A recent glacial collapse in the Himalayas caused a devastating flood in Nepal and China, resulting in over 1,000 deaths. The event serves as a warning regarding the risks of extensive hydropower development in the region.
The Bajau people of Indonesia are preserving traditional freediving methods for octopus fishing, which are gentler on the environment and bodies compared to modern techniques.
Long-finned pilot whales are increasing the volume of their calls to communicate over ship traffic noise in the Strait of Gibraltar, researchers found. Long-distance communication is more challenging.
Illegal miners are degrading Ghana's Atewa Forest, stripping vegetation, digging pits, and polluting water sources. The destruction threatens the drinking water for up to five million people.
In 2025, glaciers worldwide lost 408 ± 132 gigatonnes of ice, contributing 1.1 ± 0.4 mm to sea level rise. This marks the fourth consecutive year of net ice loss across all major glaciated regions.
Brazil's upcoming presidential election may determine the future of Amazon conservation efforts. A tight race could lead to policy shifts affecting deforestation rates and Indigenous rights.
Supporting half of the world's smallholder farmers to adopt regenerative practices could meet projected food demand by 2050, while improving land health.
World Weather Attribution scientists found that fossil fuel-driven warming played a role in the occurrence and intensity of Nepal's August 26 cascading flood disaster, destabilizing a slope.
Fifteen finalists have been named for Prince William's Earthshot Prize, which supports conservationists and entrepreneurs developing solutions for climate change, pollution, and habitat loss.