Flash floods in Nepal's Rasuwa region have destroyed homes and bridges and disrupted access to clean water, with Save the Children delivering emergency aid to 1,000 households as rescuers search for survivors.
Cities across Latin America have reached 10,000 electric buses in operation, led by São Paulo, Santiago and Bogotá, avoiding an estimated 10 million tonnes of CO2 emissions every year, according to C40 Cities and ICCT.
Meeting in Jeddah for the 2nd Stakeholder Consultation, the World Water Council confirmed preparations for the 11th World Water Forum in Riyadh (March 2027), calling on the global water community to become 'Dignity Defenders' and restore access to water for the most vulnerable.
A joint C40 Cities and IFC analysis outlines practical pathways for emerging-market cities in Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, and India to scale EV charging infrastructure, projecting USD 3.8 billion in investment needs by 2035.
The Justice Department, EPA, and West Virginia DEP announced a landmark $450M multi-state settlement with The Chemours Company over PFAS releases at four facilities — including a $22.5M civil penalty and $90M in pollution control programs.