What’s wrong with the E-waste trade in the USA
The US is the only developed nation still exporting high volumes of its toxic E-waste to developing countries. A money-saving practice with a high cost for the environment.
April was the seventh month in a row that broke global temperature records
Global temperatures keep rising. While CO2 concentrations exceeded 400 ppm, 2016 is likely to be the warmest year on record.
Edward Loure, Goldman Prize winner and defender of indigenous land rights in Tanzania
Edward Loure was awarded the prestigious environmental prize after a decade’s work, which helped secure 90,000 hectares of land for indigenous communities in Tanzania.
What is TTIP, the free trade agreement between the European Union and the United States
The United States and the European Union are negotiating – mostly in secret – to reach a free trade agreement that could jeopardise public health and the environment. This is TTIP.
Costa Rica convicts those who killed an activist who protected sea turtles
Costa Rican environmental activist Jairo Mora Sandoval was killed in 2013. His murderers have been now sentenced to 74-90 years in jail.
Paris Agreement signing ceremony, Leonardo DiCaprio gives yet another heart-felt speech on climate change
On 22 April, 175 countries signed the historic Paris Agreement aimed at keeping the global temperature rise well below 2 degrees Celsius by 2020. Here’s what Leonardo DiCaprio said.
What is the Goldman Environmental Prize and who won it
The 2016 Goldman Environmental Prize has been awarded to six environmental activists from all over the world who dedicate their life to safeguarding the Earth.
The negative impact of oil in the world. Wars, climate change and health
The consequences of oil extraction and use are devastating. From the environment to health, from human rights to armed conflicts.
Seychelles swaps millions of dollars in debt in exchange for conserving its ocean
Seychelles debt swap will see the archipelago guarantee marine conservation in exchange for a restructuring of its debt. Leonardo DiCaprio is among the investors.
Leonardo DiCaprio risks being banned from Indonesia for denouncing palm oil
After denouncing the impact of expanding palm oil plantations on local forests and endangered wildlife, the government says Leonardo DiCaprio risks being banned from Indonesia.