India blocks websites opposed to regressive environmental law
India responds to environmental groups opposing plans to dilute Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) regulations by shutting their websites down.
Tulasi Gowda, the barefoot Indian activist who takes care of the forest
Tulasi Gowda, 83, of southern India’s Halakki tribe, is known as the “encyclopaedia of the forest” thanks to her profound knowledge of seeds and plants. She is a recipient of the 2020 Padma Shri Awards – India’s fourth-highest civilian honour – for her invaluable environmental contribution. Translated by Patrick Bracelli
Patrick Kilonzo Mwalua, the African farmer who brings water to wild animals, is ready for a new challenge
The story of Patrick Kilonzo Mwalua, the farmer bringing water to animals during droughts, has fascinated many. We asked him about his new project.
A thousand elephants in Thailand risk starvation due to the pandemic
A thousand elephants could die of starvation in Thailand as the camps where the animals are exploited for tourism have had to close due to Covid-19.
100,000 mink to be culled in Spain after testing positive for coronavirus
100,000 mink will be culled in Spain after testing positive for coronavirus. Meanwhile, the Netherlands abandons mink farming completely.
Face masks and gloves found in 7 major European rivers
Single-use face masks and gloves used as protection from the coronavirus have been found on the shores and in the waters of major European rivers.
The illegal rosewood trade is funding armed conflict in Senegal
The illegal rosewood trade, worth millions of dollars, is in the hands of Senegalese rebel groups, Gambian government officials and Chinese buyers.