Australia approves world-first vaccine to curb koala chlamydia epidemic
Thousands of koalas have died from the sexually-transmitted disease, with some estimates suggesting only 50,000 remain in the wild.
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Top US Energy Official Lobbies for Fossil Fuels in Europe
European climate experts say the pro-fossil fuel arguments are based on climate disinformation. By Bob Berwyn U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright is in Europe this week to lobby for oil and gas, and some European policy experts say his…
Top court delivers a ‘huge’ climate win for island nations
The recent advisory opinion from the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on states’ obligations regarding climate change was celebrated globally for providing clarity on countries’ legal obligation to prevent climate harm, but was also appreciated by island nations for its…
U.S. Bans on Certain Foreign Fish Imports Could Help Conserve Marine Mammals Worldwide, Experts Say
The Trump administration set strict import bans on fisheries in more than 40 nations that do not meet standards for conserving marine mammals like whales and dolphins. By Kiley Price It’s widely agreed that the United States has the most…
Exxon Wants to Make More of the Materials Needed for E.V. Batteries
The oil giant said Tuesday that it was acquiring assets from a Chicago company as it looks to start producing graphite, a key battery ingredient, by the end of the decade.
U.S. champions sustainable tuna fisheries in Eastern Pacific, boosting American fishermen and conservation
U.S. champions sustainable tuna fisheries in Eastern Pacific, boosting American fishermen and conservation September 9, 2025 NOAA’s Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for International Fisheries, Drew Lawler (left), and NOAA Fisheries’ West Coast Assistant Regional Administrator for Sustainable Fisheries, Ryan Wulff…
Patagonia’s Big Bet on a Modest Grain
The apparel company thinks that a little-used wheat alternative can boost regenerative farming and help the planet. Not everyone agrees.
African wildlife conservation is local communities’ burden (commentary)
“Never, ever say anything negative about an elephant or a gorilla. Elephants may attack people’s property, destroy their crops, and even kill them. Always take the side of the elephant. Big cats have public-school accents. Hyenas are fair game and…
Photo story: Training future seafood farmers
Photo story: Training future seafood farmers (Image credit: Megan Ewald, NOAA Fisheries) Download Image September 4, 2025 Everyone in the aquaculture industry was once a pre-teen! This summer, NOAA and Washington Sea Grant introduced 50 Seattle-area middle schoolers to seafood…
African leaders push for climate investment at Ethiopia summit
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — African leaders met Monday in the Ethiopian capital for the second Africa Climate Summit, where they proposed a new way of thinking about climate adaptation funding and called for the continent to be viewed not as a victim,…