Recent climate and environmental developments highlight growing political activism among disaster survivors, policy decisions on fossil fuels, and wildlife conservation milestones.
Key Points
Survivors of extreme weather events in the United States are increasingly organizing into a cohesive political force, demanding urgent government action following devastating floods and storms.
US disaster survivors continue to face significant delays in relief, waiting on at least $10bn in long-term federal recovery funds following major climate-driven catastrophes.
Climate activists in Florida unveiled a melting statue of Governor Ron DeSantis to protest his ongoing opposition to legislation aimed at curbing planet-heating emissions.
In the United Kingdom, energy secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh is reportedly leaning toward rejecting the controversial Rosebank oilfield project, marking a potential win for climate campaigners.
The US Environmental Protection Agency has quietly backtracked on previous claims that the country has completely phased out toxic PFAS chemicals, amid ongoing industrial use.
A federal judge rejected claims by the Trump administration that the EPA can easily dismiss lawsuits concerning data center pollution, keeping environmental regulations under judicial scrutiny.
A new report highlights the remarkable success of a Colorado wildlife overpass, which successfully reduced vehicle-animal collisions by 91 percent and reconnected vast natural habitats.
A wild coyote in a trendy Los Angeles neighborhood was euthanized after attacking a young child, sparking intense local debate over urban wildlife management and coexistence.