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15 articles

How China quietly became the world’s climate policy leader
The article discusses how China has become a leading player in global climate policy, contrasting its approach with those of the United States and European Union. Despite often being seen as a factory...
In 2025, climate policy was shoved aside even as extreme weather intensified
The year 2025 was marked by significant challenges for environmental advocacy and climate science as efforts to combat global warming encountered numerous obstacles worldwide. Despite increasingly ext...
Provisional: Greenland Crisis Escalating
The situation in Greenland is becoming more critical, with tensions escalating over various geopolitical issues such as natural resource exploitation and strategic military interests. The crisis invol...
Europe's Options to Halt Trump's Plan to Annex Greenland
European nations are exploring diplomatic and economic strategies to counter US President Donald Trump’s speculative interest in acquiring Greenland. The situation is currently theoretical but undersc...
Plastic pollution increasing at the top of the Earth
The article discusses the increase of plastic pollution in polar regions, particularly highlighting an incident where more than 30 plastic bags were found in the stomach of a Cuvier's beaked whale str...
Billions at Stake as Trump Throttles Offshore Wind Farms; CT Pushing to Restart Projects
The article discusses the economic and environmental impact of President Donald Trump's policies on offshore wind projects in Connecticut (CT). The state is attempting to revive these renewable energy...
Trump administration suspends five offshore wind projects on the East Coast
The Trump administration has placed a temporary halt on five offshore wind energy projects located along the eastern coast of the United States. This decision is seen as a move to reevaluate environme...
American States Advance Against Trump in Court To Save Offshore Wind Projects
Several American states are taking legal actions against former President Donald Trump's administration to protect offshore wind projects. The states argue that the Trump policies threaten ongoing and...
US offshore wind farm construction halted by Trump administration
The US offshore wind farm construction has been halted according to reports attributed to the current policies of the Trump administration. This decision impacts projects aimed at renewable energy and...
France pushes back plastic cup ban by four years, amid industry pressure and green backlash
The French government has delayed its ban on disposable plastic cups by four years until 2030 due to industry pressure and challenges in finding suitable alternatives. The original ban was set for Jan...
Japan to stay the course on fighting climate change despite U.S. exit
Despite the U.S.'s recent withdrawal from international climate organizations, experts predict this will have minimal influence on Japan's ongoing initiatives and commitments related to combating clim...
New York Sues Trump Administration Over Suspension of Two Offshore Wind Projects
The state of New York has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration for suspending two offshore wind projects, arguing that these decisions harm economic and environmental interests....
Hokkaido governor sharpens stance against megasolar development
Governor Naomichi Suzuki of Hokkaido has decided to tighten regulations on large-scale solar projects due to increasing local opposition. Several proposed initiatives in the region have faced signific...
The Damage Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Has Caused in Less Than a Year
This article criticizes Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s actions and their impact over the past year. It details perceived negative effects of his involvement in environmental policies, public health discussio...
Hong Kong’s solid waste levels dip for third year, but green groups still worried
Hong Kong's municipal solid waste at landfills decreased by 3.4% to 10,510 tonnes per day in 2024, continuing a three-year downward trend. However, environmental groups are concerned that this progres...