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Current news on environment and the economy

Kristina Gjerde, Advocate for Ocean Biodiversity, Dies at 68 January 18, 2026
She played a key role in negotiating a landmark United Nations treaty to protect the high seas, an agreement that went into effect this weekend.
Trip Gabriel
An Antarctic Icebreaker Takes a Pioneering Sail January 17, 2026
Part of Pine Island Glacier collapsed several years ago, forming an unstable inlet where no ship had sailed. Until now.
Raymond Zhong
How Wall Street Turned Its Back on Climate Change January 17, 2026
Six years after the financial industry pledged to use trillions to fight climate change and reshape finance, its efforts have largely collapsed.
David Gelles
World’s First Treaty to Protect the High Seas Becomes Law January 17, 2026
Over two decades after negotiations began, the High Seas Treaty is designed to protect biodiversity in international waters by enabling conservation zones.
Sachi Kitajima Mulkey
The $2 Rental Batteries Helping to Power South Africa January 17, 2026
The batteries offer an affordable system for those who lack reliable power and the money to buy their own solar panels.
John Eligon and Joao Silva
Thousands Evicted From Makoko, the ‘Venice of Nigeria’ January 17, 2026
Community leaders in Lagos say evictions in the name of development have left many residents of this fishing village homeless.
Dionne Searcey and Taiwo Aina

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