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Why the Iran war is threatening whales near South Africa
Whales are increasingly exposed to traffic – and ship strikes.
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UN faces ‘brutal choices’ as it launches 2026 aid appeal
Aid cuts mean UN is asking for just half of anticipated need and is forced to prioritise only the most desperate.
Climate-change-driven wildfires increasing air pollution across globe: UN
Wildfires release a “witches’ brew” of pollutants that can wreck air quality even a continent away.
How do air conditioners work, and what is the effect on the environment?
As record heatwaves boost demand for cooling, air conditioning becomes vital – but with a steep environmental cost.
Renewable energy hits global tipping point for even lower costs, UN says
UN chief Antonio Guterres says ‘the fossil fuel age is flailing and failing’ as renewable energy becomes cheaper.
Portrait of amputee Palestinian boy from Gaza wins World Press Photo award
The winning photo depicts nine-year-old Mahmoud Ajjour whose arms were severed in an Israeli attack last year in Gaza.
Russia’s Putin eyes Arctic cooperation despite geopolitical tensions
Vladimir Putin says US President Donald Trump’s stated intention to acquire Greenland was ‘serious’.
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South Africa’s Antarctica base hit by assault claims: What happened?
A base staff member allegedly attacked the expedition leader over a schedule change, officials said.
‘Unexpected’ rate of sea level rise in 2024: NASA
Earth’s oceans rose faster than expected last year as the world experienced its hottest year on record, NASA says.
Corruption derailing climate fight, watchdog warns
Transparency International says corruption holds back global cooperation on climate change policy.
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‘An incredible trajectory’: Earth crossed 1.5C warming threshold in 2024
EU’s climate monitor says climate crisis is pushing temperatures to levels never experienced by modern humans.
