Global shipping cleaning up

Big ships that travel across the oceans transport 90% of the world's goods. Unfortunately, they use some of the dirtiest fuels in the world to do it. But that is changing. 

A deal by the countries that are part of the U.N.’s International Maritime Organization, which regulates global shipping, will require fees for international cargo ships that exceed a certain amount of pollution starting in 2028.  

These changes are coming despite the U.S. pulling out of the International Maritime Organization, showing that global progress is still trucking — or shipping — along. 

This new species of grumpy frog is all of us 

The Boston rain frog looks like the Red Sox just blew a 5-0 lead against the New York Yankees. Scientists announced the discovery of this new, decidedly frowny frog species, in the African Journal of Herpetology.  

The frog was discovered by three scientists exploring Boston, South Africa (not Massachusetts). The trio was originally searching for another rain frog — Bilbo’s — when it came across the new grumpy variant.  

The frowny-faced frog isn’t just fun to look at. Rain frogs are a strong indicator of environmental health for an ecosystem, as they keep invasive insects at bay and play a crucial role in the food chain.  

Upon hearing it is a crucial link in the food chain, the Boston rain frog responded:  

Clean energy investment booming globally 

While the Trump administration attacks clean energy and doubles down on fossil fuels, clean energy investments around the globe are soaring. 

According to a new report from the International Energy Agency, $2.2 trillion will be invested worldwide in clean energy in 2025. That’s double the $1.1 trillion being invested in oil, gas and coal.  

Energy security and environmental concerns are driving these investments, says the IEA.