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Geopolitics

Japan spends months preparing centuries-old tree roots before relocating them

Times of India – World · India

- TOI Science Desk is a team of journalists covering science topics like genetic engineering, space exploration, and AI. - They demystify complex science, ma…

Geopolitics

Norfolk Island’s unique corals under triple threat from disease, El Niño and now government-approved dredging

The Guardian – World · Europe

Exclusive: Most of the island’s corals are likely to be species that have not been formally described by science, researcher saysFollow our Australia news live…

Geopolitics

Massive wildfire spreads in Portugal amid extreme heat and strong wind

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

A raging wildfire near Vouzela in central Portugal spread across several municipalities, driven by winds and heat

Geopolitics

Free electricity in Australia, and the week's other eco wins

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Germans save an ancient woodland from coal mining, Australia gives away surplus solar power, and how one city became the world's best place for cyclists?

Geopolitics

Are Europe’s extreme summers the new normal? What the science says

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

WHO warns Europe must 'plan for heat like winter flu' as experts reveal how permanent this summer's extreme heat is.

Geopolitics

24-hour heat stress: Day ‘feel’ 50°C, night warmest in 2 years in Delhi

Times of India – World · India

Delhi sweltered under extreme heat stress, with 'feels like' temperatures soaring past 50 degrees Celsius and night temperatures hitting a two-year high for Ju…

Geopolitics

Heatwave breaks records in Germany, Denmark and Czech Republic

BBC News – World · Europe

An estimated 150 million people are now experiencing temperatures of over 35C across Europe.

Geopolitics

Southeast Asia’s ‘red alert’ haze fight faces economic test

South China Morning Post – World · China

A potentially dangerous haze season looms for Southeast Asia, as rising energy and fertiliser costs threaten to weaken fire-prevention efforts just as extreme …

Geopolitics

Hong Kong moves to curb flow of high liquid content waste in landfills

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong is seeking to curb the flow of bulk high liquid content waste, such as expired drinks, personal care products and discarded detergents, into landfill…

Geopolitics

European heatwave, scorching weather triggers UK ‘red’ warning

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Britain is facing its hottest June weather on record as a blistering heatwave spreads across Europe.

Geopolitics

Weakening UK net zero policy would damage economy, chief climate adviser says

The Guardian – World · Europe

Climate Change Committee chair Nigel Topping says U-turns damage investor confidence and disrupt businessesWeakening the UK’s net zero policy would disrupt bus…

AI / Deep Tech

Hacking the atmosphere: Geoengineering gets a reality check

MIT Technology Review · Global

Jim Franke pulls away the cover page of a presentation on the wraparound desk in his office, revealing an illustration of an odd-­looking aircraft with massive…

Geopolitics

Dead whale towed ashore in Denmark ahead of autopsy

BBC News – World · Europe

"Timmy" was found dead off the coast of Anholt despite multiple attempts to rescue it.

Geopolitics

2025 Wildfires Were the Costliest Ever, Researchers Say

The New York Times – World · US

Severe, hard-to-control blazes in densely populated areas like Los Angeles drove the year’s record losses.

Geopolitics

Dead humpback whale Timmy brought ashore on Danish island for postmortem

South China Morning Post – World · China

The body of a dead humpback whale known as “Timmy” has been brought ashore on the Danish island of Anholt, where experts hope a postmortem examination will she…

Geopolitics

Global temperatures to reach near-record highs in next five years, report finds

The Hindu – World · India

The UN weather agency and the U.K.’s Met Office have forecast continued global warming and faster temperature rise in the Arctic over the coming years

Geopolitics

Britain ‘sleepwalking into a food crisis’ without urgent action, experts say

The Guardian – World · Europe

Industry figures warn of national security risk and call for ministers to address impact of extreme weather, inflation and Iran warBritain is “sleepwalking int…

Geopolitics

Brazil to revive highway project through Amazon amid concerns

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Brazil will invest $75 million to pave a highway that cuts through the center of the Amazon rainforest. Environmentalists argue for strong protections to conse…

Geopolitics

Thailand revives bill to clear the air of toxic smog

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Seasonal smog is a major public health problem in Thailand. Long-delayed legislation aims to stop air pollution before it starts, but enforcement could present…

Geopolitics

Pope decries ‘unscrupulous’ polluters at deadly, mafia-linked dumping ground

The Guardian – World · Europe

Pontiff visits ‘Land of Fires’ where dumping, burial and burning of waste has caused rise in cancer and other illnessesPope Leo has met Italian families whose …

Geopolitics

Slow-moving bands of heavy rain trigger flooding and landslides in parts of China

The Guardian – World · Europe

Twelve dead as southern and central areas also suffer travel disruption, electricity outages and evacuationsHeavy, prolonged rainfall in southern and central C…

Geopolitics

EU is failing to cut pesticide use

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

With binding cut targets scrapped, the European Union's pledge to halve pesticide use is stalling — even as controversial chemicals like glyphosate remain on s…

Tech & Startups

California’s Wildfire Season Is Already Overactive

Wired · Global

Major fires are threatening homes and ecologically sensitive areas following a hot, dry winter.

Geopolitics

Russian hiker becomes Japan’s latest bear attack victim as another grim record looms

South China Morning Post – World · China

A Russian hiker was seriously injured in the mountainous west of Tokyo on Sunday morning, raising fears that Japan could be heading for another record year of …

Geopolitics

Satellite images show likely oil slick off Iran’s Kharg Island

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Satellite images have captured a suspected oil slick spanning dozens of square kilometres near Iran’s Kharg Island.

Geopolitics

Water flows to parched NSW wetlands could be turned back on within weeks as drought fears loom

The Guardian – World · Europe

Water minister Rose Jackson calls drying in Gwydir region ‘devastating’ as bill passes upper house Sign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s fre…

Geopolitics

Police search for thieves who allegedly stole $150,000 worth of beehives from rural NSW property

The Guardian – World · Europe

Local beekeeper Mitch McLennan says hive thefts have become ‘quite commonplace’ due to rise of parasitic varroa mitesFollow our Australia news live blog for la…

Geopolitics

Gibraltar dumping all of its raw sewage into Mediterranean

The Guardian – World · Europe

Wastewater from nearly 40,000 people and businesses pumped straight into sea as territory still has no treatment plantRaw sewage from nearly 40,000 people and …

Geopolitics

New Study Shows Risks of Amazon Deforestation. And Rewards of Protection.

The New York Times – World · US

Researchers examined the combined effects of tree loss and global warming in an effort to better understand how and when an ecosystem collapse could unfold.

Geopolitics

‘They don’t belong in our environment’: US vineyards battle spotted lanternflies as invasive insects spread

The Guardian – World · Europe

From Virginia to New York, the bugs drain vines, cut yields and leave growers resorting to one simple fix: squash themAround grape harvest time about three yea…

Geopolitics

The World Met to Talk Climate Change. The U.S. Wasn’t Invited.

The New York Times – World · US

Dozens of countries met this week to discuss how to end the world’s dependence on fossil fuels, a goal that the Trump administration doesn’t share.

Geopolitics

Ecuador starts fracking in Amazon rainforest

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Ecuador is pushing to increase its production of crude oil but faces a backlash from environmentalists and Indigenous groups.

Geopolitics

Global forest loss slows but El Niño fires could threaten progress

BBC News – World · Europe

The loss of tropical rainforests eased last year, according to new analysis, but scientists warn they are still disappearing rapidly.

Geopolitics

Stranded whale ferried out of German waters in barge

BBC News – World · Europe

The final operation to save the whale is being closely followed, after the failure of earlier attempts.

Geopolitics

Almost All of Europe Was Abnormally Hot in 2025, Report Finds

The New York Times – World · US

The continent, which is warming faster than the global average, saw wildfires, floods and a sub-Arctic heat wave, the European State of the Climate report said.

Geopolitics

Canada's Arctic noise is no party for narwhals

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Known as the "unicorns of the sea," narwhals are fleeing Canada's far north. Researchers suspect a link to noise pollution from increasing ship traffic.

Geopolitics

Lebanon accuses Israel of committing ‘ecocide’ in country since 2023

The Guardian – World · Europe

Claim by environment minister opens new report into profound ecological damage allegedly done by IDF forces Lebanon’s minister for the environment has accused…

Geopolitics

Wildfires in Japan’s north worsen, 1,400 firefighters deployed

South China Morning Post – World · China

Japan has deployed 1,400 firefighters and dozens of Self-Defence Force personnel to battle mountain blazes that have been raging in the north for five days and…

Geopolitics

Hong Kong plans new trial of infecting male mosquitoes to halt offspring growth

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong will trial a “mosquito-to-control-mosquito” strategy next year, under which the insect males are infected with bacteria to prevent their offspring fr…

Geopolitics

We can make sure another Chornobyl disaster does not happen, here is how

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

In war and peace, decentralised renewable energy systems provide a safe and resilient alternative.

Geopolitics

Banda hottest in country at 47.4℃ as UP reels under heatwave

Times of India – World · India

Uttar Pradesh is reeling under a severe heatwave, with Banda recording a scorching 47.4 degrees Celsius, its highest in April since 1951. Many districts exceed…

Geopolitics

‘Cries of delight’ as Sumatran orangutan filmed using canopy bridge to cross road for first time

The Guardian – World · Europe

After a two-year wait, video of a young male crossing above a road gives hope that critically endangered species can survive habitat fragmentationThe criticall…

Startups

How Kritsnam is building India’s water accounting system

Your Story · India

Kritsnam is building a verifiable water accounting system in India, turning water usage into auditable data for enterprises and regulators.

Geopolitics

Russian Officials Say Town’s Air Is Toxic, Days After Strike on Oil Refinery

The New York Times – World · US

Since Ukraine attacked the refinery in Tuapse, starting a huge fire, residents have reported drops of dark, oily toxins falling from the sky.

Geopolitics

For Earth Day, a Few Signs of Hope for Our Planet

The New York Times – World · US

In a year of grim climate and environment news, we’ve compiled several hopeful signs about our planet’s future.

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