Indonesia food plan risks 'world's largest' deforestation
24 Apr 2025
Keen to end its reliance on rice imports, Indonesia wants to plant vast tracts of the crop, along with sugar cane for biofuel, in the restive eastern region.
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Shipping movements disrupted as climate change protesters block coal ships
Today 11:30am
NSW police have arrested 141 people who attempted to block the shipping channel in Newcastle Harbour during Rising Tide protests, which began on Thursday.
Floods in Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Thailand leave more than 1,140 dead
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Flooding and landslides have killed more than 1,140 people across Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Malaysia following tropical storms in recent days, with efforts under way to help thousands affected by the extreme weather.
Europe must defend its deforestation law – for forests, business and its reputation
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Constant weakening and delays to the landmark EU regulation pose a threat to rainforests and erode Europe’s credibility as a stable, predictable market.
In blow to Lula, Brazil Congress revives controversial environmental bill
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Brazil's conservative-led Congress on Thursday reinstated much of a bill that makes it easier for companies to secure environmental permits, infuriating the leftist government and green groups.
Swiss reject compulsory civic duty, climate tax for super-rich
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Swiss voters on Sunday resoundingly rejected a proposal to replace the current men-only military conscription with a compulsory civic duty for all and another on taxing the super-rich to fund the climate fight.
Europe’s water reserves drying up due to climate breakdown
Today 11:30am
Vast swathes of Europe’s water reserves are drying up, a new analysis using two decades of satellite data reveals, with freshwater storage shrinking across southern and central Europe, from Spain and Italy to Poland and parts of the UK.
UK security, food and economy at risk without climate action, experts say
Mon 1 Dec 2025
Only urgent and radical action can prevent systemic breakdown affecting our economy, food supply and national security. This was the stark message from the U.K.’s first national emergency briefing on climate and nature to policymakers this week.
How China silences environmental reporters beyond its borders
Mon 1 Dec 2025
Journalists who report on the harms caused by China’s overseas infrastructure buildout in Africa face intimidation, surveillance and police pressure.
Australia finally acknowledges environment underpins all else. That’s no small thing
Mon 1 Dec 2025
COMMENT: In what are dangerous times for democracies around the world, parliament’s overhaul of nature laws in the EPBC Act shows ambitious reform remains possible.
Canada rolls back climate rules in energy deal with Alberta
Mon 1 Dec 2025
Under the agreement, the federal government will scrap a planned emissions cap on the oil and gas sector and drop rules on clean electricity.
