Environment
Climate minister faces criticism over cuts to adaptation work
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A Dagens Nyheter investigation reveals that the government has cut funding to county administrative boards, resulting in the loss of two-thirds of climate adaptation positions since 2023. The opposition criticizes Climate and Environment Minister Romina Pourmokhtari (L), who blames the boards' priorities. The cuts come amid extreme weather events in Västernorrland.
Scientists warn of grim new chapter in Earth's climate crisis
An international team of researchers has issued a stark report on the planet's vital signs, declaring that humanity is hurtling toward climate chaos. The analysis of 2025 data reveals record extremes in 22 of 34 tracked indicators, from ocean heat to Antarctic ice loss. While the situation is dire, experts emphasize that bold action can still avert catastrophe.
Guilds criticize declaration of 99 priority sites for conservation
Chile's Ministry of Environment aims to protect 99 priority sites covering nearly 4 million hectares to meet the goal of conserving 30% of the national territory. However, guilds such as Sonami, CPC, and SalmonChile have criticized the initiative, arguing it creates uncertainty for existing productive activities. Aarón Cavieres, director of the Biodiversity and Protected Areas Service, defends that it does not affect regularized projects.
Mombasa county scrutinized over secret Ksh17 billion tender award
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October 30, 2025 13:19Street vendors accuse Belém city hall of violent removal ahead of COP30
October 30, 2025 12:37Scientists discover new golden-tongued lizard in China
October 30, 2025 11:11Russia charges Ukrainian biologist with treason over Antarctic protections
October 30, 2025 09:14Georgians vote in pivotal public service commission election
October 29, 2025 15:35Scientists warn earth has hit first climate tipping point
October 29, 2025 11:33U.S. power outages increase due to aging grid and severe weather
October 29, 2025 06:46Nonprofit revives NOAA's billion-dollar disaster database
October 29, 2025 05:20South Africa's provincial nature reserves in crisis
Creepy-sounding lab advances show promise for health and sustainability
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A suite of recent studies in American Chemical Society journals describes two‑year‑old brain organoids with measurable activity, a wearable electrospinning glove for on‑site wound patches, an edible coating from the Brazilian “wolf apple” that kept baby carrots fresh for up to 15 days at room temperature, and microplastics detected in post‑mortem human retinas.
Oklahoma oil wastewater purges persist despite regulatory efforts
Toxic wastewater from oil fields continues to surface across Oklahoma, known as 'purges,' contaminating land and water sources. State regulators at the Oklahoma Corporation Commission identified high-pressure injection wells and orphan wells as key causes but have struggled to enforce prevention and cleanup. A yearlong investigation by The Frontier and ProPublica highlights over 150 such incidents in the past five years.
QUT scientists reveal coral attachment process for reef restoration
Researchers at Queensland University of Technology have discovered a three-phase biological process that allows coral fragments to reattach to reefs, offering new insights for global restoration efforts. The study, published in Royal Society Open Science, highlights species-specific differences that affect attachment speed and strength. This finding could help predict which corals will recover best in damaged ecosystems.
Kobe University researchers identify protein mechanism behind gourds’ pollutant uptake
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Kobe University scientists report that variants of a major latex-like protein, secreted into plant sap, help explain why pumpkins, squash and other cucurbits draw hydrophobic pollutants into their edible parts—an insight that could guide safer crops and soil-cleanup strategies.