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- It’s one of Europe’s last pristine rivers. Can scientists save it from 50 dams? Fri, 17 Nov 23, 4:00pmThe Neretva, in Bosnia and Herzegovina, is one of the most biodiverse rivers on the continent – supporting bears, wolves, lynx and many rare species – but more than 50 planned dams could permanently transform the ecosystem
- Amazon leaders fail to commit to end deforestation by 2030 Wed, 9 Aug 23, 9:15pmEight South American presidents including Brazil’s Lula say rich countries need to pledge more resources to help protect rainforest
- Vast fossil fuel and farming subsidies causing ‘environmental havoc’ Thu, 15 Jun 23, 11:00pmWorld Bank says subsidies costing as much as $23m a minute must be repurposed to fight climate crisis
- A look at some of the corporations that dominate the Amazon Fri, 2 Jun 23, 10:17pmFrom mining to cattle ranching and soya farming, some of the world’s largest companies exploit the region, though many also claim to be giving something back
- A luxury resort was designed for conservation and protection Fri, 12 May 23, 3:30amFor decades, resort properties and luxury developments have spelled doom for natural habitats. Huge hotels and human nonsense have appeared all over the world's beaches and other beautiful places, driving out natural wildlife...
- Filipino activists appeal to British banks over region devastated by oil spill Fri, 5 May 23, 9:30pmEnvironmentalists from the Philippines urge investors to avoid LNG projects which they say threaten the Verde Island Passage
- From living water to toxic sludge: the Philippine island devastated by an oil spill – a photo essay Mon, 27 Mar 23, 5:00pmThe slick from sunken tanker Princess Empress has harmed livelihoods, caused health problems and done untold damage to marine life. Can Mindoro island recover?
- Calls for more nature protection as South Australia powers ahead with renewable energy Tue, 21 Mar 23, 3:29pmPeak environment groups in SA urge the state government to increase natural protections as renewable projects advance.
- How the wind blows in Walcha: a community divided over renewable energy Wed, 15 Mar 23, 1:00amFarmers in New England are facing off against an unlikely alliance of the National party and conservationists
- The first great energy transition: how humanity gave up whaling Sat, 11 Mar 23, 9:00pmThe modern oil industry was born in 1859, yet it would take more than 100 years – and the near-extinction of a species – before it replaced blubber...
- ‘Making the climate crisis worse’: Greens blast Labor after Queensland coal seam gas expansion approved Wed, 22 Feb 23, 1:00amDecision allows Santos to open 116 new wells with an operational life of about 30 years in the Surat Basin
- Sizewell C nuclear plant will not harm the nature reserve next to it | Letter Fri, 3 Feb 23, 5:28amJulia Pyke says the project is not ‘on top of’ the RSPB wetland reserve, and there will not take any land from it
- UNESCO calls to add Great Barrier Reef to danger list Sat, 31 Dec 22, 6:30amOne of the world's most famous natural wonders is the Great Barrier Reef. The site is a marine wonderland, with a rich diversity of beautiful corals and thousands of aquatic creatures. The Great Barrier Reef is home to over...
- Harvesting human pee and DIY fertiliser: top conservation issues in 2023 Wed, 28 Dec 22, 10:59pmWetland protection, ailing amphibians and rising sea levels among issues likely to have global impact
- Coal projects in Great Barrier Reef catchments approved without environmental impact statements Sat, 12 Nov 22, 1:00amEnvironmental groups call on Queensland government to end exemptions, with six mining ventures already given green light
- Given the amount of industrialization occurring around the World, its very important that we preserve what 'wilds' we have left for future generations and to make sure we keep the natural species diversity high.