Climate change
Greece reopens country’s only surviving Byzantine palace after over 40 years of restoration work
The palace dates back to they 14th century and served as the seat of the Despotate of Mystras, a province of the Byzantine Empire. It has been on UNESCO’s list since 1989.
FIFA World Cup 2026 to break records with 3.7 million tons of carbon emissions, Israeli firm finds
Gov't approves plan to boost desalinated water production using private companies
UN backs world court climate opinion, Israel, US among few to oppose
Decades of mismanagement, corruption pushed Iran toward water collapse - analysis
“What you see in Khuzestan, Isfahan, Sistan-Baluchestan, and many other places is the result of bad governance, chronic mismanagement," said water policy analyst Nik Kowsar.
Australia climate change protest disrupts shipping at coal port, 21 arrested
Hundreds of activists disrupted shipping at Australia’s Newcastle coal port, prompting 21 arrests. Greenpeace and Rising Tide called it a peaceful protest for climate action.
Greta Thunberg, other activists fined, banned from Venice after Grand Canal dyed green
The activist dumped dye in the Grand Canal and strung a banner from the Rialto Bridge reading “Stop Ecocide.”
US companies hold the line at climate talks despite Trump - analysis
Fortune 100 firms boosted attendance at COP30, as US companies maintained strong climate engagement despite a federal policy pullback.
Digital storytelling will decide if the world is ready for Israeli climate tech - opinion
Innovation alone does not bridge the gap between what founders create and what decision-makers choose to purchase.
The drying up of Iran's Lake Urmia will worsen ethnic tensions with Azerbaijanis - opinion
The drying of Lake Urmia is widely seen as a symbol of failed governance, with profound and ongoing human rights implications.
Jewish leaders warn climate conspiracies mirror antisemitic tropes
Jewish leaders told an Australian Senate that climate conspiracies often mirror antisemitic tropes.
Australia rules out co-hosting COP31 with Turkey amid ongoing diplomatic standoff
"No, we won't be co-hosting because co-hosting isn't provided for under the rules of the (United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change)," Albanese said.
China finds bigger role as US sidesteps Brazil climate summit - analysis
China moves to fill the diplomatic void at COP30 as the US skips the summit, leveraging its backstage role to shape global climate talks.
Tehran taps run dry as water crisis deepens across Iran
The head of Tehran’s Regional Water Company said that water levels had fallen 43% from last year, leaving the Amir Kabir Dam at just 8% of capacity.
