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Brazil re-elects Lula, securing the satellite monitoring behind the Amazon's record-low deforestation

Lula's re-election keeps Brazil's satellite monitoring and enforcement regime intact, protecting the Amazon's record-low deforestation.

Verra approves first credits under its rice and food-waste methodologies

Verra issues its first credits under rice and food-waste methodologies, widening the carbon market beyond forestry.

How climate scientists are putting AI to work, from forecasting to satellite image analysis

Ten researchers explain how AI is remaking climate science, from fast weather forecasts to automated satellite image analysis.

Global Fishing Watch launches an AI upgrade for a clearer picture of fishing at sea

Global Fishing Watch rebuilds the AI behind its open ocean map, sharpening fishing detection across billions of vessel positions.

Bangladesh's garment workers face a workplace heat crisis

Bangladesh's 4.2 million garment workers, mostly women, face dangerous heat as factory temperatures keep climbing.

Extractive industries are eroding the global goal to protect 30% of nature

More than 61 million hectares of protected land overlap with oil and gas blocks, a report finds ahead of COP17.

Verra overhauls its grievance process for carbon and biodiversity projects

Verra's new grievance process promises a clearer, faster path for communities raising concerns about carbon projects.