Environment
Second WHO Global Conference on Air Pollution, Health Concludes with Major Commitments
March 29, 2025
Second WHO Global Conference on Air Pollution, Health Concludes with Major Commitments
The Second WHO Global Conference on Air Pollution and Health has ended with significant commitments from over 50 countries and organizations to combat air pollution and protect public health. Organized with the Government of Colombia, the event gathered over 700…
866 New Marine Species Discovered, Unveiling Ocean’s Hidden Wonders
March 23, 2025
866 New Marine Species Discovered, Unveiling Ocean’s Hidden Wonders
A recent study has revealed the discovery of 866 new marine species, including a guitar-shaped shark, a fan-like coral, and a venomous deep-sea snail with harpoon-like teeth, Anadolu Agency reported. These species were identified through divers, piloted submersibles, and remotely…
Amnesty International Calls for Justice for Victims of Environmental Pollution
March 18, 2025
Amnesty International Calls for Justice for Victims of Environmental Pollution
Amnesty International has urged the United Nations to prioritize justice for victims of environmental pollution in its recent submission to the UN Special Rapporteur on Toxics and Human Rights, Jurist News reported. The report highlights the critical need for effective…
Freshwater Salinization: A Growing Global Concern
March 18, 2025
Freshwater Salinization: A Growing Global Concern
Freshwater ecosystems, including rivers and estuaries, are becoming saltier due to natural and human processes, threatening biodiversity and water resources, Earth.com reported. A recent study from the University of Maryland highlights the dual sources of salinity: land-based activities, such as…
Rights Groups Highlight Fossil Fuels’ Role in Climate Crisis at UN
March 16, 2025
Rights Groups Highlight Fossil Fuels’ Role in Climate Crisis at UN
Twenty-four organizations, including Amnesty International and Oxfam, submitted a joint statement to the UN on Friday, emphasizing the critical link between fossil fuels and climate harm, Jurist News reported. They highlighted that carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuel use increased…
Surge in Sea Level Rise Linked to Record Heat in 2024
March 16, 2025
Surge in Sea Level Rise Linked to Record Heat in 2024
In 2024, global sea levels rose at an accelerated rate of 0.23 inches (0.59 centimeters) per year, surpassing the expected 0.17 inches (0.43 centimeters), an article by Earth.com claimed. This increase is primarily attributed to thermal expansion, which now accounts…
Severe Storm Alfred Leaves Thousands in Queensland Without Power
March 9, 2025
Severe Storm Alfred Leaves Thousands in Queensland Without Power
Hundreds of thousands of residents in Queensland are without power, Reuters reported, following the impact of Storm Alfred, a downgraded tropical cyclone that brought damaging winds and heavy rains. As of Sunday, approximately 316,540 people were affected, with the Gold…
World’s Largest Iceberg Grounds Near South Georgia Island
March 5, 2025
World’s Largest Iceberg Grounds Near South Georgia Island
The world’s largest iceberg, A23a, has grounded in shallow waters off South Georgia, a remote British island in the South Atlantic, home to millions of penguins and seals, Anadolu Agency reported. Roughly twice the size of Greater London, the iceberg…
World’s Largest Lithium Deposit in Bolivia Faces Environmental Challenges
February 20, 2025
World’s Largest Lithium Deposit in Bolivia Faces Environmental Challenges
The Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia, the world’s largest lithium deposit, holds immense potential for renewable energy but poses significant ecological risks, an article by SciTech Daily reported. A Duke University study reveals that lithium-brine mining increases arsenic levels in…
Over 150 false killer whales stranded on beach in Australia’s Tasmania
February 19, 2025
Over 150 false killer whales stranded on beach in Australia’s Tasmania
More than 150 false killer whales have stranded on a beach near Arthur River in Tasmania, Australia, with only 90 of the 157 animals still alive as rescue teams race against time, Al Jazeera reported. The Department of Natural Resources…