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Court declares climate crisis a human rights issue, urges action

A landmark ruling by a human rights court in Latin America has declared that climate change can constitute a violation of human rights. The court emphasized that governments have a legal obligation to protect those affected and to create...

Al Jazeera

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Are fireworks really that bad for the environment?

Fireworks are synonymous with the Fourth of July, but they come with a hidden cost. Beyond the bright colors and loud booms, they release pollution and harmful chemicals that can impact both the environment and our health.

The Weather Channel

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EU importing more LNG than pipeline gas

The EU is ramping up LNG imports to make up for the lack of Russian pipeline gas reaching the bloc. What's the environmental and financial cost?

Euronews

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Protecting Nigeria’s endangered primates

As Africa’s most populous nation, Nigeria is known more for its vibrant culture and crude oil production than for its wildlife, but it’s also home to some of the continent’s iconic species – including two rare primates that one woman is ...

CNN

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Where have the most active spots for tornadoes been so far in 2025?

As we hit the halfway point of 2025, AccuWeather's Tony Laubach breaks down the busiest states for tornadoes so far this year.

AccuWeather

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Earth has seen worst droughts ever recorded in last two years

Over the past two years, Earth has endured some of the most widespread and destructive droughts ever recorded, according to a new analysis by the U.S. National Drought Mitigation Center and the U.N. Convention to Combat Desertification.

CBS News

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EU open to carbon offsets on path to 2040 emissions target

The European Commission has controversially proposed allowing international carbon offsets to help meet the EU’s 2040 climate targets, raising concerns about outsourcing the emission reduction actions.

Euronews

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Mountains of rubble in Aleppo threaten public health and recovery

After 14 years of civil war in Syria, and a devastating earthquake, mountains of rubble clog the streets of Aleppo, hindering reconstruction and threatening public health.

Reuters

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Cameroonian marine conservationists trained as scientific divers

The three biologists stayed on in France after the UN Ocean Conference to do the training in Marseille.

Africanews

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Japan has no clear plan for radioactive waste disposal

Nobuo Tanaka of the International Energy Agency (IEA) says Japan can't achieve its 20% nuclear energy mix goal without public support.

CNBC

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New Orleans' flood barriers are sinking, study finds

It's been nearly 20 years since Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans, killing more than 1,000 people and displacing about one million more. Now there's a troubling report on the vulnerability of the city's flood defense system.

CBS America

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The desert is getting too hot for the saguaro cactus

Arizona's saguaro cactus has evolved to thrive in the extreme climate of the Sonoran Desert, but after decades of rising heat, even these towering icons are showing signs of stress. Kris Van Cleave reports.

CBS America

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War and waste in Gaza

In Gaza, if civilians are not killed by bombings or attacks, they're killed by diseases caused by hazardous waste. Al Jazeera's digital investigation team, Sanad, captures just how widespread waste sites are across Gaza.

Al Jazeera

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Climate change eats at Switzerland's glaciers

Scientists say the Switzerland's glaciers are starting to resemble Swiss cheese as climate change makes its mark and leaves holes. CBS News' Chapman Bell explains what's going on.

CBS News

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Venice activists claim victory as Jeff Bezos changes wedding venue

Protesters in Venice are claiming an "enormous victory" after Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos and his A-list wedding guests are forced to change the wedding location.

Euronews

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Drones tackle Everest’s trash crisis, hauling gear up and garbage down

A Nepalese drone technology company has used UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles) on Mount Everest to transport crucial mountaineering equipment up perilous crevasses and then using the same drones to transport trash back down the mountain.

Reuters

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Explained: Noise pollution in cities

Urban centers are usually loud. But when do the sounds of the city become noise? And why is that a problem? DW reporter Anna Sacco went in search of answers and a bit of peace and quiet in the urban jungle.

DW News

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Greek firefighters battle wildfire on Chios for third day

Emergency services have issued evacuation orders for villages and settlements in the area since Sunday, when fires broke out near the island’s main town.

Euronews

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Sargassum invasion hits Dominican tourist paradise of Samana

Massive amounts of sargassum algae washed up on the shores of Samana as summer began in the Dominican Republic, impacting tourism and local businesses, according to residents and local workers.

Reuters

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What woman learned visiting every U.S. national park

Emily Pennington, author of "Feral," speaks with "CBS Mornings Plus" to talk about her solo journey through America's national parks, and what it taught her about resilience, public lands, and finding peace in the wild.

CBS America

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Sustainable tech innovations awarded at Young Inventors Prize ceremony

Awarded by the European Patent Office, the prize rewards young inventors working towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Euronews

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Upcycling turns trash into haute couture

Swiss designer Kevin Germanier combines haute couture with sustainability. To find inspiration for his creations, he looks to scraps and material destined for the dumpster.

DW News

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European Commission moves to withdraw greenwashing proposal

In a surprise decision, the European Commission has announced it's withdrawing another key component of the once-flagship Green Deal policy, despite the legislation being close to final approval.

Euronews

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Key climate indicators hit unprecedented levels, scientists warn

Greenhouse gas emissions reached a record high in 2024, averaging 53.6 billion tonnes per year over the last decade, according to a report from over 60 top scientists. The study highlights alarming trends in carbon pollution, sea-level r...

France 24

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Croatian scientists fight to protect Posidonia seagrass

In the Adriatic Sea off the coast of Croatia, scientists are demanding action to protect environmentally important meadows of seagrass.

Reuters

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Plastic bag regulations have led to decrease in shoreline litter

U.S. regulations and fees on plastic bags seem to be making a difference when it comes to significantly reducing shoreline litter, according to a new study published Thursday in the journal "Science." Anna Papp, the study's lead author, ...

CBS America

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Are city planners’ tree choices making your allergies worse?

The types of trees chosen by urban planners in your city may be the reason your allergy symptoms are feeling worse. One report found 74% of Americans now find that their seasonal allergy symptoms significantly impact their quality of life.

The Weather Channel

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Early summer shark bites prompt beach safety warnings

A 12-year-old girl was bitten off Hilton Head Island just days after a 9-year-old in Florida nearly lost her hand. Scientists are tracking large sharks off the East Coast as beachgoers head into the season.

CBS America

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Costa Rica is the largest exporter of butterflies in the world

Industry experts there say the insects played a small part in the country’s dramatic reforestation, before being recruited to travel to exhibits around the world where the creatures encourage museum visitors to protect the species in the...

CNN

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CO2 emissions to push Earth beyond 1.5 degree threshold by 2028

The world is heating up – and faster than predicted. According to a new study, humans are releasing so much greenhouse gas that within three years, Earth will likely be unable to avoid 1.5 degrees Celsius of long-term warming since pre-i...

Africanews