A new scientific assessment has revealed that the rate of global warming has nearly doubled since 2010, with several of Earth’s vital signs reaching unprecedented extremes. The latest report by researchers from Oregon State University (OSU) highlights the accelerating destabilization of the planet’s climate system. Despite these alarming changes, researchers remain optimistic that positive societal and environmental transformations could help steer humanity…

The Iran war is showing why the Philippines can’t afford to neglect its farmers
A war thousands of kilometers away is beginning to ripple through something as basic as the Filipino dining table. The conflict involving Iran has pushed oil prices higher, disrupted key shipping routes, and strained global supply chains—especially for fertilizer, a critical input for food production. Farmers are already feeling the pressure. Fertilizer prices have surged by as much as 30% to 40%,…