Interpol announces a new global fight against illegal deforestation
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Interpol and partners launched a global law enforcement effort Wednesday aimed at dismantling criminal…
Tips to minimize pets’ climate impact
The whole “pets are family members” idea isn’t just a sweet sentiment. Data shows that pet owners are…
As world leaders enter climate talks, people in poverty have the most at stake
RIO DE JANEIRO — When summer heat comes to the Arara neighborhood in northern Rio, it lingers, baking…
Mississippi homeowner shoots escaped monkey
One of the monkeys that escaped last week after a truck overturned on a Mississippi roadway was shot…
Global warming spurs anxiety about having kids
Amanda Porretto isn’t sure she’ll ever have children. At 27, she is the average age of new mothers…
Brazil’s Amazon deforestation falls 11% even as fires surge to record levels
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon rainforest fell by 11% from August 2024 to July this…
Catch 2050 — Capital Brief
Climate change has loomed over every Liberal coup since Tony Abbott seized the opposition leadership from Malcolm Turnbull…
Beyond panda diplomacy: Golden monkeys from China debut at European zoos
With their distinctive shaggy orange manes, pale blue faces and dense fur covering their hands and feet, it’s…
Conservation group rescues sea turtles off Nigeria’s coast
LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — Conservationists and students cheered as three rescued sea turtles, endangered in this part of…
Millions of red crabs migrating on Australia’s Christmas Island
MELBOURNE, Australia — MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Tens of millions of red crabs are making their way to…
Flights canceled and a ‘mega strike’ disrupted as dangerous winds hit New Zealand
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Swathes of New Zealand were pummeled by dangerous winds for the second time…
Americans worry AI data centers harm environment
WASHINGTON (AP) — As the United States rapidly builds massive data centers for the development of artificial intelligence,…