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- Waratah Coal in bid to sidestep approval path for Queensland power station, conservationists say Thu, 23 Sep 21, 12:18pm$3.5bn project sent to local council for approval, which company insists is ‘absolutely a normal process’
- This collapsible cooler is insulated with upcycled coconut fiber Fri, 10 Sep 21, 1:30amFortuna Cools recently announced the launch of the Nutshell Cooler, a collapsible cooler made using upcycled coconut fiber sourced from the Philippines and designed to outperform plastic...
- Europe’s top 25 banks failing on green pledges, campaigners warn Mon, 6 Sep 21, 7:00pmShareAction says lack of plans to tackle climate crisis and biodiversity loss casts doubts on banking’s sustainability pledges
- An underwater forest of sculptures attracts marine life in the Mediterranean Sea Thu, 19 Aug 21, 2:30amEnvironmental activist and artist Jason deCaires Taylor specializes in site-specific sculptural artwork that’s installed permanently underwater and reflects modern themes of conservation...
- Britain’s ageing fishing fleet a key contributor to climate crisis: report Wed, 18 Aug 21, 7:31pmEnvironmentalists call for fisheries to move away from carbon-spewing engines and climate-harming practices such as bottom trawling
- Call for action to cut climate impact of UK’s ageing fishing fleet Wed, 18 Aug 21, 7:31pmEnvironmentalists call for fisheries to move away from carbon-spewing engines and harmful practices
- Appalachian Beekeeping Collective boosts pollinators and supports beekeepers Sat, 31 Jul 21, 1:30amOh, honey. This ultra-sweet concoction is nature’s candy, a product of hardworking bees. It can be controversial among plant-based eaters, but the reality is we can enjoy this natural sweetener if we learn to live in harmony...
- New Zealand rated best place to survive global societal collapse Thu, 29 Jul 21, 8:00amStudy citing ‘perilous state’ of industrial civilisation ranks temperate islands top for resilience
- Prominent environmental activist murdered in Nairobi Tue, 20 Jul 21, 4:30amJoannah Stutchbury, a prominent environmental activist, was shot dead on July 15 while driving home in Nairobi, Kenya. The incident has been condemned by local environmental activists, who are calling for justice in response...
- Trillions of dollars spent on Covid recovery in ways that harm environment Thu, 15 Jul 21, 3:00pmOnly 10% of $17tn global bailout directed to cutting greenhouse gas emissions and restoring nature, report finds
- China removes giant pandas from endangered species list Tue, 13 Jul 21, 4:30amGiant pandas are no longer endangered, according to an announcement made by the Chinese government. The number of pandas in the wild in China has reached 1,800; this doesn't include those in captivity or protected shelters....
- Turning Algae Trash into Treasure: Conservation Nation Episode 5 Tue, 6 Jul 21, 7:00pmThese algae blooms are causing big problems for Florida waters, but Aguaculture may have found the key using free market forces and technological innovation.
- World's longest wildlife bridge could become reality across the Mississippi River Sat, 3 Jul 21, 4:30amA proposal to repurpose the bridge connecting Iowa and Illinois across the Mississippi River into a national park and wildlife crossing has gained traction...
- Drones eradicate rat invaders from Galapagos Sat, 3 Jul 21, 3:30amVisitors to the Galapagos Islands learn about the island's fragile ecosystem and the need to protect the lives of its endemic animals. But not every animal life is sacrosanct on these islands just 600 miles off...
- UK to ban elephant captivity in zoos and safaris Sat, 26 Jun 21, 3:30amThe United Kingdom plans to ban the captivity of elephants in zoos and safaris. The Animal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill, which is expected to pass later this year, seeks to protect captive animals from unnatural treatment....
- 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.