Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Manitoba & Saskatchewan Tonight – What You Must Know

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Severe Thunderstorm

Environment Canada has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for parts of southwest Manitoba and southeast Saskatchewan, including the City of Brandon. The watch is active for this evening through midnight, with forecasters warning of potentially dangerous conditions. Residents are advised to remain alert as conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms capable of … Read more

From Coral Bleaching to Vanishing Fish, The Hidden Cost of Climate Change on Our Oceans

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The burning of fossil fuels and rising greenhouse gas emissions are transforming the world’s oceans in ways that scientists say will last for generations. From warmer waters and acidification to falling oxygen levels, these changes are shifting where species can survive, altering marine ecosystems, and threatening the livelihoods of fishing communities. The impacts extend beyond … Read more

Environment Crisis Deepens, Majority of Americans Believe Conditions Are Getting Worse

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Gallup poll environment 2025

A new Gallup poll conducted in March 2025 has revealed that 57% of Americans believe the U.S. government is doing too little to protect the environment. This marks a sharp increase from 50% just a year ago and represents the highest dissatisfaction since 2020, when the figure reached 61%. Another 30% think the government is … Read more

Global Witness Report 2024 – Why 146 Environmental Defenders Paid the Ultimate Price

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land defenders Latin America

In 2024, 146 land and environmental defenders were killed or went missing worldwide, according to a new report by Global Witness. The figure, though lower than the 196 recorded in 2023, does not suggest real improvement in safety. Researchers warn that underreporting remains widespread, and other silencing tactics—including abductions, harassment, and criminalization—are becoming more common. … Read more

From Montreal Protocol to Paris Agreement, What the Ozone Layer Taught Us About Climate Justice

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International Day for Preservation of Ozone

Every year on September 16, the world observes the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer. This observance is not just symbolic—it highlights the vital role of the ozone shield in protecting life on Earth. Located in the upper atmosphere, the ozone layer prevents harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation from reaching the planet’s surface. … Read more

Malaysia Confronts Europe, The Truth Behind the Palm Oil Phase-Out

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The future of palm oil biofuels in Europe is hanging by a thread—and despite clever diplomatic wordplay, the truth is becoming undeniable. When Germany’s Ambassador to Malaysia, Nikolaus Graf Lambsdorff, recently commented on the European Union’s Renewable Energy Directive (RED) Delegated Act, he claimed Germany itself was not banning palm oil trade. Yet, his statements … Read more

EU’s Palm Oil Ban Sparks Outrage, Smallholders Warn of Betrayal

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As the European Union inches closer to finalizing its Renewable Energy Directive (RED), a storm is brewing thousands of miles away in Malaysia’s palm oil plantations. On June 13, during the fifth round of Trilogue negotiations in Brussels, Malaysian small farmers sent a powerful message to European leaders: treat palm oil fairly or risk betraying … Read more

Malaysian Small Farmers Win Against Europe’s Biofuel Restrictions, Palm Oil Ban Defeated

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In what many are calling a landmark victory for rural Malaysia, small farmers have successfully pushed back against Europe’s planned ban on palm oil biofuels. After months of intense debate, negotiations on the Renewable Energy Directive (RED) concluded with a crucial compromise: the final text makes no mention of banning palm oil, nor does it … Read more

Tide Turns on Europe as Malaysia Threatens Retaliation Over Palm Oil Ban

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The battle over palm oil trade between Southeast Asia and the European Union has escalated sharply, with Malaysia’s small farmers taking center stage. This week, they unveiled a powerful digital ad campaign rejecting Europe’s controversial Delegated Act, which effectively blocks palm oil biofuels from European markets. The campaign arrives on the eve of French Environment … Read more

France’s Palm Oil Reversal Sparks Outrage Among Malaysia’s Smallholders

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As trade debates intensify in Europe, Malaysian small farmers have voiced strong opposition to what they describe as a direct “betrayal” by France. The controversy began on 11 June, when French Environment Minister Nicolas Hulot announced via Twitter that France would push to halt the growth in use of palm oil and soybean oil biofuels. … Read more