue departments across the U.S.,

In a groundbreaking move in October 2024, Colombia officially designated a vast 2.7 million-acre (1.1 million-hectare) protected territory in the southern Amazon rainforest between the Caquetá and Putumayo Rivers. This territory is specifically aimed at safeguarding the Yuri-Passé people, one of the few Indigenous groups living in voluntary isolation, with minimal or no contact with

Los Angeles is aiming to transform the 2028 Summer Olympics into a landmark event by implementing a car-free policy that dramatically reduces vehicle traffic around Olympic venues. Mayor Karen Bass and city planners are committed to limiting private car access, encouraging the use of expanded public transportation, biking, walking, and other eco-friendly alternatives. To make

In a surprising yet hopeful development, Canada managed to reduce its carbon dioxide emissions by 1% in 2023 even as its economy expanded and its population grew. This marks a significant milestone showing that economic growth no longer has to come at the planet’s expense. The Canadian Climate Institute credits this achievement to a combination