We have until 2030 to avoid a climate catastrophe
We need to act now or the consequences of global warming will be catastrophic. The scientists of the latest IPCC climate change report make the last call for humanity to take action.
Nature at its funniest, the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2018
The cheerful and funny side of the natural and animal world in the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2018. All finalists’ shots.
The Ocean Cleanup begins! The device to clean up ocean plastic is on its way
The Ocean Cleanup officially set off on the 8th of September: a giant floating device that will clean up the Pacific Trash Vortex, the world’s largest plastic island.
The great timber heist, illegal logging and tax evasion in Papua New Guinea
The destruction of one of the most biologically diverse ecosystems on Earth – home to more than six per cent of the planet’s biodiversity with 20,000 species of higher plants and more than 2,000 tree species – isn’t only a disaster for all but also a catastrophe for Papua New Guineans, whose livelihoods and culture
Elephants slaughtered in Botswana, 87 carcasses found
The worst case of elephant poaching in African history took place very close to a wildlife sanctuary in Botswana, which was supposed to be their last safe haven.
The Chicago Trump Tower sued for polluting river and violating environmental laws
The district attorney of Illinois Lisa Madigan, pressed charges against Trump tower for having polluted the Chicago river, violating environmental laws.
23 cities commit to a zero-waste future, setting ambitious targets for 2030
On the path toward zero waste, 23 pioneering cities and regions committed to significantly cut the amount of waste they generate, to accelerare the transition to a more sustainable future.
Zambia to allow trophy hunters to kill hippos, without evidence of overpopulation
Zambia wants to allow culling of hippos in the Luangwa River, and safari companies are already advertising to hunters. Though there is no evidence of overpopulation, 250 hippos a year could be killed.
Arctic, the last and oldest ice breaks for the first time due to high temperatures
The oldest and thickest sea ice in the Arctic has broken up for the first time on record. The event has been caused by the unusual heat wave that hit the area this summer.
Glyphosate, Monsanto ordered to pay 289 million dollars to a cancer patient
A California jury has ordered Monsanto to pay 289 million dollars in damages to a gardener who contracted cancer after using glyphosate-based herbicides for over 30 years.