Study warns Portugal, Spain, France, Italy and Greece face more 'fire-promoting' weather. Research highlights growing wildfire risk across southern Europe as hotter, drier conditions intensify.

Study finds mining threatens over 12,000 species worldwide, including nearly 6,000 already classified as threatened; researchers warn planned projects could expose 3,000 more.

Scientists from Australia and Britain have found that mining threatens more than 12,000 species worldwide, including nearly 6,000 already classified as threatened, with 28 percent of threatened species' ranges overlapping mining areas. The study, published in Cell Reports Sustainability and led by Australia's Charles Sturt University, warns that planned future mining projects could expose more than 3,000 additional threatened species to mining-related risks.

China unveils 2026-2030 five-year plan to green its industrial sector, targeting peak CO2 emissions from industry by 2030. The MIIT plan aims to expand green energy use and strengthen low-carbon competitiveness.

China has released a five-year plan for 2026-2030 to advance the green and low-carbon transformation of its industrial sector, setting a target of peaking industrial CO2 emissions by 2030. The plan, issued by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, aims to expand green energy use and strengthen green and low-carbon competitiveness.

Air quality alerts across Washington, D.C. and surrounding areas warn of 'very unhealthy' pollution levels following July 4th fireworks displays.

Air quality alerts in and around Washington, D.C. warn of 'very unhealthy' pollution levels following July 4th fireworks.