Researchers Analyse DNA From Dung To Save Laos Elephants
Slow and silent, former logging elephant Mae Khoun Nung emerges from a forest in northern Laos and follows her guide to an animal hospital for a check-up.
Kamala's Coda: What's Next For Defeated US VP Harris?
For months US Vice President Kamala Harris was laser-focused on one potentially career-defining, history-making goal -- becoming the first woman entrusted with the keys to the White House.
'We're Messing Up:' Uruguay Icon Mujica On Strongman Rule In Latin America
Uruguay's cult ex-president Jose Mujica -- a leftist icon for his humble lifestyle and progressive policies -- warned in an AFP interview against growing authoritarianism in Latin America and the "madness" of Javier Milei's rise to power in neighboring Argentina.
Global Wine Output To Hit Lowest Level Since 1961
Global wine production is set to fall again this year to its lowest level since 1961 due to climate change, the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV) said Friday.
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COP16 Biodiversity Talks To Restart In February: UN
Crunch United Nations talks to find funding to curb the destruction of nature will resume in Rome in February, the UN said on Thursday, after negotiations this month in Colombia ended without a deal.
In Bosnia, The Path To Renewables Runs Through Its Coal Mines
At 250 metres underground, the dust is thick and oxygen is in short supply at the Mramor mine in northeastern Bosnia.
'Anti-woke' Americans Hail Death Of DEI As Another Domino Topples
America's largest private employer, Walmart, is the latest name to join a list of US businesses and institutions rethinking programs to bolster minority groups as support for progressive policies erodes.
Air Pollution From Fires Linked To 1.5 Million Deaths A Year
Air pollution caused by fires is linked to more than 1.5 million deaths a year worldwide, the vast majority occurring in developing countries, a major new study said on Thursday.
Spain Govt Defends Flood Response And Offers New Aid
Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Wednesday announced almost 2.3 billion euros ($2.4 billion) in new aid for Spain's flood-stricken region and defended his government's handling of the deadly disaster last month.
Plastic Pollution Talks Must Speed Up, Chair Warns
Negotiators must move "significantly" faster to agree on a landmark treaty to curb plastic pollution, the diplomat chairing the talks warned Wednesday, as countries lined up to express frustration about the limited progress.
Thailand To Return Nearly 1,000 Trafficked Lemurs, Tortoises To Madagascar
Thailand is sending almost 1,000 highly endangered lemurs and tortoises back to their home in Madagascar, in what both countries called their biggest ever operation against wildlife trafficking.
New EU Commission To Get All Clear As Daunting Task Awaits
The European Parliament is set Wednesday to give the final greenlight for EU chief Ursula von der Leyen's new executive to start work, as the bloc faces mounting challenges.
Teen Who Lied About Beheaded French Teacher's Class Says 'Sorry'
A teenager whose lies about her teacher are accused of contributing to the educator's murder by an Islamist radical apologised to his family in a French court on Tuesday.
COP29 President Blames Rich Countries For 'Imperfect' Deal
The tough-fought finance deal at UN climate negotiations was "imperfect", the Azerbaijan COP29 leadership has admitted, seeking to blame richer countries for an outcome slammed by poorer nations as insulting.
No Regrets: Merkel Looks Back At Refugee Crisis, Russia Ties
Germany's former chancellor Angela Merkel gives a spirited defence of her 16 years at the helm of Europe's top economy in her memoir "Freedom", released in 30 languages on Tuesday.
Plastic Pollution Talks: The Key Sticking Points
Nations gathered in Busan, South Korea have a week to agree the world's first treaty to curb plastic pollution, a gargantuan challenge given the major divisions that remain.
Extreme Weather Threatens Canada's Hydropower Future
Hydropower production in Canada is plummeting as extreme weather linked to climate change, particularly sudden swings between drought and flood, hampers output while threatening the structure of dams themselves.
Internal Displacement In Africa Triples In 15 Years: Monitor
Conflicts, violence and disasters across Africa have dramatically driven up the number of displaced people on the continent over the past 15 years, international monitors said Tuesday.
California Vows To Step In If Trump Kills US EV Tax Credit
California will revive its own subsidy programs for electric vehicles if Donald Trump guts US federal tax breaks for such cars, the state's governor said Monday.
At Climate Talks, Painstaking Diplomacy And Then Anger
After three sleepless nights of back and forth among negotiators, all it took to seal a contentious global deal on climate finance was the hammering of a gavel.
Scientists Seek Miracle Pill To Stop Methane Cow Burps
While the fossil fuel industry and some natural sources emit methane, cattle farming has become a major climate concern due to the sheer volume of the cows' emissions.
World Approves UN Rules For Carbon Trading Between Nations At COP29
New rules allowing wealthy polluting countries to buy carbon-cutting "offsets" from developing nations were agreed at UN climate talks Saturday, in a move already raising fears they will be used to greenwash climate targets.
Failure Haunts UN Environment Conferences
Negotiators were struggling to reach a deal Saturday at UN climate talks in Baku.
S.Sudan's Kiir Holds Urgent Talks Over Shootout At Ex-spy Chief's Home
South Sudan's President Salva Kiir held an urgent meeting of top security brass on Friday after a shootout at the home of powerful former spy chief Akol Koor, who was sacked almost two months ago amid rumours of a coup plot.
South Sudan Probes Shootout At Sacked Spy Chief's Home
South Sudan security forces were investigating Friday a shootout at the home of the troubled nation's powerful former spy chief Akol Koor, who was sacked almost two months ago amid rumours of a coup plot.
'Primitive' Beers Draw Crowds At Belgian Brewery
Winding between copper vats and oak barrels, a cluster of early-morning visitors filed through a cavernous Brussels building for an up-close peek at craft beers brewed using a centuries-old method -- before sampling the result.
Fears Rise Of Gender Setbacks In Global Climate Battle
As global climate negotiators seek to eke out progress, participants say they are witnessing backsliding in one unexpected area -- gender.
World Still Split Over Money As Clock Ticks On COP29
A fresh draft deal published Thursday at the deadlocked COP29 climate talks shows rich and poor countries still divided as time runs out to strike a finance agreement for developing nations.
Canada AI Project Hopes To Help Reverse Mass Insect Extinction
Researchers in Canada are using artificial intelligence to monitor the ongoing mass extinction of insects, hoping to collect data that can help reverse species collapse and avert catastrophe for the planet.
Macron Praises EU-Chile Trade Agreement On Latin America Tour
French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday hailed a recently upgraded EU-Chile free trade agreement as he met counterpart Gabriel Boric in Santiago on the last leg of a Latin America tour.
Awaiting Trump, US Auto Execs Further Temper EV Push
US auto giants signaled Wednesday they could further slow the ramp-up of electric vehicle production as Detroit awaits the arrival of a Trump administration eager to reverse key Biden climate initiatives.
As Trump Returns, China Seizes Chance For Climate Mantle
With Donald Trump expected to take the United States again out of climate diplomacy, China, the world's largest emitter but green energy powerhouse, is seizing on the chance to project itself as the global leader.
'Steep Climb' Ahead As Clock Ticks On Stalled Climate Talks
Pressure mounted on rich nations Wednesday to commit nearly $1 trillion a year in assistance for poorer countries as time runs out to strike a deal at the COP29 climate talks.
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