Giant Anteater Returns to Argentina Reserve After Decades-Long Absence
A giant anteater was sighted in Argentina's Alma Guaraní reserve for the first time since 1986, suggesting successful habitat restoration efforts may have facilitated its return.
Climate change intensified risky heat for 1.5 billion, India saw 117 million affected
Human-induced climate change made at least a month of risky heat significantly more likely for over 1.5 billion people between June and August 2026. India had 117 million people exposed to 30 such days.
Typhoon displacement threatens Bunun Indigenous heritage in Taiwan
Typhoons and landslides have displaced around 150 Bunun Indigenous people from their ancestral village in Taiwan, severing cultural ties and impacting their economy due to climate change-amplified weather events.
Southeast Asia grapples with wildfire haze from Indonesia
Residents in Malaysia are experiencing unhealthy to hazardous air quality due to smog from Indonesia's wildfires. Daily routines and outdoor activities are significantly disrupted.
South African Spekboom: Nutritious, Water-Wise Succulent Explored as Food Staple
Researchers are testing spekboom, a hardy South African succulent known for soil stabilization and water storage, for its culinary potential. Studies indicate consumers are willing to try it if informed about its benefits.
EU proposes new firefighting fleet after deadly summer heat wave
The European Commission plans to develop a new European firefighting fleet of airplanes and a European Heatwave Plan in response to a scorching summer. The heat led to widespread issues across the bloc.
Plastic pollution costs Vietnam fishers thousands annually, study finds
A study in Vietnam found that plastic pollution costs small-scale fishers an average of $3,421 per vessel annually due to lost time, reduced catch, and damaged gear.
US-Venezuela oil deal sparks environmental and human rights worries
A historic oil deal between the U.S. and Venezuela, involving significant investment in oil infrastructure, has raised concerns over climate impact, transparency, and environmental risks.
15 Fashion Brands Can Cut Bangladesh’s Emissions by 8.59 Million Tonnes
Analysis by Stand.earth indicates 15 major fashion companies sourcing from Bangladesh could help avoid 8.59 million tonnes of carbon emissions by 2040 through a clean energy transition.