COGNICURRENT

An expert criticizes Sorocaba's government for prioritizing a lucrative waste collection contract over support for local recycling cooperatives, which recycle less than 2% of the city's waste.

This article reflects on the apocalyptic themes in a dystopian narrative, using it as a lens to examine current environmental concerns.

The Finnish Greens outlined their campaign strategy for the 2027 elections, emphasizing environmental issues and a commitment to making polluters pay.

The article examines the disparity in water consumption and access between wealthy and impoverished populations, highlighting the social and environmental implications of bottled water in the context of droughts and public health crises.

The town of Göd, Hungary, faces scrutiny over its Samsung battery factory, accused of environmental violations which the government allegedly turned a blind eye to.

Environmental groups and experts conducted a final private investigation into the 2025 Gyeongbuk forest fire, revealing failures in crisis response and calling for significant reforms in government forest and fire policies.

The article discusses the financial crisis facing scientific and environmental journalism, exacerbated by the freeze on U.S. foreign aid under the Trump administration.

General Villamil – Playas is facing a crisis characterized by disorder, environmental issues, and a decline in safety, turning it from a source of provincial pride into a symbol of neglect.

DC Mayor Muriel Bowser has declared a disaster emergency over a massive sewage spill in the Potomac River and is seeking federal aid for cleanup efforts.

Wellington, New Zealand, is facing a severe environmental crisis as raw sewage continues to flow into the ocean due to the collapse of its wastewater treatment plant, affecting marine ecosystems and public health.

The article criticizes the Democratic leadership in Washington, D.C., for a major sewer line failure that resulted in a large release of untreated wastewater into the Potomac River, framing it as an environmental crisis.

An international research team has found microplastic particles in the intestines of Belgica antarctica, the smallest insect inhabiting Antarctica, highlighting environmental pollution even in remote natural areas.

The Clean Air program in Poland, aimed at combating smog, is facing a severe crisis due to declining applications and rising disputes over payouts.

A community initiative called "The Sea is Ours" in Gaza seeks to address environmental and social issues through arts and storytelling amid ongoing crisis.

A new study reveals that half of the world's coral reefs experienced bleaching over a three-year period, marking a significant environmental crisis.

An environmental crisis has unfolded off the coast of Odesa following a Russian drone attack that caused oil spills and led to the death of marine life.

Experts stress the urgent need for an environmental survey in Gaza to address severe pollution and health issues.

Demonstrators in Milan protested against the upcoming Winter Olympics, raising concerns about environmental sustainability and social issues in the city.

The article discusses the environmental crisis in Lapland faced by the Inarisami people, focusing on the challenges posed to their culture and way of life due to climate change and resource exploitation.

At the Escuela Agrotécnica de Río Grande Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria in Tierra del Fuego, a wild dog attack resulted in the death of over 100 sheep, highlighting environmental and production crises in the region.

The court has mandated urgent measures to address the environmental and sanitary crisis caused by an illegal open-air landfill in Acará, northern Brazil.

The creation of a film city in southern Tenerife is set to move forward, with the local government requesting an environmental assessment despite ongoing water scarcity.

A serious health crisis caused by mass lead poisoning in the municipality of Vareš has been confirmed, with recent tests revealing broader contamination than initially thought.

Public consultations have begun on a document outlining the framework for the protection, restoration, and management of wetlands in the context of climate crisis, prepared for the General Directorate for Environmental Protection.

Peruvian artist Antonio Paucar has won the Artes Mundi prize in Wales and plans to use the £40,000 award to build a cultural center in the Andes.

The 4 Design Days 2026 aims to address critical concerns about the future of architecture amid climate crisis and urbanization, focusing on city resilience and environmental responsibility.

Marine geologist Jens Greinert discusses the significant stresses faced by the Baltic Sea due to war debris, oil, and climate change, while proposing solutions for the hazardous bomb scrap.