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.

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.

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.

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

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.