Nepal has formally demanded “climate justice” and $20m in compensation after the recent devastating floods in the country and China’s Tibet region, which led to the deaths and disappearances of thousands of people. According to the AFP news agency, Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal stated that the Himalayan nation is paying the ultimate price for a … Read more
According to the regional bloc ASEAN, the transboundary haze is the worst episode since 2015, driven by an intensifying El Nino weather pattern that has fueled prolonged dry weather and an increase in fire hotspots across the region. Hazardous Air Quality Readings Across Sarawak and Kalimantan Air quality indexes climbed past dangerous thresholds across the … Read more
Deadly flash floods and landslides triggered by a glacier collapse in the Himalayas near the Nepal-China border have left nearly 800 people dead and thousands missing, according to local authorities and disaster management agencies. The disaster, which struck along the Trishuli and Bhotekoshi river systems, has overwhelmed local morgues, blocked crucial infrastructure, and trapped hundreds … Read more
Hundreds of firefighters are currently battling a large-scale wildfire north of Madrid as Spain endures its third heatwave of the season. According to reports, more than 600 emergency personnel and troops, supported by 29 aircraft, have been deployed to contain the blaze, which has already scorched approximately 30,000 hectares and forced the evacuation of 1,200 … Read more
Extreme heat is currently affecting over 380 million people across Europe, with record-breaking temperatures triggering red alerts and public health warnings across the continent. According to data from the German weather service and 2025 population projections, nearly two-thirds of the European population is experiencing temperatures exceeding 30C (86F), while at least 101 million people face … Read more
The Publish What You Pay (PWYP) Indonesia coalition has formally petitioned the Indonesian government to support a moratorium on deep-sea mining (DSM) ahead of the 31st International Seabed Authority (ISA) session in 2026. According to an official letter sent to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries on June … Read more
Breaking the Surface: How Women Are Reshaping Lake Victoria’s Fishing Future In the quiet dawn hours along Lake Victoria’s shores, a quiet revolution is unfolding. Where once only men’s hands gripped oars and cast nets, women now row alongside them — not as exceptions, but as equals. What began as an act of economic survival … Read more
Plant-Based Revolution: How Shifting Diets Could Reshape Farming and Jobs A global move towards plant-based diets isn’t just about personal health or environmental sustainability – it’s poised to fundamentally reshape the agricultural sector and the livelihoods of millions of workers. New research from the University of Oxford’s Environmental Change Institute (ECI) suggests a significant shift … Read more
Antarctica’s Ross Ice Shelf: A New Warning System for a Melting Continent The Ross Ice Shelf (RIS), a colossal floating ice structure in West Antarctica, is increasingly under scrutiny as climate change accelerates. Traditionally, the RIS has lost mass through melting from below, caused by warmer ocean currents. However, a significant surface melt event in … Read more
Tehran Ablaze: The Escalating Environmental and Economic Costs of the Iran-Israel Conflict Images emerging from Tehran paint a grim picture: apocalyptic fires raging at fuel depots, thick black smoke choking the city, and streets coated in soot. The recent strikes by Israel and the United States, ostensibly targeting military and government sites, are increasingly impacting … Read more