All around the world the remnants of a global pandemic are testing the resolve of governments and private firms to rid the planet of its waste.
Tag: Environment
New Zealand’s Sea Lions Are Back, and Crashing Golf Courses and Soccer Matches
After their populations were decimated by hunters, New Zealand’s sea lions are returning to the coasts — sometimes surprising locals by turning up in unexpected places.
U.S. to Provide $500 Million for Green Bonds, Yellen Says
Ms. Yellen said wealthy countries had pledged billions of dollars to tackle climate change, but the real cost is in the trillions.
Once a Climate Leader, Brazil Falls Short in Glasgow
The country’s proposals show a desire to burnish its image, but President Jair Bolsonaro’s record and his absence from the summit cast doubt on its commitment to reversing course.
How the COP26 Deforestation Pledge Measures Up
As the world stares down the barrel of climate catastrophe and a worsening biodiversity crisis, the forests that are remain are crucial.
Looking for St. Mark’s Square? You May Find Yourself in a Shipyard Instead.
As Venice’s ban on cruise ships took effect this weekend, some tourists were surprised to be docked hours away from the city’s famous sights.
Your Thursday Briefing
Europe’s bold climate move.
A Young Naturalist Inspires With Joy, Not Doom
At 17, Dara McAnulty is becoming one of Britain’s most acclaimed nature writers, with work that touches on his autism as much as the world around his home.
Brazil Faces Severe Drought as Covid Deaths Approach 500,000
Brazilians are paying more for electricity, dealing with the possibility of water rationing and expecting a destructive fire season in the Amazon in the worst dry spell in at least 90 years.
Brazil’s Bid to Outsource Amazon Conservation Finds Few Takers
Brazil is seeking to share the cost and burden of protecting the rain forest with the private sector. But it has found few firms willing to help.