Amazon Invests 180M Plants in South Africa for Net-Zero
Amazon backs planting 180 million spekboom shrubs in South Africa's Eastern Cape, one of the largest nature-based carbon removal projects, to help reach net-zero by 2040.
Category : Climate
Amazon Funds 180M Shrub Planting in South Africa
Amazon funds planting 180 million spekboom shrubs in Eastern Cape, South Africa, covering 200 sq miles (twice Birmingham) to absorb CO2, restore land, and create jobs, aiming for net-zero by 2040.
Starmer Risks UK Security by Cutting Aid, Veteran Warns
Veteran Garrath Williams warns that cutting £6bn from overseas aid to fund defence is a false economy, making Britain less safe by undermining upstream crisis prevention.
UK Foreign Office Issues Greece Wildfire Warning
The UK Foreign Office has updated travel advice for Greece, warning of a high risk of wildfires from April to October. Two people died in a recent blaze near Thessaloniki.
Confederate Flag at King Charles' Estate Sparks Apology
Organisers of the Sandringham Horse Driving Trials apologised after a Confederate flag, a symbol of white supremacy, was flown during an event at King Charles' Norfolk estate.
Seabird Die-Off Feared as El Niño Looms Off California
Marine heat wave off California causes seabird starvation deaths; El Niño may worsen die-off, disrupting food webs and pushing species to seek food in unusual places.
Google Maps Māori Voice Corrects Placename Pronunciation
Google Maps adds a New Zealand-accented voice that correctly pronounces Māori placenames, following years of collaboration with the Māori Language Commission and over 60,000 public corrections.
China Ethnic Unity Law Denounced as Forced Assimilation
China's new ethnic unity law, effective January 2025, faces global backlash from rights groups, Taiwan, and UN, who warn it erodes minority rights and enables overseas repression.
Should Charli XCX Fans Worry About Ticks in Long Grass?
Charli XCX's music video sparked tick fears; experts warn Lyme disease risk is real, especially during peak tick season in UK grasslands.
Senate Passes Bill for Human Oversight in Aged Care Algorithm
The Australian Senate has passed legislation to reinstate human override in aged care assessments, addressing concerns that an algorithm-based tool has been under-assessing care needs, leaving elderly people without adequate support.
Bolivia Releases First Rehabilitated Jaguar into Wild
Bolivia has successfully released a captive jaguar named Yaguara into the wild for the first time, a milestone in jaguar conservation amid poaching and wildfires.
Cleaner Clouds May Slow Global Heating Rate, Study Finds
A study reveals that cleaner clouds, due to falling dust levels, reflect more sunlight and offset about a quarter of heating, potentially slowing global warming.
Global Livestock Boom Threatens Wildlife and Climate
The number of farmed mammals and poultry has risen 50% since 2006, increasing pressure on land and water. About 90% of irrigation water is used for animal feed, threatening ecosystems.
EU Pesticide Fluazinam Linked to Brain Development Risks
A new study finds that the EU-approved pesticide fluazinam, a Pfas fungicide, may harm brain development in rats, contradicting earlier manufacturer-funded research. Campaigners call for its immediate withdrawal from the market.
Russia Drone Surveillance of European Nuclear Sites
Russia orchestrated a drone surveillance campaign targeting nuclear sites in the UK, France, Belgium, and the Netherlands over 18 months, with 144 incidents analyzed by IISS, exposing Nato air defense failures.
Understanding Ebola’s Wildlife Origins to Prevent Next Outbreak
The Bundibugyo virus outbreak in DRC has over 1,250 cases and 362 deaths. Understanding its wildlife origins is key to preventing future epidemics, yet the reservoir host remains unknown.
Floating Lab to Explore Arctic Life Adrift in Ice
Six scientists and six crew will embark on an eight-month voyage in a floating lab, the Tara polar station, to study Arctic ecosystems before climate change and pollution alter them forever.
Côte d’Ivoire Floods Kill 59; Torrential Rains Hit West Africa
Floods and landslides in Côte d’Ivoire have killed 59 since May, with Ghana reporting 13 deaths. Rescue operations continue as climate change worsens extreme weather.
US Braces for Record Summer Heatwave with El Niño and Drought
Meteorologists warn of a tumultuous US summer with record-breaking heat affecting over 100 million people, intensified by El Niño and drought, posing risks of wildfires and blackouts.
eSafety Commissioner Slams Social Media for Monetising Gore
Australia's eSafety commissioner Julie Inman Grant told the antisemitism royal commission that mainstream platforms fight to distribute and monetise gore and fringe content, singling out X for pushing back on restrictions.
Nippon Steel Takeover Fails to Improve Safety, Air Quality
Despite Nippon Steel's $14.9bn acquisition of US Steel, workers and residents in Pennsylvania's Mon Valley report ongoing safety hazards and pollution, with a fatal explosion and unfulfilled promises of investment.
June Sun Boosts UK Strawberries: Sweeter and Earlier Crop
June's sunshine has made UK strawberries extra sweet and abundant, with sales up 240% for 9cm pots. The RHS reports ideal conditions for berries, including unusual varieties like honeyberries.
Trump Campaign to Erase US History from National Parks
The Trump administration has removed or altered at least 60 signs across 38 national parks, targeting stories about slavery, Native American genocide, and climate change, according to a leaked database and court filings.
MPs Seek to Ban Russian Cartoon Masha and the Bear
A cross-party group of UK MPs has urged ministers to stop broadcasting Masha and the Bear, alleging the children's show is Russian propaganda.
Spain and France Brace for Heatwave After June Killed 2,000
Spain and France face another extreme heatwave with temperatures up to 44C, following a June that caused over 2,000 excess deaths. Fights broke out in Paris supermarkets over air-conditioning units.
Brutal Heatwave Scorches Eastern US Ahead of July 4th
A prolonged, dangerous heatwave is intensifying across the central and eastern US, with heat index values up to 115°F. Record-breaking temperatures and humidity threaten millions from the Midwest to the East Coast through the Fourth of July weekend.
Trump's Iran Attack Spurs Clean Energy Shift Amid Heatwave
Donald Trump's attack on Iran and blockade of the Strait of Hormuz may have inadvertently accelerated global renewable energy adoption, even as a deadly European heatwave kills over 1,300.
Smoking's Comeback in Pop Culture and Australia Worries Experts
Tobacco imagery in streaming shows rose 110% between 2021-2022; nicotine consumption in Australia up 40% since 2017, driven by illegal trade and pop culture glamorisation.
Satisfying Sports Sounds Quiz: Test Your Audio Knowledge
A new quiz challenges sports fans to identify cricket, football, rugby and hockey by sound alone. Research reveals the roar of a stadium after a last-gasp victory is the most satisfying sound in sport (42%).
Aberthaw Power Station Fire: Huge Blaze Erupts, Urgent Advice
A massive fire at Aberthaw Power Station in the Vale of Glamorgan prompts urgent advice from South Wales Fire and Rescue Service as firefighters battle the blaze.
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