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South Korea hosts 2025 World Environment Day
South Korea will host World Environment Day 2025, with a strong focus on eliminating plastic pollution worldwide.
Green
09:30
Global scientists urge sronger cooperation for sustainable development
Leading Chinese and international scientists have called for stronger global cooperation to tackle pressing challenges and accelerate progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals, emphasizing the role of science and innovation in shaping a sustainable future.
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Green News
Flood risk threatens Swiss valley after village destroyed by glacier
A massive landslide in southern Switzerland this week buried the village of Blatten and blocked a river, creating a growing risk of flooding. Millions of cubic meters of ice, mud, and rock crashed down from a mountain on Wednesday, flooding the few buildings left in the village.
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Green Climate Fund to boost water efficiency in Southern Iraq
The Green Climate Fund (GCF)-backed project, “Strengthening Climate Resilience of Vulnerable Agricultural Livelihoods in Southern Iraq” (SRVALI), was officially launched on the sidelines of the 5th Baghdad International Water Conference.
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Climate change
Climate change adds 30 extra days of extreme heat for 4 billion people: Report
A staggering 4 billion people—half of the world’s population—experienced at least 30 additional days of extreme heat over the past year due to human-induced climate change, a new international study revealed Friday.
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Earth’s next five years expected to be hottest ever, WMO warns
The next five years are likely to be the warmest in recorded history, according to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), as rising global temperatures push the planet closer to surpassing key climate thresholds with wide-ranging consequences.
16:30
Seabird chick with 778 plastic pieces highlights alarming impact of marine pollution
A seabird chick found with 778 plastic pieces inside its body on a remote island between Australia and New Zealand has become a powerful symbol of the global plastic pollution crisis. Scientists say the plastic has caused chronic illness and cognitive decline in the bird, raising urgent concerns abo
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Global glacier preservation efforts to be discussed in Tajikistan
Tajikistan is hosting the International Conference on Glacier Preservation from May 29 to June 1, 2025, in Dushanbe, aiming to highlight the urgent need to halt glacial retreat and elevate the issue on the global climate agenda.
15:00
PennEnergy surrenders water permits for Pennsylvania creek
PennEnergy Resources has withdrawn its permits to draw water from Big Sewickley Creek in western Pennsylvania, a decision welcomed by environmentalists who say the move reflects growing concerns over climate variability and surface water demand from the fracking industry.
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Saudi Arabia's ACWA Power signs MoU to develop 12.5 GW of renewables in Malaysia
Saudi Arabia's ACWA Power has signed a memorandum of understanding with Malaysia to develop up to 12.5 gigawatts of renewable energy capacity by 2040, backed by an initial investment of $10 billion.
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Pacific communities lead ocean conservation as climate impacts intensify
As the climate crisis accelerates, Pacific Island communities are taking bold, grassroots action to protect and restore the ocean—urging global leaders to match their urgency ahead of the upcoming U.N. Ocean Conference.
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China pledges climate support for Pacific Island Nations amid rising regional influence
China has pledged stronger support to Pacific Island nations in combating climate change, offering new investments and infrastructure projects, as it looks to expand its regional influence while U.S. aid remains stalled.
11:30
Peruvian farmer loses case against RWE, but ruling marks major step for global climate lawsuits
A German court dismissed a Peruvian farmer’s case against energy giant RWE, but the ruling is being celebrated as a turning point in climate litigation, recognizing companies’ potential liability for emissions—despite a technical loss.
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UN warns Arctic to warm over three times faster than rest of world
The world is likely to experience record-breaking temperatures through 2029, with the Arctic expected to warm at more than three times the global average, the UN weather agency warned in a new report.
22:30
Thames Water fined £122.7 million in landmark ruling for environmental and governance breaches
UK’s largest water firm Thames Water has been hit with a record £122.7 million fine by Ofwat after the regulator concluded its most extensive investigation ever into the company's environmental violations and dividend practices.
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EU nearly on track to hit 2030 climate goal, Commission says
The EU is poised to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 54% by 2030—just 1% short of its legally binding 55% target—thanks to stronger national climate policies, according to the European Commission’s latest review.
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Biodiversity found to boost ecosystem stability amid environmental change
A finnish study finds that species-rich ecosystems stay more stable over time, helping nature adapt to climate change and human-driven disruptions
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Earth on track for 2.7°C warming by 2100 – Still time to act
The Earth is projected to warm by 2.7°C by the end of the century, significantly overshooting the Paris Agreement’s 1.5°C goal – but scientists say worst-case climate scenarios may still be avoided if current momentum continues.
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Climate News
WMO warns of record heat as world nears critical climate threshold
The world is headed toward record-breaking heat, with an 86% chance of surpassing the critical 1.5°C warming limit in the next five years, global experts warn.
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Climate News
Arctic warming 3.5 times faster as UK faces new climate threats
The Arctic is heating up 3.5 times faster than the global average, raising alarms over geopolitical tensions, melting ice, and threats to UK security, according to new warnings by scientists and officials.