War as a Catalyst: Europe’s Energy Security Reckoning | Earth.Org The energy crisis unleashed by the war in Iran is Europe's second energy crisis in five years, following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

War as a Catalyst: Europe’s Energy Security Reckoning

Indonesia’s Waste-to-Energy Strategy Threatens Human Rights President Prabowo Subianto’s waste-to-energy strategy has been criticized for bypassing crucial environmental safeguards.

Indonesia’s Waste-to-Energy Strategy Risks Human Rights and the Environment

The Hidden Toll of the $10bn Great Nicobar Development Project The Great Nicobar Island is at the centre of an $8-10 billion mega-infrastructure projec to transform the island into a global economic hub. 

The Great Nicobar Gamble: Exploring the Hidden Toll of the $10 Billion Development Project

Guinea’s Simandou Mine Could Reshape the Green Steel Market At $23 billion, Simandou is the world’s most capital-intensive mining project. The mine is located in the mountains of south-eastern Guinea.

Guinea’s Record-Breaking Iron Ore Project Could Reshape the Global Green Steel Market

The Silent Demise: Mongolia’s Fight to Save the Steppe | Earth.Org Whether it is through herd management, climate change mitigation or adaptation, Mongolia needs to figure out how to fight desertification.

The Silent Demise: Mongolia’s Fight to Save the Steppe

Growth of Renewable Energy in US Defies Trump Attacks Despite the Trump administration’s best efforts to promote fossil fuels, renewable energy is on the rise across the US.

Growth of Renewable Energy in US Defies Trump Administration’s Attacks

How the War In Iran Threatens the Horn of Africa | Earth.Org Potential disruptions in the Bab al-Mandab Strait could push the Horn of Africa toward a humanitarian breaking point.

From Hormuz to Bab al-Mandab: How the War in Iran Threatens the Horn of Africa

This Week in Climate News (April 2026, Week 2) | Earth.Org This weekly round-up brings you key climate news from the past seven days, including a major new report on microplastics.

This Week in Climate News (April 2026, Week 2)

Near-Record Sea Temperatures in March Pave Wave for El Niño Several climate centres said last month that El Niño is likely to form during the summer months and persist into 2027.

Near-Record Sea Temperatures in March Pave Wave for Return of El Niño and Abnormally Hot Year

Report Highlights 'Overlooked' Sources of Microplastics A new major report commissioned by the Plastic Soup Foundation has identified "overlooked" or "emerging" sources of microplastics.

Baby Formula, Paint, Breast Implants: Report Highlights ‘Overlooked’, ‘Emerging’ Sources of Microplastic Exposure

Emperor Penguin Now 'Endangered' Due to Climate Change The emperor penguin was downgraded from "Near Threatened" to "Endangered", the Antarctic fur seal from "Least Concern" to "Endangered".

Emperor Penguin and Antarctic Fur Seal Downgraded to ‘Endangered’ Due to Climate Change

Why Investments in Nature Rely on Public-Private Partnerships “Countries and private investors must reckon with the fact that failing to invest in nature harms us all,” writes Erik Berglöf.

We Are Losing the Battle to Invest in Nature. Public-Private Partnerships Can Change This

Islandness: The Case for a Place-Based Approach to Conservation A "place-based" approach to conservation honors "islandness" – the unique bond between insular communities and the environments they steward.

Islandness: The Case for a Place-Based Approach to Conservation

How Uruguay Relies Almost Completely on Renewable Energy Uruguay is one of few country to successfully transition away from fossil fuels, generating up to 98% of its electricity from renewables.

The Uruguay Way: Achieving Energy Sovereignty in the Developing World

This Week in Climate News (April 2026, Week 1) | Earth.Org This weekly round-up brings you key climate news from the past seven days, including new data on the rapid growth of renewables.

This Week in Climate News (April 2026, Week 1)

The Long-Term Impact of the Hawaii Floods | Earth.Org Spring break in Hawaii took a dangerous turn when consecutive Kona low storms struck the state, triggering floods and emergency alerts.

The Long-Term Impact of Hawaii’s Floods

Renewables Hit Nearly Half of Global Power Capacity in 2025 Renewable energy accounted for nearly half of global power capacity in 2025, according to the International Renewable Energy Agency.

Renewables Hit Nearly Half of Global Power Capacity in 2025

Blue Economy: Frameworks, Policies and Challenges The blue economy has emerged as one of the most critical frontiers for sustainable development in the 21st century.

Mapping the Blue Economy: Sectors, Policies, and Challenges Amid Climate Change

Iran War: Italy Delays Shutdown of Coal-Fired Plants By 13 Years The National Energy and Climate Plan had initially envisaged a shutdown of all coal-fired ppower plants in Italy by December 2025.

Italy Votes to Delay Shutdown of Coal-Fired Plants By 13 Years As Energy Crunch Deepens Amid Iran War

Federal Panel Waives Endangered Species Act Rules for Gulf Drilling The Endangered Species Committee approved the Pentagon's request for an exemption from the Endangered Species Act for all drilling activities.

Trump Administration Officials Waive Endangered Species Act Rules for Gulf Drilling

What to Know About the EPA’s Proposed Clean Water Act Revision The US EPA has proposed reversing Clean Water Act protections for millions of acres of wetlands and miles of streams.

What to Know About the EPA’s Proposed Revision of the Clean Water Act

Health, Green Groups Sue EPA Over Mercury Standards Rollback The lawsuit challenges the Trump administration's recent repeal of the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS) for power plants.

Health, Environmental Groups Sue US EPA Over Rollback of Mercury Standards for Power Plants

US Seeks Endangered Species Act Exemption For Gulf Drilling The Interior Department is seeking an exemption from the Endangered Species Act for oil and gas drilling activities in the Gulf of Mexico.

Trump Administration Seeks Endangered Species Act Exemption For Gulf Drilling, Citing National Security

Inside the Battle to Grant Legal Rights to Amazon Stingless Bees In October 2025, the municipal government of Satipo, Peru, became the first in the world to grant Amazon stingless bees legal rights.

Ancestors of the Amazon: Inside the Battle to Grant Legal Rights to Stingless Bees

This Week in Climate News (March 2026, Week 4) | Earth.Org This weekly round-up brings you key climate news from the past seven days, including a new UN report on the state of the global climate.

This Week in Climate News (March 2026, Week 4)

The Vast Promise And Uncertain Future Of Carbon Removals More effort is necessary to realize the potential of carbon dioxide removals alongside other climate protection efforts.

Explainer: The Vast Promise – And Uncertain Future – Of Carbon Removals

Open Letter Calls For Firing of EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin An open letter signed by more than 160 US-based environmental and health groups said EPA Administrator Zeldin "must go."

‘He Has Betrayed the Agency’: More than 160 Environmental Groups Call For Firing of EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin ift.tt/DgtXk4l

Poor Countries Facing Higher Heat-Related Deaths than Rich Ones Poorer nations will see a far higher deathtoll from extreme heat than rich nations as temperatures globally continue to rise.

Poor Countries Facing Heat-Related Deaths 10 Times Higher than Rich Countries in 2050, Report Warns ift.tt/ZuqgER0

Black Rain: Definition, Causes and Threats Following recent US-Israeli airstrikes on oil facilities near Tehran, Iran’s capital, black rain blanketed the city. But how dangerous is it?

Explainer: What Is Black Rain and What Threats Does It Pose to People and the Planet? ift.tt/OoHxw35

US to Pay TotalEnergies $1 Billion to Drop Wind Projects As part of the deal with the US Interior Department, TotalEnergies will reinvest the money in oil and gas projects in the country.

US to Pay TotalEnergies $1bn in Taxpayer Money to Drop Wind Projects, Redirect Investments to Oil and Gas ift.tt/oqS2rMI