To Understand Nepal’s Floods, Look at What Was Built
On the morning of Aug. 26, a slab of ice and rock tore free from the north face of Langtang Lirung, a 7,200-meter peak on the Nepal-Tibet frontier. The U.S. Geological Survey
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War and Oil Pollution Threaten Gulf Ecosystems
Oil pollution has reached the Hara mangrove forests of Iran’s Qeshm Island, raising fresh concerns over the environmental consequences of the continuing conflict between Iran and the United States in one of
The Silent Heatwave Sweeping Our Oceans
You may have heard reports of fish die-offs or seen photos of hauntingly bleached coral. Those are just two signs a marine heatwave has swept through the sea. Marine heatwaves happen when the ocean remains abnormally
EU’s Sustainability Framework at Crossroads as Omnibus Risks Undermining Green Investment
As Europe charges ahead with its ambitious Green Deal and Clean Industrial Deal, the financial bedrock required to support this transition is showing signs of strain. A new policy initiative known as
Denmark’s EU Presidency: A Green Ambition Meets a Resistant Bloc
As Denmark prepares to take the helm of the European Union Council in July, it does so with an ambitious message: climate action must remain at the heart of Europe’s agricultural policy.
Conscious Exploration: Charting a New Course for Travel
After two years traversing the globe—from the kaleidoscopic coral reefs of Southeast Asia to the silent expanses of polar ice, from the tangled roots of mangrove forests to the turquoise-lapped shores of
Germany’s €10 Billion Power Plan Sparks EU Subsidy Showdown
Germany’s ambitious plan to shield its power-hungry industries from soaring electricity costs is sending shockwaves through the European Union, igniting a high-stakes debate over fairness, legality, and the future of the bloc’s
Cartel Violence Shuts Down Mexican Wildlife Sanctuary
A wildlife sanctuary in northern Mexico has relocated more than 700 animals to a safer location, following a dramatic surge in organized crime and violence in the region. The Ostok Sanctuary, located
Brazil’s $125 Billion Forest Fund: Ambition or Addition to a Broken System?
As Brazil gears up to host the next United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30), it has announced an ambitious $125 billion fund aimed at protecting tropical forests — a bold move designed
Spain’s Blackout: A Wake-Up Call for 21st Century Energy Security
On a bright Monday afternoon in late April, Spain and Portugal were plunged into darkness. Trains ground to a halt, telecommunications failed, and millions found themselves walking home through paralyzed cities. In a
Five More Years of Failure: The Netherlands Bets Against Nature
By kicking its nitrogen can down the road to 2035, the Netherlands isn’t just buying time — it’s buying trouble. On Friday, the Dutch government, led by Agriculture Minister Femke Wiersma of
Litigating the Climate Crisis: Why Corporate Transparency Matters Now
Summary The U.S. Supreme Court’s recent rulings highlight a strategic shift in climate litigation: from constitutional claims against government to state-based lawsuits holding fossil fuel companies accountable for deliberate deception. Local governments
Climate Cash and the Limits of Power
In Washington, time doesn’t stand still—but the Trump administration is giving it a valiant effort. This week, a federal judge in Rhode Island reminded America of a simple truth: Congress makes the
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