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Colombia Hosts Global Fossil Fuel Transition Talks

Colombia hosted the first-ever global conference focused on transitioning away from fossil fuels, bringing together nearly 60 countries to accelerate decarbonization efforts. The event, held in Santa Marta, aimed to address economic vulnerabilities tied to volatile oil and gas markets amid rising en

May 4, 1:14 AM ET Est. Read: 1 Mins

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EnvironmentConservation

Rescuers Release Stranded Humpback Whale in Baltic

A humpback whale named Timmy, stranded for over five weeks in shallow waters off Germany's Baltic coast, has been released into the North Sea after being transported there via a water-filled barge. The 10-meter-long whale, which became entangled in netting and first stranded on Timmendorfer Beach in

Apr 29, 12:55 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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EnvironmentClimate

Tropical Forest Loss Declines in 2025

Global tropical rainforest destruction slowed in 2025 , according to new satellite data from the World Resources Institute (WRI) and the University of Maryland, as reported by BBC News . The loss of old-growth tropical forests fell by approximately 36%, with about 4.3 million hectares lost globally

Apr 29, 10:14 AM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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Conservation

Ambani Offers Sanctuary to Escobar's Hippos

Anant Ambani, the son of Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani, has offered to provide a sanctuary for 80 hippos descended from those originally imported by Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar. The animals, which now pose an environmental threat in Colombia, are facing culling by authorities due to their i

Apr 29, 4:02 AM ET·2 min read

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Conservation

Orangutan Uses Canopy Bridge in Conservation First

For the first time, a Sumatran orangutan has been recorded using an artificial canopy bridge to cross a public road that had divided its habitat in Indonesia. The young male orangutan's cautious crossing was captured by motion-sensitive cameras installed as part of a conservation effort led by Tangg

Apr 28, 1:21 AM ET·2 min read

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Climate

Strong El Niño Expected by Summer

Scientists predict a strong El Niño event to form by mid-to-late summer, potentially becoming very powerful by fall and lasting into winter. According to NOAA's Climate Prediction Center, there is a high likelihood of El Niño emerging between June and August 2026 and persisting through the end of th

Apr 27, 1:59 PM ET·2 min read

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Climate

60 Nations Discuss Fossil Fuel Exit Amid Iran War

Around 60 governments , including Brazil, Germany, Canada, and Nigeria , are meeting in Santa Marta, Colombia to discuss practical steps for transitioning away from fossil fuels. The gathering, which began on Tuesday, aims to share strategies rather than set new global targets. The meeting focuses o

Apr 27, 9:42 AM ET·2 min read

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Conservation

Supreme Court Sides with Michigan in Line 5 Pipeline Case

The Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday that Michigan's lawsuit seeking to shut down part of the Enbridge Line 5 pipeline must remain in state court. Justice Sonia Sotomayor wrote for a unanimous court that Enbridge waited too long to try to move the case to federal court, according to CBS News . The r

Apr 23, 9:58 PM ET·2 min read

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PollutionCONFLICTING REPORTS

Report: Over 150M Americans Face Harmful Air Pollution

More than 152 million people in the United States, or about 44%, live in areas with unhealthy levels of ozone or particle pollution, according to the American Lung Association's (ALA) 2026 State of the Air report released Wednesday. The report highlights that nearly half of U.S. children reside in c

Apr 22, 7:15 PM ET·1 min read

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Conservation

Cumbria Nature Festival Clarifies It's Not a Nudist Event

The organizers of the Cumbria Nature Festival in England have issued an 'important clarification' stating that the upcoming event is aimed at naturalists, not naturists. According to multiple reports, a recent inquiry from a prospective visitor led the organizers to believe they needed to clarify th

Apr 22, 1:09 PM ET·2 min read

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Conservation

UK Butterfly Species in Decline Over Past Half-Century

More than half of Britain's native butterfly species have declined over the past 50 years, according to data from the UK Butterfly Monitoring Scheme (UKBMS). The scheme, which has collected over 44 million records since 1976, reveals that out of 58 native species recorded, 33 have declined , while 2

Apr 15, 3:17 AM ET·2 min read

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Pollution

NAACP Sues Musk's xAI Over Pollution in Memphis

The NAACP has filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company xAI, alleging violations of the Clean Air Act due to emissions from its makeshift power plant in Southaven, Mississippi. The suit claims that xAI is operating up to 27 gas turbines without permits, emitting harmful pol

Apr 14, 6:28 PM ET·2 min read

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Conservation

South East Water CEO Waives Bonus After Outages

South East Water CEO David Hinton announced he would waive his bonus for the 2025-2026 financial year following severe water outages that left thousands of customers without service, according to The Guardian , BBC , and Sky News . The disruptions affected residents in Kent and Sussex, with some are

Apr 14, 3:35 PM ET·2 min read

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Energy

UK Launches Scheme for Free Electricity on Sunny Weekends

The National Energy System Operator (NESO) has introduced an updated Demand Flexibility Service that offers households and businesses free or cheaper electricity for running appliances during periods of excess renewable energy supply, particularly on sunny weekends. This initiative aims to avoid was

Apr 14, 8:09 AM ET·3 min read

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Conservation

Colombia Approves Cull of Up to 80 Escobar Hippos

Colombia has authorized plans to cull up to 80 hippos , descendants of those originally brought by drug lord Pablo Escobar in the 1980s. Environment Minister Irene Vélez announced the decision on Monday, citing unsuccessful and expensive previous methods like neutering or relocating the animals. The

Apr 13, 5:15 PM ET·2 min read

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Conservation

Argentina Approves Glacier Law Reform for Mining

Argentina's Chamber of Deputies approved a controversial reform to the Glacier Law on Thursday, allowing new mining and hydrocarbon activities in previously protected areas. The bill passed with 137 votes in favor, 111 against, and three abstentions after a heated debate marked by tensions between e

Apr 9, 4:01 PM ET·2 min read

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Policy

EPA Chief Zeldin Celebrates Repeal of Climate Endangerment Finding

EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin defended his decision to repeal the 2009 endangerment finding at a conference hosted by the Heartland Institute, telling climate skeptics they should "celebrate vindication." The endangerment finding, which determined that greenhouse gases threaten public health and welf

Apr 8, 5:23 PM ET·2 min read

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Climate

UK Sees Hottest April Day in Years

The UK experienced its hottest April day in years on Wednesday, with temperatures reaching up to 26.5C (79.7F) at Kew Gardens in southwest London. This marked the highest temperature of 2026 so far and the second warmest early April day on record, according to the Met Office. The warm spell is attri

Apr 8, 10:01 AM ET·2 min read

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Climate

Salton Sea Dust Impedes Children's Lung Growth

Toxic dust from the shrinking Salton Sea is impeding lung growth in children living nearby, according to new research. The study, conducted by epidemiologists at the University of Southern California (USC) and University of California, Irvine (UC Irvine), found that nearly 1 in 5 children in the nor

Apr 6, 11:23 AM ET·2 min read

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Pollution

EPA Adds Microplastics to Drinking Water Contaminant List

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed adding microplastics and pharmaceuticals to its Contaminant Candidate List for drinking water, marking the first time these substances have been included. This move could lead to future regulations and increased research funding. The EPA's Contamina

Apr 5, 1:56 PM ET·2 min read

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ClimateMIXED REPORTS

UK Debates North Sea Drilling Amid Energy Crisis

The UK government is considering approving two major oil and gas fields in the North Sea, Jackdaw and Rosebank, as rising energy prices due to Middle Eastern conflicts put pressure on officials. Research from Uplift shows these projects would have minimal impact on reducing gas imports or improving

Apr 4, 6:18 AM ET·2 min read

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Conservation

World's Oldest Tortoise Alive After Crypto Death Scam

Jonathan, the world's oldest known tortoise believed to be 193 years old, is still alive after reports of his death were revealed as part of an alleged crypto scam. The Seychelles giant tortoise resides on St. Helena Island in the South Atlantic. The hoax began when an X account impersonating Joe Ho

Apr 2, 11:53 AM ET·1 min read

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Conservation

Trump Moves Forest Service HQ to Utah

The Trump administration announced plans to move the U.S. Forest Service headquarters from Washington D.C. to Salt Lake City, Utah, as part of a broader effort to decentralize federal agencies and bring them closer to the regions they oversee. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins stated that the mov

Apr 1, 3:06 PM ET·2 min read

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Conservation

Endangered Species Committee Exempts Gulf Drilling

The Endangered Species Committee, a federal panel not convened in over three decades, voted unanimously on Tuesday to exempt oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico from the Endangered Species Act (ESA) . The exemption was approved at the request of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who argued that

Mar 31, 12:32 PM ET·1 min read

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Colombia Hosts Global Fossil Fuel Transition Talks