The renowned environmentalist and marine biologist urged fast action on climate change at the TIME 100 Climate Leadership Forum
Almost 150 people were killed last year trying to defend the environment, according to Global Witness.
Robert Redford, who died Sept. 16, had a lifelong commitment to protecting the planet.
Frias has highlighted her and her community's experiences to advocate for climate solutions that are inclusive of everyone.
“We ask our world partners not to fund us because we are impacted, but to invest with us, because we are visionary,” Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said.
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“The current financial system is… not fit for the purpose. It's fragmented, it's slow, it's risk averse, and it’s misaligned with Africa's priorities."
In the face of Africa’s rapid deforestation in past decades, many countries are now starting to see progress in combating forest loss.
Day 2 of the Second Africa Climate Summit saw conversations around resilience and adaptation.
“It's important to decolonize climate response and center traditional wisdom," leaders were told at the 2025 Africa Climate Summit.
“Only bold, united, and sustained collaboration can avert climate catastrophe. Isolation is not a winning strategy."
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If you’re feeling pinched by your electricity bill, you’re not alone. Prices have increased nearly twice as fast as inflation.
Wildfires are reversing decades of clean air standards in Canada and the U.S., according to new data.
Consistent exposure to high temperatures might be making you age more quickly.
The suit is the first against oil companies based on an individual dying from an event driven by climate change.
The extreme heat in Oregon, California, and Washington will cause high temperatures at night too, and increase the risk of wildfires.
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