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International Criminal Court (ICC) makes historic announcement

Desk ReporterFebruary 6, 2026February 6, 2026

February 6, 2026February 6, 202610

Environmental destruction is now a ‘crime against humanity’: Criminals are shaking under new ICC rules. The International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague, Netherlands, announced a groundbreaking rule in early 2026. The new rule classifies intentional and widespread environmental destruction as a crime against humanity or a war crime. Under......

Environmental Problems

Mandatory Sustainability Reporting from 2026

Desk ReporterFebruary 2, 2026February 2, 2026

February 2, 2026February 2, 202661

Asia’s ESG Revolution A new era has begun in Asia’s major economic hubs (China, Hong Kong, Singapore and Japan) from January 1, 2026. Starting now, all major companies in these countries must include ‘ESG reporting’—environmental and social impact details–alongside their annual financial reports. This news has ensured a huge transparency......

Environment Protection

Two-thirds of the ocean is now under international law

Desk ReporterFebruary 1, 2026February 2, 2026

February 1, 2026February 2, 202664

‘High Seas Treaty’ effective from today January 17, 2026 is going to be marked as a golden day in the history of human civilization. The High Seas Treaty or ‘ BBNJ Agreement took effect on January 17, 2026, after 20 years of discussions and negotiations. Almost two-thirds of the world’s oceans,......

Environment Protection

‘Personal Carbon Passport’: When your purchases are climate-friendly

Desk ReporterJanuary 24, 2026January 25, 2026

January 24, 2026January 25, 202656

Do you know how much carbon was emitted for the burger you ate for lunch today or the shirt you bought? In 2026, the answer to this question is now on everyone’s smartphone. Numerous European and Scandinavian nations have initiated experimental trials of the ‘Personal Carbon Passport.’ This is a......

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Historic Belém Declaration, New Roadmap for a Plastic-Free World by 2026

Desk ReporterJanuary 17, 2026

January 17, 202652

At the start of 2026, following the COP-30 conference in Belém, Brazil, there is a new global momentum. The ambitious and legally binding ‘Global Plastics Treaty,’ known as the ‘Belém Declaration,’ is now moving towards full implementation. This agreement is being seen as the biggest milestone in the history of......

Environmental Science

Solid-State Battery Breakthrough: The Beginning of a New Era of Electric Vehicles

Desk ReporterJanuary 16, 2026January 16, 2026

January 16, 2026January 16, 202668

Reducing carbon emissions from the transportation sector is the biggest challenge to protect the environment. In early 2026, a groundbreaking advancement in battery technology is transforming electric vehicles (EVs) permanently. Japan’s Toyota and South Korea’s Samsung SDI have announced the successful start of commercial production of a solid-state battery. This......

Environmental crime

A new worldwide movement aims to safeguard the rights of nature

Desk ReporterJanuary 11, 2026January 11, 2026

January 11, 2026January 11, 202649

When the Amazon becomes a legal person 2026 is going to be marked as the year of a historic legal change in the fight to protect the environment. The demand for the rights of nature that environmentalists have pushed for over the past few decades is finally becoming a reality.......

Environment Protection

2026 World Football Cup and ‘Zero-Carbon Stadiums’: The Green Revolution in Sports

Desk ReporterJanuary 6, 2026January 6, 2026

January 6, 2026January 6, 202675

2026 World Football Cup and ‘Zero-Carbon Stadiums’: The Green Revolution in Sports The 2026 World Cup is not just about the on-field battles, but also carries a huge message of environmental protection. This event, to be held in North America, is being called the first ‘Carbon Neutral World Cup’ in......

Environment Protection

Drought and the ‘soil microbiome’ crisis in global agriculture

Desk ReporterDecember 21, 2025

December 21, 202577

Drought and the ‘soil microbiome’ crisis in global agriculture Drought and intensive farming in tandem: Global food security in the face of the destruction of the ‘soil microbiome’ of farmland The combined effects of climate change-induced drought and intensive farming practices on farmland worldwide are severely damaging the diversity of......

Environment Protection

The risk of ancient microbes resurfacing as the Arctic thaws

Desk ReporterDecember 18, 2025December 18, 2025

December 18, 2025December 18, 202578

The danger of waking up frozen microbes The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has uncovered an unexpected and potentially catastrophic aspect of environmental upheaval. The agency’s report, ‘Frontiers 2025’, warns that climate warming could melt Arctic permafrost, potentially reactivating ancient microbes that have been dormant for thousands of years. “Box”......

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