Economy, science and the wider world
Climate data, political choices and local pollution all shape the planet’s future. Our environment news covers the science behind the warnings and the decisions governments make, or avoid, in response.
Recent reports cover a World Meteorological Organization assessment of climate indicators, a strong El Niño and its impact on weather and markets, and alleged misconduct in PFAS testing of pesticides at the EPA. Policy stories examine New Zealand’s government, Australian Labor’s nature pledges and four years of French climate action.
Local and practical angles complete the picture: pollution threatening Napa Valley vineyards, efforts to save the Dead Sea and a podcast on concrete made without CO2 emissions. Start with the climate indicator report for the overall trend, then read the policy pieces to see how different countries respond.
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Talks in Addis Ababa ended without a publication date for the IPCC’s next assessment, a gap that now touches the 2028 review of emissions pledges.
Ministers say gas from the field will not lower household bills, even as scientists dispute how much the project will add to global emissions.
Seabirds and farmland species have suffered most in five years, yet red kites, firecrests and cranes are bucking a decline that now touches 132 species.
Five environmental and consumer groups have petitioned a federal appeals court over the administration’s revised fuel economy standards, which set a 34.9 mpg fleet average…
The World Meteorological Organization says Earth retained energy at a record rate in 2025, while ocean heat, global temperatures, ice loss and greenhouse gas concentrations…
A strengthening super El Niño is changing tropical weather patterns across the Atlantic and Pacific while increasing uncertainty for coffee supply chains and the wider…
Nestled in the picturesque landscape of Napa Valley lies a hidden threat – pollution. As the lush vineyards and esteemed wineries thrive, a silent battle…
As we confront the escalating global environmental crisis, one question looms large: Could this hold the key to a sustainable future? The world is grappling…
As we face urgent environmental challenges, the importance of celebrating World Environment Day cannot be overstated. Join me in exploring whether these annual celebrations hold…
Labor’s stance on the environment has often been framed as ‘nature positive,’ but the depth of this commitment remains a point of contention. Is it…
As World Environment Day approaches, the messages from United Nations officials are nothing short of urgent and eye-opening. Their latest statements on the state of…
Is the Rightwing NZ Government truly waging a ‘war on nature’ through its climate policies? In this analysis, we delve into the environmental strategies implemented…
