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EU Export Policies: Double Standards on Toxic...

Introduction The European Union's export policies in 2025 reveal a...

Effects of Continental Glacier Melt on Arctic Coastal Carbon...

Introduction The Arctic is undergoing rapid transformation due to climate...

Forests & Deforestation

Ambatovy’s Legacy: Navigating Environmental and Social Impacts in Madagascar’s Nickel Mining (2023-2025)

The Ambatovy mine, located near Moramanga and spanning 1,600 hectares of lateritic deposits, has been Madagascar's mining powerhouse since operations began in 2007. With depths of 20-100 meters, it extracts nickel and cobalt, transporting ore via a 220 km slurry pipeline to Toamasina for refining into 99.9% pure briquettes . Employing 10,000 people—90% Malagasy—it contributes significantly to the economy,...

Amazon Deforestation 2025 Surge: Criminal Fires, Indigenous Lands, Carbon Credit Fraud, and COP30 Challenges in Brazil

The Brazilian Amazon, spanning over 60% of the world's largest rainforest, is at a precarious tipping point. Recent data reveals a paradoxical trend: while overall deforestation dropped 30.6% in 2023–2024 to the lowest since 2015, early 2025 saw sharp increases, with January up 68% (133 km² lost) and May surging 92% compared to the previous year {1}{4}. This escalation,...

Biofuels: A Green Solution or an Environmental Liability ?

The Promises of Biofuels: Climate Benefits versus Environmental Costs Biofuels like corn ethanol and soy biodiesel have been promoted for their potential to reduce carbon emissions compared to traditional fossil...

The Lithium Paradox: Greener Energy at an Environmental Cost?

Introduction: Navigating the Lithium Landscape Lithium, often hailed as the white gold of the 21st century, is at the forefront of the global shift towards sustainable energy. With its crucial...