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Sydney Harbour once boasted the largest known native oyster reef system in the world, with dense clusters of oyster colonies that naturally filtered water, supported fish nurseries, and buffered wave energy along shorelines. But starting in the early 1800s, colonial dredging and reclamation removed massive amounts of reef structure to make way for wharves and […]

Europe is facing a world 3°C warmer, and the urgency is now. Even with current climate pledges, extreme events are escalating: last summer, wildfires in Spain and Portugal burned over 200,000 hectares, forcing thousands to evacuate and disrupting communities and economies. Northern Europe is also seeing heavier floods, such as the devastating 2024 Rhine River

The true wealth of the Amazon Rainforest does not leave the forest on trucks or ships. It rises silently into the sky. Through transpiration, billions of trees release vast amounts of water vapour, generating an estimated 20 billion tonnes of rainfall every day and recycling moisture across the continent. Scientists calculate that a single hectare

Rethinking how we design, build, and reuse our cities could deliver one of the biggest climate wins of this decade. Research shows that applying circular economy principles to the built environment—prioritising reuse, refurbishment, and low-carbon materials—could cut emissions from buildings and construction by up to 75% by 2050. The largest savings come from reducing reliance

Japan is re-imagining the future of digital infrastructure by taking artificial intelligence to the water. At the Port of Yokohama, government and industry partners have unveiled plans for floating AI data centres designed to meet soaring computing demand while cutting carbon footprints. The proposal centres on an offshore, barge-based facility that would host containerised data

Abu Dhabi has signed a major agreement with VERSA Advanced Maritime Services to introduce electric seagliders across the emirate by 2028. These innovative vessels, which glide just above the water using wing‑in‑ground technology, promise high-speed travel with zero emissions. The deal involves creating the necessary infrastructure, service routes, and regulatory framework to safely operate the

Europe is increasingly relying on wetlands as a natural solution to the continent’s worsening droughts. The NBS4Drought project, backed by the European Union, is testing how restored and protected wetlands can help store and release water, maintain soil moisture, and support local water supplies during prolonged dry periods. Acting like giant natural sponges, these ecosystems

The European Union is taking a major step to curb fashion waste by banning the destruction of unsold clothes, shoes, and accessories. Under the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), large companies in the EU will no longer be allowed to burn or discard unsold stock starting July 2026, with medium-sized firms following by 2030.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has proposed a scheme to help African nations cope with the growing financial burden caused by climate disasters. Speaking at the 39th African Union Summit in Addis Ababa, she suggested that countries hit by extreme events such as droughts or floods could temporarily suspend debt repayments. The plan is part

Canada has abandoned its national electric vehicle (EV) sales mandate, which had aimed for 100% zero-emission vehicle sales by 2035, citing industry concerns and slower-than-expected adoption. Instead, the government will rely on stricter fuel-efficiency and emissions standards, alongside rebates for EV buyers and expanded support for charging infrastructure. Automakers had argued that the previous mandate