Can Nations Agree How to Mine the Sea? This Is the Year, She Says.
Leticia Carvalho heads a global authority that’s been struggling to set rules for a decade. President Trump’s aggressive push on ocean mining makes her task more urgent.
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Caesar Rodney statue to get place of honor in Washington
Caesar Rodney, whose statue was placed in storage amid racial injustice protests in 2020, will be honored in Washington this summer.
Without Weighing Costs to Public Health, EPA Rolls Back Air Pollution Standards for Coal Plants
The federal Mercury and Air Toxics Standards for coal and oil-fired power plants were strengthened during the Biden administration. By Kiley Bense Last week, when the Environmental Protection Agency finalized its repeal of tightened 2024 air pollution standards for power…
The Farming Industry Has Embraced ‘Precision Agriculture’ and AI, but Critics Question Its Environmental Benefits
Why have tech heavyweights, including Google and Microsoft, become so deeply integrated in agriculture? And who benefits from their involvement? By Georgina Gustin Picture an American farm in your mind.
A Tiny Caribbean Island Sued the Netherlands Over Climate Change, and Won
The case shows that climate change is a fundamental human rights violation—and the victory of Bonaire, a Dutch territory, could open the door for similar lawsuits globally. Interview by Paloma Beltran, Living on Earth From our collaborating partner Living on…
Marine strategy must deliver action for seabirds, charity says
The updated strategy should mean areas like Strangford Lough will be better protected in five years’ time.
‘Who’d guess they’re the same species?’ What Italy’s wall lizards reveal about genetic diversity and why it matters
Understanding biodiversity within species is key to our understanding of why nature works the way it does, say researchers Words and photographs by Roberto García-Roa Twelve miles from the heart of Rome, Dr Javier Ábalos pauses his walk, lifts his…
North Dakota judge finalizes $345m judgment against Greenpeace in pipeline case
Judge slashed a $667m damages award to Energy Transfer over Greenpeace’s role in Dakota Access Pipeline protests A North Dakota judge on Friday finalized a $345m judgment against Greenpeace in a lawsuit pursued by pipeline company Energy Transfer (ET.N) over…
Last of the summer rain puts southern states on flood watch and Sydney on alert for bull sharks
SA premier Peter Malinauskas warns residents to prepare for heavy falls and possible flash floods Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Late summer rain is causing havoc across Australia, with South Australia on flood watch,…
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