Would you trust an emergency alert written by AI?
Emergency managers increasingly explore AI tools for disaster alerts, but concerns persist about accuracy and public trust as climate disasters become more frequent.
Extreme weather is creating a perfect storm of misinformation. Here’s what’s at stake.
Extreme weather events are creating ideal conditions for misinformation spread, with social media conspiracies about disasters reaching vast audiences and undermining public trust in emergency authorities.
‘Bunch of baloney’: calls grow for Cop summit reforms as countries on track to fail nature targets
Countries concluded UN biodiversity talks in Armenia with new commitments to protect nature, but officials warn reform is needed as governments remain far off track on meeting environmental targets.
Osage Nation speeds up orphan well cleanup as federal oversight recedes
The Osage Nation is accelerating orphan well cleanup efforts following reduced federal oversight requirements, enabling crews to work from weeks instead of months on permit approvals.
DOGE cuts cost tribes $470M, gutting funding for climate projects
The Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency eliminated $468 million in tribal funding, including $20 million for a wind energy project in Alaska, significantly impacting Indigenous climate and infrastructure initiatives.
Brazil publishes first global ‘roadmap’ for phasing out fossil fuels
Brazil published the world’s first global roadmap for phasing out fossil fuels ahead of a climate summit, demonstrating that countries can transition away from coal, oil and gas while boosting economies and reducing poverty.