Australia’s bid to include the ancient rock art of the Murujuga Cultural Landscape on the World Heritage list faces uncertainty as the UN raises concerns about industrial emissions damaging Aboriginal carvings near Karratha. The petroglyphs, which are around 40,000 years old, hold immense cultural and historical significance. The nomination process initiated by former federal environment

On a thrilling boat ride through the Arctic Ocean, a group of scientists embarks on a mission towards Blomstrandbreen, an impressive 18-km-long glacier nestled in Svalbard, an island perched at 79 degrees north in the Arctic. As the boat approaches, navigating through car-sized chunks of ice freshly calved from the glacier, a symphony of melting

Derby, a quaint town in Western Australia’s Kimberley region, recently witnessed a legal showdown that left the local pub operators on an “emotional rollercoaster. ” Emanuel Brian Dillon, the director of two pubs in Derby – Spinifex Hotel and Boab Inn – found himself entangled in a legal battle after being slapped with fines exceeding

China’s CO2 emissions have been a hot topic lately, with experts analyzing whether the country has reached its peak in emissions. The recent analysis revealed a surprising trend – for the first time on record, China’s CO2 emissions have actually decreased due to the expansion of clean energy sources rather than a decline in electricity

As news of the BP oil spill disaster in the United States reaches South Korea, it triggers a wave of empathy and concern among Korean citizens. This response is not merely sympathy; it stems from their own painful experience with one of the deadliest oil spills in Korean history back in 2007. In December 2007,

Is Brazil’s former president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, truly a climate leader? Let’s dive into the complexities and controversies surrounding his environmental policies and actions. Political Landscape: In the wake of a narrow electoral victory against a far-right rival, President Lula embarked on a mission to reverse detrimental policies and prioritize climate issues. However,

When leaders of Amazon nations convene at the upcoming summit in Belem, it won’t just be about preserving the rainforest; their focus is on a new threat – narco-deforestation. Narco-deforestation, as dubbed by a recent UN report, has emerged as a grave concern in the fight to protect the Amazon. Criminal groups are now engaging

A decision that shook the foundations of Brazil’s government coalition recently made headlines as tensions flared over environmental concerns versus economic ambitions. The clash centered around the state-owned oil company Petrobras’ Amazon oil project and the regulator’s move to block it, leading to a rift within President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s administration. Regulator vs.

— Unveiling Belém as the Host City In a groundbreaking announcement, Brazil revealed that the vibrant city of Belém would be the esteemed host of Cop30, slated for November 2025. This decision stems from an initiative to provide global delegates with an immersive experience into the wonders and challenges of the nearby Amazon rainforest. The

Developers are in a frenzy, eagerly seeking to continue profiting from hundreds of contentious projects through a revamped United Nations mechanism. This move has sparked apprehensions that worthless credits could enable companies and nations to continue polluting unchecked. The landscape of renewable energy investments dominates the scene, comprising a significant portion of projects aiming for