The Okefenokee Swamp in Georgia, USA, has been officially designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After years of application efforts, North America’s largest pristine swamp ecosystem has gained international recognition, bringing new opportunities for ecological protection and sustainable development.
According to the BBC, a new study found that just four days of extreme rainfall killed 7% of the world’s rarest orangutan population. Scientists warn that climate change-induced extreme weather events are pushing orangutans toward extinction, calling for strengthened habitat protection and climate adaptation measures. Editor: GoodInfo Global News Team
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.