Climate Anime, Mosquitoes in Iceland and How Bats Make Tequila
Extinctions and Environmental Trends
Over the past two centuries, species of plants and animals have vanished at extraordinary rates, largely due to human impact. Encouragingly, new studies now indicate that this rate of extinction is beginning to slow.
Climate Highlights
- Coral reefs are nearing a critical tipping point as global temperatures rise.
- Experts continue to debate whether a new “Category 6” hurricane classification is necessary.
- Global coal output has reached an all-time record despite calls for decarbonization.
- Scientists are exploring liquid air as a potential clean energy storage solution.
Focus on the Philippines
This week’s feature explores the Philippines, one of the countries most vulnerable to climate change. Landscape architects there are developing adaptive designs to reduce future disaster risks.
COP30 Summit in Brazil
The COP30 climate conference begins soon in Belém, Brazil. Our team will provide live updates from the summit.
With accommodation in high demand, some climate activists are struggling to secure places to stay for the event.
Economic Priorities and Sustainability
“Every year, governments spend USD 2.6 trillion on environmentally harmful subsidies. What if we redirected that money toward healthier and more sustainable initiatives?”
Human-Wildlife Interaction
In Sierra Leone, hungry chimpanzees are increasingly raiding farms in search of food, reflecting deeper pressures on natural ecosystems and human livelihoods.
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Author’s summary: A roundup of global climate and sustainability issues, from slowing extinctions and record coal use to preparations for COP30 in Brazil.