Focus on Environment
Scores in central Serbia rally against Rio Tinto’s lithium project
Serbians protest Rio Tinto's lithium project in Valjevo, fearing environmental damage despite potential economic benefits.
Malawi receives $11.2 million for drought disaster linked to El Nino
The El Nino linked drought in Malawi led the southern African nation to declare a state of disaster earlier this year.
Woodside gets environmental go-ahead for Scarborough gas project in Western Australia
Woodside's $12.5 billion Scarborough gas project in Western Australia has all primary environmental approvals in place, the firm said Monday
Top UN court to hold climate justice hearings in December
Highest UN court has announced hearings over a key climate justice case outlining consequences for failing to address the climate emergency
Opinion: Europe’s savvy new clean energy champion
In Portugal, a multi-pronged approach to clean energy generation is triggering rapid progress against energy transition targets
Proposal to ban open-pit mining advances in Mexican Congress
Mexico's lower house committee approved constitutional reforms to ban open-pit mining and fracking, and limit GMO corn use.
Montreal police investigate motor oil spills in St. Lawrence River
Mayor asks people to contact police over St Lawrence oil spill as investigation begins into 1,000-litre discharge.
Wildfires in Canada and the Amazon made more likely by climate change: report
Unprecedented fires that raged in Canada and parts of the Amazon were at least three times more likely because of climate change.
World Bank prices $225 million bond linked to Amazon reforestation
The bond is 100% principal-protected, with the $225 million proceeds used to back the World Bank's sustainable development initiatives worldwide.
Mediterranean Sea temperatures match 2023 records
The Mediterranean Sea has reached record temperatures over 30°C, with persistent heatwaves threatening marine life and ecosystems.
