A major UN Global Environment Outlook report reveals that the unsustainable production of food and fossil fuels causes approximately $5 billion in environmental damage every hour. The report warns that the interconnected crises of climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss are undermining the global economy and human health. Experts urge a rapid transformation in governance and finance, noting that the cost of action is far lower than the long-term price of inaction.
Date: December 9, 2025. Source: theguardian.com