Nations to Negotiate Global Treaty Against Environmental Crime
Governments have agreed to begin negotiating a global treaty to combat environmental crime, including illegal wildlife and timber trade, illicit mining, and waste trafficking.
Lula reelected as Brazil’s president, signaling shift in environmental policy
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva defeated Jair Bolsonaro in Brazil's presidential election. His victory is seen as a win for climate policy and a move away from increased deforestation.
UNDP: Asia-Pacific needs development-led security for climate, cyber, economic crises
A UN Development Programme report urges a rethink of security strategies in Asia and the Pacific, highlighting climate change, cybercrime, and economic inequality as interconnected risks.
India’s Protein Supply Faces Risks from Import Reliance and Water Stress
A report reveals India's protein supply is vulnerable due to 68.6% reliance on imported fertilizers, shrinking pulse cultivation areas, water stress, and affordability gaps for over 35% of the population.
Taiwanese tea farmers embrace natural farming amid climate challenges
Tea growers in Taiwan's Alishan region are shifting to natural farming methods, abandoning pesticides to combat depleted soil and adapt to mounting climate pressures.
Corals reveal pollution history, offering new monitoring method
A recent study found 25 contaminants in coral tissues on Maui, with higher levels at sites showing greater human influence, suggesting corals can record pollution exposure over time.
Colonial disruption, not climate change, root of Australia wildfire vulnerability, study finds
A thousand years of evidence suggests Australia's wildfire crisis stems from colonial disruption of Indigenous fire management, leading to fuel accumulation and increased fire intensity.
Bombay High Court Bans Firecrackers on Public Streets Amidst Air Pollution Concerns
The Bombay High Court ordered a complete ban on bursting firecrackers on public streets and roads during festivals to combat rising noise and air pollution.
Climate Change Impacts Australia’s Diverse Macropod Species
Australia's macropod superfamily, including kangaroos and wallabies, faces varied impacts from climate change, with smaller species being particularly vulnerable.