Climate
Nine philanthropists announced a collective $500 million commitment at the COP17 Leaders’ Summit in Yerevan to fund recovery programs for the planet’s most threatened wildlife. The pledge aims to scale proven conservation wins while highlighting the financing gap that still plagues global biodiversity targets.
Climate
Wildlife populations have seen dramatic declines globally since 1970, with climate change a significant factor. However, targeted conservation initiatives demonstrate clear instances of recovery and offer a rational basis for hope.
Climate
New research shows that the carbon already released will keep the planet warmer for decades, even if emissions drop sharply tomorrow. The findings reshape how we think about climate action, emphasizing the urgency of both rapid cuts and long‑term removal strategies.
Climate
From Bangkok’s waist‑deep streets to South Africa’s parched farms, extreme weather is intensifying and reshaping lives. The growing human and financial toll underscores an urgent need for climate‑just adaptation and policy action.
Climate
New satellite data show Antarctica’s winter sea‑ice extent was the third‑smallest in the 48‑year record, underscoring a worrying trend in polar climate dynamics. Scientists are expanding monitoring networks and emphasizing rapid emissions cuts to limit downstream impacts.
Climate
From bison roaming restored European plains to seahorses thriving under eco‑moorings, new data reveal concrete wins for biodiversity. These projects illustrate how targeted action can reverse declines and deliver ecosystem benefits.
Climate
New industrial plants and policy frameworks are accelerating carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) in Europe and Canada. While costs remain a hurdle, market forecasts and government incentives point to a growing role for CCUS in meeting net‑zero targets.