Ecuadorians will go to the polls on Nov. 16 to decide whether to allow right-wing President Daniel Noboa to rewrite the 2008 constitution. Lawyer César Rodríguez-Garavito explains what that could mean for nature’s rights and Ecuador’s democracy. By Katie Surma In 2008, Ecuador made history by enshrining the rights ofContinue Reading
Scientists have uncovered evidence that megaquakes in the Pacific Northwest might trigger California’s San Andreas Fault. A research ship’s navigational error revealed paired sediment layers showing both fault systems moved together in the past. This finding hints that the next “Big One” could set off a devastating one-two seismic punchContinue Reading
UN satellite tracking has greatly improved detection of major methane leaks – a gas responsible for about a third of global warming – yet companies and governments are acting on only around 12 per cent of alerts.Continue Reading
In the heart of Indonesia’s vast tropical landscapes, the province of Riau, known for its rich peatlands and biodiversity, is emerging as a beacon of climate leadership thanks to a new initiative that places local leadership and customary knowledge at the centre of climate action, in line with national policies. Continue Reading
The lawsuit fights a White House proclamation exempting 50 chemical manufacturing plants from hard-won restrictions on cancer-causing pollutants. By Keerti Gopal Frontline community groups teamed up with national environmental organizations Wednesday to sue the The Traitor administration for letting chemical manufacturing plants off the hook for toxic, carcinogenic air pollution. Continue Reading
Common dolphins in the North Atlantic are living significantly shorter lives, with female longevity dropping seven years since the 1990s. Researchers found this decline by analyzing stranded dolphins, revealing a 2.4% drop in population growth linked to bycatch deaths and environmental pressures. The findings expose flaws in traditional counting methodsContinue Reading
Housing developers face resistance from residents who feel deeply connected to the city’s parks and open areas. By Lauren Dalban The Elizabeth Street Garden, a cherished green space in lower Manhattan, was at the center of a heated debate that pitted locals against affordable housing advocates and city officials.Continue Reading
The U.S. saw more than $101 billion in losses from severe storms and fires in the first half of 2025, setting a record.Continue Reading
No country is safe from the devastating impacts of extreme weather — and saving lives means making early-warning systems accessible to all, UN chief António Guterres said on Wednesday. Continue Reading
The first jolt threw Dr. Abdul Mateen Sahak out of bed. The second sent him to his phone. It was right before midnight, last Sunday, and the steep, mountainous valleys of eastern Afghanistan had just been hit by a powerful 6.0-magnitude earthquake, closely followed by the first of many aftershocks.Continue Reading
Under the sea, green algae have evolved a clever way to handle too much sunlight. Scientists found that a special pigment called siphonein acts like a natural sun shield, protecting the algae’s delicate photosynthetic machinery from burning out. Using advanced imaging and simulations, researchers showed how siphonein helps algae safelyContinue Reading
As deforestation and climate change threaten some of the country’s least-known pollinators, scientists join forces with Indigenous Asháninka communities to protect the insects and their new legal rights. By Teresa Tomassoni SATIPO, Peru—Dry leaves rustled beneath the hem of her terracotta-tinted dress as Micaela Huaman Fernandez knelt on the forestContinue Reading
UN Climate Change chief Simon Stiell has urged countries to deliver a rapid surge in climate finance ahead of COP30, warning that developing nations remain dangerously short of the resources needed to withstand worsening storms, floods and droughts.Continue Reading