Cultural exchange program a lifeline in Ohio’s challenging child care environment

One of the greatest gifts of getting older is changing your beliefs when your own circumstances change. If someone asked me 15 years ago to define an au pair, my beliefs most likely were aligned with common misconceptions. These are...

Labor pushes for nature deal as new Environment Reform Bill unveiled

Published 30 October 2025, 8:11 am The major political parties are in agreement that Australia's environmental laws are broken. But can they find common ground on how to fix the 25 year old legislation? Today, the government introduced the new...

Environmentalists and conservationists oppose plan to allow pigeon feeding near Aarey forest and Sanjay Gandhi National Park

After the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) announced that it would set up alternative pigeon-feeding spots around the periphery of eco-sensitive zones such as the Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP) and the Aarey forest, environmentalists...

/R E P E A T — Media Advisory – Canada to host G7 Energy and Environment Ministers’ Meeting in Toronto/

TORONTO, Oct. 29, 2025 /CNW/ – On October 30–31, 2025, the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, will co-host the G7 Energy and Environment Ministers’ Meeting (EEMM) in Toronto with the Honourable Julie Dabrusin,...

Earth Nears Irreversible Climate Breakdown, Scientists Warn

A new BioScience report warns Earth is “hurtling toward climate chaos,” with 22 of 34 vital signs at record highs — from greenhouse gas levels to ocean heat — as scientists urge urgent action to avoid irreversible planetary damage. A new global...

Climate Change Causing More Deaths From Heat, Wildfire Smoke

Key Takeaways Deaths related to climate change continue to increase Heat-related deaths have risen 23% since the 1990s, claiming 546,000 lives a year Deaths from air pollution also are increasing, thanks to wildfires and burning of fossil fuels...

GCC Meteorology, Climate Committee boosts cooperation

KUWAIT: Acting Director General of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) Duaij Al-Otaibi affirmed that the 17th meeting of the Gulf Cooperation Council’s (GCC) Permanent Committee for Meteorology and Climate represents an important step...

Melting Arctic ice unlocks a secret that could rewrite Earth’s climate equation

The Arctic Ocean has long been seen as a frozen, lifeless frontier. But as climate change melts the region’s sea ice, surprising new discoveries are emerging from beneath the surface. Scientists have found that melting ice could actually stimulate...

OBELL: VAT compliance a necessity for fair business environment, not burden

George Obell/FILE Tax compliance is the fundamental pillar of a country’s healthy business environment and national development. When individuals and businesses file their returns on time and pay taxes accurately, it not only contributes to a...

FEDERAL BANK REGULATORS' WITHDRAWAL OF CLIMATE RISK MANAGEMENT PRINCIPLES IS A RECKLESS POLITICAL MOVE

The following information was released by the Sierra Club: Federal Reserve, OCC, FDIC withdraw principles published in 2023 October 17, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. On Thursday, October 16, the Federal Reserve, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency...

Environmentalists are strengthening cooperation with the German society for international cooperation

A signing ceremony for protocols to Memoranda of understanding on two regional programs of the German society for international cooperation (GIZ) – «Climate risk management in Central Asia» and «Integrated and climate-sensitive land use in Central...

Why Bill Gates turned on the alarmists, and decided climate change isn’t the apocalypse

Earlier this week, Microsoft co-founder and billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates dropped a truth bomb into the discussion of climate and energy policy. His missive sent the climate lobby into a tizzy as he joined a growing chorus of voices...

How Children’s Lives May Change in Shadow of Climate Change – Expert's Insights

Climate change affects children’s everyday lives, influencing both their physical health and mental well-being. Education is often among the first areas where these effects become visible, says climate policy expert Apostol Dyankov, who explains...

Environmental review adopted

The Village of Woodbury voted to adopt a positive State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) resolution in relation to the petition from the Village of Kiryas Joel and the Town of Palm Tree to annex 197 acres from the Town and Village of...

Reducing the environmental impact of Halloween, one costume at a time

Photo: Jocelyn Kaelin | Courtesy Jocelyn is a sophomore studying environmental studies and Hispanic studies. Currently, she is vice president of Marlins Go Green, stage managing VWU’s production of The Thanksgiving Play and a member of Camerata...

Counties urged to adopt eco-friendly farming to fight climate change

Tuliangura Lomurwas weeds crops at Wei Wei irrigation scheme in West Pokot County. [File, Standard] Agricultural experts have challenged county governments to adopt an agro-ecology policy to address the hostile climate reality in the country. The...

Western Province moves to strengthen climate action

CCDA and Western Provincial administration staff in Daru recently (NBC News) Western Province is taking steps to strengthen its response to climate change following a consultation meeting in Daru between the Climate Change and Development...

Democratic legislator discusses environmental legislation, life before politics

Rep. Vincent Miresse’s desk might look like that of a typical legislator with a family photo, Wisconsin Blue Book and other assorted items. But Miresse’s drawer contains something different — Wisconsin conservationist Aldo Leopold’s “A Sand County...

D66 party wins Dutch elections, ex-EU climate czar Timmermans resigns

In a dramatic comeback, the Liberal Democrats (D66) party has claimed a narrow but decisive win in the Netherlands’ snap general election, eclipsing Geert Wilders’ hard-right Party for Freedom (PVV). With almost 100 per cent of votes counted, D66...

Dunnellon officials oppose permit request due to environmental concerns

DUNNELLON, Fla. (WCJB) - Dunnellon city leaders are waiting to see what happens after they sent a letter to the Department of Environmental Protection opposing a controversial permit request. The permit would be for a railroad tie shredding...