Recently, large-scale hill fires have been raging in South Gyeongsang Province, North Gyeongsang Province and Ulsan, South Korea, covering more than 14,000 hectares, killing 15 people and forcing thousands of residents to evacuate. This disaster, caused by a combination of extreme dry weather and human negligence, not only destroys forest ecology, but also poses a…

In March 2025, the World Economic Forum’s Global Risks 2025 report noted that short-lived climate pollutants such as black carbon and methane are contributing up to 45% to recent global warming, accelerating glacier melting and threatening food security. Methane, which comes mainly from fossil fuels, agriculture and waste disposal, has a greenhouse effect 28 times…

The Trump team’s proposed policy blueprint, “Project 2025,” proposes drastic cuts to the EPA budget, weakening pollution regulation, and even privatizing the National Weather Service. “Project 2025” is systematically dismantling the U.S. environmental system through a three-pronged approach of executive orders, budget cuts, and regulatory rollbacks. The short-term effect is profit for fossil energy companies,…

The European Court of Justice has ruled against a Polish ban on logging in the pristine forest of Białowieża, a move that environmental groups have called “a crucial step in protecting Europe’s last pristine forests.” The ban marks a tough stance by the European Union, whose government has been sued by the EU for allowing…

Peruvian farmer Liua accuses Germany’s Rheinland Group (RWE) of exacerbating global warming with its historical carbon emissions, leading to the melting of glaciers and an increased risk of flooding in his hometown, and seeks compensation for the cost of constructing a protective dam (approx. 17,000 euros). The court will need to prove a causal link…

A landslide triggered by heavy rains in the northwestern Ecuadorian province of Esmeraldas caused a rupture in the Trans-Ecuadorian Oil Pipeline System (SOTE), spilling a large amount of crude oil into the Esmeraldas River and surrounding waters. Initial estimates put the volume of the spill at 12,000 barrels (about 1.9 million liters), but local officials…

From March 25-27, 2025, the 2nd Global Conference on Air Pollution and Health will kick off in Cartagena, Colombia. Co-hosted by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Government of Colombia, the conference aims to promote a concerted global response to the health threats posed by air pollution through a science-driven policy framework. In the…

Against the backdrop of a worsening global climate crisis, China is accelerating the transformation of its energy structure with new energy technology breakthroughs as its engine, becoming a key leader in global emissions reduction actions. China has made breakthroughs in photovoltaics, electric vehicles, extra-high voltage transmission, etc., with the market share of new energy vehicles…

Antarctic iceberg A23a, drifting northward after nearly 40 years, could collide with South Georgia, disrupting habitats and food chains for wildlife such as penguins. If A23a were to run aground on South Georgia, it could form a natural barrier that would cut off foraging paths for penguins, seals, and other animals, leading to starvation in…

Key Consultations in 2025 Following the failure to reach agreement at the 2024 meeting in Korea, countries will continue negotiations in 2025 around reducing plastic production, phasing out hazardous chemicals and improving waste management, with the goal of reaching the first global plastics pollution control treaty. If successful, this would have a direct impact on…