Climate Change

Global Forest Loss Slows, but El Niño Fires Could Threaten Progress

Satellite data shows tropical rainforest loss declined by approximately 36% in 2025, but scientists warn that climate change and the El Niño weather pattern could increase the risk of devastating forest fires.

Japan Deploys 1,400 Firefighters as Northern Wildfires Rage for Fifth Day

Forest fires in Japan’s Iwate prefecture have forced over 3,200 evacuations as 1,400 firefighters battle blazes exacerbated by strong winds and dry conditions.