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How a Torn-Off Indigenous Headdress Became Symbol of Cultural and Structural Affront at COP30
Indigenous People Face Cultural and Structural Affront at COP30
Although COP30 was meant to be “open to all”, branded as “the Indigenous COP”, not many Indigenous Brazilians received accreditation.
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December 6, 2025 at 2:15 AM
How a Torn-Off Indigenous Headdress Became Symbol of Cultural and Structural Affront at COP30
Trump to Repeal Biden-Era Fuel Efficiency Standards for Cars and Trucks
Trump to Repeal Biden-Era Fuel Efficiency Standards for Cars and Trucks | Earth.Org
US President Donald Trump is repealing the Biden-era federal fuel economy standards, significantly weakening fuel requirements vehicles.
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December 5, 2025 at 7:15 AM
Trump to Repeal Biden-Era Fuel Efficiency Standards for Cars and Trucks
World Soil Day 2025: To Address Water Shortage, Look Below Your Feet
World Soil Day: There Is No Water Security Without Healthy Soil
Only soil that is rich in organic matter and which is in shade has the capability to absorb and hold water.
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December 5, 2025 at 2:15 AM
World Soil Day 2025: To Address Water Shortage, Look Below Your Feet
95% of Europeans Exposed to Unsafe Levels of Air Pollution As Report Links it to 279,000 Premature Deaths in 2023
95% of Europeans Face Unsafe Air Pollution Levels: Report
Reducing air pollution to WHO guideline levels could have prevented 182,000 deaths attributable to PM2.5 exposure in the EU in 2023.
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December 4, 2025 at 4:15 AM
95% of Europeans Exposed to Unsafe Levels of Air Pollution As Report Links it to 279,000 Premature Deaths in 2023
Why Solar Geoengineering Is Now a Moral Imperative
Why Solar Geoengineering Is Now a Moral Imperative | Earth.Org
Around the world, climate policy is stalling. So, what progress are we really risking by considering solar geoengineering?
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December 4, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Why Solar Geoengineering Is Now a Moral Imperative
Will a New Fund Fill the Gap Left By COP30’s Failure on Tropical Forest Protection?
Will a New Fund Fill the Gap Left By COP30’s Forest Failure?
An ambitious plan for a $125 billion fund to protect forests – the Tropical Forests Forever Fund, launched at COP30 – is gaining momentum.
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December 3, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Will a New Fund Fill the Gap Left By COP30’s Failure on Tropical Forest Protection?
One Man’s Innovative Solution to Protect Bee Colonies from Flooding
An Innovative Solution to Protect Bees From the Flooding
A new hive design could help protect bee colonies from the growing threat of extreme storms and flooding, as populations continue to decline.
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December 2, 2025 at 1:15 AM
One Man’s Innovative Solution to Protect Bee Colonies from Flooding
‘Global Accountability System’: Climate Litigation Is Forcing Governments to Act on Climate, Says Report
Climate Litigation Is Forcing Governments to Act on Climate: Report
Climate litigation is "one of the most powerful tools there is to force a systemic shift in climate action," according to a new report.
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December 2, 2025 at 12:15 AM
‘Global Accountability System’: Climate Litigation Is Forcing Governments to Act on Climate, Says Report
More than 900 Dead and Hundreds Missing in Southeast Asia Floods
More than 900 Dead in Southeast Asia Floods | Earth.Org
Authorities in Indonesia, Thailand and Sri Lanka are still looking for hundreds of people after floods and landslides devastated the region.
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December 1, 2025 at 4:15 AM
More than 900 Dead and Hundreds Missing in Southeast Asia Floods
The Invasion of the Lionfish: A Silent Marine Crisis
The Invasion of the Lionfish: A Silent Marine Crisis | Earth.Org
In Mayotte’s lagoon, lionfish have become far more common than before. The weaker the ecosystem, the stronger the lionfish becomes.
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December 1, 2025 at 2:15 AM
The Invasion of the Lionfish: A Silent Marine Crisis
International Jaguar Day 2025: All You Need to Know About the Amazon’s Mightiest Apex Predator
Interesting Facts About the Jaguar | Earth.Org
Despite its revered status, the jaguar faces a silent decline, with an estimated population of around 173,000, according to the WWF.
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November 29, 2025 at 2:15 AM
International Jaguar Day 2025: All You Need to Know About the Amazon’s Mightiest Apex Predator
Global Coal Demand Expected to Peak Before 2030, IEA Says
Global Coal Demand Expected to Peak Before 2030, IEA Says
The International Energy Agency says demand for coal is expected to start declining in most countries after 2030, except India and SE Asia.
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November 28, 2025 at 5:15 AM
Global Coal Demand Expected to Peak Before 2030, IEA Says
Challenges and Opportunities of Introducing Hydrogen-Powered Vehicles in Hong Kong
Challenges and Opportunities of Adopting Hydrogen in Hong Kong
Hong Kong is promoting the adoption of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles to achieve net-zero emissions in the transportation sector by 2050.
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November 28, 2025 at 2:15 AM
Challenges and Opportunities of Introducing Hydrogen-Powered Vehicles in Hong Kong
Closing the GAP: What Will it Take to Give Gender the Climate Attention it Deserves?
COP30 Agrees on Gender Action Plan: Now What? | Earth.Org
Amid a failure to take concrete steps away from fossil fuels, the adoption of the Gender Action Plan at COP30 has gone almost unnoticed.
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November 27, 2025 at 5:15 AM
Closing the GAP: What Will it Take to Give Gender the Climate Attention it Deserves?
Açaí, the Amazon’s Favorite Berry, Finds Future in Biochar
Açaí, the Amazon’s Favorite Berry, Finds Future in Biochar
A group of Brazilian start-ups is seeking a way to create new opportunities for açaí producers by converting agricultural waste to biochar.
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November 27, 2025 at 2:15 AM
Açaí, the Amazon’s Favorite Berry, Finds Future in Biochar
Brazil to Consult Scientists and Industry on Fossil Fuel Phase-Out Roadmap
Brazil to Consult Scientists, Industry on Fossil Fuel Roadmap
Studies backing Brazil's roadmap involve international agencies, scientists, and representatives from the fossil fuel industry.
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November 26, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Brazil to Consult Scientists and Industry on Fossil Fuel Phase-Out Roadmap
One-Third of Coal Could Be Phased Out By 2030: Reports
One-Third of Coal Could Be Phased Out By 2030: Reports
Two new reports released at COP30 outline practical actions that could accelerate on-the-ground delivery of the transition away from coal.
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November 25, 2025 at 2:15 AM
One-Third of Coal Could Be Phased Out By 2030: Reports
Rising Heat, Rising Risk: Proactive Resilience Is the Only Way Forward
Asia's Climate Crisis: Proactive Resilience is the Only Way Forward
As countries convene at the 9th Session of the Committee on Disaster Risk Reduction this week, resilience strategies are the core priority.
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November 25, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Rising Heat, Rising Risk: Proactive Resilience Is the Only Way Forward
Did COP30 Succeed or Fail?
Did COP30 Succeed or Fail? | Earth.Org
Despite expectations for COP30 to deliver on finance and Indigenous rights, the final agreement reflected a mix of progress and contention.
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November 24, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Did COP30 Succeed or Fail?
Beyond the Buzz: Why Pollinators Matter More than You Think
Why Pollinators Matter More than You Think | Earth.Org
There are 350,000 pollinators across the world. These often unrecognized helpers play a crucial role in keeping our ecosystems functioning.
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November 24, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Beyond the Buzz: Why Pollinators Matter More than You Think
No Mention of Planet-Warming Fossil Fuels in COP30 Agreement
No Mention of Planet-Warming Fossil Fuels in COP30 Agreement
The demand from around 80 developed and developing countries for an end to the use of fossil fuels was left out of the final COP30 agreement.
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November 23, 2025 at 2:15 AM
No Mention of Planet-Warming Fossil Fuels in COP30 Agreement
Reactions Pour in After Weak COP30 Agreement
Reactions Pour in After Weak COP30 Agreement | Earth.Org
Earth.Org gathers reactons to the COP30 agreement, which calls for renewed commitments to tackle rising temperatures but omits fossil fuels.
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November 23, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Reactions Pour in After Weak COP30 Agreement
Soil Is Bigger Carbon Sink Than Previously Thought: Report
Soil Is Bigger Carbon Sink Than Previously Thought: Report
The world’s soils store 45% more carbon than previously estimated, making them a powerful, largely untapped carbon sink.
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November 22, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Soil Is Bigger Carbon Sink Than Previously Thought: Report
COP30 Week 2: Recap
COP30 Week 2: Recap | Earth.Org
With all eyes on the delegates in Belém to deliver a meaningful deal, here are the main takeaways from COP30 Week 2.
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November 21, 2025 at 5:15 PM
COP30 Week 2: Recap
Increasing Fossil Fuel Exploration Threatens Biodiversity Hotspots, Say Activists at COP30
Fossil Fuel Exploration Threatens Biodiversity Hotspots, Say Activists at COP30
Despite government commitments to protect biodiversity hotspots, oil and gas exploration are on the rise in the Amazon and in SE Asia.
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November 21, 2025 at 5:15 AM
Increasing Fossil Fuel Exploration Threatens Biodiversity Hotspots, Say Activists at COP30