Focus on Environment
Canada’s new tool to study how climate change has shifted the odds of extreme cold weather
Canada will analyze how climate change affects extreme cold, expanding a system that found climate change fueled summer heat waves.
G20 affirms commitment to transition from fossil fuels
G20 leaders reaffirmed their pledge to phase out fossil fuels and accelerate climate action for net zero by 2050 after talks.
BHP, Vale agree to pay $30bn compensation for Brazil dam disaster
BHP, Vale sign $30 billion deal with Brazil for 2015 dam collapse compensation, covering environmental damage and victim support.
New Mexico studies oil drilling restrictions that would hit output, revenue
New Mexico's proposed drilling restrictions could cut 5.4 per cent of future oil output, causing billions in lost revenue, report says.
Criminals may be leveraging climate change as record acreage burns in Brazil’s Amazon
A surge in fires in the Amazon may be the result of lawbreakers starting fires to create more land for pastures.
Tropical storm Trami leaves towns submerged, 76 dead in Philippines
Tropical Storm Trami has claimed dozens of lives and destroyed entire towns across the north of the Phillipines.
Smog in Pakistan megacity ends outdoor play for schoolkids
The eastern megacity frequently ranks among the world’s most polluted, recently reaching over 20 times the safe level deemed by WHO.
UK court dismisses challenge to Britain’s climate change plan
London's High Court ruled the UK's new climate adaptation strategy lawful, dismissing a major challenge from environmental activists.
Colombia’s Awa people resist violence, maintain ‘spiritual bond’ with nature
Colombia's Awa people face armed threats while protecting their rainforest home, emphasizing a deep spiritual bond with nature.
Australia and UK make pact to partner on 2050 net-zero climate goal
Australia and the U.K. deepen ties with a climate and energy pact, aiming for net-zero by 2050, and reaffirm AUKUS submarine plans.
