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‘Global red alert’: forest loss hits record high – and Latin America is the heart of the inferno

Wildfires engulfed vast swathes of South America last year, devastating ecosystems, closing schools and grounding flights. With its worst fire season on record, Bolivia was especially hard hit. “We felt powerless and angry to be unable to protect what is …

Democratic Republic of Congo: A nation of untapped climate solutions

In this country profile, Nicolette Pombo-van Zyl, ESI Africa editor-in-chief, considers the complexities of the DRC’s carbon sinks—the natural ecosystems that play a mitigation role against climate change.   Sub-Saharan Africa’s largest country by land …

World lost a record-shattering amount of forest in 2024, fuelled by climate change-driven wildfires

The world lost a record amount of forest in 2024, driven by a catastrophic rise in fires. New data from the University of Maryland’s GLAD Lab, made available on World Resources Institute’s (WRI) Global Forest Watch platform, shows that loss of tropical …

Rangers in the Red

National parks and other protected areas around the world went from being understaffed to entirely neglected after the Trump administration abruptly froze foreign aid in January 2025. The announcement generated grim headlines from some of the world’s top …

As more people are driven from their homes in DRC food insecurity worsens, creating heightened humanitarian needs ...

WFP/Michael Castofas. In Bulengo camp, on the outskirts of Goma, displaced families face a dire and uncertain future as M23 authorities instruct them to dismantle their makeshift shelters. Photo credit KINSHASA, Democratic Republic of Congo – The …

Liberia and the EU Strengthen Ties at 13th EU-Liberia Partnership Dialogue

The Dialogue was preceded by five technical meetings, which allowed for detailed discussions and the development of actionable outcomes aligned with shared policy goals. Monrovia — The 13th edition of the EU-Liberia Partnership Dialogue was held in …

Biodiversity in peril as tropical deforestation surges

Tropical rainforest destruction surged in 2024, with 6.7 million hectares lost worldwide — a sharp increase driven largely by unprecedented wildfires in the Amazon, according to a new report released Wednesday by Global Forest Watch. The study, produced by …

Floods in eastern DR Congo kill more than 100: local officials; Somalia floods kill seven, displace 200 families

Floods in eastern DR Congo kill more than 100: local officials; Somalia floods kill seven, displace 200 families by AFP Staff Writers Bukavu, Dr Congo (AFP) May 10, 2025 Raging floods rushing through a village during the night killed more than 100 people, …

Forest goals clash with rural life as Scottish hills lose livestock farms

Granted, tropical rainforests were decimated at the fastest rate in history in 2024, but making up the difference in our small, northerly nation is madness. Last year, 6.7 million hectares of tropical primary forest were destroyed almost double the …

Fires drive ‘record loss’ of world’s forests

Environment Climate change drives forest fires, then they drive more climate change By Camilla Royle Downloading PDF. Please wait... Thursday 22 May 2025 Issue A wildfire in North America The world is losing more forests than ever before—and for the first …

The race to adapt ancient wild rice practices in a changing environment

Traditionally, wild rice — or manoomin — is harvested by paddling into shallow waters and gently knocking the ripe grains into the canoe using cedar sticks. It’s a time-honoured practice central to Anishinaabe culture and ceremonies. “This wild rice is …

Nigeria’s Resurging Terror Attacks Amidst Global Displacement Crisis

The recent Global Report on Internal Displacement (GRID) published by the Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre (IDMC) paints a troubling picture: worldwide, there are now 83.4 million internally displaced persons (IDPs)—a sharp increase from previous …

Trump uses photos from wrong country as evidence of ‘white genocide’ in South Africa

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Fires burned 5 times more tropical primary forest in 2024 than in 2023

Driven largely by massive fires, the tropics lost 6.7 million hectares of primary rainforest in 2024. This record-breaking tropical forest loss seen in 2024 is more than any other year in at least the last two decades. The new data from the University of …

EU and African Union ministers vow to boost ties on peace and security

Foreign ministers from the European Union (EU) and African Union (AU) on Wednesday vowed to strengthen cooperation for peace, security, and economic partnership between the two continents, stressing the urgency of moving from commitments to implementation. …

Ambassador Jacinth Henry-Martin Among Distinguished Speakers at 2nd Annual Congressional Briefing on Diplomacy and ...

Washington, D.C. — Ambassador Jacinth Henry-Martin of Saint Kitts and Nevis delivered a powerful address at the Second Annual Congressional Briefing on “Diplomacy and Global Leadership: Strengthening Security and Cooperation in a Changing World,” held at …

Trump confronted South African president with ‘evidence’ of genocide – here’s what the video really showed

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Tropical forest loss doubles, fire a leading cause: Report

Fires caused by dry conditions, in turn brought about by the climate crisis resulted in record forest loss in 2024, including in India, according to new data from the University of Maryland’s GLAD (Global Land Analysis & Discovery) Lab released by …

Tropical forest loss hit new heights in 2024; fire a major driver in Latin America

A new dataset and analysis released by World Resources Institute finds global tropical forest loss jumped to a record high in 2024, with 6.7 million hectares (16.6 million acres) worldwide. In total, the area of forest lost in 2024 is nearly the size of …

Franki Moscato is Cast as Mother Mary in Catholic Music Video

The Thirsting, a Portland-based pop-punk Catholic rock band, released Salve Regina, which features Franki Moscato, a teen suicide prevention advocate. OSHKOSH, WI, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Franki Moscato is a music …

Schilling Cider’s Annual KEEP IT WILD Initiative Raises Over $105,000 for Preservation of Wild Spaces Across 11 States

SEATTLE, WA, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Schilling Cider, a leading craft cidery and champion of sustainability, is proud to announce the extraordinary success of its expanded 2025 KEEP IT WILD initiative. This year, …

Dillon Kouf of Double K Ranch Recently Featured on Close Up Radio

DARBY, MT, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Double K Ranch, a leading name in sustainable, locally-sourced meat and dining, proudly announces the expansion of its operations with the addition of a new dining room at its flagship location …

Cypress Door & Glass Provides Custom Glass Solutions for Local Customers

MALVERN, PA, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cypress Door & Glass, a trusted name in the glass and door industry, continues to make an impact by offering high-quality custom glass solutions tailored to the needs of local businesses …

Treeline Expands Fractional Chief Revenue Officer Service to Accelerate Revenue Growth in High-Growth Industries

WAKEFIELD, MA, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Treeline, Inc., a leader among fractional CRO agencies and award-winning sales recruiting firms, announces the strategic expansion of its Fractional Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) …

First report on world’s animal health reveals changing spread of disease impacting food security, trade and ecosystems

Inaugural State of the World’s Animal Health report finds several animal diseases reaching new areas, with half of those reported able to jump to people PARIS, FRANCE, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Infectious animal diseases are affecting new areas …

Global Zero Emission Equipment Market Poised for USD 3,804 Billion Surge at 25.4% CAGR by 2035

Stricter global emissions rules drive demand for electric and hydrogen-powered equipment, promoting sustainability and access to green incentives. ROCKVILLE, MD, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to Fact.MR, a market research …

From Swamps to Highways: Python Huntress Amy Siewe & Renowned Tire Maker Kenda Unite to Safeguard Florida’s Ecosystem

REYNOLDSBURG, OH, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As crazy as it sounds, Florida has a Burmese python population invasion, and more than 500,000 of these apex predators have destroyed the state’s ecosystem. With nearly 98% of …

STILL both Enchants and Uplifts; the New Contemporary Piano Album from Steinway Artist Ann Sweeten is Out Now

Ten emotionally-charged, heartwarming instrumental melodies blended with brilliant textural elements, from Massachusetts's-based pianist-composer Ann Sweeten. SALEM, MA, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ann Sweeten’s newest …

Unlock Latam 2025: Unlocking E-commerce Growth for U.S. Brands in Latin America

NEW YORK, May 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Last week, the second edition of Unlock Latam took place at PayPal’s NYC offices, bringing together top e-commerce figures from Mercado Libre, Sony, and GoPro. Amid global trade uncertainty, where tariffs remain …

Interior Deploys Personnel to Support Wildfire Response in Southern California

Date: May 23, 2025 Contact: Interior_Press@ios.doi.gov SACRAMENTO, Calif. — In line with the Trump Administration’s focus on public safety and fast, effective disaster response, the Department of the Interior has sent a team to help communities in Southern …

Apollo Capital Comments on MediPharm Labs’ Failure to Respond to Reasonable Offer to Ensure Fair, Lawful and Transparent ...

MediPharm Labs Board Continues to Obstruct the Appointment and Oversight of an Independent Chair Failure to Appoint an Independent Chair to Oversee the Election of Directors at the Annual Meeting Prevents Shareholders from Exercising their Legal Right to …

Immix Biopharma Further Expands U.S. Clinical Sites for relapsed/refractory AL Amyloidosis Trial NEXICART-2

– Patient enrollment exceeding expectations – – 14 U.S. sites actively enrolling; 10 U.S. sites added since last update – – Anticipate completing NEXICART-2 clinical trial ahead of schedule – LOS ANGELES, CA, May 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Immix …

Juve Stabia Wins First Match in Serie A Playoff Semifinal 2-1 Against Cremonese; Second Leg to be Broadcast Live in ...

S.S. Juve Stabia’s second semifinal match in the Serie A playoffs at Cremonese will be available live and air free in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom via Destination Calcio TV Dublin, Ireland and Milan, Italy, May 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) …

Express Restoration Offers Fire & Smoke Cleanup Services for Local Properties

Express Restoration Specializes in Restoring Local Properties After Fire and Smoke Damage EDMOND, OK, UNITED STATES, May 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Express Restoration is now offering professional fire and smoke cleanup services for …

Express Restoration Specializes in Water Extraction Services in Edmond, OK

Express Restoration Offers Expert Water Extraction Services in Edmond, OK EDMOND, OK, UNITED STATES, May 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Express Restoration is reinforcing its position as a trusted provider of water extraction services in Edmond, …

Ministerial Water Summit of Latin America and the Caribbean

In September 2024, during the Special Session of the Forum of Ministers of Environment of Latin America and the Caribbean in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, it was agreed to prioritize six key areas of work. One of these is the transversal strengthening of the …

Climate Weeks 2025: Dialogues for Ambition and Implementation

Oculus Eyecare Shares Its Vision for Community-Centered, Sustainable Eye Care

Oculus Eyecare, an optometry practice and optical boutique in Seattle, is proud to highlight its ongoing impact as a small business in the local community. SEATTLE , WA, UNITED STATES, May 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Oculus Eyecare, a local …

From Panama to Pakistan: The International Forum Forging Low-Carbon Diplomacy

PANAMA, PANAMA, May 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The 17th edition of the International Gas & Energy Forum (IGEF) marked a defining evolution in scope with its first-ever Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) edition—headlined by a …