Author: vermontpatriot.com

Global forest loss in 2023 reached alarming levels, with deforestation rates 45% above international climate goals, according to the latest Forest Declaration Assessment report.

BRICS ministers have agreed to establish a unified scientometric database, enhancing research transparency and collaboration across Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa.

A UN report reveals that global river flows reached record lows in 2023, as prolonged droughts and climate change caused severe water shortages in key river basins across multiple regions.

Austria nears a record-breaking year for tourism, with 115.6 million overnight stays recorded by August, surpassing its previous record set in 2019. The tourism industry continues to thrive.

The EU imported €478 billion in high-tech products in 2023, with China and the US leading the list of suppliers. Exports grew by 3 percent, reaching €461 billion.

The Negro River, a major Amazon tributary, has reached its lowest level in recorded history due to a severe drought that continues to affect Brazil and the surrounding Amazon rainforest.

The Global Commission on Clean Energy, led by IEA, met at the G20 to discuss equitable, affordable transitions in energy, addressing key issues for fairer global policies.

Meta must limit the use of personal data for targeted ads after the EU’s top court ruled in favor of privacy activist Max Schrems, marking a major setback for Meta’s advertising model.

The European Union moves ahead with tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles despite opposition from Germany, risking potential retaliation from China in the bloc’s biggest trade clash in a decade.

The US economy added 254,000 jobs in September, beating projections of 140,000. The unemployment rate dipped to 4.1%, showing continued strength in the labor market.