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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has laid off over 300 climate scientists and probationary staff following a federal appeals court ruling that removed a prior injunction blocking the dismissals. These cuts are part of the Biden administration’s 2025 budget proposal, which includes a $1.6 billion reduction to NOAA’s funding and the complete elimination […]

A new report reveals that only 15 out of 195 signatory countries have submitted updated climate action plans (Nationally Determined Contributions, or NDCs) by the latest Paris Agreement deadline. The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) had set the deadline for nations to enhance their climate commitments, yet most major economies failed to

In a stark reminder of the global scale of marine pollution, human-made debris has now been discovered at the Calypso Deep, the deepest point in the Mediterranean Sea, located at 5,112 meters beneath the surface. Researchers found a disturbing collection of 167 items at this extreme depth, primarily consisting of plastic waste, but also including

Scientists at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore have made a groundbreaking discovery by developing a solar-powered process that transforms sewage sludge—an environmental burden—into valuable products: green hydrogen and single-cell protein. Sewage sludge, typically a by-product of wastewater treatment, is often discarded or incinerated, contributing to pollution. In this new method, the sludge is first

In a surprising discovery, researchers from the University of California, Davis, and Wageningen University in the Netherlands have demonstrated the benefits of planting two common crops side by side in what is known as intercropping. By pairing crops with complementary growth habits—such as legumes with cereals—farmers can enhance overall productivity and promote better resource utilization.

The Brazilian state of Pará, which will host the COP30 climate summit in November 2025, has denied that the construction of the 13.3-kilometer (8.3-mile) Avenida Liberdade highway is linked to the event. State officials claim that the project was planned before Belém was chosen as the summit’s venue and is meant to improve urban mobility

Denmark has announced plans to invest billions more in Arctic security in response to growing geopolitical tensions in the region. As global interest in the Arctic increases due to its vast natural resources and strategic location, Denmark, which controls Greenland, is prioritizing the defense and security of its territories. The Danish government has pledged to

Nepal’s Supreme Court has struck down a controversial law that allowed development in the country’s protected areas, including national parks and wildlife reserves, citing the need to protect biodiversity. The law, passed in 2020, had opened doors for infrastructure projects like roads and hotels in sensitive regions, arguing that it would drive economic growth. Environmental

In January 2017, several major Canadian banks, including the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) and the Toronto-Dominion Bank (TD), withdrew from the global climate coalition, the “Canadian Coalition for Green Finance,” just before Donald Trump’s inauguration as U.S. president. This move signaled concerns among these financial institutions about the future of climate-related regulations under the

A growing demand for biomass energy in South Korea and Japan is driving large-scale deforestation in Indonesia, raising alarms among environmental groups. Both countries heavily subsidize biomass as a renewable energy source, leading to an increase in wood pellet imports from Indonesian forests. According to a 2024 report by Global Forest Watch, over 1.2 million