https://editorials.voa.gov/z/3235 environment https://editorials.voa.gov/Content/responsive/VOA/en-US-POLICY/img/logo.png https://editorials.voa.gov/z/3235 en 2026 - VOA 60 Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:45:34 -0400 Pangea CMS – VOA President Trump said he is worried about Europe, because they have so heavily invested their future in green energy at the cost of jobs and factories. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/green-energy-puts-economies-at-risk/8068841.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/green-energy-puts-economies-at-risk/8068841.html Thu, 25 Sep 2025 12:02:26 -0400 EconomyEnvironment voadigital@voanews.com (Policy Office) "America is profoundly committed to the defense of the Philippines. Our commitment to the Mutual Defense Treaty is ironclad," said Secretary Austin. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/supporting-typhoon-recovery-and-defense-in-the-philippines/7884456.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/supporting-typhoon-recovery-and-defense-in-the-philippines/7884456.html Mon, 02 Dec 2024 13:47:36 -0500 AsiaEnvironmentDefenseAid “The gender gap has a real economic cost. The energy sector has one of the largest examples of that gap. Only 16 percent of traditional energy sector employees are women. And it’s about 32 percent in the clean energy sector,” said Assistant Secretary Pyatt. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/women-are-key-to-achieving-energy-transition/7879091.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/women-are-key-to-achieving-energy-transition/7879091.html Wed, 27 Nov 2024 12:32:02 -0500 AsiaAfricaAmericasEnvironmentEuropeHuman RightsMiddle EastDevelopment “The United States will support the City of Lima as it develops the new passenger train line that’s going to connect downtown to the eastern suburbs," said Secretary Blinken. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/caltrain-comes-to-lima-peru/7872205.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/caltrain-comes-to-lima-peru/7872205.html Thu, 21 Nov 2024 12:06:54 -0500 AmericasDemocracyEconomyEnvironment There have been “thousands of deaths, tens of thousands of emergency room visits because of the warming caused by super pollutants,” said Climate Advisor Zaidi. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/addressing-climate-change-by-tackling-super-pollutants/7870922.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/addressing-climate-change-by-tackling-super-pollutants/7870922.html Wed, 20 Nov 2024 13:22:26 -0500 AfricaAmericasAsiaEnvironmentEuropeMiddle EastGovernance “Climate change could exacerbate cross-border geo-political flashpoints, as countries seek to advance and protect their own interests,” said Deputy Secretary Verma. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/a-shift-in-global-security-threats/7839198.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/a-shift-in-global-security-threats/7839198.html Fri, 25 Oct 2024 12:16:34 -0400 EuropeAfricaAmericasAsiaEnvironmentMiddle EastSecurityGovernance “Climate change is melting glaciers. It’s causing sea levels to rise. It’s fueling extreme weather like storms, which have become even more devastating when combined with higher seas,” said Secretary of State Antony Blinken. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/preparing-for-sea-level-rise/7806133.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/preparing-for-sea-level-rise/7806133.html Tue, 01 Oct 2024 10:44:58 -0400 AsiaAfricaAmericasEnvironmentEuropeMiddle EastDevelopment “I think it is safe to say we have entered an era of convergence in U.S.-India ties,” said Deputy Secretary Verma. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/how-u-s--india-ties-have-grown/7792096.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/how-u-s--india-ties-have-grown/7792096.html Fri, 20 Sep 2024 11:30:06 -0400 AsiaEconomyEnvironmentGovernanceDevelopment "As we seek to accelerate the development of clean energy supply chains, we must simultaneously put in place enforceable worker protection," said Labor Deputy Under Secretary Lee. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/the-ugly-side-of-green-economy/7787629.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/the-ugly-side-of-green-economy/7787629.html Tue, 17 Sep 2024 11:13:02 -0400 AsiaAfricaAmericasEconomyEnvironmentEuropeHuman RightsMiddle East "We’ve had two ships this past year that have been out there conducting exercises with all of our partners – Korea, Japan, the Philippines," said Coast Guard Deputy Commander Rear Admiral Sugimoto. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/u-s-working-with-nations-to-support-rules-based-operations-on-the-oceans/7769737.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/u-s-working-with-nations-to-support-rules-based-operations-on-the-oceans/7769737.html Tue, 03 Sep 2024 12:06:36 -0400 AsiaEconomyEnvironmentDefense “The MV Delta Sounion now sits immobilized in the Red Sea, where it is currently on fire and appears to be leaking oil, presenting both a navigational hazard and a potential environmental catastrophe,” said Defense Spokesperson Maj. Gen. Ryder. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/a-potential-environmental-disaster-caused-by-the-houthis/7764015.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/a-potential-environmental-disaster-caused-by-the-houthis/7764015.html Thu, 29 Aug 2024 11:34:29 -0400 Middle EastEconomyEnvironmentSecurity "Climate security is food security. Poverty and access to justice are inextricably linked. Intersecting challenges demand intersectional solutions," said Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/working-toward-improving-lives-through-sustainable-economic-growth/7711214.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/working-toward-improving-lives-through-sustainable-economic-growth/7711214.html Wed, 24 Jul 2024 12:22:36 -0400 AmericasAfricaAsiaEconomyEnvironmentEuropeMiddle East “The United States recognizes the connections between climate change, natural resources, peace, and security,” said Ambassador Sullivan. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/on-climate-change-peace-and-security/7698801.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/on-climate-change-peace-and-security/7698801.html Mon, 15 Jul 2024 11:38:26 -0400 AfricaAmericasAsiaEnvironmentEuropeHuman RightsMiddle EastSecurity The United States has “a single goal: to enable Ukraine not only to win the war, but … to win the future,” said Deputy Administrator Coleman. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/supporting-ukraine-s-future---build-back-stronger/7619528.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/supporting-ukraine-s-future---build-back-stronger/7619528.html Mon, 20 May 2024 11:43:57 -0400 EuropeEnvironmentSecurityDevelopment The World Food Prize Foundation recognizes "Dr. Geoff Hawtin, Dr. Cary Fowler – who played a critical role in preserving crop diversity, in part by supporting seed banks around the world,” said Secretary of State Antony Blinken. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/world-food-prize-2024/7606468.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/world-food-prize-2024/7606468.html Fri, 10 May 2024 15:12:38 -0400 EuropeEnvironmentSecurity The ocean is central to our efforts to address the climate crisis. It is a clear indicator of the damage caused to our planet by climate change, and an important part of the global effort to stop, or even reverse global warming. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/save-the-ocean-to-save-the-planet/7582063.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/save-the-ocean-to-save-the-planet/7582063.html Thu, 02 May 2024 15:56:35 -0400 AsiaAfricaAmericasEnvironmentEuropeMiddle East voadigital@voanews.com (Policy Office) “We have put sustainability of the ocean at … the center of our work. How do we make the most of this extraordinary resource?” said Ambassador Jessye Lapenn, the United States’ Senior Coordinator for Atlantic Cooperation. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/commitment-to-sustainable-management-of-atlantic-ocean/7581264.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/commitment-to-sustainable-management-of-atlantic-ocean/7581264.html Tue, 23 Apr 2024 06:38:31 -0400 AmericasAfricaEnvironmentEurope voadigital@voanews.com (Policy Office) “Every person should have a right and the ability to have access to clean water,” said U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/world-water-day-2024/7533965.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/world-water-day-2024/7533965.html Fri, 22 Mar 2024 08:00:00 -0400 AfricaAmericasAsiaEnvironmentEuropeHealthMiddle EastDevelopment "The U.S. Agency for International Development is supporting access to clean energy in Ghana through initiatives like supporting small holder farmers to install solar-powered irrigation," said Acting Assistant Secretary Littlejohn. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/addressing-key-environmental-issues-in-africa/7516165.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/addressing-key-environmental-issues-in-africa/7516165.html Wed, 06 Mar 2024 11:20:31 -0500 AfricaEnvironmentDevelopment "Humanitarian access to all Syrians ... must be unhindered. That includes cross-line humanitarian deliveries to the Rukban settlement, where the regime and Russia continue to block UN convoys,” said Ambassador Wood. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/one-year-after-earthquake-humanitarian-disaster-in-syria-continues/7514608.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/one-year-after-earthquake-humanitarian-disaster-in-syria-continues/7514608.html Tue, 05 Mar 2024 11:48:09 -0500 Middle EastEnvironmentHuman RightsGovernanceDevelopment