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Southeast Asia Reels from Catastrophic Flooding, Death Toll Climbs Across Region
JAKARTA, Indonesia – A series of devastating floods and landslides, fueled by a powerful tropical storm system and relentless monsoon rains, has claimed hundreds of lives across…
The Secret to Tackling the Climate Crisis Is Right Under Our Feet. Here’s Why
As the final week of COP30 negotiations unfolds, the global pressure for transformative climate action is palpable. The agenda is dominated by the urgent need to transition from…
Climate Leaders are Talking About ‘Overshoot’ Into the Warming Danger Zone. Here’s What It Means.
For years, the rallying cry of global climate action has been a single, stark number: 1.5°C. This was the guardrail, the "safe" limit for planetary warming established by the 2015…
UK Judge Finds BHP Group Liable in Historic Brazilian Dam Disaster, Paving Way for Massive Lawsuit
LONDON – A British judge has ruled that global mining giant BHP Group is liable for Brazil’s worst environmental disaster, a landmark decision that opens the door to one of the…
A Surge in Savagery: What’s Behind the Rise in Bear Attacks in Japan?
A deadly conflict between bears and humans is intensifying across Japan, prompting an unprecedented response that includes deploying the military, deploying AI-powered drones, and…
An Empty Chair and a Fractured Front: U.S. Absence Looms Over UN Climate Talks in Belem
BELEM, Brazil – The litany of climate-driven disasters recited at the opening of the UN climate negotiations on Monday was as devastating as it was familiar: Hurricane Melissa…
Why Climate Finance is Not Enough: The Urgent Case for Technology and Justice
As the world prepares for the UN Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém, Brazil, a stark reality is coming into focus: the global commitment to a just energy transition is…
What are world leaders saying at climate summit in Brazil?
BELEM, Brazil, Nov 6 (Reuters) - Brazil hosts world leaders for a summit on Thursday ahead of the COP30 climate conference in the rainforest city of Belem.
U.N.…
World on Track to Shatter 1.5C Climate Goal Within a Decade, UN Warns
A new UN report delivers a stark message: despite global pledges, the window to avert the worst of the climate crisis is closing rapidly, with a dangerous temperature overshoot now…
The Great Climate Mispricing: Why the Market is Catastrophically Wrong Again
As global leaders prepare for November’s COP30 in Brazil, the world economy is navigating a gathering storm of climate-driven shocks. The unsettling truth is that our financial…