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In a controversial move, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency under Donald Trump’s leadership has proposed revoking the 2009 “endangerment finding” — the scientific and legal basis that allows greenhouse gas emissions to be regulated under the Clean Air Act. This landmark decision, originally rooted in decades of climate science, declared that carbon dioxide and other […]

Geologists have confirmed that a monumental tectonic event is unfolding in East Africa — the African continent is literally splitting apart, and a new ocean is forming in the process. The East African Rift System, which stretches across Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, and Mozambique, is one of the few places on Earth where you can watch

Our oceans are heating up like never before, and life beneath the surface is feeling the burn. In 2023, a staggering 96% of the world’s oceans experienced extreme heatwaves—an alarming record that signals how rapidly our climate is shifting. These marine heatwaves, like the infamous “Blob” that scorched the Pacific from 2014 to 2016, devastated

Off the southwest coast of Norway, a strange-looking wind turbine is quietly making waves—by spinning in reverse. Developed by the Norwegian startup World Wide Wind, this 30-kilowatt floating prototype flips the traditional design upside down. Instead of blades perched high on a tower, it’s anchored from below the waterline, allowing it to sway and tilt

The Kerkennah Islands, a serene archipelago off Tunisia’s eastern coast, are home to a rich cultural heritage dating back thousands of years. Known for their traditional fishing technique called “charfia” and the cultivation of the rare Asli grape, these islands have long held a special place in Tunisia’s history. However, climate change is rapidly altering

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