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Environmental groups urge Iowa to strengthen water standards amid rising cancer rates
Listen to the audio version of this article (generated by AI). Environmental groups are pressing Iowa regulators for stricter water protections by getting up-to-date with federal recommendations and lowering nitrate limits, alleging that current...

‘Harbour hijackers’ – Climate activists to unleash chaos on Sydney
The controversial ‘Rising Tide’ climate activist group is back at it. They’re staging their latest protest in the middle of Sydney Harbour. Hear more highlights from Ben Fordham Live in the playlist below and give us a follow on Apple Podcasts:...

Power Of Environmental Water In Spring
Dept of Climate Change, Energy, Environment & Water When the conditions are right in spring, the wetlands of the Murray-Darling Basin come alive with the sights and sounds of breeding waterbirds. This seasonal event is not just a natural wonder....

Climate change, population growth hindering Pakistan from becoming $3tr economy: Aurangzeb
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said on Wednesday that unchecked population growth and climate change are hindering Pakistan from becoming a $3 trillion economy. Pakistan is home to a vast population of over 251 million, according to World...

The kids who sued America over climate change aren’t done yet
This story was originally published by Grist. Anita Hofschneider Grist In 2015, nearly two dozen American youth sued the federal government, alleging that the United States violated their constitutional rights by facilitating the burning of fossil...

Empower Engenharia: LONGi's Hi-MO 9 BC Modules Thrive in Brazil's Harsh Climate
Empower Engenharia, a renowned third-party technical consultancy in Latin America, recently conducted a comprehensive power generation performance analysis that aimed to evaluate the efficiency, reliability and energy yield of multiple PV module...

Is Shell to blame for a ‘super typhoon’? Philippines survivors to sue oil giant in legal first
Trixy Elle still weeps when she remembers how she and her family fought for their lives as Typhoon Rai tore across the Philippines days before Christmas four years ago. In a matter of hours, intense rain and storm surges swallowed their home on...

Oct. 23 - API now opposes year-round E15 sales, citing shifting, unstable environment for refiners
THE CENTER SQUARE — The American Petroleum Institute (API) said Oct. 21 it now opposes legislation that would allow year-round sales of E15 gasoline, citing dramatic changes in market conditions that have led to a substantially different operating...
Singapore ranked Asia Pacific's most resilient nation; climate adaptation in sharp focus as COP30 approaches
Singapore is the most resilient country in Asia Pacific – and fourth globally – according to a new index that measures nations’ ability to withstand geopolitical, economic and climate shocks. Pakistan ranks among the five most vulnerable...

Crunch EU leaders’ climate talks risk opening ‘Pandora’s box’
To date, this approach hasn’t placated leaders. Ahead of Thursday’s summit, 19 countries were calling for even more deregulation from the Commission. A vocal contingent — including Poland’s Donald Tusk and Italy’s Giorgia Meloni — have made...

Climate action at Before the Tide Festival
A powerful new event, Before the Tide Festival, is making its debut in November at Narara Ecovillage. The festival is a ground-breaking celebration of community and climate action in a two-day gathering of minds, hearts, and hands united in the...

Jamaica joins regional effort to support women in climate projects
Jamaica is among eight Caribbean countries to join a Gender Smart Facility led by the Caribbean Biodiversity Fund (CBF) and Global Affairs Canada to transform how climate finance reaches women and vulnerable communities. Unlike traditional climate...

"Record Annual Rise In Atmospheric CO2 Levels Alarms UN Climate Body"
"The United Nations warned Wednesday that CO2 levels in the atmosphere saw their biggest annual jump on record in 2024, driven by fossil fuel emissions, wildfires and weakening natural absorption by land and oceans. The findings come ahead of...

Azercosmos harnesses AI technologies to tackle climate challenges
Climate action has become a cornerstone of Azerbaijan’s national agenda, reflecting the country’s commitment to global sustainability goals. Hosting the COP29 United Nations Climate Change Conference in 2024 and forging partnerships such as the...

Gymshark’s Hannah Mercer on the secret to the right retail environment
e retail executive to learn more about her secrets to creating a brand that authentically resonates with customers. Inside Retail: You began your career on the higher-end side of the retail spectrum at Harrods before moving on to sportier,...

‘India-Sri Lanka environmental cooperation a matter of survival’—Justice Surya Kant in Colombo
New Delhi: Environmental cooperation between India and Sri Lanka is not a matter of charity or diplomacy, but of survival, Supreme Court judge Justice Surya Kant asserted in Colombo Wednesday. Justice Kant, who is slated to become the Chief...

UK food system risks £2.6bn climate cost by 2050
A recent climate risk report from IGD, created in partnership with EY, highlights a concerning forecast: if the UK food system continues on its current path, it could incur an extra £2.6 billion in annual costs by 2050. This alarming figure is...

Massia Bailey| Managing impact of the learning environment on students
STUDENTS LEARN as much from what’s implied as from what’s explicitly taught. In many teacher preparation programmes, the concept of the formal and informal curriculum is introduced to emphasise that students learn both through direct instruction...

Earth Today | Adaptation Fund Board clears US$125m-plus in new climate projects for the developing world
THE ADAPTATION Fund Board recently concluded its 45th meeting in Bonn, Germany, clearing more than US$125 million in new adaptation projects that strengthen resilience in the most vulnerable countries. Eighteen new projects and programmes were...
New support to help community service organisations tackle social impacts of climate change
From: Edith Cowan University New support to help community service organisations tackle social impacts of climate change A new free online toolkit and tailored workshops are aiming to equip community service organisations with the tools and...