84% of the world’s coral reefs hit by worst bleaching event on record
Harmful bleaching of the world’s coral has grown to include 84% of the ocean’s reefs in the most intense event…
Tag: Environment
World’s ‘exceptional’ heat streak lengthens into March
In Europe, it was the hottest March ever recorded by a significant margin, said the Copernicus Climate Change Service, driving…
Sustainable Finance Awards 2025: Middle East
The Persian Gulf states’ transition to a low-carbon future is driven by their governments’ efforts at diversification and collaboration. All…
Fast fashion may seem cheap, but it’s taking a costly toll on the planet − and on millions of young customers
Fast fashion is everywhere – in just about every mall, in the feeds of influencers on social media promoting overconsumption, and…
China’s influence grows at COP29 climate talks as US leadership fades
The 2024 U.N. climate talks ended in Baku, Azerbaijan, on Nov. 24 after two weeks of arguments, agreements and side deals involving…
Colonialism’s legacy has left Caribbean nations much more vulnerable to hurricanes
Long before colonialism brought slavery to the Caribbean, the native islanders saw hurricanes and storms as part of the normal cycle…
Climate change Logging decline after political change in Brazil, Colombia
The number of trees lost in tropical forests in Brazil and Colombia fell dramatically last year because of political action,…
Development banks can boost lending by $200 bln – Paris summit
PARIS – Multilateral development banks are expected to unlock $200 billion in extra firepower for emerging economies by running their…
Scientists fight claim EU nature law hurts farmers
BRUSSELS – Claims by centre-right lawmakers that the EU’s flagship bill to restore nature will hurt farmers and endanger food…
Earth has more tree species than we thought
There are 14% more tree species than previously thought, according to what researchers are calling the first “scientifically credible” estimate.…