In her book, Kolbert connects scientific research with the history of human presence on Earth and, through vivid descriptions, highlights the delicate balance between progress and destruction

Demonstrators breached security barriers at the U.N. climate summit in Belem to demand stronger forest protections and Indigenous land rights, prompting brief chaos before order was restored

After years of summits, roadmaps, and declarations, this year’s conference must deliver something tangible: a credible pathway for funding the green transition—especially in developing and emerging economies.

As COP30 begins in Belém, Brazil, the Paris Agreement faces its most difficult test yet — rising emissions, record heat, and geopolitical divisions that threaten the future of global climate cooperation

The latest UNEP Emissions Gap Report, released ahead of the COP30 opening, shows the world heading for 2.8°C of warming under current policies.

During the past ten years, addressing climate change has been systematically at the center of international politics. This was not the case, at least not to the same degree, either before the Paris Agreement (2015) or today. Policies to combat the effects of climate change seem once again to be entering a period where they […]

COP30 opens in Brazil as climate unity weakens, the U.S. steps back, the EU softens its 2040 goals, and Brazil launches a major tropical forests fund.

An 18-year-old from Rhodes was fatally shot when armed robbers stormed the restaurant where he worked weekends in Brazil. His family, who had moved there for work, is devastated as authorities continue to investigate the attack.

Brazil’s Supreme Court handed the former president a historic conviction for attempting to overturn the 2022 election, sparking tensions with the U.S. and deepening political divisions at home

A cornerstone of the festivities is the samba parade, where over 70 samba schools compete in elaborate performances at the iconic Sambadrome stadium

The health scare has sparked speculation about Lula’s intentions for the 2026 presidential election.