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The government of Peru has formally approved an environmental impact assessment for the $3.4 billion copper mining project in the Buenaventura region. The project, led by a partnership between Buenaventura Mining Company and international investors, aims to produce approximately 150,000 tonnes of copper annually over an estimated 20-year mine life. Peru is the world’s second-largest […]

Communities in India are pioneering innovative approaches to cope with rising temperatures caused by climate change. In regions such as Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh, local groups are implementing low-cost cooling solutions like reflective roof paints, shaded community spaces, and affordable water misting systems to reduce heat stress in homes and public areas. At the same

The United Nations has launched a global effort to equip healthcare facilities in 40 countries with clean water, sanitation, and hygiene infrastructure, addressing a critical barrier to safe medical care. Many hospitals and clinics in low- and middle-income countries face unreliable water supply and poor sanitation, contributing to preventable infections and undermining public health. Through

A new initiative in Chennai is using electric vehicles (EVs) to sell fresh vegetables, creating opportunities for women entrepreneurs while promoting environmental sustainability. The project, launched by local NGOs and supported by the city government, provides women with EVs equipped with refrigerated storage to sell farm-fresh produce directly in neighborhoods. By eliminating the need for

At the COP15, countries agreed to expand international safeguards for 42 migratory species, marking a major step in global wildlife conservation. The decision covers birds, mammals, and marine species whose survival depends on crossing multiple countries and ecosystems. Among the newly protected species are the critically endangered Yangtze Giant Softshell Turtle, several whale species, and

Scientists say glaciers across Austria are shrinking and breaking apart at an unprecedented pace due to rising temperatures linked to climate change. Researchers monitoring ice fields in the Austrian Alps report that the country’s glaciers lost a record amount of ice during the extremely warm summers of recent years. According to data from the Austrian

Namibia’s ambitious plan to become a global hub for green hydrogen is raising environmental concerns about potential impacts on wildlife along its fragile coastline. The government has proposed large renewable energy and hydrogen production projects near the Tsau //Khaeb National Park, a remote desert and coastal ecosystem rich in biodiversity. While the initiative aims to

The World Health Organization has warned about possible health risks after reports of unusual “black rain” in parts of Iran. The dark rainfall is believed to have formed when rain mixed with heavy smoke, soot and pollutants released into the air after fires at oil facilities near Tehran. As the rain passed through the polluted

Leaders across the European Union are urging the European Commission to quickly present practical solutions to reduce electricity bills for households and businesses. Governments across the bloc say high energy prices continue to strain industries and consumers, even after the worst of the energy crisis eased. Among the options being discussed are reforms to the

Brazil’s plan to develop large industrial-scale cocoa farms is losing momentum after global cocoa prices collapsed sharply from their recent highs. Prices, which surged above $11,000 per tonne in 2024, have now dropped to around $3,000 per tonne, making many large farming projects financially risky. Investors had planned to expand cocoa cultivation across Brazil’s northeast