Why the UNEA Is Key to a Safer, More Resilient Earth
As UNEA’s 7th session kicks off in Nairobi, ministers and experts unite to tackle record emissions and biodiversity loss with global solutions.
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Chinese Mainland’s ‘Two Mountains’ Concept: A Blueprint for Sustainable Growth
WWF DG Kirsten Schuijt praises the Chinese mainland’s ‘two mountains’ concept as a blueprint for blending economic growth with environmental stewardship, offering global lessons.
Half of Worst Wildfires Hit in Last Decade, Study Finds
A global study finds 43% of the worst wildfires hit in the past decade, driven by extreme weather and climate change impacts.
UN Report: Earth’s Ozone Layer Shows Signs of Recovery
A UN report shows Earth’s ozone layer is healing, with a smaller 2024 ozone hole and a 99% phase-out of harmful chemicals under the Montreal Protocol.
Guatemalan Reporter Highlights Coastal “Barriers of Life”
Jorge Rodriguez emphasizes the vital role of mangroves and coral reefs as ‘barriers of life’, urging global action to protect coastlines in the One Home: Shared Future campaign.
China Sees Clearer Skies and Cleaner Water in First Half of 2025
China’s environment ministry reports cleaner air and water in the first half of 2025, highlighting progress in pollution control across the country.
Antarctic Sea Ice Retreats at Record Speeds, Threatening Wildlife and Climate
Antarctic sea ice is shrinking at record speeds, threatening wildlife and global climate stability, new research warns.
East Java’s Plastic Crisis: Youth Confront Hidden Health Hazards
In East Java, 19-year-old Imam and his community face plastic pollution’s hidden health dangers—from livestock ingesting debris to rising hospital cases of asthma and gastrointestinal issues.
Record Sargassum Surge Chokes Caribbean Shores
Record sargassum piled up across the Caribbean in May, suffocating shores from Puerto Rico to Guyana, disrupting tourism, wildlife and closing a school in Martinique.
Novel Bacteria Tackle Five Pollutants in High-Salinity Wastewater
A novel engineered bacterium developed by Chinese scientists degrades five aromatic pollutants in high-salinity wastewater, promising new solutions for industrial cleanup.