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S.S. United States is moored on the Delaware River in Philadelphia, Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
BiodiversityNews

Florida county in talks to turn historic ship into the world’s largest artificial reef

A Florida county is in talks to acquire a storied but aging ocean liner in a proposed deal that could create the largest...

Flames rise from wildfires in Brasilia's National Forest in Brasilia, Brazil, September 4, 2024. REUTERS/Ueslei Marcelino
BiodiversityIndigenousNews

Wildfire destroys 20% of Brasilia forest, arson suspected

Firefighters in Brasilia battled for two days to contain a wildfire that destroyed 20% of the National Forest, suspecting arson.

Yasuni National Park houses species of some 2,000 trees, 610 birds, 204 mammals, 150 amphibians and more than 120 reptiles, according to San Francisco University of Quito (AFP)
BiodiversityEnvironmentIndigenousNewsOil

Oil drilling sparks Indigenous outcry as spills tarnish Ecuador Amazon

An oil spill in Ecuador’s Yasuni National Park has devastated local ecosystems, prompting Indigenous Waorani leaders to demand a halt to all oil...

AnalysisEnvironmentReportsResiliency

The world is pumping out 57 million tons of plastic pollution a year: study

The Global South produces most of the 57 million tons of plastic pollution each year, affecting oceans, mountains, and health, a new study...

FILE PHOTO: John Podesta, Senior Advisor to the President for International Climate Policy, The White House speaks at the Milken Conference 2024 Global Conference Sessions at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California, U.S., May 6, 2024.  REUTERS/David Swanson/File Photo
EconomyElectionsEmissionsNewsPoliticsTrade

As China, U.S. climate envoys meet, presidential election casts shadow

The chance of a Trump re-election could make new climate pledges between China and the US difficult as Podesta visits Beijing.

A 3D view of a prototype of the first cargo sailboat operated by TOWT (TOWT (Maritime transport Company))
EnvironmentMaritimeNewsWind

Eco-friendly French cargo ship revives sail power

The Anemos, the world's largest cargo sail ship, completed its maiden voyage to New York, aiming to revive eco-friendly shipping.

FILE PHOTO: The logo for Google is seen at the Google Store Chelsea in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., November 17, 2021. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly/File Photo
Critical MineralsEmissionsNews

Global data center industry to emit 2.5 billion tons of CO2 through 2030: Morgan Stanley

Data center growth will add 2.5 billion metric tons of CO2 emissions by 2030, spurring investments in decarbonization solutions.

Fragments of Constantine's Arch lie on the ground after lightning struck it during a storm in Rome, Italy September 3, 2024. REUTERS/Alberto Lingria
EnvironmentNewsResiliencyWeather

Ancient Roman Arch of Constantine damaged after violent storm

Rome's Arch of Constantine was damaged by a lightning strike during a storm, prompting immediate conservation efforts.

Elephants are among the animals targeted in Namibia's cull (AFP)
BiodiversityEnvironmentNewsResiliency

Namibia’s drought cull of more than 700 wildlife under way

Carried out by professional hunters, the culling targets 30 hippos, 60 buffalos, 50 impalas, 83 elephants, 100 blue wildebeest, 100 elands and 300...

Nova Scotia's provincial flag flies on a flagpole in Ottawa, Friday, July 3, 2020. The Nova Scotia Nature Trust says it plans to complete its largest acquisition of privately owned coastline by the end of the month. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
BiodiversityEnvironmentIndigenousNewsPoliticsResiliency

Nova Scotia conservation group announces its largest purchase of coastal land

The Nova Scotia Nature Trust says it plans to complete its largest acquisition of privately owned coastline by the end of the month.

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