Focus on Environment
US, Brazil to work together on climate partnership, says Yellen
The US and Brazilian governments announced a climate partnership agenda on Friday, seeking to deepen ties on climate, nature and biodiversity
Greenpeace to study marine mammals in Arctic area targeted for deep sea mining
Greenpeace has launched an Arctic expedition to survey whales and dolphins in an area targeted for deep-sea mining of critical minerals
Brazil judge blocks paving of highway through heart of Amazon rainforest
The judge halted the BR-319 highway paving in the Amazon, citing deforestation fears, overturning Bolsonaro’s plan.
First Quantum copper mine not on govt agenda this year, Panama’s Mulino says
President Mulino of Panama said issues surrounding the shuttered copper mine will not be addressed until early 2025.
UN chief warns of harms from ‘crippling heat’ amid record temperatures
UN Secretary-General Guterres warns of "crippling heat" amid record-breaking global temperatures, urging urgent action on climate change and protection for vulnerable populations.
Canada premiers forced to confront escalating climate change-related disasters
Canada’s premiers focus on urgent climate disaster preparedness and mitigation amidst escalating natural crises.
Oil tanker sinks in Manila Bay, raising fears of major spill
Days of monsoon rains and typhoon cause Terra Nova tanker to sink off the coast of Manila, prompting fears that 1.4m liters of...
Canadian wildfire reaches Jasper, firefighters battle to protect Trans Mountain pipeline
Wildfire forces 25,000 to evacuate from Jasper; firefighters protecting critical infrastructure, including the Trans Mountain Pipeline.
BASIC bloc slams ‘leadership void’ on climate change, finance
Ministers from the bloc countries expressed concern that industrialised nations were "backtracking" on their climate pledges.
First Quantum CEO does not see Cobre Panama mine re-opening this year
The mine is not in production since November 2023 when the Panama government ordered the shutdown due to protests over environmental issues.
