Storms were often severe and flooding widespread, claiming at least 335 lives and affecting an estimated 413 000 people.
Environment
Corruption Slowing Progress Against Global Warming
Some of the largest backers of climate corruption are large fossil fuel companies.
Some of the largest backers of climate corruption are large fossil fuel companies.
Coexistence With Europe’s Carnivores Is Possible (Commentary)
The Co-creating Coexistence Project [will] provide valuable knowledge to guide policy as the focus shifts from ‘how do we prevent large carnivores from going extinct?’ to ‘how to live with a conservation success?
The Co-creating Coexistence Project [will] provide valuable knowledge to guide policy as the focus shifts from ‘how do we prevent large carnivores from going extinct?’ to ‘how to live with a conservation success?
Fortune 500 Companies Renege on Climate Commitments
One of the most notable examples is BP, which recently announced a shift away from its previous renewables target, doubling down on fossil fuel production.
One of the most notable examples is BP, which recently announced a shift away from its previous renewables target, doubling down on fossil fuel production.
Samples From the Moon Reveal Scary Risks to Astronauts
New lunar sample research could help protect astronauts and uncover the origins of water on the moon.
New lunar sample research could help protect astronauts and uncover the origins of water on the moon.
We Can’t Kill Our Way Out of a Problem
As ecologists debate what to do about “invasive” swans in New York City, volunteers fight to keep them alive.
As ecologists debate what to do about “invasive” swans in New York City, volunteers fight to keep them alive.
Research: Logged Forests Can Thrive, While Palm Oil Leaves Little Alive
The analysis revealed that selective logging predominantly impacts factors related to forest structure and environment.
The analysis revealed that selective logging predominantly impacts factors related to forest structure and environment.
Bringing the Outdoors In: Architecture That Nurtures Our Connection With Nature
EU-funded researchers are exploring the role of architecture in designing living spaces that harness the healing power of nature to improve the health and well-being of urban populations.
EU-funded researchers are exploring the role of architecture in designing living spaces that harness the healing power of nature to improve the health and well-being of urban populations.
122 Companies Responsible for a Third of Present Day Sea-Level Rise: Study
The study shows that delayed action to reduce emissions has already led to additional increases in temperature and sea level.
The study shows that delayed action to reduce emissions has already led to additional increases in temperature and sea level.
The Congo Basin, a Vital Home for Global Biodiversity Is at Risk
The Congo Basin is one of the world’s last carbon sinks and a vital home to biodiversity
The Congo Basin is one of the world’s last carbon sinks and a vital home to biodiversity
U.S. Air Quality Better Than Ever — but Still Room for Improvement
U.S. air has improved in recent decades, but it must still address concerns.
U.S. air has improved in recent decades, but it must still address concerns.
International Physicians Call for Immediate Ceasefire in South Asia; Warn of Danger of “Catastrophic Nuclear Conflict”
IPPNW urged all nations to join the nearly 100 states that have already signed on to the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW), and pledge now, as they engage in that process, never to use their nuclear arsenals.
IPPNW urged all nations to join the nearly 100 states that have already signed on to the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW), and pledge now, as they engage in that process, never to use their nuclear arsenals.
This Land Is Our Land: New Books About Public Lands, the Threats They Face, and Their Ecological Importance
These new books cover challenges to our shared land, ranging from Indigenous appropriation to current corporate grabs.
These new books cover challenges to our shared land, ranging from Indigenous appropriation to current corporate grabs.
How Tires Leave a Long Trail of Destruction
The six-minute explainer video traces how modern tires are made from both natural rubber and synthetic rubber, which is produced from fossil fuels.
The six-minute explainer video traces how modern tires are made from both natural rubber and synthetic rubber, which is produced from fossil fuels.
India Pioneers Emissions Market for Particulate Matter
“We are now working with other states in India and governments in other countries to scale up the use of pollution markets."
“We are now working with other states in India and governments in other countries to scale up the use of pollution markets.”
Wildfire Community Preparedness Day 2025
How is Wildfire Community Preparedness Day helping Canadian communities reduce wildfire risk and improve resilience in 2025?
How is Wildfire Community Preparedness Day helping Canadian communities reduce wildfire risk and improve resilience in 2025?