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Climate change worsened rains in flood-hit African regions, scientists say
Devastating rains that triggered deadly floods in Cameroon, Chad, Niger, Nigeria and Sudan in recent months were worsened by human-caused climate change.
Dam disaster deal should curb lawsuits against Vale and BHP, sources say
Vale, BHP, and Samarco agree to pay $29.85B for Brazil dam collapse, potentially ending lawsuits and aiding reparations.
Explainer: What’s on the agenda at the COP16 nature summit in Colombia?
At COP16 in Cali, nearly 200 countries will discuss national biodiversity plans, genetic data access, and Indigenous rights to combat nature loss.
Is sustainable development possible? Only if we take a unified approach
Policy and technology must unite across disciplines and economies to achieve sustainability within Earth's finite limits.
Brazil to ink deal with miners over Mariana dam collapse on Oct. 25
The agreement for Vale, BHP, and Samarco to compensate for the Mariana dam collapse is set to be signed on Oct. 25.
Proposed expansion of Georgia wildlife refuge could lead to buyout of titanium dioxide mining project
Federal officials propose expanding the Okefenokee Swamp refuge, potentially blocking a controversial mining project nearby.
Public money ‘must be at core’ of new climate pact: UN’s Stiell
Rich nations must lead climate funding at COP29 and help mobilize broader contributions, says UN's climate chief.
Climate change solutions not always good for biodiversity
Some approaches to tackling global warming can have unintended knock-on consequences for nature and the protection of biodiversity, say scientists urging a more...
Brazil state to consult Indigenous people on carbon credits sale
Para will consult Indigenous communities on how they’ll benefit from the sale of carbon offset credits to U.S. firms protecting the Amazon.
Can biodiversity credits unlock billions for nature?
For supporters, biodiversity credits could unlock billions in much-needed funding for nature, but critics fear a repeat of scandals that have dogged other...
