Monsoon withdrawal reveals widespread drought stress in Indian states
Rainfall deficits and prolonged dry spells are impacting crop growth and soil moisture across several Indian states, with irrigation availability playing a key role in resilience.
US Contractors Linked to Illegal Amazon Tin Mining
A Brazilian tin company accused of illegal mining in Indigenous territory has supplied hundreds of tons of tin to U.S. companies with defense contracts, including Indium Corporation and Nathan Trotter.
Borneo Hydro Project Displaced Indigenous Communities Decades Ago
In Malaysian Borneo, the Bakun Hydro-electric project, a significant part of Sarawak's renewable energy plans, led to the relocation of Indigenous communities approximately 30 years ago.
Peru’s Andes restore ancient ecosystems for water security as glaciers vanish
In Peru's Huancavelica region, community leaders witness glacial ice loss and fear water security crises. Restoring native wetlands and forests is seen as a way to store and release water.
New ‘Lost Lakes’ map tracks 4 million Arctic lakes for permafrost insights
A new interactive map called Lost Lakes monitors changes in approximately 4 million Arctic lakes near real-time, offering insights into thawing permafrost.
IEA: Electrification could boost electricity share to 35% by 2035
Cost-effective technologies can raise electricity's share in global energy use to 35% by 2035, according to the International Energy Agency. Electrification can enhance energy security and reduce fossil fuel dependence.
Nepal seeks climate justice after devastating Himalayan floods and landslides
Devastating floods and landslides in Nepal have caused over $2.66 billion in damages, with reconstruction costs estimated at $4.72 billion, prompting calls for climate finance as justice.
India faces widespread dry conditions as monsoon retreats; drought worse than 2015-16
Over 52% of India is experiencing dry or drought conditions as the monsoon withdraws. Scientists warn the current spell is more persistent and widespread than the 2015-16 drought.
Deep depression brings heavy rain alert to four Indian states; Delhi-NCR hotter
A deep depression over the Bay of Bengal is forecast to bring very heavy rainfall to Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Telangana, and Chhattisgarh. Meanwhile, Delhi-NCR will experience dry and hotter conditions.