Tiny Nation’s Plea Echoes in Global Court: Can Law Stop Climate Change? The small island nation of Vanuatu isn’t waiting for rising tides to reclaim its shores. They’ve taken their fight for survival to the world’s highest court. In a landmark case that unfolded in The Hague this week, lawyers representing Vanuatu and other vulnerable … Read more
Beloved Amur Leopard Zoya Passes at 21 The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens in Palm Desert is mourning the loss of Zoya, a beloved Amur leopard who captivated visitors for over a decade. Zoya, a remarkable 21 years old, peacefully passed away last Tuesday from natural causes related to old age. "As we celebrate Zoya’s … Read more
California Braces for a Second Trump Presidency, Setting the Stage for Legal Confrontation California is gearing up for a potential showdown with a returning Donald Trump administration, signaling its intention to fiercely defend its progressive policies. Governor Gavin Newsom, a vocal critic of Trump, has called the California Legislature into a special session to approve … Read more
Massive Snowstorm Blankets Great Lakes Region, Disrupting Holiday Travel A powerful winter storm swept across the Great Lakes region this weekend, dumping heavy snowfall and plunging temperatures to frigid lows, just as millions of Americans embarked on their Thanksgiving journeys home. The massive storm system, fueled by frigid Arctic air, brought blizzard-like conditions to parts … Read more
Table of Contents 1 STABILITY St. Galler Kantonalbank comes in last in the WWF ranking – TKB is in the top group 1.1 Scored poorly in the sustainability rating: Head Office of the St. Galler Kantonalbank. 1.2 SGKB wants to publish a climate report 1.3 Sustainability is more than environmental protection 1.4 Thurgauer Kantonalbank is … Read more
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — An emperor penguin found malnourished and far from its Antarctic home off Australia’s southern coast is being cared for by a wildlife expert, a government department said Monday. The adult male was found Nov. 1 on a popular tourist beach in the town of Denmark in temperate southwestern Australia — about … Read more
CAPE TOWN, South Africa — CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Britain’s Prince William will speak with young environmentalists and local fishermen during a visit to South Africa starting Monday that will see his annual Earthshot Prize award $1.2 million in grants to five organizations for innovative environmental ideas. The 42-year-old heir to the throne … Read more
Hurricane Milton Devastates Florida, Leaving Communities in Despair LITHIA, Fla. — Florida residents are grappling with the destruction left in the wake of Hurricane Milton, as flooded streets become the new normal and families evaluate the damage to their homes. The storm wreaked havoc along the coastline and generated a surge of destructive tornadoes, resulting … Read more
A Tornado Crosses Interstate 75 Amid Hurricane Milton’s Approach TAMPA, Fla. — As Hurricane Milton approached Florida, a tornado was reported crossing Interstate 75 early Wednesday morning, prompting urgent safety alerts from the National Weather Service. The Miami branch of the service warned locals via the social media platform X, stating, “TORNADO crossing I-75 as … Read more
Hurricane Milton Approaches Tampa: The City’s Vulnerability in Focus Tampa Bay is bracing for a direct hit from Hurricane Milton, a storm rapidly escalating to Category 5 strength. The last time a significant storm made landfall in this region was in 1921, when the city was a much smaller community. Now, with a population exceeding … Read more