An Angolan environmentalist highlights a critical lack of data as a major obstacle in combating environmental crimes and assessing climate impacts like droughts and floods.
A U.S. federal court ruled Jackson, Mississippi residents lack a constitutional right to lead-free water or truthful information from public officials regarding water safety.
Grantees of the Amazon Fund are expressing concern about a potential new freeze on contributions, following a period of disruption and revival of the fund's operations.
Nepal is demanding $20 million from the UN Loss and Damage Fund for devastating floods that killed over 1,300 people and damaged infrastructure, highlighting the impact of climate change on vulnerable nations.
Offshore wind farms are vital for climate goals but require responsible construction to mitigate significant negative impacts on marine life and seabirds.
Saltwater intrusion has rendered traditional rice fields barren in western Gambia, forcing farmers to move inland. Repeated crop failures are attributed to rising salinity impacting rice growth.
Orange alerts are issued for Odisha, Chhattisgarh, and coastal Andhra Pradesh due to heavy to very heavy rainfall. Several other states, including Uttarakhand and Madhya Pradesh, are under yellow alerts for heavy showers.
Leading AI lab researchers express concerns about AI causing human extinction but continue development due to perceived benefits, the necessity of testing, and a global competitive dynamic.
Decentralised solar energy solutions are helping farmers and women's self-help groups in rural Odisha overcome challenges of energy poverty, improving crop yields and food processing.