New Delhi: China is staring at a water crisis in the mid-to-long term after the latest climate data showed a rapidly depleting glacial count. As many as 7,000 glaciers have disappeared completely, with the pace of glacial retreat accelerating year-on-year. Most of the glaciers are found in regions administered by China – in Tibet and…
Slowing profits and mounting legal challenges suggest Shein’s breakneck growth is stalling as regulators and consumers demand more accountability from fast fashion brands. Daphne Chouliaraki Milner reports for Atmos. In short: Shein’s profits dropped nearly 40% in 2024, forcing the company to slash its valuation ahead of a planned IPO in London. Meanwhile, its sales…
The annual “two sessions” in Beijing, a crucial window into China’s policy priorities and economic trajectory, continue to draw significant Western media scrutiny. However, a subtle yet perceptible shift appears to be under way – a tempering of harsh criticism alongside a sustained analytical focus. My colleagues and I conducted a content analysis of major…
All 19 of the world’s glacier regions experienced a net loss of mass in 2024 for the third consecutive year, the United Nations said Friday, warning that saving the planet’s glaciers was now a matter of “survival”. World’s glacier mass shrank again in 2024, UN says Five of the last six years have seen the…
Photo Credit: Getty Images In a surprising statement, Bill Gates stated that he doesn’t intend to part with his 66,000-square-foot mansion, despite living alone. Gates named his mansion “Xanadu 2.0” in reference to the movie Citizen Kane. With six kitchens, a 60-foot pool, and 24 bathrooms, it’s the definition of excess. He originally bought it…
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The power of the sea Various src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/HGs_gIQrawktNWdpAGxR_w–/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYxOQ–/https://media.zenfs.com/en/loveexploring_uk_835/c4a7d25279b416fb9c8738c95cb70f21>Various src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/HGs_gIQrawktNWdpAGxR_w–/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYxOQ–/https://media.zenfs.com/en/loveexploring_uk_835/c4a7d25279b416fb9c8738c95cb70f21 class=caas-img> Coasts serve up some of the world’s most breathtaking scenery – wild waves, craggy shores and beautiful beaches with gleaming sand. But many of these incredible places are disappearing before our very eyes. Coastal erosion is eating away at shores all over the world, forcing residents and wildlife to flee…
Sebago, Maine — You know you’re in Maine when the pancakes come hot off a 100-year-old wood stove. But drill into Alan Greene’s eighth-generation maple syrup operation in the town of Sebago, and you’ll find it doesn’t run as smoothly as it used to. “The last 10 years, we are definitely becoming warmer earlier,” said…
The Environmental Protection Agency announced Wednesday that it will roll back or change 31 environmental rules and regulations. Some of these changes include revisions of national air quality standards for particulate matter, emission standards for industrial air pollutants and regulations restricting vehicle emissions. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin said the deregulation will drive “a dagger…
How climate change is threatening the maple syrup industry – CBS News Watch CBS News Winter turning to spring marks the sweet season for maple syrup production. But climate change is threatening the $1.5 billion industry. David Schechter explains. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting….