Environment

Study finds over 107,000 wildlife species used or traded worldwide Environment

Study finds over 107,000 wildlife species used or traded worldwide

A new global review identifies 107,356 species in use or trade and calls for better records to assess risks to biodiversity.

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COP17 enters final day with nature protection deal unresolved Environment

COP17 enters final day with nature protection deal unresolved

Countries remain divided over conservation funding and harmful subsidies as the UN biodiversity summit reaches its scheduled final day in Armenia.

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Eaton Fire study estimates millions faced sharply elevated airborne lead Environment

Eaton Fire study estimates millions faced sharply elevated airborne lead

New research finds a distinct chemical signature in urban fire smoke and calls for better pollution monitoring.

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Trump announces plan to weaken oil and gas methane controls Environment

Trump announces plan to weaken oil and gas methane controls

The proposed rollback would ease requirements for small wells and end a major-leak reporting program, drawing environmental criticism.

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Woodside faces renewed scrutiny over Scott Reef gas project risks Environment

Woodside faces renewed scrutiny over Scott Reef gas project risks

Greenpeace urges rejection of Browse after environmental warnings emerge, while Woodside cites revised safeguards for turtles, whales and coral.

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Four Corners floods release sewage into San Juan River as hazards delay returns Environment

Four Corners floods release sewage into San Juan River as hazards delay returns

Flood damage to wastewater facilities raises contamination concerns as New Mexico crews inspect evacuated neighborhoods and seek federal help.

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Storm Boelo disrupts travel as severe winds and flood risks hit Britain and Ireland Environment

Storm Boelo disrupts travel as severe winds and flood risks hit Britain and Ireland

Severe wind warnings and flood risks accompany Storm Boelo as flights are cancelled and transport authorities prepare for disruption.

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Climate change linked to two-thirds of estimated summer heat deaths in European cities Environment

Climate change linked to two-thirds of estimated summer heat deaths in European cities

Researchers estimate 50,391 heat-related deaths in 854 European cities during summer 2026, with roughly two-thirds attributed to human-caused warming.

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Climate loss and damage fund allocates $20 million for Nepal flood recovery Environment

Climate loss and damage fund allocates $20 million for Nepal flood recovery

The allocation follows Nepal’s devastating August floods, but a project proposal must be approved before the money can be released.

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UK approves Jackdaw gas field after review of climate emissions Environment

UK approves Jackdaw gas field after review of climate emissions

Britain approved North Sea gas production after a revised emissions assessment, drawing criticism from environmental groups.

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UN report says 1.5C overshoot is unavoidable as emissions cuts lag Environment

UN report says 1.5C overshoot is unavoidable as emissions cuts lag

UNEP sets out steep emissions cuts needed to limit warming and return towards the Paris temperature goal.

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European wild bees lose ground across a century of records, study finds Environment

European wild bees lose ground across a century of records, study finds

A European pollinator study finds widespread declines in geographic presence, while researchers warn that stable species totals can hide losses.

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