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10 06 2019 | 09:40

'Why replace dolphins with oil drilling?': the battle for Greece's marine life.

Before the giants of oil and gas joined the litany of threats facing Greek sperm whales, the plight of the world’s largest-toothed animal was little known. Like the Hellenic trench, which was…

07 06 2019 | 14:58

Meet the Money Behind the Climate Denial Movement.

Nearly a billion dollars a year is flowing into the organized climate change counter-movement.

07 06 2019 | 13:23

Earth Overshoot Day 2019 is July 29. Join the global campaign!

Earth Overshoot Day 2019 lands on July 29.

07 06 2019 | 12:43

Tanzania’s Mbeya coal to power project receives greenlight.

Tanzania Electric Supply Company (Tanesco) has received green light for the development of the Mbeya coal-to-power project (MCPP). Aim and JSE listed Kibo received the notice. The green light now…

07 06 2019 | 12:40

Botswana railways to establish a coal railway line.

Botswana Railways has aired its plan to start construction of a coal railway line – the Mmamabula-Lephalale line- in 2021. The projects key objective is to establish a higher capacity, heavy-duty…

07 06 2019 | 12:34

UK Government announces new wave of marine protected areas.

The UK Government has announced plans to increase the numbers of marine protected zones. Environment Secretary Michael Gove has created 41 new marine conservation zones, marking the most significant…

06 06 2019 | 18:14

People eat up to 200,000 plastic particles a year, study finds.

A new study has found that humans are ingesting up to 200,000 pieces of microplastic every year. Evaluating the number of microplastic particles inside commonly consumed foods, a study, published by…

06 06 2019 | 10:57

On World Environment Day, world turns spotlight on air pollution.

05 June 2019, Hangzhou, China -Governments, industry, communities and individuals around the world today commemorated World Environment Day, the United Nations’ biggest annual event for positive…

06 06 2019 | 10:51

Nine governments join BreatheLife on World Environment Day, commit to action on air pollution.

The BreatheLife campaign is proud to announce that nine new governments have joined its ranks, making fresh commitments to demonstrate their dedication to bring air quality to safe levels by 2030 and…

05 06 2019 | 14:52

Iodine tablets to be distributed to 2.2 million French people living near nuclear plants.

An additional 2.2 million French people living close to nuclear power plants will receive iodine tablets and information on how to proceed in the event of an accident. This was announced by the…

05 06 2019 | 08:42

Self-powered clinic to bring expanded medical care to Uganda.

ASU researchers pack medical clinic into shipping container with solar power, water treatment for off-grid care at refugee camp The existing health care center at the Ayilo II Refugee Settlement in…

05 06 2019 | 07:51

Bill Nye Explains Carbon Pricing

Bill Nye Explains Carbon Pricing on Last Week Tonight with John Oliver * may 12, 2019 (intended for educational and entertainment purposes only)     30 May 2019  

04 06 2019 | 13:33

5 | 6 | 2019_World Environment Day: Platypus trail in Australia photo exhibition.

“We do not own the world, we are a part of it” (Aborigines’ proverb).

04 06 2019 | 12:49

What Does 'Scientific Consensus' Mean?

Should we get vaccinated? Fluoridate our water? Fight global warming? Believe in evolution? The Big Bang? Dark matter? It's difficult for many of us to base the answer to these questions on what a…

04 06 2019 | 12:45

Morocco to build 19 waste management centers by end of 2019.

The government of Morocco has announced plans to establish 19 landfill and waste recovery centers across the country and have them operational by 2019. Secretary of state for sustainable development…

31 05 2019 | 14:57

Samburu warrior shortlisted for prestigious conservation award.

Jenerik Lekilelei, a Samburu warrior from Kenya, was named as one of three finalists shortlisted for the Tusk Award for Conservation in Africa in the category which highlights pioneering individuals…

31 05 2019 | 13:14

Ethiopia PM launches 4 billion tree planting project, starting in Oromia.

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed over the weekend kicked off what is meant to be a mission to plant four billion trees across the country – Africa’s second most populous nation. The initiative…

31 05 2019 | 12:30

Ohio House passes bill to bail out nuclear plants, gut green-energy mandates.

COLUMBUS, Ohio-- Legislation to gut Ohio’s green-energy mandates and set up customer-funded subsidies to nuclear and coal power plants passed the Ohio House on Wednesday, thanks to key support from…

31 05 2019 | 11:27

Estée Lauder announces sustainable palm oil project.

US cosmetics giant the Estée Lauder Companies has announced a project to support Indonesian farmers and the sustainable production of palm oil. The Estée Lauder Companies are working alongside BASF…

31 05 2019 | 11:03

Government needs to put sustainability at heart of UK’s economic model, says IEMA.

In a new report, IEMA has outlined key demands for the UK Government to provide a new environment act. The IEMA, along with several environmental bodies, has called on the UK Government to deliver a…