Despite a G7 pledge, Japan remains a major public financier of oil and gas projects, investing $93 billion between 2013 and 2024. Through initiatives like AZEC, Japan promotes LNG as a transitional fuel, raising concerns about 'greenwashing' and hindering renewable energy transitions in countries like Indonesia. Critics argue Japan's LNG investments lock nations into fossil fuel dependency.

that is the record extent of tropical rainforest destroyed last year due in large measure to fires fuelled by climate change, researchers reported Wednesday. Neighbouring Bolivia's forest loss -- 1.5 million hectares -- skyrocketed by 200 percent last year, with a record 3.6 percent of primary forests destroyed in a single year, mostly due to fires set to clear land for industrial-scale farms, according to the report.

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called on countries to radically rethink their relationship with nature, warning that biodiversity loss is a global crisis no nation can ignore.

Tropical forests provide a buffer against climate change, but disappeared faster than ever recorded last year.

Tropical forests provide a buffer against climate change, but disappeared faster than ever recorded last year.

In Newcastle, Australia, climate activists faced arrest and hefty fines for blockading a coal ship, highlighting the country's increasingly stringent anti-protest laws. These laws, enacted in response to disruptive demonstrations, reflect a global trend of governments cracking down on environmental activism with severe penalties.

A widespread blackout struck Spain and Portugal on April 28, disrupting essential services and sparking an investigation into its cause. While power was largely restored by the next day, the incident has ignited debate about Spain's reliance on renewable energy sources.

Simon Stiell says climate plans can boost economies. He addressed the 2025 Nature Summit in Panama City. Climate change impacts trade via Panama Canal. Clean energy projects await investment. New climate plans are essential for growth. These plans can create jobs and revenue. Global decarbonization is gaining momentum. Brazil, Germany, and China are advancing climate plans.

Europe faces escalating wildfire risks due to climate change, land use, and urbanization, with potential for severe events every two years. While the number of fires may decrease, they're projected to become larger and more devastating, particularly impacting Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece. Experts advocate for controlled burning, ecosystem restoration, and increased public awareness to mitigate the growing threat.