In the hottest year on record, extreme heat in 2024 resulted in an average loss of 648 hours, or 54 full days of labor, for farm workers in India. This has made outdoor work unsafe and significantly reduced incomes.
India's Vehicle Scrappage Policy is leading to an increase in vehicle graveyards across Delhi. The initiative aims to reduce tailpipe emissions and improve air quality by promoting cleaner transportation options.
South Africa is pushing to resume international exports of rhino horn and other wildlife products, citing potential funding for conservation efforts. Critics, however, fear dire consequences for species survival.
Smallholder farmers in Indonesia are facing escalating threats due to environmental degradation, climate change, and economic volatility. Experts highlight this convergence as a significant challenge to their resilience.
Katharine Wilkinson, a prominent environmental figure and co-author of 'Drawdown,' introduces her new book, 'Climate Wayfinding.' The work aims to equip individuals with methods to process the complex ecological challenges we face and foster healing for both people and the planet.
Experts argue that current U.S. laws are insufficient to oversee the emerging deep-sea mining industry. This assessment follows an examination of the regulatory framework proposed for this nascent sector in federal waters.
New regulations in India require caustic soda plants utilizing membrane cell technology to demonstrate that their treated wastewater is safe for aquatic life. The tests mandate at least 90% of fish survival after 96 hours in undiluted effluent.
Bangladesh is struggling with the unlawful cross-border trade of hazardous electronic waste, leading to its status as a net importer. Despite existing regulations and adherence to international conventions, enforcement remains a challenge.
Climate change is driven primarily by greenhouse gas emissions from energy, industry, transport, agriculture, and land-use change. While thousands of climate actions are discussed globally, research from the International Energy Agency (IEA), IPCC assessments, and the climate-solutions database of Project…