Why Chile’s marine wildlife is being killed by unprecedented red tide
The red tide, caused by the blooming of toxic algae, is killing thousands of sea animals off the coasts of Chile.
Global warming and health. A changing climate is making Americans sick
A report from the US government shows how global warming is making Americans sick. With dire predictions for the future, the need for solutions is critical
Thailand closes Koh Tachai island indefinitely to protect it against heavy tourism
Thai authorities will close the idyllic island to visitors in order to allow its delicate ecosystem to recover from the damages caused by heavy tourism.
New York City. 5,000 people feast on a meal entirely made from food waste
5,000 people were offered dishes entirely prepared with food that would otherwise have been thrown out. The initiative aimed to raise awareness on food waste.
Discovering the whales and dolphins of the Mediterranean Sea
The Mediterranean is home to increasingly rare populations of cetaceans. Here are the eight whale and dolphin species you can discover with Tethys Research Institute in the Ligurian Sea.
Mercury poisoning of indigenous people plagues the Amazon. Illegal mining is the cause
Not only does illegal mining ravish the environment, it leads to mercury poisoning of indigenous people. Survival International has brought the issue to the UN.
One billion strong. How Chinese megacities can lead on urban conservation
The future offers tremendous environmental risk from urbanisation, as well as incredible potential to bring nature’s power to cities. Whatever happens, Chinese megacities will be at the centre. Change comes quickly here, and with the right partnerships, truly transformative conservation work is possible.
Earth Day, 10 people who are saving the Earth
Actors, scientists, politicians, activists. All driven by a single purpose: the protection of our Planet and environment. Because we’ve just one Earth.
Kayakers take a clear stance against dams in the Balkans starting a unique protest tour
Kayakers from all over Europe started a protest against the construction of 2,700 dams in the Balkans: they will paddle the most stunning and most threatened Balkan rivers over the next 35 days.
Migrants, boat capsizes in the Mediterranean: 400 people have reportedly drowned
Yet another boat tragedy has occurred off the coasts of Egypt. Migrants were trying to reach Italy. Over 100 people have been rescued by an NGO.