Read more about the article Reuse and Return Schemes Could Nearly Eliminate Plastic Packaging Pollution by 2040, Report Finds
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Reuse and Return Schemes Could Nearly Eliminate Plastic Packaging Pollution by 2040, Report Finds

Pew analysis warns plastic waste will more than double without action; packaging is the chief culprit—and the fastest fix. FOLLOW THIS TOPIC A sweeping new analysis from the Pew Charitable…

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Read more about the article Indonesia’s Restorative Economy: A Blueprint for Growth That Heals Nature
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Indonesia’s Restorative Economy: A Blueprint for Growth That Heals Nature

More than 85% of Indonesians depend on nature. A restorative economy is thus not simply an environmental choice—it is a livelihood strategy. FOLLOW THIS TOPIC Indonesia holds vast natural wealth—from…

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Read more about the article Deadly Floods in Indonesia, Thailand and Sri Lanka Exceed 900 Fatalities, Point to Climate Vulnerability
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Deadly Floods in Indonesia, Thailand and Sri Lanka Exceed 900 Fatalities, Point to Climate Vulnerability

Floods and cyclonic storms carnage across Srilanka, Thailand, and Indonesia: deaths top 900 and hundreds missing; displaces more than four million people. FOLLOW THIS TOPIC JAKARTA/BANGKOK — Dec. 1, 2025.…

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Read more about the article UN Confirms World Will Breach 1.5°C Climate Goal: Hard Truths from the 2024 Emissions Gap Report
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UN Confirms World Will Breach 1.5°C Climate Goal: Hard Truths from the 2024 Emissions Gap Report

The latest analysis shows that governments’ current and planned actions are not enough. The world is now “very likely” to exceed 1.5°C of warming within the next decade, according to…

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Read more about the article Water Crisis in Johor: Sand Mining Pollution Leaves Thousands Dry and Fishermen Struggling
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Water Crisis in Johor: Sand Mining Pollution Leaves Thousands Dry and Fishermen Struggling

The crisis, which began on October 31, has affected more than one million consumers across the districts of Johor Bahru, Kota Tinggi, Kulai, and Pontian. As of November 4, only…

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Read more about the article Vietnam Flood Death Toll Rises to 35 as Record Rains Inundate Central Provinces
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Vietnam Flood Death Toll Rises to 35 as Record Rains Inundate Central Provinces

The Vietnam Disaster and Dyke Management Authority (VDDMA) reported more than 16,500 houses currently flooded. Floodwaters have swept away over 40,000 poultry and livestock, while more than 5,300 hectares of…

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Read more about the article Kunming Biodiversity Fund Launches First Major Projects to Support Global Biodiversity Goals
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Kunming Biodiversity Fund Launches First Major Projects to Support Global Biodiversity Goals

With 22 endorsed initiatives across 34 countries, the Kunming Biodiversity Fund accelerates efforts to reverse global nature loss under the Kunming-Montreal framework. FOLLOW THIS TOPIC NAIROBI — In a significant…

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Read more about the article FAO Report Finds Global Deforestation Slowing, but Forests Remain At Risk
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FAO Report Finds Global Deforestation Slowing, but Forests Remain At Risk

Despite a drop in forest loss rates, new data warns the world is still not on track to meet critical forestry and climate goals. FOLLOW THIS TOPIC The world is…

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