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A “cover of uncertainty” as a result of whipsaw tariffs has led businesses to time price increases with an unpredictable tariff environment, economists say.

The first time Donald Trump was president, the head of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency developed a regulation known as the “science transparency” rule. The administration liked to call it the “secret science” rule.

In an interview with Euronews, Jessika Roswall, the Commissioner of Environment and Water Resilience, explains that it is possible for Europe to have a strong, competitive economy while also protecting access to clean drinking water and removing harmful chemicals from the environment.

Despite serving as crucial guardians of biodiversity, traditional communities continue to be systematically excluded from developing and managing protected areas. This often subtle, silent exclusion has fueled persistent, complex socio-environmental conflicts, harming both conservation and the welfare of Indigenous peoples, riverside populations, Afro-Brazilian quilombola communities, and smallholder farmers.

Summer heatwaves can be more than just uncomfortable; they can pose significant health risks if proper precautions aren’t taken. As temperatures soar, our bodies work overtime to stay cool, making us vulnerable to heat-related illnesses. Understanding how to effectively manage your exposure and keep your internal temperature regulated is crucial…

The European Commission plans to support water treatment to eliminate forever chemicals (PFAS), according to the European Water Resilience Strategy, adopted in Brussels on Wednesday.

Recent rain has stabilised the situation and no hose pipe bans are currently planned but the spectre of drought remains.

For this episode of Aaj Ka AQI, Newslaundry reached the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change on World Environment Day. The AQI at the nearest monitoring station was pegged at 137 or in the moderate category, as per the CPCB data. 

Military drones may reduce human risk, but their environmental cost is rising fast. From 400,000+ tonnes of CO₂ emissions to deforestation and wildlife disruption, drone warfare is fuelling a silent climate threat.

The next frontier of cybersecurity is AI, but its usefulness will depend on the hands that wield it.

The Top End of Australia’s Northern Territory contains an extensive, awe-inspiring expanse of tropical savanna landscapes. It includes well-known and much-loved regions such as Darwin, Kakadu National Park, Arnhem Land and Nitmiluk Gorge.