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  • Oil spill in Ecuador river brings emergency declaration

    An oil spill in northwestern Ecuador has turned a river black, prompting authorities to declare an environmental emergency amid "unprecedented" damage and to order residents to ration drinking water, officials said. The spill, believed caused when a landslide ruptured a major oil pipeline, has turned waters black in a section of the Esmeraldas River, in the province of the same name.

  • UK fears environmental damage after ships' collision in the North Sea

  • COP30 presidency pushes for forming a 'circle of presidencies' for multilateral climate action

    The Brazilian COP30 Presidency calls for a 'Circle of Presidencies' to enhance multilateral action on climate change, seeking input from various leaders and sectors. The initiative aims to promote financial alignment with the Paris Agreement and prioritize urgent measures, including forest protection and renewable energy goals.

  • UK warns of hidden environmental cost of liquid soap

    Millions of plastic bottles of washing-up liquid are used in the UK annually, leading to environmental harm due to their chemicals and plastic waste. Experts suggest opting for sustainable alternatives like solid bars and eco-friendly, refillable liquids to mitigate these impacts.

  • Malaria deaths soar in Ethiopia amid conflict in Oromia region

    Between January and October 2024, the World Health Organization recorded roughly 7.3 million malaria cases and 1,157 deaths in Ethiopia.

  • New wildlife corridors in Central India boost conservation efforts

    India's central forest belt is undergoing a major conservation effort with the creation of new wildlife corridors linking key national parks in Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Chhattisgarh. These corridors aim to enhance wildlife movement, improve gene flow for endangered species like tigers, and strengthen ecosystem resilience.