Yak herders from Bhutan, India, and Nepal are launching the first Himalayan Yak Herders’ Network on October 23, 2026, to address climate change and shrinking pastures impacting their livelihoods.
England experienced its poorest cereal and oilseed rape harvest since 1984, totalling 16.03 million tonnes, due to extreme heat and drought.
Companies have applied for or received U.S. rights to explore deep-sea mining areas in the Pacific's Clarion-Clipperton Zone equal to about half the expanse managed by the International Seabed Authority.
In Uttarakhand, India, women are central to the survival of the native Apis cerana indica honey bee. Their efforts combat threats including climate change and habitat loss.
A New York project is demonstrating how a large lithium-ion battery system can power a residential building, aiming to prove safety for use in populated areas.
Penguin droppings are providing nutrients to algae on Antarctic snow, causing it to turn green or red. This reduces snow's reflectivity, leading to faster local melting and potentially impacting climate models.
Areas in Bangladesh most exposed to climate risks, such as cyclones and floods, receive a disproportionately small share of bank credit, hindering adaptation efforts.
Research indicates that large animals, such as elephants and whales, act as carbon reservoirs. Their bodies and nutrient cycles, including waste and eventual death, contribute to keeping carbon out of the atmosphere.
International development aid, including a $1 billion cut from USAID, has fallen significantly, creating deficits for conservation. However, philanthropic funding for nature conservation has more than doubled.