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Climate-Warming Methane Emissions from the World’s Biggest Livestock Companies Are Bigger Than From Major Oil and Gas Companies
The world’s biggest meat and dairy companies are responsible for emitting more climate-warming methane than all of the countries in the European Union and United Kingdom combined, according to a new assessment published Monday. Livestock, mostly...

CARB Update: Climate Clock Keeps Running Despite Regulatory Delay
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) recently posted a notice on its website regarding climate disclosure requirements indicating that, due to the large volume of stakeholder comments received, it does not now anticipate releasing its...

“Maize is Food”: Zambia’s Journey with Climate-Resilient Seeds
In southern Africa, maize is a cultural and economic staple, as well as a daily necessity for many households. The saying, “maize is food; food is maize,” particularly holds in Zambia, where most meals are often incomplete without nshima, a thick...

Galamsey: 'Our uneducated parents didn't destroy our environment, unfortunately the educated ones are' — Bole-Bamboi MP
A total of 138 newly trained Blue Water Guards have been commissioned in the Bole-Bamboi District of the Savannah Region to combat the destruction of water bodies caused by illegal mining activities, popularly known as galamsey. The commissioning...
“SAKSTAT” LAUNCHED PORTAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL STATISTICS
Daily News: Economics October 21, 2025 Sakstat held today a presentation of a new product – the portal of environmental statistics. The portal has 9 modules. Full text is not available for the guests. Please, login, if you already have account, or...

Environmental Powerhouse Seeks to Bridge Racial, Class Divide in South County
A sunny Friday afternoon in Imperial Beach, and Charles Rilli, deputy director of the Sierra Club’s San Diego chapter, worked the room. It was minutes before an Oct. 3 panel discussion about the Tijuana River at a crowded state park visitor...

How to plan for and navigate retirement in a shifty economic environment
PHOENIX — With the overhanging federal government shutdown, it’s more important than ever to properly prepare for retirement, especially because of how rapidly the economy is shifting. How Social Security and Medicare assets are potentially...

Okanagan wineries are taking steps to prepare for severe climate-change cold snaps
Get the best of Vancouver in your inbox, every Tuesday and Thursday. Sign up for our free newsletter. What a difference a year can make, with the takeaway being not all is lost—yet. Okanagan wineries are reporting fall 2025 yields that are, for...

“WEEK OF ENVIRONMENTAL BETRAYAL” LABOR CAVES TO LOBBYISTS, OFFICIALLY BREAKS NATIONAL PARKS PROMISE
Australian Greens The Victorian Greens say Labor has hit new lows this week – caving to lobbyists, leaving loopholes for logging, and proving it can’t be trusted on the environment. Yesterday, the Allan State Labor Government released its response...

Portland-area counties launch regional climate and health dashboards
The five online dashboards track heat, cold, air quality, infectious disease and mental health across Multnomah, Washington and Clackamas counties. PORTLAND, Ore. — Multnomah, Washington and Clackamas counties have launched a new set of online...

King County Council passes updated climate plan through 2030, sets goal for carbon neutrality by 2050
The plan, passed Tuesday, reaffirms many goals previously set, including 100% zero-emission buses by 2035. SEATTLE — The King County Council on Tuesday approved an updated Strategic Climate Action Plan that sets equity, accountability and...

Environment Ministry recognises 86 ‘white’ category industries as minimal polluters
The Union Environment Ministry has expanded the scope of ‘white’ category industries by identifying 86 sectors as minimal polluters that have least impact on water resources. The aim is to simplify environmental clearances for these sectors....

Over 1,000 MIT students inspired to work toward climate solutions
Recently, more than 1,000 MIT students stepped into the shoes of global decision-makers by trying out En-ROADS, a simulation tool developed to test climate policies, explore solutions, and envision a cleaner and safer environmental future. MIT is...

Financial Security (FinSec) series with Dr Philip Takyi: Mobilizing Climate Finance: How emerging markets can leverage IFC’s strategy to drive sustainable investment
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, is at the forefront of mobilizing climate finance in emerging markets. In fiscal year 2024, IFC committed a record $56 billion to private companies and financial...

Climate Action Plan update, open house set for Wednesday
The Routt County Climate Action Plan Collaborative will host a public open house and plan update from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Bud Werner Memorial Library in Steamboat Springs. Attendees can learn about what local governments and partners...
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Climate crisis brings first-ever mosquitoes to Iceland
Three specimens were found in a region once considered one of the few places on Earth without mosquitoes Iceland, long known as one of the world’s only places free of mosquitoes, has reported finding the insect on its soil for the very first time....

Azerbaijan joins session of International Maritime Organization Committee on Marine Environment Protection
Baku, October 21, AZERTAC An Azerbaijani delegation from State Maritime and Ports Agency (SMPA) attended 2nd extraordinary session of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Committee on Marine Environment Protection in London. Azerbaijan...

Your Environmental Spotlight with EDNA OBIRI: Are electric cars truly green, or just the lesser evil?
Not so long ago, spotting a Tesla on the highway turned heads. Today, electric cars (EVs) are no longer novelties reserved for Silicon Valley techies. From sleek luxury sedans to budget-friendly compacts, automakers are rushing to electrify their...