Explore 12 key environmental facts about Brazil in 2025, from Amazon deforestation trends and renewable energy expansion to COP30 preparations and biodiversity conservation.
COP30: Twelve environmental facts about Brazil in 2025
The Iberian Peninsula is set for a 50 degrees C extreme heatwave
Spain and Portugal face extreme heat this weekend, with temperatures possibly reaching 50°C due to a severe heatwave from North Africa.
Book review: Subjugate the Earth, by Philipp Blom
Franklin Graham views Trump’s election as a victory for fossil fuels, reflecting humanity’s exploitative relationship with nature, traced historically by Philipp Blom.
UK could face 45°C heatwaves within years, warns Met Office
The Met Office warns that 45°C heatwaves could hit the UK within years. As climate extremes intensify, urgent adaptation is needed to protect lives and infrastructure.
Explainer: How a sit-spot can reconnect kids (and you) with the wild
Bridget Shirvell emphasizes the importance of creating a sit-spot for children to foster connection with nature and resilience.
Southern Europe’s scorched future: is Spain—and its neighbours—ready for perpetual heatwaves?
Southern Europe is already scorching. As May 2025 breaks records, are Spain and its neighbours prepared for a future of perpetual heatwaves?
Ask an AI: Progress or backlash? ChatGPT on the state of climate action
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A record-high number of Americans worried about the climate crisis
Americans’ concern about climate change rises to 48%, influenced by extreme weather, yet 51% remain unconcerned amidst political polarization.
Frontiers Planet Prize: The breakthrough science that could preserve our planet
The Frontiers Planet Prize incentivizes transformative scientific research to deliver urgent, collaborative solutions for global environmental challenges.
Book review: A Climate of Truth, by Mike Berners-Lee
Mike Berners-Lee’s “A Climate of Truth” explores truth’s role in addressing climate change and systemic issues hindering action.
A greener life, a greener world 