Islands are more than just ecological laboratories; they are socio-cultural hubs that host over a quarter of the world’s human languages. To be effective, conservation must shift toward a “place-based” approach that respects the unique, inseparable bond between insular communities and the environments they steward.

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Held up as a case study for successfully transitioning away from fossil fuels, Uruguay now generates up to 98% of its electricity from renewable energy. The country offers lessons in energy sovereignty and the importance of community engagement in lowering greenhouse gas emissions.

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This weekly round-up brings you key climate news from the past seven days, including new data on the rapid growth of renewables and a controversial panel’s vote to facilitate the Trump administration’s expansion of drilling activity in the Gulf of Mexico.

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Spring break in Hawaii took a dangerous turn when consecutive Kona low storms struck the state last month, triggering widespread flooding and emergency alerts. 

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Over 400 homes destroyed with total damages exceeding $1 billion, thousands of people evacuated, and hundreds rescued from rising floodwaters. These numbers represent the t...

“By the end of 2025, renewables accounted for 49% of global installed power capacity, and comprised 85.6% of annual global power additions, largely due to significant growth in solar and wind power,” said Francesco La Camera, Director-General of the International Renewable Energy Agency.

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Renewable energy accounted for n...