Brazil’s oil industry causes significant pollution, harming marine environments and sparking criticism of President Lula’s fossil fuel policies.
Typhoon Kalmaegi: Climate change blamed as the Philippines pay a high human cost
Typhoon Kalmaegi hits the Philippines, causing nearly 200 deaths and highlighting increasing extreme weather due to climate change.
Ocean acidification pushes Earth beyond safe limits, new report warns
Ocean acidification has breached Earth’s planetary boundaries for the first time, scientists warn, threatening global marine ecosystems.
China looks to ride wave of clean ocean energy
China is advancing ocean energy development, focusing on wave power technologies to boost capacity and secure energy supplies by 2030.
The positive tipping points helping nature bounce back
Positive tipping points can restore ecosystems through small actions, fostering biodiversity, better health, and sustainable practices for a healthier planet.
ReefCircular wants to supercharge coastal protection with artificial reefs
ReefCircular’s artificial reefs in Denmark significantly boost marine biodiversity, attracting diverse species and offering global restoration potential.
China shows off ocean protection progress
China’s marine progress includes ecological redlines, nature reserves, rare species recovery, green and low-carbon development, and international cooperation while addressing problematic species naming issues.
Coral reefs suffer another tragic bleaching event – NOAA
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reports the fourth global bleaching event, impacting 54+ countries, posing severe threats to coral reefs.
Earth Day 2024 – photo series: photographers illustrate our addiction to plastics
The Earth Day 2022 theme “Planet vs Plastics” is explored through a series of impactful photos by different photographers. The photos highlight the global issue of plastic pollution, emphasizing its widespread impact on nature and biodiversity. Contributors include Alex Macro, Andrea Jones, Carrig Wendy, Elisabeth Hoff, and Tal Silverman.
United Nations: The world smashed heat records in 2023
The UN’s World Meteorological Organization issued a dire warning about unprecedented climate impacts in 2023, with record-breaking temperatures and alarming ocean warming, signaling a red alert for escalating climate crisis in 2024.