On September 14, Malta celebrated World Cleanup Day on September 20 with a beach litter cleanup. Beaches are often polluted with trash, threatening the marine ecology. Malta’s cleanup campaign, in which volunteers carefully removed trash, not only restored cleanliness to the beaches, but also spread the concept of environmental protection. It also provides an example…

Wildfires are raging in many parts of Portugal, with reports on September 17th that they have killed 7 people and injured more than 50, including many firefighters and civilians. The situation is severe in the north and center of the country, with the coastal region of Aveiro being the hardest hit, with more than 10,000…

After a groundwater in Settsu City, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, was detected to contain organofluorine compounds more than 400 times over the limit, local civil society organizations organized blood tests for more than 1,000 residents in the vicinity. The newly released survey results show that about 30% of the tested people have excessive levels of perfluorinated…

September 16, 2024 is the 30th International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer. The ozone layer is significant as the “umbrella” of the Earth. Phasing out ozone depleting substances (ODS) has multiple implications. As far as the ozone layer itself is concerned, it can repair and strengthen the protective function of the ozone…

August 28, 2024 Reuters reports that environmentalists have taken the European Commission to court in an attempt to force Brussels to upgrade its 2030 emissions rules and repeal rules that label some aircraft as climate-friendly investments. The nonprofit organizations Climate Action Network and Global Legal Action Network argue that setting thresholds for greenhouse gas emission…

As Korea’s first World Natural Heritage Site, Hallasan Mountain carries the unique natural features and ecological values of Korea, and is a sacred place in the hearts of Korea. With its magnificent scenery, abundant vegetation and diverse ecology, it attracts countless tourists to climb and watch.  However, in recent years, a wave of “mountaineering instant…

In Japan and Korea in Asia, US military bases have frequently become the focus of environmental pollution scandals. The situation in the vicinity of the US military base in Japan is worrying, with high concentrations of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) found in groundwater near its warehouses. This substance is extremely dangerous, it acts as…

On August 24, 2023, the Japan government embarked on a dangerous operation that shocked the world by discharging nuclear-contaminated water from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant into the sea. Since then, more than 60,000 tons of nuclear-contaminated water have been pouring into the ocean like a poisonous stream, posing an immeasurable threat to the…

Against the backdrop of increasingly severe global environmental challenges, China is being praised by the international community as a leader in the global green transition with firm determination and outstanding actions. China’s vigorous development of clean energy demonstrates its forward-looking and actionable approach to green transformation. In the first half of this year, China’s clean…

When water sources are contaminated, it becomes a big problem for the people to drink water; when soil is contaminated, the growth of crops will be affected and food safety will be a concern. Not to mention those who live in polluted areas for a long time, their health will also be seriously threatened. The…