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31 05 2020 | 08:38

Land area almost the size of UK needed to sustain nation’s demand.

As research shows growth in UK’s land footprint, WWF and RSPB call for action amid fears that destruction of nature is raising risk of the next pandemic​. New research by WWF and RSPB has found the…

31 05 2020 | 08:25

The case for turning South Africa’s coal fields into a renewable energy hub.

South Africa is currently one of the world’s largest carbon emitters. And it’s increasingly being viewed as a pariah that isn’t contributing as much as it could to the international fight against…

31 05 2020 | 08:25

Renewable energy sector predicted to have strong COVID-19 recovery.

The UK climbs the ranks of EY’s latest RECAI index as analysts argue renewables are a ‘safer-haven’ for long-term investors. The renewable energy sector is expected to ‘bounce back quickly’ as the…

31 05 2020 | 08:00

Public Parks Matter More Than Ever During a Pandemic.

The COVID-19 pandemic has altered humans' relationship with natural landscapes in ways that may be long-lasting. One of its most direct effects on people's daily lives is reduced access to public…

31 05 2020 | 07:54

First poverty, now pandemic threatens access to electricity.

BARCELONA (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - One in 10 people lack electricity and the pandemic will likely make it harder still to meet a global goal of getting power to everyone by 2030, international…

31 05 2020 | 07:50

'We've never seen this': wildlife thrives in closed US national parks.

Deer, bobcats and black bears are gathering around parts of Yosemite national park typically teeming with visitors Earlier this month, for the first time in recent memory, pronghorns ventured into…

31 05 2020 | 07:44

Corporations Don't Have to Pay Pollution Fines During COVID-19.

Corporations that flouted environmental regulations and spewed pollutants into the air and dumped them into waterways will not be required to pay the fines they agreed to during the pandemic,…

31 05 2020 | 07:33

40 Million Health Workers Endorse Green Recovery.

More than 40 million doctors and nurses are in, and they are prescribing a green recovery from the economic devastation caused by the new coronavirus.

31 05 2020 | 07:12

'This makes Chinese medicine look bad': TCM supporters condemn illegal wildlife trade

Experts warn the exploitation of endangered animals such as pangolin and tiger is tarnishing the industry Supporters and practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine have warned that the discipline…

31 05 2020 | 07:06

Ecotourism’s Collapse Puts Conservation Programs in Grave Danger.

Ecotourism’s collapse due to the coronavirus isn’t just bad for the humans who rely on it for revenue, but also the wildlife that it protects. - Rosie Spinks From the vast plains of the Masai Mara…

28 05 2020 | 08:58

World health leaders urge green recovery from coronavirus crisis.

Open letter to G20 leaders says addressing climate breakdown key to global revival. Doctors and medical professionals from around the globe have called on world leaders to ensure a green recovery…

28 05 2020 | 08:56

Cop26 climate talks in Glasgow likely to be delayed again.

UK to ask for postponement to November 2021 because of coronavirus travel controls. Vital international climate talks due to be hosted by the UK are expected to be delayed until late next year…

28 05 2020 | 08:53

Humanity must take this chance to find a new 'normal' – and safeguard our planet.

Climate risks and opportunities need to be incorporated into the financial system as well as public policymaking and infrastructure There is a lot of talk about getting back to normal after the…

27 05 2020 | 10:09

Green recovery: More than 150 multinationals call for Covid-19 aid to be aligned with climate goals.

Largest UN-backed chief executive-led climate effort brings together companies from 34 sectors with a total market capitalisation of $2.4tn Some of the biggest names in the corporate world have come…

25 05 2020 | 10:06

At least 80 million children under one at risk of diseases such as diphtheria, measles and polio as COVID-19 disrupts routine vaccination efforts, warn Gavi, WHO and UNICEF.

Agencies call for joint effort to safely deliver routine immunization and proceed with vaccination campaigns against deadly vaccine-preventable diseases.

25 05 2020 | 10:06

Implementing Global Biodiversity Framework through Inclusive Wealth Measurement.

Opinion piece by Pushpam Kumar, Chief Environmental Economist at the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).

25 05 2020 | 09:49

A First Dog on the Moon live action cartoon! Will the coronavirus save us from climate change?

No it will not     First Dog on the Moon     The Guardian 21 May 2020  

25 05 2020 | 09:09

«Από το αγρόκτημα στο πιάτο»: 11 ερωτήσεις και απαντήσεις για τη νέα ευρωπαϊκή στρατηγική.

Η Ευρωπαϊκή Επιτροπή ενέκρινε μια ολοκληρωμένη νέα στρατηγική για τη βιοποικιλότητα, με στόχο να επαναφέρει τη φύση στη ζωή μας, και τη 

25 05 2020 | 08:58

Leaked Covid-19 commission report calls for Australian taxpayers to underwrite gas industry expansion.

Exclusive: The report does not consider alternatives to gas, or mention climate change and the financial risk of investing in fossil fuel as emissions are cut Australian taxpayers should underwrite…

25 05 2020 | 08:14

Coronavirus lockdowns have caused a whopping 17% drop in global carbon emissions.

The coronavirus lockdowns have had an “extreme” effect on daily carbon emissions, causing a whopping 17% drop globally during peak confinement measures by early April – levels last seen in 2006.…