On February 25, 2025, the Svalbard Global Seed Vault, often referred to as the "doomsday" vault, is set to receive a significant deposit of over 14,000 new seed samples. This facility, located deep within a mountain on the Norwegian Arctic island of Spitsbergen, serves as a global repository for crop diversity, safeguarding duplicates of seeds from gene banks worldwide. Established in 2008, its mission is to protect the genetic material of food crops from potential global catastrophes, including nuclear conflicts and climate change.
Anglo American Platinum (Amplats) has temporarily suspended operations at its Tumela mine in South Africa due to severe flooding caused by heavy rainfall in the region. Despite this disruption, the company maintains its annual production forecast.
The unfolding crisis in Buriticupu, Brazil, is a stark reminder of how environmental degradation and poor urban planning can have catastrophic consequences. For over three decades, residents have watched as the land beneath them has slowly crumbled, but in recent months, the situation has escalated dramatically. Massive sinkholes—known locally as voçoroca, a term of indigenous origin meaning "to tear the earth"—are now swallowing homes, streets, and infrastructure at an alarming rate.
Environmental Groups Sue to Block Trump’s Offshore Drilling Expansion On Wednesday, environmental organizations took legal action to prevent President Donald Trump’s administration from allowing offshore oil drilling along extensive stretches of the U.S. coastline. The lawsuits represent the first legal challenges against Trump’s renewed push to expand fossil fuel production and roll back environmental protections implemented by previous administrations.
A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck off the coast of Atacama, Chile, on February 18, 2025, according to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC). The quake occurred at a depth of 29 kilometers (18 miles).
India has postponed its national winter games, originally set to take place from February 22 to 25, 2025, in Gulmarg, Kashmir, due to a lack of sufficient snowfall. The Khelo India Winter Games, a major national event organized to promote winter sports, were expected to feature approximately 300 athletes competing in disciplines such as ski mountaineering, alpine skiing, snowboarding, and Nordic skiing. However, with key ski slopes in Gulmarg receiving far less snow than usual, organizers determined that the conditions were unsuitable for competition.
In a significant move aligning with President Donald Trump's "energy dominance" agenda, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on Friday the termination of 388 employees hired within the past two years. This decision is part of a broader federal workforce reduction, with thousands of probationary employees across various agencies receiving termination notices.
Perth, Australia — Authorities in Western Australia have ordered the closure of key iron ore export ports as the region braces for the impact of a Category 5 cyclone. The storm, one of the most powerful in recent years, threatens to disrupt mining operations, supply chains, and global commodity markets.
Lagos, Nigeria – A Nigerian community leader has called on Shell to take full responsibility for oil spills that have devastated local environments, affecting livelihoods and public health. The demand comes amid ongoing disputes over oil pollution in the Niger Delta, where communities have long suffered from environmental degradation linked to oil exploration.
The European Union is set to propose a new 2040 climate target aimed at significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions, reinforcing the bloc’s commitment to global climate action. The proposal, expected by the end of March, will outline ambitious strategies to ensure Europe stays on track toward its 2050 net-zero goal.
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