Top ecology news of March 2025
In March 2025, the world experienced several events that could turn the world upside down. Global warming is accelerating, forests are burning, but technology and human awareness offer a chance for salvation. Let’s take a closer look.
The warmest March in history
The temperature in March 2025 broke all records. According to NASA, the average global temperature exceeded the 20th century average by 2.1°C. This caused anomalous weather phenomena: summer heat in Europe, the strongest hurricanes in the USA, and the collapse of a giant glacier in Antarctica.
Brazil introduces a “green army”
The Brazilian government, faced with the catastrophic rate of deforestation in the Amazon, has announced the creation of a special unit of “green soldiers.” These armed groups will patrol the forests, fight illegal logging, and protect indigenous peoples. Many environmentalists support the initiative, but there are also critics who call it the “militarization of ecology.”
European Union bans single-use plastic ahead of schedule
A ban on the production and sale of single-use plastic products, which was supposed to come into effect in 2030, has been postponed to 2026. The decision comes amid rising ocean pollution and new research linking microplastics to human disease. Brands are urgently switching to alternative materials, and consumers are preparing to say goodbye to their usual plastic packaging.
China is building the world’s largest solar farm
Construction of the world’s largest solar power plant has begun in Xinjiang province. The 10 GW project will power tens of millions of homes, part of China’s ambitious plan to reduce its dependence on coal and become carbon neutral by 2060.
Scientists find a way to destroy plastic in a few hours
A group of researchers from California have developed a new enzyme that can break down plastic waste within 24 hours. This could revolutionize waste recycling and solve the problem of plastic pollution. The technology is still being tested, but it has already attracted the attention of major companies.
Sulfuric acid spill in Romania
A large sulfuric acid spill has been recorded in Romania, posing a serious threat to the environment.
Shelling of Odessa
As a result of the shelling of Odessa on March 3, environmental damage amounted to over $400,000, and almost 122 tons of carbon dioxide were released into the atmosphere.
Ecology Days
March marked several days dedicated to nature conservation and ecology, including Wildlife Day on March 3.
The environmental agenda is becoming increasingly urgent. Governments, businesses, and scientists are searching for solutions, but will their efforts be enough to stop the impending catastrophe?
