Photo: Fish by Male Maeder (free Pexels) Microplastics already found in fish consumed by Pacific communities, study finds Microplastics have been identified in around one-third of fish analyzed in coastal waters of Pacific Island nations, according to a scientific study released this week. The research examined nearly 900 fish from 138 different species — all of them commonly consumed locally — collected in Fiji, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu. Levels of contamination, however, v

Illustrative photo of a close-up of a panda by Snow Chang on Pexels (free) End of an era: pandas leave Japan as relations with China cool - Environmental Diplomacy Tokyo — This week, two of Japan's most beloved giant pandas, Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei, left Tokyo for China at the end of January, ending more than 50 years of continuous presence of these animals in the country and leaving Japan, for the first time since 1972, without any pandas on its territory. The departure moved

Illustrative photo of Patagonia by Ema Reynares on Pexels (free) Forest fires spread across Patagonia, leading Argentina to declare a state of emergency The Argentine government has officially declared a state of fire emergency in several provinces of Patagonia after weeks of intense forest fires that have devastated large areas of native vegetation and threatened communities in the south of the country. On Thursday, President Javier Milei signed a decree placing the territor

Photo of a dingo lying down by Anthony Rae on Unsplash (free) Dingo killing on Australian island sparks criticism and reignites debate about conservation and tourism. By TGAN Editorial Staff | Environment and Biodiversity The decision by the Queensland state government in Australia to cull dingoes after the death of a young Canadian tourist has provoked a strong reaction from experts, indigenous peoples, and environmental conservation advocates. The incident occurred on K'gar

Photo: Water flowing amidst industry, AI-generated photo (ChatGPT) Social and Environmental Costs of “Eternal Chemicals”: ​​EU Study Warns of the Impact of Persistent Pollutants A new report commissioned by the European Union warns that the continued presence and use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), known as “eternal chemicals,” could generate an economic and environmental impact of up to €1.7 trillion by 2050 if pollution from these persistently toxic compounds

Davos, SwitzerlandPublished on February 8, 2020, DJI, Mavic Pro Free use under the Unsplash License by Damian Markutt Davos 2026: Key Commitments and Concrete Results (Resume). The 56th World Economic Forum, held from January 19–23, 2026, in Davos, Switzerland, once again brought together governments, business leaders, representatives of civil society, and global experts to discuss concerted solutions to the economic, technological, social, and environmental challenges of the

Photo Pexels by Saids Brazil recognizes açaí as a national fruit to counter biopiracy and protect Amazon biodiversity. Brazil officially recognized açaí (Euterpe oleracea) as a national fruit in early January 2026, in a move aimed at reaffirming the country’s sovereignty over one of the most emblematic products of Amazonian biodiversity and drawing attention to the growing problem of biopiracy — the use of genetic resources without authorization or fair benefit-sharing. Nativ

Photo: Serene Boat Floating on Azure Waters of Bonaire. Published on Pexels free by Vince Colson Netherlands Ordered to Act Against Climate Change to Protect Caribbean Island of Bonaire A court in The Hague ruled on Wednesday that the Dutch government must adopt concrete and more ambitious measures to protect the Caribbean island of Bonaire from the already felt effects of the climate crisis — a verdict that experts consider a landmark in environmental and human rights law. T

Morretes, PR, Brazil.River, mountain, and Atlantic forest . Photo by Mario Andrioli for Pexels Free King Charles III criticizes global inaction in the face of climate and ecological collapse Windsor, United Kingdom — January 28, 2026 — In a rare moment of public candor, King Charles III warned that the world has not only failed to move forward, but is “rapidly moving backward” in mitigating climate change and protecting biodiversity, in an excerpt from a documentary premieri

Photo Unsplash by Antoine Giret Silent Crisis: Impact of Plastics on Human Health Could Double by 2040 Paris – The production, use, and disposal of plastics represent a growing threat to human health and could cause a dramatic increase in illness and death in the coming decades if urgent structural changes are not made to the global consumption model. This warning comes from a new scientific study published in the journal The Lancet Planetary Health. The research, conducted b

AI-generated image (ChatGPT) European Union and India sign historic agreement that promises to boost trade and intensify climate cooperation The European Union and India have taken a landmark step in bilateral relations by concluding, in January 2026, a free trade agreement (FTA) that analysts describe as one of the most ambitious ever negotiated by the two sides. The pact, which could transform trade and political relations between the world's two largest democratic economie

Photo Canva Extreme Heat Is No Longer the Exception and Poses a Global Adaptation Challenge By Ana Lucia Cunha Busch, TGAN Editor Research conducted by the University of Oxford shows that 3.79 billion people could be exposed to extreme heat conditions by 2050 if global average warming reaches 2°C above pre-industrial levels, a scenario considered increasingly likely by climatologists. The analysis, published in the scientific journal Nature Sustainability, uses detailed clima

Photo Unsplash By Nicolas Doherty North Sea Wind Alliance Signals Europe’s Push for Energy Sovereignty Hamburg, January 26, 2026 European countries bordering the North Sea have taken a decisive step toward reshaping the continent’s energy future, unveiling a large-scale plan to expand offshore wind power as a pillar of economic resilience and strategic independence. Meeting in the German port city of Hamburg, leaders and energy ministers from several northern European nations

Photo Unsplash by Maurits Bausenhart From chainsaw to uniform: Nigerian park relies on former hunters to protect the forest Okomu National Park, in southwestern Nigeria, is adopting a somewhat unusual strategy to combat deforestation and illegal hunting: transforming former offenders into part of the solution. The initiative recruits former illegal loggers and hunters to act as forest rangers, leveraging their existing knowledge of the territory and, at the same time, offerin

Photo: Unsplash by Fabian Jones (illustrative) Wildfires leave southern Chile communities devastated as death toll rises Blazes sweep through Biobío and Ñuble regions, killing at least 20 people and exposing the growing impact of extreme heat and drought Large-scale wildfires continue to devastate south-central Chile, leaving entire neighborhoods destroyed and communities struggling to cope with the aftermath as emergency crews brace for a return of extreme heat. The fires, b

Photo: Unsplash by Simon Hurry UN warns of global freshwater collapse and calls for a new definition of scarcity. The report says rivers, lakes, and aquifers are being depleted faster than nature can replenish them, pushing the planet toward an irreversible scenario. The world is entering a new and dangerous phase of the global water crisis. According to a report released by a United Nations research institute, decades of overuse, pollution, environmental degradation, and cli

Photo on Unsplash by Cornelius Ventures Warming Antarctica forces penguins to start breeding earlier Change in the breeding calendar is the fastest ever recorded among birds and reveals the direct impacts of the climate crisis on the icy continent. The rapid warming of Antarctica is profoundly altering the behavior of penguins, who are now starting to breed earlier and earlier. A recent international study indicates that the anticipation of the breeding period is occurring at

AI-generated photo EU and Mercosur sign historic and ambitious partnership. Today(Jan 17, 2026), the European Union and Mercosur signed a Partnership Agreement (EMPA) and an Interim Trade Agreement (iTA), representing a historic milestone between the two regions and an ambitious platform for strengthening their economic, diplomatic, and geopolitical relations. The Agreement signed today will create one of the biggest trade zones in the world, covering a market of around 700 m

Photo Unsplash by Naseem Buras Restrictions on PFAS substances in the European Union face obstacles and may be delayed. Brussels — The European Union is expected to delay again the presentation of the proposal aimed at banning the use of so-called "eternal chemicals" in everyday products, according to information released by European authorities on Monday. The initiative, considered a priority by Brussels, is unlikely to advance before the end of 2026. The measure aims to res

Photo: AI-generated The EU-Mercosur Agreement and the Awakening of Brazilian Bio-smelting: Where Mining Meets Bamboo. 🇧🇷🇪🇺⛏️🌿 By Luis Fernando de Carvalho The recent geopolitical scenario shaped by the EU-Mercosur agreement not only opens commercial doors; it inaugurates a new era for the critical materials industry. The world is racing to find minerals for the energy transition. Traditional mining activities require long periods of time and demand large investments, but